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My basic info
Breed
Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier
Color
Silver & Tan (Yorkie colors)
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Female
Pet ID
15-072
My details
Purebred
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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This dog is fostered in Stamford Connecticut 06902 - to find out more about Coco contact her foster momma at; lfrecker@gmail.com.
August 2015 -
Coco had surgery done to remove a tumor in her colon, which was causing her severe intestinal problems. We were able to get her dental done at the same time, so we were all expecting that she would be on her way to happily ever after soon after healing.
Unfortunately, we received the news that the biopsy results show cancer. So, we go back to the vet this weekend for her post surgical checkup and to discuss her prognosis. There may or may not be the need for an oncology consult, so please do consider donating to Coco's growing vet bills!
I will update once we know more about what the future holds for this sweet little girl.
Update 06/23/15: Little Coco has had bloody diarrhea and now blood tinged stool since coming into rescue. She has been on a low fat diet and metronidazole which has helped the diarrhea but the blood is still displaying. She had a fecal to rule out parasites and has gone through deworming as well. This has had no impact on her problem, so on June 24 she will have an ultrasound to check for tumors or growths that are obvious. Hopefully we can get to the bottom of her issues.
Update 06/18/15 Coco has been having bloody diarrhea symptoms and is now getting a fecal rechecked to see if she has parasites. If the fecal exam is negative, we may need to proceed with an ultrasound to determine what is going on. Coco has been on a low fat prescription diet to ensure her condition wasn't related to pancreatitis, but it hasn't helped. Please continue to watch for updates on Coco as we try to determine what the issue is with her. We desperately need support to help with her increasing vet bills.
Initial Bio 05/29/15: Coco is a sweet 8 year old 12 lb female who was surrendered to a high kill shelter by her owners in NYC.
Coco was in desperate need of a dental, a spay and had multiple mammary tumors that needed to be removed. UYR had the surgery done to spay her and remove her mammary tumors (9 tumors in total were removed) and she's been recovering well since then. We got the pathology back on the tumors and lymph nodes that they removed and 6 were benign, 2 were pre-cancerous and 1 was grade 1 cancer. The vet said that no further treatment would be recommended for the 1 grade 1 tumor as there was no lymph involvement and the removal of the tumor would be considered to be the treatment. So that's all good news.
Coco has been suffering with some Colitis since she's been with us, but I think that's to be expected given all the changes in her environment, her diet, her surgery, her meds, etc. We're currently treating with Flagyl and Science Diet w/d food and it's resolving nicely. I'll be able to update on this more as she continues to stabilize in my home. At worst, she might need to be on w/d (or some prescription) food for the rest of her life.
Coco walks beautifully on leash, and has a very calm demeanor. She doesn't get fussed by other dogs, or cats. She has liked all the people she's met as well. She will use a wee wee pad in the house if she has to, but think once she's healed up and walking regularly again, she'll potty outside all the time.
Coco loves squeaky toys and has picked a few that have become her favorites in the short time she's been with us. She loves to be on or near her person, but doesn't mind sharing with the other pups in the home too. She's really a delightful little dog.
Coco doesn't have a fenced in yard in her foster home, but if you had one, it would be a plus. We're working on her behavior riding in cars as she seems to be accustomed to riding on the lap of the driver, which is too dangerous, so she's learning that her seat in the back is where she belongs.
Coco will have her stitches/staples removed on 6/6 and then will need a dental. She won't be available to go to her new home till she's recovered from her dental.
If you think Coco would make a good addition to your family, please complete an application to adopt her. If you can donate to her care, Coco and all of us at United Yorkie Rescue would sure appreciate it! Thanks, and stay tuned for more on Coco as we continue to learn more about this little sweetie!
To complete an application, go to: http://www.unitedyorkierescue.org or email: info@uyr.us
http://www.unitedyorkierescue.org info@uyr.us
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