My dog might have a neurologic disease... is it fatal???? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

yms220 · 07-30-2009, 10:52 PM

Hello,

I have a four year old yorkie (male) about 7lbs.. he's always been a healthy dog but recently he was showing abnormal signs with his head.. he would put his head down n tilt it towards side and squints his eyes alot.. so i took him to the vet and they said everything is fine... but two days ago he started to show signs of blindness (hesistant to go down stairs, bumping into walls, etc) and also has dialated pupils.. so i took him to the ER couple hours ago and they said it might be neurological so i made an appt with neuro doc.. but all the examination (MRI, spinal tap, etc) came out to be almost $4000.00..... our family has decided to just do a consult with neurologist... i'm just scared that my dog has a fatal disease... did anyone have a yorkie with neurological disease that can help me out???

Ellie May · 07-31-2009, 04:47 AM

Has he been bile acids tested for liver shunt?
That is usually the first test run (after glucose) when neurological symptoms occur in Yorkies. It is about $100 and any vet can do it.

Ladymom · 07-31-2009, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Has he been bile acids tested for liver shunt?
That is usually the first test run (after glucose) when neurological symptoms occur in Yorkies. It is about $100 and any vet can do it.

I agree. I would start with a BAT and go from there. Liver shunts are more common in Yorkies than any other breed.

Portosystemic Shunts FAQ

lillymae · 07-31-2009, 11:00 PM

It could be the liver, but it could be hydrocephalus. Is he acting restless?

07-30-2009, 10:52 PM	#1
yms220 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Clifton, VA, US Posts: 1	My dog might have a neurologic disease... is it fatal???? Hello, I have a four year old yorkie (male) about 7lbs.. he's always been a healthy dog but recently he was showing abnormal signs with his head.. he would put his head down n tilt it towards side and squints his eyes alot.. so i took him to the vet and they said everything is fine... but two days ago he started to show signs of blindness (hesistant to go down stairs, bumping into walls, etc) and also has dialated pupils.. so i took him to the ER couple hours ago and they said it might be neurological so i made an appt with neuro doc.. but all the examination (MRI, spinal tap, etc) came out to be almost $4000.00..... our family has decided to just do a consult with neurologist... i'm just scared that my dog has a fatal disease... did anyone have a yorkie with neurological disease that can help me out???

07-31-2009, 04:47 AM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Has he been bile acids tested for liver shunt? That is usually the first test run (after glucose) when neurological symptoms occur in Yorkies. It is about $100 and any vet can do it. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

07-31-2009, 11:00 PM	#4
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	It could be the liver, but it could be hydrocephalus. Is he acting restless?