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12-03-2009, 09:53 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rochester, NY
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| neurologic 6 year old yorkie Something is going on with my 6 year old yorkie, Chauncey. Up until now.. he has been pretty health with no health issues. I hvae noticed over the past couple weeks a series of events.. First I thought it was leg trouble but it has turned into more. He has been experiencing neurologic symptoms prety much 24-7. He has a hard time keeping up with his legs, stares into space, has no pep.. cant support himself when going to the bathroom. We tried prenasone for a possible pinch nerve which didnt work out. A full blood panel yeilds high Lipase (almost double the rate) and slightly low Amylase. He also has a higher white blood count. Getting frustrated and scared. thanks |
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12-03-2009, 12:36 PM | #2 |
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12-04-2009, 08:06 AM | #3 |
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| Hi, Did your vet run a full blood panel? Could it be possible that he has liver issues? Often, neurological problems can be a sign of a liver problem. Our dog Enzo is four and was vomiting with wobbly legs and shaking. Upon full blood panel and a bile acid test, we found his liver enzymes to be high - sometimes that can indicate a liver shunt (repairable) or MVD (not repairable - treated with lower protein food and supplements) - He had an MRI and that did not reveal a shunt. He is now on Hill's L/D and denamarin - he has no real symptoms (except for his sensitive stomach - he has still been vomiting once every 4 or 5 days) but in otherwise good health. Just something to check - these things usually come up before they are a year old but can show later - even at your dog's age. You can do a little research online and there are great forums. I hope he feels better! |
12-04-2009, 08:36 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rochester, NY
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| we did run a full blood panel. Everything was pretty much in the normal range with the exception of high White Blood Count, High Lipase and Low Amalayse. I started him on 3 meds for liver shunt yesterday. How long did it take your dog to respond to the meds?? I gave them to him late yesterday afternoon... but as soon as he ate he was in la la land again for a few hours. He pepped up a bit and was a little better this morning. I noticed a tad of a difference just in his walk. BUT... again after breakfast he went into a neurologic state where he stumbles and is in space. Even 4 hours later he isnt normal. Did it take a few days for the dog to stablize or did you notice right away?? I am so scared.. it has been almost a week now that he has been like this. I'm afraid one day he isnt going to wake up!!! We are scheduled to do the acid bile test on monday... |
12-04-2009, 08:38 AM | #5 |
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| What food are you feeding him? |
12-04-2009, 09:04 AM | #6 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rochester, NY
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| well for most all of his life.. he was on an all natural no animal by-product food made by Flint River Ranch. Then oh maybe 6 months ago I switched to a different food.. Innova. Its the same deal..all natural human grade ingredients. I had to mail order the Flint River Ranch and I am aware that a food change may be in order if the problem is liver related... |
12-04-2009, 09:10 AM | #7 | |
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You should head to your Vet asap and get Hills l/d (wet food) and or Royal Canin HP14 (dry food). Last edited by TLC; 12-04-2009 at 09:13 AM. | |
12-04-2009, 02:42 PM | #8 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rochester, NY
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| I went to the vet and got the Hills L/D. I gave him some.. and he did have a reaction. I am not sure if its as bad as with the other normal food.. but I am hoping he is just adjusting to the medication and that it will take a couple days for his body to catch up and detoxify as much as it can. He did bark today a couple times which he hasnt done in days. Ugh I wish there was something more definitive here. I hate waiting. |
12-04-2009, 02:48 PM | #9 | |
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12-04-2009, 03:03 PM | #10 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rochester, NY
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| oh, he just goes into a deeper state of being neurologic after he eats. He is on Denamarin, Lactulose and Metronidazole all which I started yesterday. The change in food was this afternoon. |
12-04-2009, 03:04 PM | #11 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rochester, NY
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| this may be a dumb question but the lactalose is given orally correct?? |
12-04-2009, 05:29 PM | #12 | |
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12-04-2009, 06:29 PM | #13 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rochester, NY
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| thank you so much for all your suggestions and help. I really appreciate your input. The smaller meals make sense.. my vet should have told me that too along with insisting on a food change immediately. So far two poops today but they werent too soft. He has a hard time pooping b.c his legs are so wobbly from the neurological problems. He dances around. I will keep you posted. I think I mentioned but we are doing the bile teset monday.. hopefully that confirms the problem. heather |
12-04-2009, 06:51 PM | #14 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina
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| Was a bile acids test done? A Protein C test? Both need to be done if liver disease is suspected. You don't want to assume it's liver disease and misdiagnose something else. PSVA and MVD Research Summary Comparative Coagulation -- NYS Animal Health Diagnostic Center |
12-04-2009, 07:16 PM | #15 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: rochester, NY
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| we are going monday for the bile acid test. By then hopefully there will be some sort of idea as to what is going on. |
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