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Please help! My yorkie puppy will die My Yorkie puppy Bridgett, was diagnosed with portosystemic liver shunt. She needs surgery to save her life! I have been searching for organiazations that could help with the cost for weeks. A little history on Bridgett: I bought her from a breeder while in Arkansas on vacation on 9-28-11. I live in California. She was 10 weeks old. After I picked her up, I noticed she was making sound, like she was choking or gaging. Turns out she had kennel cough. I called the breeder the next day. He said "she had her bordatella shot. Maybe it's your air conditioner". I didn't know "anything" about kennel cough. I just told him that we would keep an eye on her. She also didn't want to eat or drink. She also slept alot. We we got back home to California and she kept getting worse. After having her for only one week, I took her to my vet. She had PNEUMONIA! I treated the pneumomia at home, giving her IV fluids SQ, anitbiotics, Nutrical and other supplements I ordered. So, just thinking the kennel cough and pneumonia had taken a toll on her health, I was wondering why she was still looked so bad; thin, looking poorly,unhealthy hair coat, and continuing to be dehydarated. She still never wants to eat or drink water. She was looking so bad, I took her back to my vet on12-29-11, and told her that something was really wrong with Bridgett, and we needed to find out what was going on with her. My vet ran several tests, including a complete blood panel and a bile acid test. Her bile acids were "off the chart". So, my puppy hasportosystemic liver shunt. It is a genetic defect that diverts blood around her liver intstead of through it. She needs surgery to survive. I contacted the breeder, and all they said was to ship her back and they would send a replacement when one comes available. They do not give refunds or pay vet bills. Very cold! I don't want another puppy! I love Bridgett! So, until someone can offer financial help with her surgery, which is from $3000 to $6000 at UC Davis, I will continue to treat her by giving her IV fluids SQ, Lactulose, antibiotics, Nutrical, Isotone-SA, Oxydrops and fixing her "low protein" foods. I feel so helpless! She is so tired of being poked with a needle. She starts shaking when she knows what I'm going to do. She does not deserve this! It makes me sick. She is so sweet and loves life. I will not give up on her. It has really taken a toll on me. I just hate so much, watching her go downhill, and having her look up at me as if she is asking, “Why do I feel so bad? Are you going to poke me with that needle again?” Please, I know there is help out there. I desperately need help to getthe surgery Bridgett needs to live. Sincerely, sweetyorkie |
Can you apply for care credit? It might help with some of the costs. |
Hi and Welcome to YT.... Sorry to hear about your puppy... I have a dog with LS... maybe you can find help here: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/eme...vet-bills.html |
I do hope you are able to find the funds for her surgery. I presume you never got pet insurance, or really looked at the health guarantee the breeder offered. Finally after all you can do to arrange finances is not a success, for your pups health I urge to surrender her to a rescue, where they can arrange for treatment for her. It must very devastating for you to not have the funds yourself easily available. Unfortunately LS is a genetic disease and one that is relatively common for our breed. I really hope that you can find the money soonest |
I am so sorry and I hope one of the links that have been posted help. I will be praying for you and your puppy. |
I am so sorry! Have you thought about setting up a payment plan with your vet or another vet in your area? |
Oh dear goodness I am so sorry to hear about your baby. I hope one of the links above will help or you can take her to a surrender where they will be able to care for her. I will prayer that your baby gets the help she needs soon. |
I wish I was a rich woman but I am not. If you truly can not afford the surgery and you want her to live a full life you might want to consider giving her to a reputable rescue, YTNR, UYR and so on. I pray that this all works out for the little one. |
I am so sorry that she is sick...I to have one with MVD, my little boy Micah came to me from Germany he was 6 months old at the time, and i found shortly there after that he has many genetic problems...He has cost me lots of money and sleepless nights but i love him dearly, he is special I hope that you can find a way to get the treatment that she needs she deserves it.. |
I agree if you can not afford the vet bills you might want to look into giving her to a reputable rescue. I am not sure what you have going on but you can always get a 2nd job to help pay for her treatment, maybe getting care credit, or a credit card.. taking a loan out, something like that. If it was my dog I would be doing whatever I had to do to get the treatment and surgery needed! I would be selling things in my house if needed. |
I'm sorry to hear about you puppy. It is a tragic situation. This is the very reason that some people on this forum are so against puppy mills and back yard breeders. I hope you are able to find someone to help. Taking a loan out would be the quickest if not the least expensive way of getting her help. |
YTNR has a fund that might be able to help you with finances for Liver Shunt. Here is a link that explains what they do. I am not sure exactly how it works but I do believe it needs to be repaid. I wish you nothing except the best with your little one. Please do not wait until it is too late to help him. YTNR Liver Shunt Fund Angels |
Praying that the funds become available so that she can get the care she needs. I hate seeing things like this happen, maybe you could get a loan or even borrow from a family member...take care and keep us updated to how she is doing. |
Sending prayers to this little girl. Bless her little heart, there is treatment out there for her, please look into what others has suggested to obtain funds for her surgery. She does deserve a chance and I'm sure there is a rescue that will help if it's the option that needs to be taken. I know you love her very much, please put her life first in your decision. Hugs to you both. Will check back later to see how she is doing. |
I am praying you can find a way to get the money you need for her. If you can't, please do consider surrendering her to Yorkie Rescue...they will save her life. It would be hard to do but it would be the best for your little girl if there are no other options. Will be checking to see how you and she are doing. |
I don't know what to tell you that has not been said already, the only thing is will keep you and your little one in my prayers.. hugs, Carmen |
I want you to know, I will certainly keep your baby in my prayers. I am so sorry you are going thru this. |
I'm really sorry to hear about your puppy. Perhaps you can let the breeder know about the Arkansas Puppy Lemon Law? Arkansas Pet Lemon Law "The law does not provide for replacement of the dog or for a refund of hte purchase price. It does provide for reimbursement of veterinary expenses up to the purchase price of the dog." |
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I'm so sorry to hear your lil one is going through this, I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers and pray God sends a miracle your way. I know it's got to be so hard to read others posting to surrender her to a rescue who can help her, I couldn't imagine ever doing that with any of ours. I'd sell my own blood if I had to/to get our furbabies the help they needed. Is there a friend or family member that would perhaps lend you the money and let you pay it back? Are there any vets in your area that will let you make payments? Income tax refunds are going to be coming in, perhaps you'll get enough back from that to pay for the surgery? |
Why LS surgery via Davis? They offer payment plans & are very flexible with payment options. What vet did you see? Sorry to jump with questions I've just had experience there so I'm thinking working this backwards with you might help. Otherwise it looks like you got a great link above! |
First off we are very sorry about your Yorkie. You've gotten some great advice from some great people, but I'm just going to jump in and say I smell something stinky. If you think you came here looking for donations you've come to the wrong location. Sorry. Ask your friends, family, or townspeople for help with money. Good luck. |
I know it would be very hard for you to do but I think the best thing you can do for the pup is surrender it to a rescue. If you give her back to the breeder she may just have her put to sleep. I know it is hard but please consider whats best for the pup. A resccue would pay for her surgery and she would live a long healthy life |
I agree with everyone that I pray you will find a way to provide the Vet care that your little one requires. As I indicated before - IF you are unable to do so - then surrendering to a reputable rescue would be the kindest thing to do. |
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I am disabled, so I'm unable to get a second job. I do have CareCredit, however I have already used up to the max on it. I have already spent quite a bit on her already. I tried to creat a donation page, but I don't know how to use it to get the word out. I am on the computer or phone all day, trying to find help for Bridgett. I'm so tired, but I'm not going to give up on her. She looks at me to help her. So I will, somehow. Thank you for relpying and for your concern. seetyorkie |
Thank You! I sent them a message, and just got their reply. They said they can not help with any other dogs because they have enough of their own that need a lot of veterinay care. |
Lemon law Here in NJ there is a Puppy Lemon Law. It pretty much gives 6 months protection where the seller has to reimburse for vet bills, or let you return the pet. You should check the state you bought her in and your state. I don't know which would apply. At any rate, send a certified letter to your breeder stating the bills etc. This should give you time to continue investigating your rights. My son's friend used the law and got bills paid when her puppy was diagnosed with mega-esophagus. Try googling it and check with animal welfare or some state agency..(you're likely limited to recover the cost of the puppy) |
I am sorry Bridgette is so sick. Here are some links that might help. Nonprofit helps pet owners cope with emergency vet bills | ScrippsNews Low-Cost-Free Veterinary Care |
Thank all of you so much for your thoughts and prayers, and such kind words! I will get help for Bridgett somehow. I've been on the computer and phone for days now. I do have CareCredit but I've already used it up on her. I'm disabled, so I don't have much of a savings. Today, I'm going to contact the breeders again, and also call US Davis again. I really dread calling the breeder, because last time I talked to him, he denied ever having any problems, and would not own up to his responsibilities. He was very rude to me, and hung up. The thing is, you don't ever really know how someone is, until it's too late. It's obvious they just care about the money and not the puppy. I will post back after I make my calls today. Thank all of you for caring. |
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