This is Not Working and Only Getting Worse

[puppy_Love08]

Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

Of course, the breeder said that it's probably not a liver shunt...Vet or not, many, many breeders will do whatever it takes to deny liver shunt in their lines...

I want to add that dogs with liver problems have bladder problems secondary to the liver disease. Because the liver is not functioning properly, it causes problems with stones/crystals...I tell you this because when my yorkie was feeling sick, he would pee off the pad and pee somewhere to get attention. It was his way of telling me that he was not feeling well. He does have liver problems and we have finally gotten the bladder problems under control. My advice to you is to have a urinalysis and urine culture done. Have them check for crystals in Logan's urine and have them check his pH.
Does he eat dry food or canned food and what kind?

They did a urine test on Logan but said they didn't have enough to see any crystals. Everything else in his urine was fine. He is now eating dry Hill's K/D. He was eating a very high protein/no grain food (Evo). He's on the K/D instead of L/D because the K/D has less protein.

[yougetthesmiles]

I'm sorry you are having potty issues. I know how frustraiting it can be. I have started making and putting wee wee wraps on my males.
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[Yorkieville200]

Originally Posted by puppy_Love08

They did a urine test on Logan but said they didn't have enough to see any crystals. Everything else in his urine was fine. He is now eating dry Hill's K/D. He was eating a very high protein/no grain food (Evo). He's on the K/D instead of L/D because the K/D has less protein.

I was just thinking, maybe now that Logan is no longer on the high protein food, he will tinkle less. My Kia is tiny, 4#s, and if we feed her a high protein kibble, she tinkles a lot more often. She seems to do better on premium canned and Nature's Variety raw medallions.

Still, being tiny, she goes out more often than my 6.5# Yorkie, Sydney.

Just a thought.

Sheila

P.S. They can learn to go outside and on a wee wee pad, inside, and still not tinkle all over your house. When we are gone for say, 4 hours, I leave a wee wee pad down by the patio door, and Kia uses it. When we are home she still goes outside.

[KarenFarrell]

I was having the same problem. I now have Jack sleep with me. He still needs to pee one time during the night BUT I make him wait till I need to go. I give him a strong "down - Stay" command and he will lay back down in bed. He then is forced to wait until I am readly. FOr the first few nights of this I didnt sleep much becuase after I gave him the "down" command, Id lay awake and watch him until I needed to get up. After about 3 nights he got on MY schedule. I then take him to a pee pad and dont let him off it until he goes. He learned very quickly that he cant go back to bed until he pee's. Best of luck.... Yorkies are a bit of a challenge BUT they do come around once they see that you are in charge. Dont give up!

[Mamie]

My Honey does not like the crate, but does well in it if covered. It does seem to be security issue for them. While flying home to visit family, she was in a carry on crate and I covered it with my jacket and she slept like a baby all the way. It worked flying there and back. This is odd because she actually hates the crate and loves her freedom. She does well at night though, she'll sleep in till 6 am. That's normally the time my husband and I wake up for work, so she's use to getting up at that time to potty. If your yorkie prefers the crate, I would continue keeping him in the crate. Honey never liked the crate from the beginning so we had a difficult time keeping her in the crate. However, that actually became a benefit because when she was bad, she would have to sleep in her crate and it was a great way in training her.

[gigis_mom]

I Know That You Must Be Asking Yourself If He's Woth It? That Is A Question That Only You Can Answer. I Have Read That At A Year Old Alot Of The House Training Problems Start To Subside. I Too Have Successfuly Trained A Dog To Go Outside However I Have A Nine Month Old Girl Gigi That Will Have The Occasional Mistake. So This Is My Advice --- We Get Pets In Order To Enrich Our Lives Not To Make Them Worse. So You Need To Ask Yourself If The Good Out Weighs The Bad? Then Ask Yourself If The Negative Feelings Are Carried Into The Morning To Where You Don't Want To Be Around Him? If So Than You Need To Do Something? That Kind Of Situstion Is Not Healthy For You Or Your Logan. Lastly, I'm Sure Any Of Us Like Myself Would Love To Have Logan if It Came To That. Especialy Someone Like Me That Can't Afford Another One.

[Yorkieluv]

Originally Posted by puppy_Love08

They did a urine test on Logan but said they didn't have enough to see any crystals. Everything else in his urine was fine. He is now eating dry Hill's K/D. He was eating a very high protein/no grain food (Evo). He's on the K/D instead of L/D because the K/D has less protein.

K/D has caused H.E. symptoms in many liver compromised dogs including seizures...It contains pork liver and even though it's low in protein, it's high in purines and hard on the liver unnecessarily.

[belindaY]

Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

I agree...A reputable breeder will never make you give the dog back for a refund or to exchange for another unless that is what you choose. I know of several reputable breeders who will help with medical expenses.

I've been looking and looking and can only find breeders who will replace a sick puppy. I haven't been able to find any who give refunds and don't take the puppy back. I'd love a list of these wonderful people!! Thanks.