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mic · 07-23-2008, 03:48 PM

hi ,I really need some help my baby is Rylee,my mom has Angel she is 15 weeks old Rylee is 10 weeks old.They are great they bring such joy & laughter to our lives!Angel is very sick my mom is devistaded, angel stopped eating good 2 days ago, she would not eat anything today or yesterday mom said she was so weak she could barely stand up.our vet gave her an IV & a tube of something like toothpaste comes in ,its really high in calories. my mom took her back today the vet said they think it's her liver.mom said shes bobbing her little head up & down.we are all so scared,she was just over at my house sunday playing & running w/ Rylee & my kids.can they be ok & then just get so sick in a few days.please pray for her & let us know if you have heard of these symptoms. thank you :

yorkie mom-3 · 07-23-2008, 06:33 PM

I'm so sorry about little Angel. Prayers are going out for your Mother and her baby. I know someone here can help answer your question.

Ladymom · 07-23-2008, 06:39 PM

Oh, dear. It does sound like Angel may have a liver shunt. Unfortunately, they are more common in Yorkies than all other breeds.

I've attached a link for you about liver shunts:

Portosystemic Shunts FAQ

Yorkiedaze · 07-23-2008, 07:21 PM

Lets pray it's noting more than just having a bad tummy ache from eating something she shouldn't. I've never known one to get that sick that fast if it's liver shunt. Did the Vet. run a bile acid test?

Sunnie · 07-23-2008, 07:29 PM

I do hope it isn't liver shunt. But it also sounds like she had a hypoglycemic episode. The "high calorie" stuff in the tube is nutrical and you can get it at any pet supply store (petsmart). It is used to help with hypoglycemia.

Patti · 07-23-2008, 07:40 PM

Poor baby. Hopefully her symptoms are more from not eating and not a liver shunt. I would contact the breeder and let her know if you haven't already. She may be of some help too. I will keep her in my prayers

Bam Bam SF · 07-23-2008, 07:42 PM

awh sorry I cant offer any advice but I will send prayers your way...

07-23-2008, 03:48 PM	#1
mic YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: knox.Tn Posts: 1	help a sick angel hi ,I really need some help my baby is Rylee,my mom has Angel she is 15 weeks old Rylee is 10 weeks old.They are great they bring such joy & laughter to our lives!Angel is very sick my mom is devistaded, angel stopped eating good 2 days ago, she would not eat anything today or yesterday mom said she was so weak she could barely stand up.our vet gave her an IV & a tube of something like toothpaste comes in ,its really high in calories. my mom took her back today the vet said they think it's her liver.mom said shes bobbing her little head up & down.we are all so scared,she was just over at my house sunday playing & running w/ Rylee & my kids.can they be ok & then just get so sick in a few days.please pray for her & let us know if you have heard of these symptoms. thank you :

07-23-2008, 06:39 PM	#3
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,868	Oh, dear. It does sound like Angel may have a liver shunt. Unfortunately, they are more common in Yorkies than all other breeds. I've attached a link for you about liver shunts: Portosystemic Shunts FAQ __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ High Quality Handmade Bows for the Pampered Pooch

07-23-2008, 07:29 PM	#5
Sunnie Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 2,936	I do hope it isn't liver shunt. But it also sounds like she had a hypoglycemic episode. The "high calorie" stuff in the tube is nutrical and you can get it at any pet supply store (petsmart). It is used to help with hypoglycemia. __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunnie, Sunshine, Beamer, and Rainbow

07-23-2008, 07:40 PM	#6
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,947	Poor baby. Hopefully her symptoms are more from not eating and not a liver shunt. I would contact the breeder and let her know if you haven't already. She may be of some help too. I will keep her in my prayers __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-23-2008, 07:42 PM	#7
Bam Bam SF Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 111	awh sorry I cant offer any advice but I will send prayers your way... __________________ BAM BAM & PEBBLES

07-23-2008, 06:33 PM	#2
yorkie mom-3 YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: nebraska Posts: 492	I'm so sorry about little Angel. Prayers are going out for your Mother and her baby. I know someone here can help answer your question.

07-23-2008, 07:21 PM	#4
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 7,101	Lets pray it's noting more than just having a bad tummy ache from eating something she shouldn't. I've never known one to get that sick that fast if it's liver shunt. Did the Vet. run a bile acid test?