[DLB07]

My Yorkie - Jodie aged 14 became very ill early Thursday morning and had to be rushed to the emergency vets where she was put on a drip and given injected antibiotics. She was vomiting and almost in a state of collapse and was found to have a very high temperature. She was diagnosed about 3 months ago after routine bloods were done ago with liver problems. She has never displayed any of the classic symptoms of liver disease - she is a very lively dog who runs about, plays with her toys - would eat till she bust, goes for long walks without tiring etc. Initially it was thought that she may have Cushing's disease as she has some of the classic symptoms - ie. raised liver values, loss of hair, voracious apetite but the test was inconclusive.

She spend 2 days in the veterinary hospital after receiving treatment and is back to her old self - playing and eating. However the vets told me that she has liver failure and will relapse within a short period of time - maybe days or at the most weeks as the liver function tests were considerably worse than a few months ago.

Obviously I'm in a state of shock and to a certain extent disbelief although I'm not doubting the results of the blood tests. What I find hard to believe is that she can be apparently so fit and lively yet be so seriously ill. I am wondering if the raised liver enzymes could be due to an acute bacterial infection in the liver as her temperature was very high - I know that I really ought to ask the vet this question but my mind is frantically searching for answers.

Obviously due her age I am not going to put her through any more treatments when a relapse does occur and will have her euthanised. Could someone just give me a little advice and support at this very sad time - I can hardly see the computer screen as the tears are rollling down my face.

Many Thanks in anticipation of your replies

DLB07