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JanetL · 11-08-2007, 01:37 AM

I just love it here I have been reading for hours. [F][/FONT] My little yorkie is two years old. She is a doll baby, but we've had nothing but health problems with her from the get go. Bought her from a supposedly good quality breeder, but her vet says she has a liver shunt. They didn't think she would make it a year and she is still with us. She's had a couple close calls but has always pulled through. I take her to two different vets. One of which gives her acupuncture. Don't laugh, it really works. If she is late on her monthly treatments she gets listless fast. I highly recomend acupuncter, and a lot of love. Has anyone else had problems with their babies having liver shunt problems? I hear it happens to Yorkies alot. Which I didn't know that.
If so, what ages are your little ones? Do you do anyting special to help them survive? Any knowledge would be much appreciated. My bset to you and yours. JanetL

ImCKN · 11-08-2007, 01:56 AM

Wecome to YT. I am so sorry your little one is sick, and I can't help as I have three very healthy Yorkies. (Thank God and Knock on wood!!) You can get lots of information and suggestions here, so just keep readong and researching. Good Luck!!

grayxie · 11-08-2007, 01:57 AM

There are lots of members here that have gone through what you have had to go through medically with your little girl. The great thing is that they are all ways more than willing to give out useful advice on any subject.

hha · 11-08-2007, 03:57 AM

Welcome to YT..Did you have any kind of contract with the breeder you got her from?

littlewhip · 11-08-2007, 04:32 AM

Hi and Welcome to yt

Im sorry you have a sick baby, There is alot of info here that will help, Please post a pic

we love pics

LunasMomma · 11-08-2007, 04:58 AM

Welcome! I'm sorry that your darling has liver shunt

I don't know a whole lot about that condition, but I'm sure that if you do a search here, you'll find all kinds of useful info

GinosMommy · 11-08-2007, 05:02 AM

welcome to YT, Im sorry about the shunt. Wishing everything turns out for the best. Keep us posted.

Booboo'smommy · 11-08-2007, 05:03 AM

Wecome to YT. I am so sorry your little one is sick...HOPE EVERYTHING WILL GET BETTER.

Amy81 · 11-08-2007, 05:12 AM

Welcome to YT!! Hope your baby gets better soon!

countrygirl_247 · 11-08-2007, 05:15 AM

Hi! & a big YT welcome

There are quite a few threads about liver shunt go to the search also go to the sick & emergency & click on it you will find lots of info. There r a few here that use acupuncture they say it works. GOOD LUCK!!

KiKiPie · 11-08-2007, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JanetL

I just love it here I have been reading for hours. [F][/FONT] My little yorkie is two years old. She is a doll baby, but we've had nothing but health problems with her from the get go. Bought her from a supposedly good quality breeder, but her vet says she has a liver shunt. They didn't think she would make it a year and she is still with us. She's had a couple close calls but has always pulled through. I take her to two different vets. One of which gives her acupuncture. Don't laugh, it really works. If she is late on her monthly treatments she gets listless fast. I highly recomend acupuncter, and a lot of love. Has anyone else had problems with their babies having liver shunt problems? I hear it happens to Yorkies alot. Which I didn't know that.
If so, what ages are your little ones? Do you do anyting special to help them survive? Any knowledge would be much appreciated. My bset to you and yours. JanetL

Welcome! Glad you are here! Good luck with your baby!

yorkiesmiles · 11-08-2007, 08:29 AM

Welcome to YT - I think you will love this warm, informative forum.

I totally believe in acupuncture!! It saved the life of one of my Bichons when he had a stroke and was paralyzed. Others here have also had success with treatments.

zoeybear · 11-08-2007, 08:30 AM

Ellie May · 11-08-2007, 08:35 AM

Welcome to YorkieTalk.

Is the shunt intrahepatic or extrahepatic?

dani23d · 11-08-2007, 08:40 AM

Welcome to YT! Let's see pics of your baby!

11-08-2007, 01:37 AM	#1
JanetL YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bend Posts: 5	Hi, I'm new to the sight. I just love it here I have been reading for hours. [F][/FONT] My little yorkie is two years old. She is a doll baby, but we've had nothing but health problems with her from the get go. Bought her from a supposedly good quality breeder, but her vet says she has a liver shunt. They didn't think she would make it a year and she is still with us. She's had a couple close calls but has always pulled through. I take her to two different vets. One of which gives her acupuncture. Don't laugh, it really works. If she is late on her monthly treatments she gets listless fast. I highly recomend acupuncter, and a lot of love. Has anyone else had problems with their babies having liver shunt problems? I hear it happens to Yorkies alot. Which I didn't know that. If so, what ages are your little ones? Do you do anyting special to help them survive? Any knowledge would be much appreciated. My bset to you and yours. JanetL

11-08-2007, 01:56 AM	#2
ImCKN Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Port Richey, Florida Posts: 825	Wecome to YT. I am so sorry your little one is sick, and I can't help as I have three very healthy Yorkies. (Thank God and Knock on wood!!) You can get lots of information and suggestions here, so just keep readong and researching. Good Luck!! __________________ Charlene (Harley, Davie, Sonny, and Lexie's Mom) PLUS 8 beautiful puppies December 15, 2010 :

11-08-2007, 01:57 AM	#3
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,779	Welcome to YT! There are lots of members here that have gone through what you have had to go through medically with your little girl. The great thing is that they are all ways more than willing to give out useful advice on any subject. __________________ Teapots = Happiness GraycieChipHarley Fakes Are Never In Fashion

11-08-2007, 04:32 AM	#5
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	Hi and Welcome to yt Im sorry you have a sick baby, There is alot of info here that will help, Please post a pic we love pics __________________

11-08-2007, 04:58 AM	#6
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Welcome! I'm sorry that your darling has liver shunt I don't know a whole lot about that condition, but I'm sure that if you do a search here, you'll find all kinds of useful info __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

11-08-2007, 03:57 AM	#4
hha No Longer a Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seneca, SC Posts: 2,837	Welcome to YT..Did you have any kind of contract with the breeder you got her from?

11-08-2007, 05:02 AM	#7
GinosMommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 2,161	welcome to YT, Im sorry about the shunt. Wishing everything turns out for the best. Keep us posted. __________________ Stacy, Mommy to: Bianca the Bichon 3-6-06, Gino the yorkie 3-15-07

11-08-2007, 05:03 AM	#8
Booboo'smommy LUV my 3 Furrs & Alex Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Worcester-UK Posts: 4,621 Blog Entries: 1	Wecome to YT. I am so sorry your little one is sick...HOPE EVERYTHING WILL GET BETTER. __________________ Mommy 's AlexBoo-BooPheoebeand Snowy WE YT

11-08-2007, 05:12 AM	#9
Amy81 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palatka, Florida Posts: 6,523	Welcome to YT!! Hope your baby gets better soon!

11-08-2007, 05:15 AM	#10
countrygirl_247 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 139	Hi! & a big YT welcome There are quite a few threads about liver shunt go to the search also go to the sick & emergency & click on it you will find lots of info. There r a few here that use acupuncture they say it works. GOOD LUCK!! __________________ ANGIE : Rowdy:s & Bella's:Mom~ Rowdy member of the Gentlemens Club!

11-08-2007, 08:29 AM	#12
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Welcome to YT - I think you will love this warm, informative forum. I totally believe in acupuncture!! It saved the life of one of my Bichons when he had a stroke and was paralyzed. Others here have also had success with treatments. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

11-08-2007, 08:30 AM	#13
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	__________________ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam

11-08-2007, 08:35 AM	#14
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Welcome to YorkieTalk. Is the shunt intrahepatic or extrahepatic? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

11-08-2007, 08:40 AM	#15
dani23d YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 560	Welcome to YT! Let's see pics of your baby!