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fomopopo · 02-22-2005, 05:27 PM

Hello,

After wanting a Yorkie for a long time, we just bought one last week. We have two older puppies (German Shepards 8 & 7 years), and this is our first "little" guy.

After bringing him home, we brought him to our Vet and he checked out fine. He had the runs, but was told this was expected due to the change. This isn't our first rodeo, and have seen this before in our other puppies through the years. Two days later my wife noticed that he was very tired, after waking up, and decided to bring him to the Vet to be looked at. The Vet advised that the little guy was dehydrated, and his Glucose was VERY low. Normal is around 200, he was at 20...! He stayed the day, and was given a IV.

Upon picking him up we were told that he might have a Shunt, but they could not be sure until they ran a test. This was on a Friday, and was told to feed him every 2-3 hours, and the make sure he drank. We were also given some additives for his water to help with the Glucose issue. His spirits seemed to pick up, and he appeared to be recovering. Eating well, but still had stool issues. The doctor again said to keep going with our current plan, and the tests for the Shunt would be Monday morning.

Sunday arrived, and again the little guy seemed to be feeling a little down. Another trip to the Vet showed he had a 1005 Temp, and he was left over night. They could not tell what his exact issue was, but antibiotics were given.

Monday the Shunt tests were done, and today we found that his blood levels were WAY off. The Vet said this could be either a deformed liver, or the Shunt. They now what to do a Ultrasound.

We have had four Vets involved, and all appear very professional. Even thou we have only had this little guy a little over week, we have grown fond of him, and the loss would be very heart felt. Has anyone had simular issues, and what was the outcome? If the Shunt corrective surgery is done (if the problem), what is the outcome prognosis? I've read up online, but I'm looking for some "Real World" insight. Is this 100% fixable?

02-22-2005, 05:27 PM	#1
fomopopo YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 2	Super Sick Pup Hello, After wanting a Yorkie for a long time, we just bought one last week. We have two older puppies (German Shepards 8 & 7 years), and this is our first "little" guy. After bringing him home, we brought him to our Vet and he checked out fine. He had the runs, but was told this was expected due to the change. This isn't our first rodeo, and have seen this before in our other puppies through the years. Two days later my wife noticed that he was very tired, after waking up, and decided to bring him to the Vet to be looked at. The Vet advised that the little guy was dehydrated, and his Glucose was VERY low. Normal is around 200, he was at 20...! He stayed the day, and was given a IV. Upon picking him up we were told that he might have a Shunt, but they could not be sure until they ran a test. This was on a Friday, and was told to feed him every 2-3 hours, and the make sure he drank. We were also given some additives for his water to help with the Glucose issue. His spirits seemed to pick up, and he appeared to be recovering. Eating well, but still had stool issues. The doctor again said to keep going with our current plan, and the tests for the Shunt would be Monday morning. Sunday arrived, and again the little guy seemed to be feeling a little down. Another trip to the Vet showed he had a 1005 Temp, and he was left over night. They could not tell what his exact issue was, but antibiotics were given. Monday the Shunt tests were done, and today we found that his blood levels were WAY off. The Vet said this could be either a deformed liver, or the Shunt. They now what to do a Ultrasound. We have had four Vets involved, and all appear very professional. Even thou we have only had this little guy a little over week, we have grown fond of him, and the loss would be very heart felt. Has anyone had simular issues, and what was the outcome? If the Shunt corrective surgery is done (if the problem), what is the outcome prognosis? I've read up online, but I'm looking for some "Real World" insight. Is this 100% fixable? Last edited by fomopopo; 02-22-2005 at 05:32 PM.