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Originally Posted by Vickie1723  I just want to thank all of you who responded to my question about Liver Shunts. We have the results of Penny's bile acid test - her pre-meal level was 22.8 (the vet said normal levels should be less than 10); and her post-meal level was 210.3 (normal levels should be less than 20). The vet called late last night with the results. Penny is back at home with us now, is eating well - Science Diet L/D, taking her medication, and seems to have a little more energy. At this point, we are still trying to decide what to do - take the emotional and financial risk of getting Penny surgery, or return her to the breeder to possibly never have the surgery that may save her life. Our vet has contacted Dr. Tobias at the University of Tennessee, but we have to decide if that is the best option for Penny and for us. There are just so many what ifs at this point. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers, as this is a very difficult time for us all.
Thanks,
Vickie |
I think that is GREAT that your Vet is contacting Dr. Tobias, she would be my first choice. With a BAT of 210 she most likely has liver issues, wether it be Shunt or MVD - but this is NOT a death sentence, and there are plenty of us here that are going through it with our dogs too.
I must say though, I really DO NOT advise *returning* her to your breeder. I honestly feel that she will either be PTS or she will go untreated and have bad things happen to her.
*IF* you honestly do not think you will be able to provide the life that she deserves, than I suggest you surrender her to a Yorkie Rescue, where they will do what is needed to save her life and then place her in a home where she will be well taken care of.
Now, if she were mine, I would take the breeder up on the offer of a refund, and I would get her over to Dr. Tobias ASAP and get started on the next steps.
Please keep us posted. Also join the Yahoo Group, there are so many good people over there going through this as well.
