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MyFairLacy · 02-16-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by zoeybear

We are really pulling for little Lacy. I hope she is feeling ok during this whole process. How is she doing?

She been doing well. It's been 2 1/2 weeks since she had a sick day where she wouldn't eat and vomitted. She seems normal most of the time

MyFairLacy · 02-16-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

Ahhh....

I am curious about doing the biopsy. Do you want a definite confirmation that she does or doesn't have MVD or do you think it might be something else

She is in my thoughts

They aren't sure what it is. She has abnormal areas on her liver and they can't say what it is or what caused it without a biopsy. They said some possibilities are mvd, inflammation from an infection, cancer, damage from a toxin, etc. There are a lot of possibilities with liver disease. I keep thinking mvd since she a yorkie but we won't know without the biopsy

TLC · 02-16-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

They aren't sure what it is. She has abnormal areas on her liver and they can't say what it is or what caused it without a biopsy. They said some possibilities are mvd, inflammation from an infection, cancer, damage from a toxin, etc. There are a lot of possibilities with liver disease. I keep thinking mvd since she a yorkie but we won't know without the biopsy

Oh ok...

MyFairLacy · 02-23-2009, 04:12 PM

Lacy has her liver biopsy at Texas A&M University tomorrow. I'm dropping her off before 8am and hopefully they'll be able to tell me about what time they'll be doing the biopsy then. We should get results back by the end of the week. I know I'm going to be nervous tomorrow with her going under, even though I know A&M has the best protocols with anaesthesia...I'll just be ready to pick her up and take her home.

This was a picture taken of her Saturday at a meetup we went to

Ladymom · 02-23-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

Lacy has her liver biopsy at Texas A&M University tomorrow. I'm dropping her off before 8am and hopefully they'll be able to tell me about what time they'll be doing the biopsy then. We should get results back by the end of the week. I know I'm going to be nervous tomorrow with her going under, even though I know A&M has the best protocols with anaesthesia...I'll just be ready to pick her up and take her home.

This was a picture taken of her Saturday at a meetup we went to

I will keep Lacy in my prayers tomorrow. I hope everything goes well.

manolos mom · 02-23-2009, 04:22 PM

She is going to be fine. Manolo just had his done by Dr Cole a professor from A&M that opened an Imaging Center in Las Colinas. He had his done right after his Imaging. No shunts here either but slight MVD. The Biopsy was no more than a few minutes and he was up within 15. Good Luck to you I will say a prayer right now for you guys. I know how stressed you may be right now because I was but it will be OK...I m glad we did this....Lissette

bjh · 02-23-2009, 05:18 PM

Michelle, I just found this thread. I pray all goes well with the testing tomorrow and that you get some answers.

cj125 · 02-23-2009, 06:14 PM

OMG - How did I miss this all month long?

Michele - I am so upset reading this. You take such good care of Lacy and Riley - I can't believe this is happening. I know you know what you're doing and won't stop until you have it taken care of but I hope you know how many of us are here rooting for Lacy, you and Riley. Lacy will be at the top of my prayer list.

Lots of hugs to you!

dogears · 02-23-2009, 06:29 PM

Lacy you are in my prayers. And Mom

be strong, she will be in good hands and will be just fine.

AmyChristine · 02-23-2009, 06:48 PM

Just wanted to send prayers and warm wishes to you and Lacy. I know how worried you must be. Hoping you get some answers too.

wemple2 · 02-23-2009, 06:59 PM

My thoughts and prayers, go out to Lacy. I'm confident all will be well...she's in good hands. Please, take care of yourself as well Michele.

MyFairLacy · 02-23-2009, 07:29 PM

I was doing a search online and came across this 36 minute teaching video made by Dr. Willard, the Internal Medicine specialist who will be doing Lacy's biopsy tomorrow. It shows from start to finish what all they do when taking a liver biopsy using laproscopy. I just thought I'd post it in case anyone was interested in seeing...pretty informative if you ever have a dog having this done.

Small Animal Laparoscopic Liver Biopsy Video – 5min.com

PrestigeousYT · 02-23-2009, 08:28 PM

I just came across this thread, I will be sending up prayers for you and her.
I will be going in the morning with my sister in law and her dog, she had a biopsy done friday that was Mast Cell tumor, she will be getting her leg amputated tomorrow, she is not a yorkie, she is an american eskimo, please say a prayer for her also.

hugs to you

yorkiecrazy · 02-23-2009, 08:39 PM

We will be thinking of you and Lacy tomorrow. Hugs!!

dogears · 02-23-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PrestigeousYT

I just came across this thread, I will be sending up prayers for you and her.
I will be going in the morning with my sister in law and her dog, she had a biopsy done friday that was Mast Cell tumor, she will be getting her leg amputated tomorrow, she is not a yorkie, she is an american eskimo, please say a prayer for her also.

hugs to you

Will do.

02-23-2009, 06:14 PM	#68
cj125 Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,403	OMG - How did I miss this all month long? Michele - I am so upset reading this. You take such good care of Lacy and Riley - I can't believe this is happening. I know you know what you're doing and won't stop until you have it taken care of but I hope you know how many of us are here rooting for Lacy, you and Riley. Lacy will be at the top of my prayer list. Lots of hugs to you! __________________ *Connie* Mia Max Moe

02-23-2009, 06:48 PM	#70
AmyChristine YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 1,184	Just wanted to send prayers and warm wishes to you and Lacy. I know how worried you must be. Hoping you get some answers too. __________________ My belongs to Copper and Maddie Mae RIP Sweet Rocky Mommy misses you

02-23-2009, 06:59 PM	#71
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	My thoughts and prayers, go out to Lacy. I'm confident all will be well...she's in good hands. Please, take care of yourself as well Michele. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

02-23-2009, 07:29 PM	#72
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I was doing a search online and came across this 36 minute teaching video made by Dr. Willard, the Internal Medicine specialist who will be doing Lacy's biopsy tomorrow. It shows from start to finish what all they do when taking a liver biopsy using laproscopy. I just thought I'd post it in case anyone was interested in seeing...pretty informative if you ever have a dog having this done. Small Animal Laparoscopic Liver Biopsy Video – 5min.com __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

02-23-2009, 08:28 PM	#73
PrestigeousYT YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere Out there............ Posts: 1,742	I just came across this thread, I will be sending up prayers for you and her. I will be going in the morning with my sister in law and her dog, she had a biopsy done friday that was Mast Cell tumor, she will be getting her leg amputated tomorrow, she is not a yorkie, she is an american eskimo, please say a prayer for her also. hugs to you __________________ Prestigeous Yorkies Breeder of Champions - Stateside and Abroad

02-23-2009, 04:22 PM	#66
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	She is going to be fine. Manolo just had his done by Dr Cole a professor from A&M that opened an Imaging Center in Las Colinas. He had his done right after his Imaging. No shunts here either but slight MVD. The Biopsy was no more than a few minutes and he was up within 15. Good Luck to you I will say a prayer right now for you guys. I know how stressed you may be right now because I was but it will be OK...I m glad we did this....Lissette

02-23-2009, 05:18 PM	#67
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	Michelle, I just found this thread. I pray all goes well with the testing tomorrow and that you get some answers.

02-23-2009, 06:29 PM	#69
dogears Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, nc Posts: 555	Lacy you are in my prayers. And Mom be strong, she will be in good hands and will be just fine.

02-23-2009, 08:39 PM	#74
yorkiecrazy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston area Posts: 2,672	We will be thinking of you and Lacy tomorrow. Hugs!! __________________ Jamie - Gracie's Katie's and Chloe's mom : Gracie 11-12-99 11-1-2012