My baby is in the hospital

[Cheryl1022]

I apoligize for not writing until I got the results but ut was a bad week last week since he wasn't feeling so great to begin with and his brother Charlie was neutured last week too so I really didn't have much spare time...As I posted yesterday the Bile Acid test shows there is a definate liver disease going on and now we have to see exactly which it is... I have been spending most of my work day researching this awful problem and trying to find alterative treatments to help heal the damage that has already been done... His days are up and down one great day then one not so great day... After having a needle stuck into him 6 times Saturday because they couldn't get enough blood for the test he is not a very happy camper... He bites anyone who tries to touch him beside my daughters and me and we even have to approach him slowly... The place that we puirchased him from has asked that we send them all the bills and vet reports so I am hopeful that they may give me something towards them...The first thing they said was do you want another puppy? I was like hell no I want this one to live... Can you imagine they think you can just go and replace your child that's been with you for almost a year...Idiots...I have also been looking into meeting with a holistic vet here in Manhattan so perhaps she can help build up his immunity and recommend natural foods since I been reading so much awful stuff about Hill's Science Diet l/D & K/D which my vet recommends... So guys it is basically a wait and see for the next test results to see if it is one shunt or many then we have to decide what to do next... Next Monday the sonogram can be done unless I find somewhere not so local to get it done sooner... I already took off this Friday so I can spend more time with him since he does much better when he has a long week-end with us...he is so happy just to sit on our laps and sleep...Everytime I look into his eyes I see his saddness & pain I know he is telling me he is sick and I just can't do anything for him but make him comfy... So please keep praying for him and maybe God will bless us with a miricale... Again I am sorry for not writing more often...here is my work e-mail if any of you want to contact me when you don't hear from me... Cheryl@MetaHealth.com ...I don't mind the e-mails since I have Outlook opened for work M-F and sometime on the wek-end...Thank you all once again for your support and I wish I had better news to share...

[chandracz]

Originally Posted by Cheryl1022

I apoligize for not writing until I got the results but ut was a bad week last week since he wasn't feeling so great to begin with and his brother Charlie was neutured last week too so I really didn't have much spare time...As I posted yesterday the Bile Acid test shows there is a definate liver disease going on and now we have to see exactly which it is... I have been spending most of my work day researching this awful problem and trying to find alterative treatments to help heal the damage that has already been done... His days are up and down one great day then one not so great day... After having a needle stuck into him 6 times Saturday because they couldn't get enough blood for the test he is not a very happy camper... He bites anyone who tries to touch him beside my daughters and me and we even have to approach him slowly... The place that we puirchased him from has asked that we send them all the bills and vet reports so I am hopeful that they may give me something towards them...The first thing they said was do you want another puppy? I was like hell no I want this one to live... Can you imagine they think you can just go and replace your child that's been with you for almost a year...Idiots...I have also been looking into meeting with a holistic vet here in Manhattan so perhaps she can help build up his immunity and recommend natural foods since I been reading so much awful stuff about Hill's Science Diet l/D & K/D which my vet recommends... So guys it is basically a wait and see for the next test results to see if it is one shunt or many then we have to decide what to do next... Next Monday the sonogram can be done unless I find somewhere not so local to get it done sooner... I already took off this Friday so I can spend more time with him since he does much better when he has a long week-end with us...he is so happy just to sit on our laps and sleep...Everytime I look into his eyes I see his saddness & pain I know he is telling me he is sick and I just can't do anything for him but make him comfy... So please keep praying for him and maybe God will bless us with a miricale... Again I am sorry for not writing more often...here is my work e-mail if any of you want to contact me when you don't hear from me... Cheryl@MetaHealth.com ...I don't mind the e-mails since I have Outlook opened for work M-F and sometime on the wek-end...Thank you all once again for your support and I wish I had better news to share...

I'm so very sorry about all the bad news about Theo!!! My thoughts and prayers are with him and your family. I know what it's like to have this happen to one of your fur babbies. I've had it happen to a couple of them.

If anyone know what is bad with the Science diet I/D food, please share... I am currently feeding Bailey that and I certainly don't want to be giving him anything harmful!

[wemple2]

Just a note to let you know that I've been thinking about you and hoping for the very best outcome possible.

[Cheryl1022]

After gathering all the information on liver disease and going over the blood work, and many test that have been done with Theo's vet, the internal medicine vet from the hospital and a holistic Vet in Manhattan my daughters and I made a decision this week for our little boy.I have been praying for over a month and asking God for strength and courage to do what is best for our little boy and I can clearly see that we can not put him through anymore torture and pain from one more test. The saddest part is that each and every test does not give us the exact answer and everything will lead to another test. I think having to see with my own eyes how hard it was for them to draw blood from him for the last bile acid test needing to poke him in several different places to get enough blood to do this test that in the end didn't even tell us exactly what type of liver disease he has was ultimately allowed us to come to this conclusion. We are going just let the little guy enjoy what ever life God gives him and to keep feeding him the special Science Diet LD food along with an antibiotic and a liver medicine and keep praying that he feels better everyday. In my heart I know if we keep putting him through more test then a possible surgery with many more test that have to follow it we will lose him. He will have to go through so much pain, suffering and torture for what might not even be a longer life. If we have to lose him let it be in his own home with all the love of his family everyday. I would rather he have fun running around with his little brother like he does everyday and cuddle up with us a night instead of putting him in a car that he shakes and cries because he is so scare to drive an hour away for another test or surgery that may or may not help him. When we spoke sincerely to our Vet and looked at the whole picture over the past month of all the test and pain Theo went through and the thousands of dollars that we had to charge and there is still no definite answers he agreed with our decision. He said as a Vet his job is to try and solve things but he could understand if we couldn't afford anymore test and that we didn't want to put Theo through anymore torture and pain. When I asked the internal Vet what she would do if she was in my situation she said to do exactly what we are doing. I can't explain how my heart aches for this little guy and how scared I get when I walk in the house and he isn't barking to greet me until I see he is okay. I know that when I run around the room playing with him he is happy and having fun an we will give him as many happy days as God blesses us with. Even if I was a millionaire I wouldn't want to put him through anymore because it's too hard on him. Unless he gets really strong and secure again and a vet would tell us he can operate and there is a excellent chance he will survive and live a strong healthy life, we will keep on this path we are taking. This is not going to be easy by no means but I know with all your prayers we will get through it and Theo will have as many happy days as God blesses him and us with. I will send updates when ever asked. Thank you again for all your support.

[Princes mom]

My prayers go out to Theo, you and your family.

[chickwit]

My prayers go out to you and your Family and may God keep you and Little Theo Safe!
God Bless
Linda and Harley

[Vick]

I am so sorry for what you are having to go through......I totally understand because we have been in the same situation now for 10 days. And it is so scarey!

I will pray for your little one ........

[Kathy Adams Dri]

[I wish I had let Emma have what time she had left but I to kept letting the medical field keep probing on her and then when they could hardly find a vein to pull that blood, I new she could take no more. I believe that sometimes the medical guys just keep looking for answers but don't give the little guys time to mend on their own!!!!! I know that in the beginning when Emma started to go down hill and they read her blood values and they were not where they should be, in the hospital she would go and each time she came out she was worse than when she went in!!!!!!!!! I would never be without my Vet as I love her to death but the hospital clinics are another story. I am proud of you for what you are allowing Theo to have and I hope he proves them wrong and can be with you for along time. Theo will be in my prayers and you stay strong!!!!! Kathy Adams Driskill

[chandracz]

Originally Posted by Cheryl1022

After gathering all the information on liver disease and going over the blood work, and many test that have been done with Theo's vet, the internal medicine vet from the hospital and a holistic Vet in Manhattan my daughters and I made a decision this week for our little boy.I have been praying for over a month and asking God for strength and courage to do what is best for our little boy and I can clearly see that we can not put him through anymore torture and pain from one more test. The saddest part is that each and every test does not give us the exact answer and everything will lead to another test. I think having to see with my own eyes how hard it was for them to draw blood from him for the last bile acid test needing to poke him in several different places to get enough blood to do this test that in the end didn't even tell us exactly what type of liver disease he has was ultimately allowed us to come to this conclusion. We are going just let the little guy enjoy what ever life God gives him and to keep feeding him the special Science Diet LD food along with an antibiotic and a liver medicine and keep praying that he feels better everyday. In my heart I know if we keep putting him through more test then a possible surgery with many more test that have to follow it we will lose him. He will have to go through so much pain, suffering and torture for what might not even be a longer life. If we have to lose him let it be in his own home with all the love of his family everyday. I would rather he have fun running around with his little brother like he does everyday and cuddle up with us a night instead of putting him in a car that he shakes and cries because he is so scare to drive an hour away for another test or surgery that may or may not help him. When we spoke sincerely to our Vet and looked at the whole picture over the past month of all the test and pain Theo went through and the thousands of dollars that we had to charge and there is still no definite answers he agreed with our decision. He said as a Vet his job is to try and solve things but he could understand if we couldn't afford anymore test and that we didn't want to put Theo through anymore torture and pain. When I asked the internal Vet what she would do if she was in my situation she said to do exactly what we are doing. I can't explain how my heart aches for this little guy and how scared I get when I walk in the house and he isn't barking to greet me until I see he is okay. I know that when I run around the room playing with him he is happy and having fun an we will give him as many happy days as God blesses us with. Even if I was a millionaire I wouldn't want to put him through anymore because it's too hard on him. Unless he gets really strong and secure again and a vet would tell us he can operate and there is a excellent chance he will survive and live a strong healthy life, we will keep on this path we are taking. This is not going to be easy by no means but I know with all your prayers we will get through it and Theo will have as many happy days as God blesses him and us with. I will send updates when ever asked. Thank you again for all your support.

My heart aches for your family and for Theo. You are all in my prayers. If you need anyone to vent to or talk to please feel free to contact me, as I've been through similar circustances with a couple different pups. Love and prayers.

[zoeybear]

I understand completely. I am terrified that I may be forced to face the same decision with my sweet Baby Chloe. She feels like crap 90% of the time. I am still hopeful, but sometimes I start to feel guilty that I am putting her through a lot. I hope Theo has many, many happy years left at home.

[mimimomo]

for little Theo. I'm sure your decision is the right one, & God is with you & your family.

[RoxyJosMom]

Bless your heart, were I in your position, I would do the exact same thing. There comes a time when quality of life is more important than quantity. When you look in his little eyes and see "Please, Mommy, no more Dr's", it's time to put everything in the hands of God and let Theo be a puppy again. You're a wonderful Mom for doing this for him. Prayers are on their way for you and Theo for alot of happy times to come. Hugs to you both.

[Cheryl1022]

I wish you all only knew how much your support and prayers means to me. THeo had a great long week-end with us home from work & college on Monday. The weather was nice so we took him and his little brother out for several walks with their matching sweaters on. Although he still shakes when I go to put his harness and sweater on in time I think he will learn that it is just to go outside not to the vets or hospital. He was bouncing all around the house bossing us around and we loved it... when he cries I worry but I really think it is because he has learn that it gets him his way. I will just keep praying and doing my best to live in each moment and to try not to think about what tomorrow will bring... My prayers are with all of you for being such good yorkie parents too and doing your best for your little ones... Have a beautiful week!

[MollysMum54]

my thoughts and prayers are with you.

[brownminerva]

Dear Cheryl;
I feel deeply for you and Theo and what pain you are going through. It is a terrible decision to make to act as God in the care of your little one.
I have been through a similar period of pain when my little Yorkie had kidney disease. The Vet kept wanting to have her in for more needle sticks and IV's as she kept having more attacks. In the end I could no longer see her sad little face and tiny shaved legs for more IV's etc etc. She would snap back for a short time but lapse back into sickness. At first I believed the vet that she would recover after the next treatment, but it was not so. I am sure Vets have the best intentions but it seems they have little feeling for the suffering to us and the pets as they subject them to more and sometimes futile treatment.
Now she is gone and some of the guilt for making the terrible decision for her has left me, I feel very sad but also I cannot forget her misery and why I put her through all the Vet stuff for little or no reward.
You are right to consider stopping Vet treatment for little Theo, and giving him love and attention at home.
I wish you both all the best for you and Theo, and my prayers and thoughts are with you.