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dianethomas · 06-19-2008, 11:39 AM

I have been looking for information about cleft puppies. I have an eight week old cleft baby named Zaccheus whom I have had since he was five days old. I have bottle and syringe fed him all this time. He is doing great, except that I can't get him to drink water from a bowl or bottle. He eats dry food that is soaked in a little water to soften it a bit, and drinks water which I administer through a tube slid into his mouth beside my finger, which he "nurses" on. We have had many ups and downs, but with a supportive veterinary team, he has made it through two bouts of pneumonia and a period of elimination problems. (he had to be helped with enemas.) But he is a fighter. A real ferocious best, he is.
I had no idea this forum was here, or I would have been here weeks ago, I'm sure. I have been flying through this adventure in the dark. Fortunately, I have used the common sense approach, and been with this baby nearly every hour. He has gone with me literally everywhere, the store, the movies, church, and even rides with me on my motorcycle. Check out my pics. I'll get more up when I find my camera. I think the kids stole it. hee, hee!

TLC · 06-19-2008, 11:46 AM

Welcome - Thanks for saving this baby. I don't have any experience, but if you do a search here on YT - I do remember reading about a handful of cleft babies. Can't wait to see pics

Lou · 06-19-2008, 11:49 AM

I can't wait to see pictures either. Who had the tiny little chi with a cleft palet? That would be the resident expert!

ARCHIE · 06-19-2008, 11:49 AM

Yes, there were other's who successfully raised their little ones.
Do a seach above and hopefully you will see who they were.
I hope they see your thread.
Good luck with your little one. He is blessed to have you.

Welcome to YT. It's always nice to see new people come in.

Lou · 06-19-2008, 11:52 AM

Breny! That's who it was. Just type in Cleft in the search box and you will find scads of info.

daisy mae06 · 06-19-2008, 11:57 AM

It was Breny! also Luvdorkyyorkies
here is a thread that may help..
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...your-help.html

also
I have to share "Joker" Cleft lip / cleft palate baby

And Tia So cute
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/our...y-miracle.html

ARCHIE · 06-19-2008, 12:05 PM

It never fails. Ask and you shall receive.
Thanks YT'ers. I know someone could help her.
I could not think of the member's who had pups.

daisy mae06 · 06-19-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ARCHIE

It never fails. Ask and you shall receive.
Thanks YT'ers. I know someone could help her.
I could not think of the member's who had pups.

I had to look up one of them

dianethomas:
If you send Breny a PM I know she be happy to talk to you

dianethomas · 06-19-2008, 12:35 PM

Yes, I actually PMed Breny yesterday. She replied so quickly! There are some really great people on here. I wanted to put my story out, so if anyone else comes along, they will know they are not alone.

lovenmyyorkie · 06-19-2008, 12:38 PM

It's awesome u saved that baby!!

daisy mae06 · 06-19-2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dianethomas

Yes, I actually PMed Breny yesterday. She replied so quickly! There are some really great people on here. I wanted to put my story out, so if anyone else comes along, they will know they are not alone.

That is so great

Is that your Baby in your Avatar?

dianethomas · 06-19-2008, 02:20 PM

Yes, that's my little Zacchie.

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisy mae06

That is so great

Is that your Baby in your Avatar?

Beabble · 06-19-2008, 02:24 PM

I'm sorry I can't be of any help here, I'm not knolledgable about cleft pallet puppies either, but I do want to wish you the best of luck and say God bless you for loving and caring for this lil one the way you have.

GurleyGirl · 06-19-2008, 02:27 PM

Zacchie is adorable. It's stories and info given on these subjects that keep me coming back to YT. I've never had a cleft palate baby and I am glad there are success stories like yours to learn from.

Wishing you and Zacchie all the best!

daisy mae06 · 06-19-2008, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dianethomas

Yes, that's my little Zacchie.

He is a Cute lil guy.

06-19-2008, 11:39 AM	#1
dianethomas YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Millington, TN USA Posts: 471	cleft puppy I have been looking for information about cleft puppies. I have an eight week old cleft baby named Zaccheus whom I have had since he was five days old. I have bottle and syringe fed him all this time. He is doing great, except that I can't get him to drink water from a bowl or bottle. He eats dry food that is soaked in a little water to soften it a bit, and drinks water which I administer through a tube slid into his mouth beside my finger, which he "nurses" on. We have had many ups and downs, but with a supportive veterinary team, he has made it through two bouts of pneumonia and a period of elimination problems. (he had to be helped with enemas.) But he is a fighter. A real ferocious best, he is. I had no idea this forum was here, or I would have been here weeks ago, I'm sure. I have been flying through this adventure in the dark. Fortunately, I have used the common sense approach, and been with this baby nearly every hour. He has gone with me literally everywhere, the store, the movies, church, and even rides with me on my motorcycle. Check out my pics. I'll get more up when I find my camera. I think the kids stole it. hee, hee!

06-19-2008, 11:46 AM	#2
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Welcome - Thanks for saving this baby. I don't have any experience, but if you do a search here on YT - I do remember reading about a handful of cleft babies. Can't wait to see pics __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

06-19-2008, 11:49 AM	#3
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	I can't wait to see pictures either. Who had the tiny little chi with a cleft palet? That would be the resident expert! __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

06-19-2008, 11:52 AM	#5
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	Breny! That's who it was. Just type in Cleft in the search box and you will find scads of info. __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

06-19-2008, 11:57 AM	#6
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	It was Breny! also Luvdorkyyorkies here is a thread that may help.. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...your-help.html also I have to share "Joker" Cleft lip / cleft palate baby And Tia So cute http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/our...y-miracle.html __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

06-19-2008, 11:49 AM	#4
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Yes, there were other's who successfully raised their little ones. Do a seach above and hopefully you will see who they were. I hope they see your thread. Good luck with your little one. He is blessed to have you. Welcome to YT. It's always nice to see new people come in.

06-19-2008, 12:05 PM	#7
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	It never fails. Ask and you shall receive. Thanks YT'ers. I know someone could help her. I could not think of the member's who had pups.

06-19-2008, 12:35 PM	#9
dianethomas YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Millington, TN USA Posts: 471	Yes, I actually PMed Breny yesterday. She replied so quickly! There are some really great people on here. I wanted to put my story out, so if anyone else comes along, they will know they are not alone.

06-19-2008, 12:38 PM	#10
lovenmyyorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 89	It's awesome u saved that baby!! __________________ Stephanie Mom to 3 skinkids: Jordan, Kyndall, Payton and 1 furkid: Sydney

06-19-2008, 02:24 PM	#13
Beabble YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,104 Blog Entries: 4	I'm sorry I can't be of any help here, I'm not knolledgable about cleft pallet puppies either, but I do want to wish you the best of luck and say God bless you for loving and caring for this lil one the way you have. __________________ ~Tracy~

06-19-2008, 02:27 PM	#14
GurleyGirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scott City, Missouri Posts: 1,879	Zacchie is adorable. It's stories and info given on these subjects that keep me coming back to YT. I've never had a cleft palate baby and I am glad there are success stories like yours to learn from. Wishing you and Zacchie all the best! __________________ Joanne Gurley's Yorkies