Sick yorkie 9 months old, Vet cant figure it out - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Ladymom · 02-07-2009, 07:35 AM

Did you know that Yorkies are 36 times to have a liver shunt than all other breeds combined? Any Yorkie with high liver enzymes and other symptoms of a shunt like loss of balance, lethargy, vomiting, etc. should have a bile acids test.

Here are some links for you:

PSVA and MVD Research Summary

Portosystemic Shunts FAQ

yorkiesmiles · 02-07-2009, 03:48 PM

I'm wondering if there is an update on this little girl

mscat · 02-07-2009, 07:24 PM

When i read the symtoms of Lexie my first thought was a liver shunt too.

i hope there will be updates soon.

jasmanea · 02-08-2009, 05:49 AM

update on the poor baby??

ldvpool7 · 02-08-2009, 09:53 AM

Lexie has perked up some and showing some signs of improvement. Lexie is having the bile test in the morning.

Thank you for the support, and well wishes.

yorkiesmiles · 02-08-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ldvpool7

Lexie has perked up some and showing some signs of improvement. Lexie is having the bile test in the morning.

Thank you for the support, and well wishes.

Good news! Thanks for posting. Is she going to the same vet, or someone new?

When she is well - you & your friend & your sweet yorkies will have to join us for one of our Central Iowa Yorkie Meetups

-- we have so much fun. We don't have a date planned for one -- but yesterday's fantastic weather has me wanting to plan one!

ldvpool7 · 02-08-2009, 10:27 AM

Tests are being done by the vet they have been seeing. If Lexie has to have surgery the vet said she would have to go the Vet Med at ISU.

Kim and I would love to attend a yorki event, that sounds like fun!

yorkiesmiles · 02-08-2009, 10:38 AM

if it is a liver shunt, she may want to look at how much experience ISU has had with these surgeries in yorkies. In the past ISU was one of the top schools in the country - but I know the vet school has slipped. (the stuff out this week in the media about the people working there also gives me pause.)

Some vet schools actually specialize in this treatment. There has been a lot written on this here on YT. I believe Univ. of Tenn is supposed to be one of the best. You should PM RONLYNN about her search for good treatment. She traveled with Teddi across the country to get good treatment

yorkiesmiles · 02-10-2009, 07:54 PM

Wondering what the bile test showed and how Lexie is doing?

Ladymom · 02-10-2009, 08:41 PM

Checking for an update. She should have had the results of Lexie's BAT by now.

ldvpool7 · 02-11-2009, 12:43 PM

Lexie has finally been diagnoised, she does have a liver shunt. Lexie will have surgery on Monday or Tuesday next week.

Please keep Lexie and her parents in your thoughts and prayers.

yorkiesmiles · 02-11-2009, 01:00 PM

Prayers for Lexie

I am glad they got it diagnosed so they can act on it. There is a lot of information her on YT & unfortunately too many members who have dealt with it, but I'm sure those same people would be willing to talk with Lexie's owners. Have they joined YT?? Just for the support it would be a good idea.

I'm sure some other members can provide even more info.

Praying for the dogtors and everyone caring for this sweet little life

celstu1 · 02-11-2009, 01:08 PM

oh no, how sad

Poor Lexie! I hope the surgery fixes her up and she can live a long, healthy life with Kim & Steve. Keep us updated! Shes in my thoughts and prayers.

ARCHIE · 02-11-2009, 01:11 PM

Poor baby. I'm glad they finally got a diagnosis and can get the surgery
done right away.
Prayer's coming Lexi's way for a complete recovery.
Will watch for an update.

Good luck Lexi,

BonBon · 02-11-2009, 01:13 PM

Oh, poor little Lexie. We're sending thoughts and prayers to you. Get well soon!

02-07-2009, 07:35 AM	#16
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Did you know that Yorkies are 36 times to have a liver shunt than all other breeds combined? Any Yorkie with high liver enzymes and other symptoms of a shunt like loss of balance, lethargy, vomiting, etc. should have a bile acids test. Here are some links for you: PSVA and MVD Research Summary Portosystemic Shunts FAQ __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

02-07-2009, 03:48 PM	#17
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	I'm wondering if there is an update on this little girl __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-07-2009, 07:24 PM	#18
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	When i read the symtoms of Lexie my first thought was a liver shunt too. i hope there will be updates soon. __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

02-08-2009, 05:49 AM	#19
jasmanea Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 937	update on the poor baby?? __________________ Unconditional love= YORKIES

02-08-2009, 10:27 AM	#22
ldvpool7 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indianola Iowa Posts: 232	same vet Tests are being done by the vet they have been seeing. If Lexie has to have surgery the vet said she would have to go the Vet Med at ISU. Kim and I would love to attend a yorki event, that sounds like fun!

02-08-2009, 09:53 AM	#20
ldvpool7 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indianola Iowa Posts: 232	Lexie has perked up some and showing some signs of improvement. Lexie is having the bile test in the morning. Thank you for the support, and well wishes.

02-08-2009, 10:38 AM	#23
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	if it is a liver shunt, she may want to look at how much experience ISU has had with these surgeries in yorkies. In the past ISU was one of the top schools in the country - but I know the vet school has slipped. (the stuff out this week in the media about the people working there also gives me pause.) Some vet schools actually specialize in this treatment. There has been a lot written on this here on YT. I believe Univ. of Tenn is supposed to be one of the best. You should PM RONLYNN about her search for good treatment. She traveled with Teddi across the country to get good treatment __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-10-2009, 07:54 PM	#24
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Wondering what the bile test showed and how Lexie is doing? __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-10-2009, 08:41 PM	#25
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Checking for an update. She should have had the results of Lexie's BAT by now. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

02-11-2009, 01:00 PM	#27
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Prayers for Lexie I am glad they got it diagnosed so they can act on it. There is a lot of information her on YT & unfortunately too many members who have dealt with it, but I'm sure those same people would be willing to talk with Lexie's owners. Have they joined YT?? Just for the support it would be a good idea. I'm sure some other members can provide even more info. Praying for the dogtors and everyone caring for this sweet little life __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-11-2009, 01:08 PM	#28
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	oh no, how sad Poor Lexie! I hope the surgery fixes her up and she can live a long, healthy life with Kim & Steve. Keep us updated! Shes in my thoughts and prayers. __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

02-11-2009, 01:11 PM	#29
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	Poor baby. I'm glad they finally got a diagnosis and can get the surgery done right away. Prayer's coming Lexi's way for a complete recovery. Will watch for an update. Good luck Lexi,

02-11-2009, 01:13 PM	#30
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Oh, poor little Lexie. We're sending thoughts and prayers to you. Get well soon! __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown