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Fuzzywug · 10-01-2007, 10:51 AM

We have another one with a compromised liver, her name is Mia. She's not even two years old. We don't know if it's MVD, HEP or shunt yet. Nothing seems to be helping her. She has all the classic signs inspite of lactulose, milk thistle, anti-biotics, and a low protein diet.

I referred another liver shunt dog to another rescue because we could not afford to care for him. He was only 10 months old with a BAT of 224! Sadly, he died 3 days after coming into rescue.

Then we got a bonded pair - Papa Bear and his son Buddy. They are bigger Yorkies and were used for breeding. Much to my surprise, and to my vet's surprise...... when they were preparing to neuter Buddy...... guess what! Another cryptorchid! Well, they are both now neutered and up to date on their shots. I'm hoping to find them a wonderful home with children. They are sturdy and playful......... only 2 and 4 years old. What a wonderful team they are!

And now for Lily..... our first liver compromised pup. Her bile acids were checked a couple of weeks ago........... wonderful news.............. Down from a post of 76 - to 13............ within normal limits..... anything under 15 is normal.

I count our success as a rescue......... one dog at a time!
Thank you for all your support!
Trish

10-01-2007, 10:51 AM	#29
Fuzzywug Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 103	Yorkie Rescue Colorado - update We have another one with a compromised liver, her name is Mia. She's not even two years old. We don't know if it's MVD, HEP or shunt yet. Nothing seems to be helping her. She has all the classic signs inspite of lactulose, milk thistle, anti-biotics, and a low protein diet. I referred another liver shunt dog to another rescue because we could not afford to care for him. He was only 10 months old with a BAT of 224! Sadly, he died 3 days after coming into rescue. Then we got a bonded pair - Papa Bear and his son Buddy. They are bigger Yorkies and were used for breeding. Much to my surprise, and to my vet's surprise...... when they were preparing to neuter Buddy...... guess what! Another cryptorchid! Well, they are both now neutered and up to date on their shots. I'm hoping to find them a wonderful home with children. They are sturdy and playful......... only 2 and 4 years old. What a wonderful team they are! And now for Lily..... our first liver compromised pup. Her bile acids were checked a couple of weeks ago........... wonderful news.............. Down from a post of 76 - to 13............ within normal limits..... anything under 15 is normal. I count our success as a rescue......... one dog at a time! Thank you for all your support! Trish