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chandracz · 02-01-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheryl1022

Good Morning my yorkie friends...So here is what Dr. Kessler told us last night...First off Theo's temperature went down to 102 from the 104 on Monday so his body if fighting off the infection...He can't be certain what that infection is or where it is coming from and it may very well be the exact same infection that began this whole ordeal... the blood work does show that both his mature white blood cell count and the baby white blood cell count were extremely high which means it is a BIG infection. His liver count was okay unlike what the associate told me yesterday but there are still signs that there MAY be a liver shunt...He strongly suggested we do the bile acid test no later than next Saturday since if it is the liver waiting will only allow more organ damage to occur. He said ideally they like to do this test when they are off all medication and stronger but in this case he is not getting well fast enough to do that...so he feels doing the test ASAP is the way to go. Then depending on the results the next step needs to be made very soon...which is one of a few choices...if the liver test points to a liver shunt then either we travel to PA and get the ink injection which he says is about $500 he believes or try another ultra sound and hope that we can see the liver this time or do exploratory surgery or last a biopsy of the liver which is not always conclusive if they don't get a piece of the liver that is damaged. Mind you if it is not one main liver shunt and several little ones there is no procedure to correct it and he would need to remain on medicine and Science Diet L/D for the rest of his life which most likely will not be the normal life span of a Yorkie. Now on a very positive note he feels Theo is a very strong little fighter and very cute he added several times. He said that thae fact alone that he survived the first week this all happened was a miracle in itself that most little guys with stats that low generally don't make it through the night. He also wants us to keep optimistic that this is ONLY a bad infection and now that he is on a much stronger antibiotic it may kill it and he will recover 100% with no liver problems. So needless to say the power of all your prayers is still needed and very very much appreciated. I must say God is the true decider of all and what ever his decisions are we will never question or judge them. I did many years ago when he took my husband away to be with him and we were only 26 but soon after I came to understand why and I will not make that mistake again ever. So let me end with Praise be to God our father almighty Amen.

Any new news on Theo? How's the little guy doing? Love and prayers go out to you and your family.

Kodak · 02-01-2009, 01:52 PM

Prayers went out once I read this story and I hope and pray he is doing much better and headed to a full recovery.

snickers65 · 02-01-2009, 02:51 PM

I will continue praying for Theo's full recovery, for your daughters and you. God blessyou!

GeorgiaOnMyMind · 02-01-2009, 04:56 PM

I was just checking in to see if anyone has heard how little Theo is. We are praying for this little guy and his mom taking care of him so well. You are in our thoughts.

snickers65 · 02-03-2009, 05:06 PM

How is little Theo doing? I am hoping he is doing better. I will continue praying for him and for you,too.

cpuff35 · 02-03-2009, 05:59 PM

I just read this thread and I'm so sorry to hear the ordeal little Theo is going through. I hope he recovers quickly and is back to his old former self. I'll keep him in my prayers.

lovingyorkies · 02-05-2009, 10:41 AM

OH my gosh! We are praying for you guys! I hope Theo is doing better. I lost my first yorkie almost a year ago. I pray your Baby is doing better!!!!

GeorgiaOnMyMind · 02-07-2009, 03:45 PM

Gosh, it's been a week since she posted. I hope everything is okay.

snickers65 · 02-08-2009, 08:21 AM

I hope Theo is doing better. We haven't heard any news since a week ago. I can feel all the suffering that she is going through.I lost my Snickers last June because of a Vet Tech's negligence. He was only six and a half years old. We still miss him a lot.It has been very difficult for us. I will continue praying for Theo's recovery . I am hoping that we will heard good news soon.

deb22 · 02-08-2009, 09:09 AM

Just read this and I am praying hard for Theo....Please update us soon...Hugs for your baby...

Cheryl1022 · 02-09-2009, 08:00 AM

I am sorry to say that the test showed Theo's liver is not working to remove the toxins from his blood. We now need to seeif it is one Liver Shunt or many... I am not sure what to pray for since if it is one main shunt he will need to undergo corrective surgery which have a high risk factor, but if there are several then there is no correction sugery and he will need to be on meds for the rest of his life which my vet said will not be too long. I am just too upset to think straight right now...please keep him in your prayers...

yorkielover46 · 02-09-2009, 04:18 PM

I am so sorry to hear about Theo. My prayers are with you both. You have been through so much with him, but the unconditional love you show him everyday will help both of you get through this tough time. He is blessed to have you as a "mom". God bless the both of you.

Kathy Adams Dri · 02-09-2009, 06:56 PM

I am so sorry to hear Theo's results but you can't give up, you have to stay strong. My heart is breaking for all of you and I hope there will be a miracle for little Theo!!! He will be in my prayers! Hugs, Kathy

Reita · 02-09-2009, 09:14 PM

Sending my prayers for health as well.

zoeybear · 02-09-2009, 09:37 PM

Hope to hear good news about Theo's tests.

02-01-2009, 01:52 PM	#62
Kodak And Lil Sister Kamari Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,438	Prayers went out once I read this story and I hope and pray he is doing much better and headed to a full recovery. __________________ I'm In Love With 2 Yorkies! http://www.myspace.com/studkodak http://www.dogster.com/dogs/548996

02-01-2009, 04:56 PM	#64
GeorgiaOnMyMind Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Merkel, Texas, US Posts: 300	I was just checking in to see if anyone has heard how little Theo is. We are praying for this little guy and his mom taking care of him so well. You are in our thoughts. __________________ If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden.

02-03-2009, 05:59 PM	#66
cpuff35 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cresskill, NJ, USA Posts: 1,030	I just read this thread and I'm so sorry to hear the ordeal little Theo is going through. I hope he recovers quickly and is back to his old former self. I'll keep him in my prayers. __________________ Evelyn, mommy to Cassiopia Titus Orion

02-07-2009, 03:45 PM	#68
GeorgiaOnMyMind Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Merkel, Texas, US Posts: 300	Gosh, it's been a week since she posted. I hope everything is okay. __________________ If I had a single flower for every time I think about you, I could walk forever in my garden.

02-08-2009, 09:09 AM	#70
deb22 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: us Posts: 1,500	Just read this and I am praying hard for Theo....Please update us soon...Hugs for your baby... __________________ Deb and Penny (aka Miss Picky Pants) Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

02-01-2009, 02:51 PM	#63
snickers65 YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aug Posts: 282	I will continue praying for Theo's full recovery, for your daughters and you. God blessyou!

02-03-2009, 05:06 PM	#65
snickers65 YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aug Posts: 282	How is little Theo doing? I am hoping he is doing better. I will continue praying for him and for you,too.

02-05-2009, 10:41 AM	#67
lovingyorkies Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 34	OH my gosh! We are praying for you guys! I hope Theo is doing better. I lost my first yorkie almost a year ago. I pray your Baby is doing better!!!!

02-08-2009, 08:21 AM	#69
snickers65 YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aug Posts: 282	I hope Theo is doing better. We haven't heard any news since a week ago. I can feel all the suffering that she is going through.I lost my Snickers last June because of a Vet Tech's negligence. He was only six and a half years old. We still miss him a lot.It has been very difficult for us. I will continue praying for Theo's recovery . I am hoping that we will heard good news soon.

02-09-2009, 08:00 AM	#71
Cheryl1022 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Staten Island NY Posts: 115	Bad News :-( Theo went for the Bile Acid test on Saturday.. I am sorry to say that the test showed Theo's liver is not working to remove the toxins from his blood. We now need to seeif it is one Liver Shunt or many... I am not sure what to pray for since if it is one main shunt he will need to undergo corrective surgery which have a high risk factor, but if there are several then there is no correction sugery and he will need to be on meds for the rest of his life which my vet said will not be too long. I am just too upset to think straight right now...please keep him in your prayers...

02-09-2009, 04:18 PM	#72
yorkielover46 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Winslow Maine USA Posts: 14	I am so sorry to hear about Theo. My prayers are with you both. You have been through so much with him, but the unconditional love you show him everyday will help both of you get through this tough time. He is blessed to have you as a "mom". God bless the both of you.

02-09-2009, 06:56 PM	#73
Kathy Adams Dri Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 24	Theo's results I am so sorry to hear Theo's results but you can't give up, you have to stay strong. My heart is breaking for all of you and I hope there will be a miracle for little Theo!!! He will be in my prayers! Hugs, Kathy

02-09-2009, 09:14 PM	#74
Reita Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 86	Sending my prayers for health as well.

02-09-2009, 09:37 PM	#75
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	Hope to hear good news about Theo's tests. __________________ 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