Hi All,
I found this website while looking for help from experienced Yorkie owners, this is what is going on with my 4month old baby..
About a month ago, I had to rush him to the Pet ER b/c of this, after a blood test, they said it was "neuro toxin". It has happened twice since our last visit to our vet which was last Wed. to be caught up on his shots, (2nd and 3rd round) had to be doubled, b/c the lady I got him from did not have his 1st round, so it delayed me all around.
The behavior he exhibits is not like him at all. He appears to be very lethargic and shows traits of parkinsons. Like a bobble head. He stares off into space, almost like he can't see, and is very very vocal. Not a barking vocal, or a whine, more like a crying, painful, the kind of I'm trying to tell you something talk. If we try to comfort him he acts very very scared and and shows a bit of aggression, like he doesn't know who we are or where we came from.
He has been eating, playing, pottying well. The episode length varies, night before last it seemed to go on forever. He finally fell asleep and was fine when he woke up. I have no idea what could be causing these, he is not getting a hold of anything, it is just a random thing, sometimes seems to be after a hard play outside, but he will still play if given the chance sometimes. Other times, he won't move at all and leans when he's sitting or walking.
Could it be something serious and/or neurological? I'm concerned with him being so young, and not sure what to do. I tried to video tape him during the episode, but he sees the camera and wants it, so that was unsuccessful.
Please let me know what you think.
My vet emailed this am, and told me that it could possibly be a "liver shunt", I also just spoke to him, and he told me there are easy ways to test for it, but to try changing him to an "adult food, like chicken and rice" based and monitor him on that for awhile. Due to the fact puppy food is soo high in protein.
Please let me know what you think, and/or suggest, as well as a good healthy food option. I've had dogs before, as well as puppies, and this is my 1st experience with a yorkie from puppyhood, and these problems. Any help is appreciated
