Tell me it can't be Liver shunt PLEASE - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

KimberlySRN · 06-17-2008, 09:11 AM

I hope your little guy is doing better.

Yorkieluv · 06-17-2008, 10:00 AM

Any updates?

littlelady · 06-19-2008, 09:24 PM

I wonder if getting a does of Baytril and then being put on Flagyl would reflect with the Bile Acid test? He had been put on Amoxicillin on Saturday so he had 2 full days of antibiotics before the blood was drawn for the BAT.
The results came back elevated,both the fasting and after eating. I can't remember what the first test result was but the Vet said the nonfasting was 99. He is eating but he was sent home on regular food nad he doesn't want to eat it, so I ground uphis puppy food(Royal Caninand half eukenuba) and I added it to Activia. He has had soft stool today but yesterday it was formed and regular. I took a sample to the Dr. office Tuesday and he said it was dark and could be indicative of old blood. So hopefully the antibiotics will heal his gut.
This has been nerve racking, my daughter was crying her eyes out yesterday because she thinks Davey is going to Die without surgery.

Time will tell. I called the breeder and she wants to see the test results and she informed me she has never had a Liver shunt puppy from the parents of this dog. She is very upset about this and praying for him to pull through. She told me of another buyer of one of her pups that was giving the pup table scraps and the pup got really sick and almost died, after she got it on a regular diet the pup got better.

MyPeanutAbbyGra · 06-20-2008, 05:32 AM

We're pulling for little Davey. I'm sorry all this is happening.

KYBLUE · 06-20-2008, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I would not be thinking LS right now...your puppy has been under a lot stress..a new home, COCCIDIA, frontline, heart worm..he was dropped..you are quite fortunate he still alive. Coccidia meds and the other meds for his numerous problems will effect the test results...BUT he is eating and has energy, and is under the vets care, so he certainly has a very good chance of coming around from his very bad start in life...what is the breeder doing to correct this situation for you..paying vet bills, ???? etc...

Many vets are too quick to think liver shunt..I would be very surprised if your boy had normal numbers with all he is going through...medication and stress can and will cause his test results to be inaccurate regarding a shunt...best wishes

PS..Bile acid at 12 weeks from a sick puppy on medication are just about useless...so do not freak if they are high...get him well, and settled in your home and repeat in a few months..

tiggerr36792 · 06-20-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I would not be thinking LS right now...your puppy has been under a lot stress..a new home, COCCIDIA, frontline, heart worm..he was dropped..you are quite fortunate he still alive. Coccidia meds and the other meds for his numerous problems will effect the test results...BUT he is eating and has energy, and is under the vets care, so he certainly has a very good chance of coming around from his very bad start in life...what is the breeder doing to correct this situation for you..paying vet bills, ???? etc...

Many vets are too quick to think liver shunt..I would be very surprised if your boy had normal numbers with all he is going through...medication and stress can and will cause his test results to be inaccurate regarding a shunt...best wishes

PS..Bile acid at 12 weeks from a sick puppy on medication are just about useless...so do not freak if they are high...get him well, and settled in your home and repeat in a few months..

Excellent post!

KYBLUE · 06-21-2008, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkieRose

I would not be thinking LS right now...your puppy has been under a lot stress..a new home, COCCIDIA, frontline, heart worm..he was dropped..you are quite fortunate he still alive. Coccidia meds and the other meds for his numerous problems will effect the test results...BUT he is eating and has energy, and is under the vets care, so he certainly has a very good chance of coming around from his very bad start in life...what is the breeder doing to correct this situation for you..paying vet bills, ???? etc...

Many vets are too quick to think liver shunt..I would be very surprised if your boy had normal numbers with all he is going through...medication and stress can and will cause his test results to be inaccurate regarding a shunt...best wishes

PS..Bile acid at 12 weeks from a sick puppy on medication are just about useless...so do not freak if they are high...get him well, and settled in your home and repeat in a few months..

mscat · 06-21-2008, 04:47 PM

I sure hope everything turns out well for little Davey. He is sure cute.

06-17-2008, 09:11 AM	#16
KimberlySRN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 982	I hope your little guy is doing better. __________________ Kim Jer Suri is home!

06-17-2008, 10:00 AM	#17
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06-19-2008, 09:24 PM	#18
littlelady Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 210	he had one does of Baytril Iv at the hospital I wonder if getting a does of Baytril and then being put on Flagyl would reflect with the Bile Acid test? He had been put on Amoxicillin on Saturday so he had 2 full days of antibiotics before the blood was drawn for the BAT. The results came back elevated,both the fasting and after eating. I can't remember what the first test result was but the Vet said the nonfasting was 99. He is eating but he was sent home on regular food nad he doesn't want to eat it, so I ground uphis puppy food(Royal Caninand half eukenuba) and I added it to Activia. He has had soft stool today but yesterday it was formed and regular. I took a sample to the Dr. office Tuesday and he said it was dark and could be indicative of old blood. So hopefully the antibiotics will heal his gut. This has been nerve racking, my daughter was crying her eyes out yesterday because she thinks Davey is going to Die without surgery. Time will tell. I called the breeder and she wants to see the test results and she informed me she has never had a Liver shunt puppy from the parents of this dog. She is very upset about this and praying for him to pull through. She told me of another buyer of one of her pups that was giving the pup table scraps and the pup got really sick and almost died, after she got it on a regular diet the pup got better.

06-20-2008, 05:32 AM	#19
MyPeanutAbbyGra YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,814	We're pulling for little Davey. I'm sorry all this is happening. __________________ Tammy, Mama to Abby Grace Daisy Mae RIP Peanut & Chloe I pledge to never, buy a product made wholly or partly from any fur.

06-21-2008, 04:47 PM	#23
mscat Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Avenal, California Posts: 1,466	I sure hope everything turns out well for little Davey. He is sure cute. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."