[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by tonyag9

Hello everyone,

I havent been here in ages, but am in need of some help. My sweet little yorkie/chi mix, Pixel, is now 7 and Iam extremely concerned about him. For a few weeks he has not been himself (lip smacking, vomited a couple of times, weak, acting like something is in his throat, found a small lump to the left on his neck, threw up a hair ball, off and on lethargy, staying in his own bed at night, when he would normally be on the couch with me, appetite is up and down, and I think that's everything). Poop/pee seem normal. I have taken him to his regular vet (2 weeks ago) and to an emergency vet on Thursday. A total of $700 later and Iam still very concerned with no peace of mind. He had blood tests (CBC/Chem 17/electrolytes) and an xray. The regular vet said gastritis and gave him Cerenia and then 2 weeks later, the emergency vet said it was a gum infection and gave him Cerenia, pain meds, and an antibiotic. All blood test levels were in normal range, so Ifelt better it was just his gums and planned on a teeth cleaning asap. However, I am worrying again, because Iam just not convinced that is what's wrong and the emergency vet did say his liver looked a little small, but did not do a Bile Acide Test, since all blood test levels were in normal range. I'm now concerned of a possible shunt, since he is part Yorkie. Could that be possible, even with clear blood tests?? All of thw signs above are sporadic, but I am so worried about my best friend. I am headed to the pet store to see if switching his food helps anything (hes always eaten solid gold wee bit). I need advice on what kind to help his liver, if that is anbissue. Also going to get milk thistle. Please forgive typis, on cell phone. THANKS FOR ANY HELP! I AM A WORRIED SICK MAMA RIGHT NOW

Short answer is yes! My vet is very good but even she was surprised about Teddy's liver shunt. Many general vets are just not that experienced with shunts....the specialists see this a lot. Adult yorkies with shunts that never showed much in the way of symptoms and had normal blood work. I used to think it was impossible UNTIL it happened to Teddy Bear. Hopefully you saw my other post and read about him.