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Originally Posted by aksm4 
I'm sorry this is happening to your pup and you. You did do the right thing by going to a breeder, at least you're not supporting puppy mills. I think at this point it's more of a breed (Yorkie) issue. Some other breeds do get shunts, but I believe Yorkies are the highest number on the list. At least it's a treatable condition. But I know I was scared for Tink when I found out she was in fact very ill. Until the docs find and make a test for this disorder, it will remain.
The Protein C test costs $35. US, so yes, I think it's well worth it. You will have to pay shipping and packaging and blood draw fees, but it will give you more information. It's been a while since I looked at a Protein C test, I'll find one and see if I can learn more about it. |
thank you , you are a sweetheart oxxooxxooxoxo