Hi Ed. You got some good advice from ppl here. Unfortunately, "small yorkies" can turn out to be very sick yorkies. Liver shunt is the first thing that comes to mind. This is considered a congenital problem. There are also other problems that come to mind, but I don't want to overwhelm you. I would take your little one to another vet now. Please do not wait. These little ones can become life-threateningly ill very quickly, and your little one has been struggling w this for a while. In fact, he is now starting to not want to play, acting differently - things that would cause great concern.
You could try contacting your breeder if she/he has a health guarantee to see if there will be help from her/him in paying for these vet bills. If not, then you are going to have to decide whether you can make an arrangement w a vet or get a ins. care card or if you have to turn him over to a rescue to save his life. I know you love him, but part of love is getting someone the care they need when their life depends on it. If you cannot find a way to somehow pay to help him, you will need to perform the ultimate act of love and turn him over to a rescue who has the resources to care for him medically and probably save his life.
I wish you well in this difficult situation. Please keep in touch and let us know how your little one is doing. If you need help finding a reputable rescue to help him, I'm sure we have members on here who could help you w that. I'm so sorry you are facing this, Ed. |