Melody is doing much better today, she had a good nights sleep and this morning had 2 BM. The bloating is gone, she is active..even playing with Lilly.

I fed her and gave her meds and will keep doing so. As for giving her up to a rescue I don't want to put her through that right yet cause she is so weak. She seems really happy right now and if things do get worse I WILL take action. But for now she seems to be doing well.

I spent awhile today trying to take pictures so you all can see her. So as you can see she is NOT in pain or miserable. I am not a bad mommy I try to do my best to take care of her. Right now she is sunbathing with Lilly.

I do get a income but it is very limited. I am making payments towards paying her off then I will save up for her surgery.

So anyways here she is.

~Krystal

I am eagerly awaiting the answer to those questions.

Kathleen, I dont get what funding has anything to do with this. Please help me understand. What test have been run on this girl.

Maybe you can tell us what tests Melody has had and the results.

What were the results of her bile acids test?

Did she have a Protein C test? Results?

Scintigraphy? Ultrasound? Results?

What "expensive Test" is Kathleen referring to?

Why are you even worried about "paying her off??"

If you can't have $30 in six months, how long do you think it will take you to save thousands??

Krystal,
No one is labeling you as bad. I just feel that if you had to let Melody go for six months because you could not afford her medication, you need to think long and hard. There was a time in my life that I could not have afforded a sick yorkie...never mind two of them. What if they both get sick and need vet care at one time?? Those things DO happen, trust me. I own 7 yorkies and I remember two summers ago I had five of them sick back to back over a few weeks. There were trips in the night to the emergency vets...and hospitalizations for 3 and 4 days for a couple of them. I also had a yorkie walk off a bed and end up unable to walk...that was a few years ago. That had to be repaired immediately or he would have ended up a quad. The surgery was $4,000. Now...you don't have seven yorkies. I realize that. But you admit to having limited income and you think you can handle a sick yorkie plus one more. I believe that someone is doing you a disservice by encouraging you to keep this puppy. You may have already made up your mind and none of us will be able to change it, but if you are doing this because you think the vet bills are going to be fully paid for, please think again. What if they are not? And, what about the future? Melody is going to need a lot of care and attention no matter what happens. I have seen many people give up with that...it is very time consuming. You could make a decision for her...for her life; and then get on to the business of focusing on the other. They are both darlings, btw.
Linda

from what I understand she not really paying medoly off she paying lilly off the breeder gave her lilly after melody became sick, something in the 1yr health contract I think.

I believe she is being told that there will be donations. She clearly cannot afford the surgery. She knows that.

I am so very confused :confused::confused:

Well, just all know, I've had yorkies for 20 years and I deal with specialist. They do know me and I can call and they will return my call for any questions I may have.
As far as the Northern Californian Vet... they don't do the testing, it has to be done at UC Davis.
I've talk to specials yesterday on the phone, and it depends on the condition of the dog. Just to let all know, this isn't Krystal's fault that Melody had liver shunt. It's the fault of the breeder and all she's trying to do now is what's best. In the case of Melody, 2.6 lbs., sometimes it's not in their best interest to have such a surgery done and to just maintain them on diet and medications. Granted the life of the dog is shorter but even with surgery they tend to have other health problems, especially relating to the kidneys.
More to come.

are you kidding me? :confused:

given all of the specific information you've gotten from knowledgeable people here....the fact that you're actually talking about being a good mommy and telling us melody is sunbathing at the moment is insane.

you say you don't want to "put her through" the trauma of giving her up? wake up! you are putting her through a slow and painful death because you don't want to put yourself through the loss or the trouble of doing better by her.

in my opinion, this dog has zero chance of survival unless kathleen and anyone else who is humoring her owner via pm stops doing so. if she gets desperate enough, and poor melody doesn't die in the meantime, she'll do the right thing. obviously it won't be for a single right reason, but i honestly think this chick is getting off on the attention at the expense of melody. :(

You forgot to tell us what "expensive test" you were referring to.......

I'm aware of her husband's illness and what she's dealing with herself.
My concern is why she has to surrender her baby just so this surgery can be done and placed only in a UT Home... Now do you know the reason they are placed in these homes only?

This is actually wonderful news.. She looks great MUCH MUCH better then the puppy I saw that went into surgery, she looks stablized, so while she is healthy and not banging into walls, GET HER TO A SPECIALIST.....

PERHAPS I AM MISSING SOMETHING HER, AND I AM GOING TO ASK THIS QUESTION FOR THE FINAL TIME, THIS QUESTION IS ADDRESSED TO KATHLEEN.. WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE MORE THE DR TOBIAS AND DR CENTERS THAT YOU CAN DETERMINE THE FATE OF THIS PUPPY!! I SERIOUSLY WANT TO KNOW THE ANSWER TO THIS AS IM SURE MANY PEOPLE ON THIS BOARD DO!!!! I KNOW OF NO VET LET ALONE A SPECIALIST THAT WOULD TELL YOU WHAT IS RIGHT OR WRONG FOR THIS PUPPY WITH OUT A EXAMINATION. FOR GOD SAKE I KNEW MY DOG HAD AN EAR INFECTION , SHE HAD EVERY SINGLE SIGN, MY VET SAID I DONT CARE WHAT YOU KNOW BRING HER IN. SO WHO IS THE SPECIALIST THAT SPOKE TO YOU WITH ALL YOUR EXPERTISE IN LIVER SHUT THAT GAVE YOU THIS ADIVSE???

Melody and Lilly are both sooo precious! I continue to hold Melody and the family in my thoughts and prayers.

Do you know the percentage rates of liver shunt in yorkies: 1225% what does that tell you. The owner's are suffering because of the poor breeding practices on the behalf of breeders. In the long run, it's sweet people like Krystal that have t suffer the heart break for having to part with her baby because of uneducated breeds. Too bad our little furbies can't be considered member of our families. We treat them as one and care for them like out other children.

I am also curious if you have diagnose the puppy with an internal or external shunt via your phone call... how are you qualified to determine THIS puppy is not a canidate for surgery at the present time.

As of the other day NO test were performed on this dog, the very STUPID vet didnt even tell her how to administer the food? 3 Days ago this girl didnt have medicine when were the tests performed? Yesterday Krystal was on line say the puppy was doing terrible. NO MENTION OF EXPENSIVE TESTS THEN??

So what expensive tests were performed since you have taken over this pets medical future!!!

You're right, Jeannie. My vet won't even prescribe antibiotics for a urinary tract infection unless I bring Lady in.

Still waiting for someone to tell us what tests Melody has had and the results..........

It is so hard to keep reading this!!!!! You originally posted about her back in November, did she ever get the bile acids done?????

Here is your post, Krystal from November 10th

"I am thinking of just putting it on my credit card and taking her back in for the test. I am so scared and worried, I want to know what is wrong with her.

I got Melody from a breeder and she does have a 1 warranty if it is genetic. I asked the vet about it being genetic and she said if it is a liver shunt it is genetic. So if it is I am hoping maybe the breeder will help pay for the vet.

The vet even said she has done surgery on "tea cups" yorkies. And she said she would be worried to do any surgery on Melody cause she is so weak and fragile.

Last night she was so sick looking, non-stop shaking. She only got up to drink and pee then went back to bed. She went pee then sat on the ground staring at it rocking back and fourth. I was so worried. Then she threw up and next thing I know she is barking at me and wanting to play. She was acting like a playful puppy!

Today she seems the same wanting to play and be held.

I am currently feeding her Taste of the Wild (which she loves) She is a real picky eater."

This little girl does not look well in your pictures at all!, this is soooo SAD! I can't come back and read any more. I pray for the sake of your girl, that you get her help she NEEDS NOW! Sorry for yelling, but nothing seems to be getting through! How can she be let to suffer so long?????

This poor baby :( :mad:

Another rescue was offered. Did you happen to see that? But, honestly I don't know what your problem is with the one in TN....YTNR. Do you know any rescues at all? Do you know what they do? I think not because if you really did, I think that you would not be sitting telling Krystal what you are.

And, why are you confused about her having to surrender her puppy? She cannot afford this puppy, Kathleen. That has been obvious from day ONE. You have come in and made friends with her and she is being encouraged by you; and honestly I do wonder sometimes if you have any idea what you are saying. We keep asking about the NAME OF THAT EXPENSIVE TEST...why are you not saying? Are you googling to find something? Seriously? I am sorry....maybe you have owned as many yorkies as you say, but I would personally wonder if you have had any really sick ones.

You are focusing on Krystal, not MELODY. Sheesh. Don't you see what you are doing? How many people have tried here to make you see this?

I have been following this thread and I just want to say this is INSANE! Krystal... Kathleen... get the puppy to a rescue. Bonding concerns are nothing compared to this life or death issue. Get her in the hands of someone who knows what they are doing and has handled this before. This is not an issue that can be handled over the phone. I understand everyone has well intentions but all these well intentions are going to kill that sweet baby. Call a rescue, get it all in line, and Krystal do what is best for your little girl. It is in no way realistic to keep her. Deep down I am sure you know this. Melody deserves more will you please give it to her?!?!?!?!?

Oh please, don't try that. We all know whose fault it is this puppy has a shunt.
If you feel so strongly about the breeder, why don't you or Krystal spit the name out??????????
We have all asked.
Don't you want to protect OTHER yorkies from this???

I agree. Name the breeder.

And while you're at it, NAME THE EXPENSIVE TEST!

Yes and you could help Krystal now by helping her get through it...to do what is BEST for Melody. Just another of life's hard lessons. She would learn a lot...and MAYBE understand why there are yorkie rescues.
AND MAYBE expose this breeder! And maybe she could help to educate people about how to find a REPUTABLE breeder!

:eyetearss:eyetearss:eyetearss

OK...I am sorry....I know this is not a laughing matter, but I did laugh at this. She surely cannot miss THAT request. :p

PERHAPS I AM MISSING SOMETHING HER, AND I AM GOING TO ASK THIS QUESTION FOR THE FINAL TIME, THIS QUESTION IS ADDRESSED TO KATHLEEN.. WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE MORE THE DR TOBIAS AND DR CENTERS THAT YOU CAN DETERMINE THE FATE OF THIS PUPPY!! I SERIOUSLY WANT TO KNOW THE ANSWER TO THIS AS IM SURE MANY PEOPLE ON THIS BOARD DO!!!! I KNOW OF NO VET LET ALONE A SPECIALIST THAT WOULD TELL YOU WHAT IS RIGHT OR WRONG FOR THIS PUPPY WITH OUT A EXAMINATION. FOR GOD SAKE I KNEW MY DOG HAD AN EAR INFECTION , SHE HAD EVERY SINGLE SIGN, MY VET SAID I DONT CARE WHAT YOU KNOW BRING HER IN. SO WHO IS THE SPECIALIST THAT SPOKE TO YOU WITH ALL YOUR EXPERTISE IN LIVER SHUT THAT GAVE YOU THIS ADIVSE???

All the test necessary to diagnose LS. Krystal's vet ran them and said with the medications and the diet, she will get stronger and surgery should be available if it's only one involved, if more then one... diet and medication only.

I'm not a vet... we all know that. I just happen to love my babies and it would kill me if I have to surrender then for research purposes. It's bad enough these little ones have to suffer because of breeding problems and I know that the more they can learn the better off the breed.

By the way, I assisted for a Thoracic/Vascular surgeon that handled only trauma case. I've seen the worst of the worst.

Kathleen

These are your own words Krystal, no one blames you for Melody having shunt if she has it. You came here asking for advice, and many options for her care have been offered, why do you continue to watch her decline when it is as simple as letting a reputable rescue take her? Think about HER

What in the world are you talking about, Kathleen? No one is suggesting Melody surrender Melody to be used for research! :eek:

You still haven't named the tests that were done and the results.

You are right, another rescue was mention. They have the same policy, you surrender you pet and they'll do the surgery and put the yorkie up for adoption for a price. Why not let the owner make payment?