 Gme/nme
I also lost my yorkie to NME last February. I am so sorry you had to go through that. I had never heard of that disease until my Layla got it. I know a great deal about it now. I had another yorkie for 16 years & never had any health issues. Layla was not quite 4 when she was diagnosed. There is a Dr. Sisson out of Boston that has had success with putting it into remission but it is not an easy path to take for owner or dog.
I understand exactly how you feel. I am not ready for another baby yet but I have contacted a few breeders to get their take on this terrible disease. I am nervous also. Layla was diagnosed with idiopathic genetic NME. Ideopathic means unknown cause. I am wondering if vaccinations are causing this, I feel that my dog was over vaccinated. Just my opinion, & I am referring to MY dog.
When you are looking at breeders make sure you ask them about this & see if they have heard of it. If they have been breeding for awhile they should be familiar with it.
I am already looking into holistic vets. I will find a vet before I adopt another yorkie. And I will, get another yorkie. There is a vet called Dr. Jean Dodds. She is very conservative with vaccinations & has a vaccination protocol you can follow. You can titer test (blood test) them after that to see if the still carry the immunity & if they do they is no need for more vaccination.
I know you are nervous but don't let it worry you out of a new baby. Information is your best friend & I know some of the people on here will give you some wonderful information. I will be glad to answer any questions you have if I can. Bobbie Jo |