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FlDebra · 07-10-2009, 08:36 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. Seems we are losing way too many of our beautiful babies this year. May her memories give you some comfort as the days pass.

Patti · 07-10-2009, 08:48 AM

My heart breaks for you. Hugs

Sugaroo · 07-10-2009, 09:04 AM

Me and my pack send you licks and wags! We are so sorry! Bless you!

Mom to Hot Rod · 07-10-2009, 09:10 AM

I am so very sorry for your loss. May Callie rest in peace.

jsmn266 · 07-10-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

I am so sorry.

In answer to your question, diazepam is valium and it can be given if a dog is seizing from liver shunt.

I know that it's valium ( a sedative) use to calm the seizing but on all the liver shunt information I was able to find it says that dogs with this disorder are extremely sensitive to diazepam especially. IDK if that could cause an adverse reaction

jsmn266 · 07-10-2009, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsmn266

I know that it's valium ( a sedative) use to calm the seizing but on all the liver shunt information I was able to find it says that dogs with this disorder are extremely sensitive to diazepam especially. IDK if that could cause an adverse reaction

And thank you for your symapthies.. I'm just so distraught. It would be much easier to handle if I knew some answers

kjc · 07-10-2009, 09:36 AM

A dog having seizures from Liver shunt can safely be given an enema containing Lactulose to slow or stop the seizures. I would have a necropsy done and check into this further. Diazepam is regularly given to dogs to stop seizures, but dogs with suspected LS, of a breed known to have problems with anesthesias and preop drugs, (with or without a Shunt disorder), would require a different Treatment Plan altogether.

So very sorry for your loss.

Rerun201 · 07-10-2009, 09:47 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. How devastating to wake and find your baby gone. I would certainly want some answers from the vet. Hugs to you.

Ellie May · 07-10-2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsmn266

I know that it's valium ( a sedative) use to calm the seizing but on all the liver shunt information I was able to find it says that dogs with this disorder are extremely sensitive to diazepam especially. IDK if that could cause an adverse reaction

This is from Dr. Karen Tobias's site. She is one of the leader in LS surgery.
What medical management is needed for an animal with a shunt?
Dogs with shunts are usually stabilized with special diets and medications to reduce the amount of toxins that are produced and absorbed in the large intestines. Dogs that are severely ill may require intravenous fluids to restore blood sugar, an enema to remove intestinal toxins before they are absorbed, and medications such as valium to stop seizures.
Portosystemic Shunts FAQ

But really there may have been no liver problem at all...

Jeri Cunningham · 07-10-2009, 10:20 AM

I'm so sorry you lost your best friend. Waking up to that had to be horrible.
RIP Cali.....

chandracz · 07-10-2009, 10:33 AM

omgosh i'm so sorry about your loss!!! i feel for you!

kyancer · 07-10-2009, 11:10 AM

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Hugs to you.

jfalz73 · 07-10-2009, 11:15 AM

So very sorry for your loss....i hope you find the answers you are looking for..

manolos mom · 07-10-2009, 12:21 PM

I am so sorry for your loss.

cynsir · 07-10-2009, 12:26 PM

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm sorry that you lost your best friend. I hope that the vet can tell you what caused her death. You'll cry and ask why for quite a while but as time goes on your crying will ease and you'll be able to remember the fun you had with her.

My thoughts are with you.

07-10-2009, 08:36 AM	#16
FlDebra Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FL Posts: 7,651	I am so sorry for your loss. Seems we are losing way too many of our beautiful babies this year. May her memories give you some comfort as the days pass. __________________ FlDebra and her ABCs Annie, Ben, Candy Promoting Healthy Breeding to the AKC Yorkshire Terrier Standard

07-10-2009, 08:48 AM	#17
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07-10-2009, 09:10 AM	#19
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07-10-2009, 09:36 AM	#22
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	A dog having seizures from Liver shunt can safely be given an enema containing Lactulose to slow or stop the seizures. I would have a necropsy done and check into this further. Diazepam is regularly given to dogs to stop seizures, but dogs with suspected LS, of a breed known to have problems with anesthesias and preop drugs, (with or without a Shunt disorder), would require a different Treatment Plan altogether. So very sorry for your loss. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity Last edited by kjc; 07-10-2009 at 09:40 AM.

07-10-2009, 10:20 AM	#25
Jeri Cunningham Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hercules,CA Posts: 2,057 Blog Entries: 1	I'm so sorry you lost your best friend. Waking up to that had to be horrible. RIP Cali..... __________________ Mandy & Krissy & Teddy & Chelsey & Kayla Non-Yorkie: Rusty & Biewers: Darla & Spanky The Little Rascals

07-10-2009, 09:04 AM	#18
Sugaroo Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Posts: 109	Me and my pack send you licks and wags! We are so sorry! Bless you!

07-10-2009, 09:47 AM	#23
Rerun201 ♥Owned by Toby & Lola♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 524	I am so sorry for your loss. How devastating to wake and find your baby gone. I would certainly want some answers from the vet. Hugs to you.

07-10-2009, 10:33 AM	#26
chandracz ♥I Luv my BaileyBlue♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,855	omgosh i'm so sorry about your loss!!! i feel for you! __________________ Chandra, Bailey Blue's mama

07-10-2009, 11:10 AM	#27
kyancer Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 237	I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Hugs to you. __________________ Kristina Mommy to Sebastian

07-10-2009, 11:15 AM	#28
jfalz73 Owned by my yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Coats, NC Posts: 5,001	So very sorry for your loss....i hope you find the answers you are looking for.. __________________ My little dog-a heartbeat at my feet. -Edith Wharton jeanne BrooklynBenjamin

07-10-2009, 12:21 PM	#29
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	I am so sorry for your loss. __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

07-10-2009, 12:26 PM	#30
cynsir The 3 Musketeers Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cloquet, MN Posts: 738 Blog Entries: 1	I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I'm sorry that you lost your best friend. I hope that the vet can tell you what caused her death. You'll cry and ask why for quite a while but as time goes on your crying will ease and you'll be able to remember the fun you had with her. My thoughts are with you. __________________ Cindy and Misty and Mazie and Cassie Max (3/31/08 - 6/1/09)