Kay person is back. I am traveling from Florida to Virginia on to West Virginia with 4 yorkies 1 1/2 years to 10+ years old. This is my second set of adults. I had a trio prior to this. (yorkies are like potato chips, you cant have just one
) It is shocking to me that the vet didn't want renal function and hepatic function blood values on this little guy. Given his questionable background, that should have been the first baseline information gathered. These little creatures are notorious for bad teeth that lead to bacterial gingivitis, leading to coronary valve disease and poor cardiac function that eventually efffects their kidneys, liver and overall health. Is there a vetrinary school close to you? I had great success with one of my first dogs by taking him to OSU vetrinary school of medicine. They Brainstormed and came up with diagnosis and treatment that sustained my little guy for two more healthy years. My "hometown vet" wanted euthanasia, but I refused. My Vet was gracious enough to let OSU lead him in treating my dog. The cost was less than the multiple trips to the vet and emergency vet clinic. If you can connect with a school like that, the "Braintrust" was invaluable. I think you are making good choices, and this forum is awesome. Good Luck and I will continue to follow.