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Equirawe · 02-02-2006, 08:25 AM

My baby just died from liver shunts. My husband and I are devastated. I would strongly recommand having your babies tested for it if they are showing any signs of illness, its not something thats easy to go through and the sooner its caught the better.

DaisyMaesMom · 02-02-2006, 08:26 AM

So sorry to hear about your loss..

smmrpm · 02-02-2006, 08:33 AM

So sorry for your loss and words I know won't help it'll just take time.

ilovelouie · 02-02-2006, 09:01 AM

Oh my gosh, I am so sorry to hear that

What were her symptoms? My Bella had the bile acid test and her levels were slightly elevated....the vet does not seem too worried and is going to check her more while he has her in to get spayed.

scrapindee · 02-02-2006, 09:12 AM

So sorry for your loss. I don't know what to say to comfort you but hold onto each other and your memories.

catnayl · 02-02-2006, 09:59 AM

I am so sorry this happened to your baby and I also had a yorky to pass away from liver disease last summer. Cathy and Yoshi

Patti · 02-02-2006, 10:23 AM

I am so sorry it is so hard to lose these babies. Cali was just retested for High bile acids. Her frst score was 90 and on the second it was 32 her ultrasound looked good so they said to just watch her. When you efel you can talk about it a lot of us would like to find out more information on your experience with it.

txshopper73 · 02-02-2006, 10:38 AM

How tragic!

If I may ask, how old was your baby and what signs did your baby exhibit?

mmyorkies · 02-02-2006, 11:05 AM

This is the reason that I urge everyone to have their puppies tested, even if they have never had a problem before. I tell everyone that calls me about a puppy that when they find one they insist that it be tested with a bile acid test BEFORE they take it, even if they have to pay for it. It is very hard to give a puppy back once you have it in your hands and fall in love with it, but if it is tested before you get it, and it has a problem, it is much easier to not take it. Surgery for Liver Shunt runs anywhere from 2000.00 to 4500.00 depending on what occurs, and the 50 to 100 dollars put out before you get attached to a puppy is really worth it.

Kobesmomma · 02-02-2006, 11:17 AM

Our yorkie has a high bile acid count as well. He was not diagnosed with this until 4 yrs. of age. (he had kidney stones). We are currently controlling it with diet. So far this has worked for the last 3 yrs. I know it was traumatic for us when he was first diagnosed.

Yorkieluv · 02-02-2006, 12:02 PM

I am sooo sorry to hear about your furbaby. Miko has a liver shunt which we found out about when he was about 10 mos old. We decided to get him bile acid tested for peace of mind even though he had no real symtoms...The week before his appt., he had a seizure, and the story goes on from there. He is on medication and a special diet.
So, I agree with you, even if you see no symptoms, you might consider getting your yorkie bile acid tested for peace of mind.

Candace_Chang · 02-02-2006, 12:09 PM

I am so sorry for your lost.....I know exactly how hard it is...hope you feel better soon...
also I was wondering if there's anything we can do to prevent liver shunt? like maybe something we can feed them or whatsoever?

chattiesmom · 02-02-2006, 01:07 PM

I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending hugs.

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 02-02-2006, 01:21 PM

I am so sorry about your loss....I can't imagine the pain your family is in!!

kara · 02-02-2006, 05:26 PM

So sorry for your loss.
I too have a yorkie with a liver shunt. He was basically normal with only sporadic vomitting episodes(which we didn't know were b/c of the shunt we thought he had a sensitive stomach) until he started having seizures at 14 months of age. He was diagnosed and had ameroid constrictor surgery ($1700) to correct the shunt the next week. We have spent almost $5000 dollars to date and still have an undetermined amount left to spend. I would never wish I didn't have Matise we were meant for each other. I can tell you for those who are looking at getting a yorkie(or another) pay the extra money up front(we didn't know about liver shunts when we bought Matise). A few more dollars up front is worth piece of mind and literally thousands $$$ saved down the road. I love Matise and we were meant to be together, but I would never want anyone to go through what we have, are and will go through, it is emotionally and financially straining. Once again so sorry for your loss.

02-02-2006, 08:25 AM	#1
Equirawe Yorkie Talk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cold Spring KY Posts: 3	liver shunts My baby just died from liver shunts. My husband and I are devastated. I would strongly recommand having your babies tested for it if they are showing any signs of illness, its not something thats easy to go through and the sooner its caught the better.

02-02-2006, 08:33 AM	#3
smmrpm Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 800	So sorry for your loss and words I know won't help it'll just take time. __________________ Max, Piper, Emma & Buttercup Click HERE to see our Pictures

02-02-2006, 09:01 AM	#4
ilovelouie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: mass Posts: 1,754	Oh my gosh, I am so sorry to hear that What were her symptoms? My Bella had the bile acid test and her levels were slightly elevated....the vet does not seem too worried and is going to check her more while he has her in to get spayed. __________________ Our Photo Album is HERE http://www.dogster.com/?185528 http://www.dogster.com/?246319

02-02-2006, 10:23 AM	#7
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 19,035	I am so sorry it is so hard to lose these babies. Cali was just retested for High bile acids. Her frst score was 90 and on the second it was 32 her ultrasound looked good so they said to just watch her. When you efel you can talk about it a lot of us would like to find out more information on your experience with it. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

02-02-2006, 10:38 AM	#8
txshopper73 Donating YT 14K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victoria, Texas Posts: 14,194 Blog Entries: 1	How tragic! If I may ask, how old was your baby and what signs did your baby exhibit? __________________ As always...JMO (Just My Opinion) Kimberley Gracie, London and Dallas

02-02-2006, 08:26 AM	#2
DaisyMaesMom and Ty too! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, Nope, not Colorado Posts: 1,235	So sorry to hear about your loss..

02-02-2006, 09:12 AM	#5
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 2,852	So sorry for your loss. I don't know what to say to comfort you but hold onto each other and your memories.

02-02-2006, 09:59 AM	#6
catnayl Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEWPORT,AR Posts: 158	I am so sorry this happened to your baby and I also had a yorky to pass away from liver disease last summer. Cathy and Yoshi

02-02-2006, 11:05 AM	#9
mmyorkies No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 357	This is the reason that I urge everyone to have their puppies tested, even if they have never had a problem before. I tell everyone that calls me about a puppy that when they find one they insist that it be tested with a bile acid test BEFORE they take it, even if they have to pay for it. It is very hard to give a puppy back once you have it in your hands and fall in love with it, but if it is tested before you get it, and it has a problem, it is much easier to not take it. Surgery for Liver Shunt runs anywhere from 2000.00 to 4500.00 depending on what occurs, and the 50 to 100 dollars put out before you get attached to a puppy is really worth it.

02-02-2006, 11:17 AM	#10
Kobesmomma Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 283	Our yorkie has a high bile acid count as well. He was not diagnosed with this until 4 yrs. of age. (he had kidney stones). We are currently controlling it with diet. So far this has worked for the last 3 yrs. I know it was traumatic for us when he was first diagnosed. __________________ Karen Kobe Kali

02-02-2006, 12:02 PM	#11
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,021	I am sooo sorry to hear about your furbaby. Miko has a liver shunt which we found out about when he was about 10 mos old. We decided to get him bile acid tested for peace of mind even though he had no real symtoms...The week before his appt., he had a seizure, and the story goes on from there. He is on medication and a special diet. So, I agree with you, even if you see no symptoms, you might consider getting your yorkie bile acid tested for peace of mind. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

02-02-2006, 12:09 PM	#12
Candace_Chang Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 187	I am so sorry for your lost.....I know exactly how hard it is...hope you feel better soon... also I was wondering if there's anything we can do to prevent liver shunt? like maybe something we can feed them or whatsoever?

02-02-2006, 01:07 PM	#13
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,914	I am so very sorry for your loss. Sending hugs. __________________ *Yorkie Yummies Silk Step-In Harnesses * NapSaks I'll see you in Alexandria, Virginia July 17 - 19, 2009!**

02-02-2006, 01:21 PM	#14
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,080 Blog Entries: 3	I am so sorry about your loss....I can't imagine the pain your family is in!! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Yorkies Lil Mis Magic & Sailor and Silkies Captain & Heaven

02-02-2006, 05:26 PM	#15
kara YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Miramar, FL(Origianally a Southern Indiana Girl!) Posts: 302	So Sorry. So sorry for your loss. I too have a yorkie with a liver shunt. He was basically normal with only sporadic vomitting episodes(which we didn't know were b/c of the shunt we thought he had a sensitive stomach) until he started having seizures at 14 months of age. He was diagnosed and had ameroid constrictor surgery ($1700) to correct the shunt the next week. We have spent almost $5000 dollars to date and still have an undetermined amount left to spend. I would never wish I didn't have Matise we were meant for each other. I can tell you for those who are looking at getting a yorkie(or another) pay the extra money up front(we didn't know about liver shunts when we bought Matise). A few more dollars up front is worth piece of mind and literally thousands $$$ saved down the road. I love Matise and we were meant to be together, but I would never want anyone to go through what we have, are and will go through, it is emotionally and financially straining. Once again so sorry for your loss. __________________ Kara & Matise Let's be pup pals! Click here to educate yourself on Liver Shunts. Last edited by kara; 02-02-2006 at 05:29 PM. Reason: (sp)