My new "rescue" yorkie has a serious problem. Any help?

[Kaity]

Originally Posted by SassyAnn101

The University of Tennessee is great. I took my Gizmo there to be treated for a liver shunt. I live about 30-45 minutes from there. If you could make arrangements to come here for him to be examined, I can get you hotel rooms here in Morristown free of charge. PM me if this is something that you would be interested in doing. I will help you
all I can. Good luck with this baby.

Thank you so much, that would be amazing. We are going to run some blood tests to be 100% certain it is a Liver Shunt but all fingers point to it. Then We are going to get him healthy enough for surgery. Vinnico "Vinny" as we named him also came to us malnourished, flea infested, and missing hair. He is getting dietary supplements and fatty foods right now, plus mothers milk supplement for puppies is on the way.Then we are going to save up, but Tennessee sounds the most promising from all the recommendations of it. Thank you everybody sooo much for all this amazing advise. you are really helping with the heart ache.

[TLC]

Originally Posted by Kaity

Thank you so much, that would be amazing. We are going to run some blood tests to be 100% certain it is a Liver Shunt but all fingers point to it. Then We are going to get him healthy enough for surgery. Vinnico "Vinny" as we named him also came to us malnourished, flea infested, and missing hair. He is getting dietary supplements and fatty foods right now, plus mothers milk supplement for puppies is on the way.Then we are going to save up, but Tennessee sounds the most promising from all the recommendations of it. Thank you everybody sooo much for all this amazing advise. you are really helping with the heart ache.

Good to hear he is in a loving home. Please be causious as to what you feed him. LS dogs need to have a very low, but quality protein food. Be carefully with the 'fatty foods'. We are here if you need anything.

My Roxy has liver issues - MVD

[GurleyGirl]

It is nice that there are people like you willing to take in a special needs dog. Hopefully he will live a long and happy life with you and your family.

I saw his picture on the website you purchased him from when you mentioned you were getting him last week... he is a special little guy!!

Wishing you the best with him... may all things get better!!

[Sunnie]

Kaity, Oh honey, I am so sorry this awful man was allowed to hurt yet another family and another puppy. He definitely needs to be GONE. He must be raking in the money to be able to keep fighting all the complaints against him. As for your sweet Vinny. Feed him good quality healthy low protien food, not fatty. Continue with your vet and get the diagnosis. Then if I were you, I would take the generous offer Sassy Anne has made to you. Dr. Tobias is the BEST and if it were MY puppy, I would go thru hell and high water to get there.

[Maxi]

Originally Posted by SassyAnn101

The University of Tennessee is great. I took my Gizmo there to be treated for a liver shunt. I live about 30-45 minutes from there. If you could make arrangements to come here for him to be examined, I can get you hotel rooms here in Morristown free of charge. PM me if this is something that you would be interested in doing. I will help you
all I can. Good luck with this baby.

You are an awsome person!

Originally Posted by Kaity

Thank you so much, that would be amazing. We are going to run some blood tests to be 100% certain it is a Liver Shunt but all fingers point to it. Then We are going to get him healthy enough for surgery. Vinnico "Vinny" as we named him also came to us malnourished, flea infested, and missing hair. He is getting dietary supplements and fatty foods right now, plus mothers milk supplement for puppies is on the way.Then we are going to save up, but Tennessee sounds the most promising from all the recommendations of it. Thank you everybody sooo much for all this amazing advise. you are really helping with the heart ache.

Please make sure what you are feeding him. As Nicole mentioned, dogs with LS need a certain diet. I also heard that fatty food is no good for dogs with Liver Shunt. Sending good thoughts and prayers.

[Breezeaway]

OMG he is so tiny , can they even operate on such a small baby? It breaks my heart.

[SassyAnn101]

You are a really good person for keeping this little baby and trying to help him. I lost my Gizmo in February from a liver shunt. He was almost 4 years old, and his liver was very damaged. UT is the best, every one there is great. They had me feeding Gizmo Science Diet LS because it was easier to digest. The people who I work for owns several hotels in the area, and he also has 5 yorkies, so if you decide to come to Tennessee let me know and I can arrange for you to stay free. You and this little baby will be in my thoughts and prayers. I pray that he gains the strength to come through this.

[bildio]

I wonder if the little guy was really left in a hot car, or the "seller' new he had a liver shunt? The former may or may not have caused permanent damage, but the latter has the potential for a favorable outcome.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by Sunnie

Kaity, Oh honey, I am so sorry this awful man was allowed to hurt yet another family and another puppy. He definitely needs to be GONE. He must be raking in the money to be able to keep fighting all the complaints against him. As for your sweet Vinny. Feed him good quality healthy low protien food, not fatty. Continue with your vet and get the diagnosis. Then if I were you, I would take the generous offer Sassy Anne has made to you. Dr. Tobias is the BEST and if it were MY puppy, I would go thru hell and high water to get there.

He must be raking in the money, there is a link on the website to all of the property he is selling. There had to be at least $1,000,000 worth of land and a home he either sold or was selling.

Karma! Karma! Karma! is all I have to say about this man.

[Kaity]

thank you for the food tip... I am going to ask a local pet food store if they have any LS foods =) I am also looking up how to start a fund raiser type charity I know local pets stores and vets would let me advertise in their shops

[TLC]

Originally Posted by Kaity

thank you for the food tip... I am going to ask a local pet food store if they have any LS foods =) I am also looking up how to start a fund raiser type charity I know local pets stores and vets would let me advertise in their shops

There really isn't any LS food to buy at a Petshop. The 2 that are recommended you must get from your Vet.

*I think* they are the L/D (wet) and there is a Royal Cain (dry) that is often prescribed for LS dogs - but your Vet should know this.

The problem with feeding too much protein to dogs with LS is that it can cause Hepatic Encepthalopathy (H.E.) ~ so things to watch for are:

Drooling
Vomiting
Pacing
Circling
Inability to sit still for any length of time and drinking lots of water
A stuporous look
Head pressing
Staggering
Listlessness
Runny nose
Blank look
Stare
Lethargy

Not all dogs display all the symptoms, but you will get to know the ones your dog displays.

P.S. I think that is great if you can locally raise funds to help the costs.
And in case you aren't yet familiar with YT - I just wanted to give you a head ups that according to YT rules, we are not allowed to do any type of fund raising or asking for donations here on the board.

[SassyAnn101]

I'm sorry, it was Science Diet L/D canned food. The vet gave it to me for Gizmo. It worked better for him. Does your baby's symptoms get worse after eating? Gizmo would always shake really bad after eating.

[Kaity]

Originally Posted by TLC

P.S. I think that is great if you can locally raise funds to help the costs.
And in case you aren't yet familiar with YT - I just wanted to give you a head ups that according to YT rules, we are not allowed to do any type of fund raising or asking for donations here on the board.

oh no... I am going to try to do it all localy.
the only help I would want is help on starting a fund rasing foundation
I can't find much help on the internet.
I am thinking about contacting my bank?

Advise is all I could ask from from this site and you guys are doing an amazing job =D

[Kaity]

Originally Posted by SassyAnn101

I'm sorry, it was Science Diet L/D canned food. The vet gave it to me for Gizmo. It worked better for him. Does your baby's symptoms get worse after eating? Gizmo would always shake really bad after eating.

I actualy think they get better... they are so bad though I can't really tell.

He shakes really bad in fits... almost like seizures but he looks at me scared the hole time. He tries to walk harder after he eats. He is actualy getting to the point where he can stumble almost a foot.

I am feeding him Nutri-Cal every day too. That isn't bad for it liver is it?

[TLC]

Originally Posted by Kaity

oh no... I am going to try to do it all localy.
the only help I would want is help on starting a fund rasing foundation
I can't find much help on the internet.
I am thinking about contacting my bank?

Advise is all I could ask from from this site and you guys are doing an amazing job =D

Maybe your state has something like this?
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