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Ichabob · 01-09-2010, 10:40 AM

My poor baby is only 9 months old and she began shaking all the time after 3 weeks of having her. I was worried about it so took her to vet, ended up doing bile acid test and full body test. Found out she has Liver Shunt.

ok am I reading this right? you have had the puppy for 9 mos or so and she been shaking for 3 weeks after you got her, you had her tested and found out she had liver shunt, and you never before now try to get her help? why did you wait so long? I am sorry but man I would already done something by now why make her suffer for so long? I can't stand to see my guys suffer for a few hrs with something minor much less a major sickness like this.

Please for her sake do something today and not tomorrow.

Ringo1 · 01-09-2010, 10:53 AM

I agree; you should do anything in your power to help this puppy. IF you can't financially afford it (and believe me, I understand lack of finance); I would relinquish her to a yorkie rescue. That would be the most kind and loving thing to do for her if you are unable to properly care for her.

I'm watching my puppy suffer right now; and there would be no way I could add a new puppy while she is suffering.

Your breeder would have been better off to return your money in order to help you pay for needed medical care -rather than giving you a new puppy.

I can't see how the breeder would suffer financially to handle it in this manner; either way, she has lost the cost of a puppy - right?

So why not refund the money instead of giving a new puppy. I don't understand this logic.

I wish you the best. Sometimes the right thing to do and the hardest thing to do are one and the same.

MeganS · 01-09-2010, 10:56 AM

OK, for the sake of your baby, you NEED to listen to the folks here.

I understand the pain you are in right now. 5 years ago, we got a puppy from a pet store before we knew about puppy mills. He had a seizure, and we took him to the vet, who diagnosed him with Liver Shunt. While they were going forward to get started with the treatment for him, he was experiencing these exact things that you are talking about now. 2 weeks later (the day we took him to meet his neurologist-vet), that night, he had a HORRIBLE seizure. he was rushed to the ER vet, who had to put him down because they couldn't take him out of the seizure.

You NEED to get Melody help while she can still BE helped. I understand tough financial situations (believe me). But if you can't afford to help your baby, as a pet owner, you have a responsibility to your dog to hand her over to a rescue organization who CAN help her - before it is too late.

YorkieShadow · 01-09-2010, 11:12 AM

Hi Im with the others PLEASE don't let her continue to suffer. if you can not afford her vet care please hand her over to a rescue who can. its the best thing for her. you may love her but cant help her, so please hand her over to a rescue that can they will get her the help she needs then they will find the perfect owner for her. let her have this chance of life. she has suffered way to long already.
the breeder you got her from should of took her back and did what she needed to do to make this baby well. you don't breed them then hand them over to someone and not care about them. as a breeder she needed to do the right thing for the pup she brought into this world.

you say she gave you another pup. how do you know this new pup from her breeding will not also have a LS? please have this pup tested too.

finding a rescue. there are many rescues out there some are wonderful and some not so good. so please research the rescue first before handing her over. you can pm me and I can give you the info on a few rescues I know that will help your baby.
keeping this little one in my prayers.

Jinxiee · 01-09-2010, 11:13 AM

I applied her for a yorkie rescue.

The breeder is from Nevada, she had a warranty that said she would not refund money but replace puppy worth the same.

Only reason I waited so long was because I was not sure if I could get the money or not.

I love my Melody so much, I am trying to do what I can. I live no where near any rescues or anything but I will try to do something for her.

jencar98 · 01-09-2010, 11:28 AM

PLEASE.....Find your girl some help...TODAY!

The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine - Liver Shunt Research

Small Animal Clinical Sciences Funds

Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue Adoptions and Shop

United Yorkie Rescue - A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Organization

Rescue Me Yorkie Rescue

Welcome to Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc.

Yorkie friends rescue

Yorkie Haven Rescue

Ladymom · 01-09-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Jinxiee

I applied her for a yorkie rescue.

The breeder is from Nevada, she had a warranty that said she would not refund money but replace puppy worth the same.

Only reason I waited so long was because I was not sure if I could get the money or not.

I love my Melody so much, I am trying to do what I can. I live no where near any rescues or anything but I will try to do something for her.

Did you read the link I posted about California law? No matter what her warranty said, if she sells a puppy in California she must abide by its laws.

Since Melody has an inherited condition, you are entitled to a refund plus reimbursement for veterinary expenses related to certifying the her illness, up to her purchase price.

jencar98 · 01-09-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ladymom

Did you read the link I posted about California law? No matter what her warranty said, if she sells a puppy in California she must abide by its laws.

Since Melody has an inherited condition, you are entitled to a refund plus reimbursement for veterinary expenses related to certifying the her illness, up to her purchase price.

Great information, thank you for posting this!

kjc · 01-09-2010, 11:52 AM

Go to your vet and get her on medication immediately. She needs to be taking Lactulose ($30.00) (binds ammonia before it gets to the liver) and some kind of Liver supplement like Denamarin ($30.00). These may buy her some time instead of her becoming worse until you can make a decision. Do this NOW!

AprilLove · 01-09-2010, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinxiee

I applied her for a yorkie rescue.

The breeder is from Nevada, she had a warranty that said she would not refund money but replace puppy worth the same.

Only reason I waited so long was because I was not sure if I could get the money or not.

I love my Melody so much, I am trying to do what I can. I live no where near any rescues or anything but I will try to do something for her.

Don't worry about where you live or whether you are near any right now. Just contact all the rescues that have been posted here for you and go from there. Someone will be able to take her and give her proper care, you have to just act, and act now for the sake of your little furbaby

kjc · 01-09-2010, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinxiee

I applied her for a yorkie rescue.
I love my Melody so much, I am trying to do what I can. I live no where near any rescues or anything but I will try to do something for her.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjc

Go to your vet and get her on medication immediately. She needs to be taking Lactulose ($30.00) (binds ammonia before it gets to the liver) and some kind of Liver supplement like Denamarin ($30.00). These may buy her some time instead of her becoming worse until you can make a decision. Do this NOW!

You need to call your Vet IMMEDIATELY and get this baby on MEDICATIONS NOW. This will help her I will explain later PM me.
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Go to your vet and get her on medication immediately. She needs to be taking Lactulose ($30.00) (binds ammonia before it gets to the liver) and some kind of Liver supplement like Denamarin ($30.00). These may buy her some time instead of her becoming worse until you can make a decision. Do this NOW.

kjc · 01-09-2010, 12:09 PM

Are you still online and on the phone with your vet? If a pharmacy is closer than your vet...have him/her call in a script for the Lactulose get this into her asap! Borrow the money for it from neighbors, family or friends....

dwerten · 01-09-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Jinxiee

I just don't know what to do anymore...

My poor baby is only 9 months old and she began shaking all the time after 3 weeks of having her. I was worried about it so took her to vet, ended up doing bile acid test and full body test. Found out she has Liver Shunt.

I am still paying off Melody. So I do not have money for the surgery or anything. Barely had enough for all the vet visits and tests.

I feel like she is suffering more and more every day. She is so tiny only 2 lbs. She drools, walks all the time into the walls like she is going blind. Trips over her own feet. She doesn't even seem to know what is going on. It breaks my heart to see her doing this daily.

I feed her a super low protein food and just try my best to make her happy. But she is just getting worse.

I told the breeder about her and she offered to take her for me and put her down but I just couldn't do that. So I kept her and the breeder gave me a healthy pup.

I wish I had the money to make her better but right now I am negitive money.
I am starting to think it might be best to just put her down so she is not suffering anymore..but that just breaks my heart to think of it.

I am not sure what to do..any advice would be wonderful.

do not put her down give her to a rescue and have them give her the surgery as she can have a normal life with the surgery and many rescues will do this no reason to put her down

ladyjane · 01-09-2010, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinxiee

I applied her for a yorkie rescue.

The breeder is from Nevada, she had a warranty that said she would not refund money but replace puppy worth the same.

Only reason I waited so long was because I was not sure if I could get the money or not.

I love my Melody so much, I am trying to do what I can. I live no where near any rescues or anything but I will try to do something for her.

What rescue have you contacted? Have you heard back from them yet?

Our group does not have any foster homes in your area, but I will be happy to help you find someone if you want.

YorkieShadow · 01-09-2010, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinxiee

I applied her for a yorkie rescue.
The breeder is from Nevada, she had a warranty that said she would not refund money but replace puppy worth the same.

Only reason I waited so long was because I was not sure if I could get the money or not.

I love my Melody so much, I am trying to do what I can. I live no where near any rescues or anything but I will try to do something for her.

Its sounds like she has now contacting rescues.

Hun please don't waste time by just applying to their surrender applications.
call the numbers I sent you and talk to them on the phone. your baby is suffering and can not wait any longer. who knows when they can get to their emails or applications. she needs help Today.... the link I sent you has many phone numbers on it. start calling until someone answers. if they cant help try another. good luck don't worry about how close or far they are, many will come and pick them up. if no luck call a few vets many will take them in and help them if you surrender them to them. ....keeping this baby in my prayers.

Please keep us updated on this baby.

01-09-2010, 10:40 AM	#16
Ichabob YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lucedale ms Posts: 707	My poor baby is only 9 months old and she began shaking all the time after 3 weeks of having her. I was worried about it so took her to vet, ended up doing bile acid test and full body test. Found out she has Liver Shunt. ok am I reading this right? you have had the puppy for 9 mos or so and she been shaking for 3 weeks after you got her, you had her tested and found out she had liver shunt, and you never before now try to get her help? why did you wait so long? I am sorry but man I would already done something by now why make her suffer for so long? I can't stand to see my guys suffer for a few hrs with something minor much less a major sickness like this. Please for her sake do something today and not tomorrow. __________________ Proud to be a Marine Mom (R.I.P.) Ichabob

01-09-2010, 10:56 AM	#18
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	OK, for the sake of your baby, you NEED to listen to the folks here. I understand the pain you are in right now. 5 years ago, we got a puppy from a pet store before we knew about puppy mills. He had a seizure, and we took him to the vet, who diagnosed him with Liver Shunt. While they were going forward to get started with the treatment for him, he was experiencing these exact things that you are talking about now. 2 weeks later (the day we took him to meet his neurologist-vet), that night, he had a HORRIBLE seizure. he was rushed to the ER vet, who had to put him down because they couldn't take him out of the seizure. You NEED to get Melody help while she can still BE helped. I understand tough financial situations (believe me). But if you can't afford to help your baby, as a pet owner, you have a responsibility to your dog to hand her over to a rescue organization who CAN help her - before it is too late. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

01-09-2010, 11:28 AM	#21
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	PLEASE.....Find your girl some help...TODAY! The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine - Liver Shunt Research Small Animal Clinical Sciences Funds Yorkshire Terrier National Rescue Adoptions and Shop United Yorkie Rescue - A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Yorkshire Terrier Rescue Organization Rescue Me Yorkie Rescue Welcome to Save A Yorkie Rescue, Inc. Yorkie friends rescue Yorkie Haven Rescue __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

01-09-2010, 11:52 AM	#24
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,866	Go to your vet and get her on medication immediately. She needs to be taking Lactulose ($30.00) (binds ammonia before it gets to the liver) and some kind of Liver supplement like Denamarin ($30.00). These may buy her some time instead of her becoming worse until you can make a decision. Do this NOW! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

01-09-2010, 12:09 PM	#27
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,866	Are you still online and on the phone with your vet? If a pharmacy is closer than your vet...have him/her call in a script for the Lactulose get this into her asap! Borrow the money for it from neighbors, family or friends.... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

01-09-2010, 10:53 AM	#17
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	I agree; you should do anything in your power to help this puppy. IF you can't financially afford it (and believe me, I understand lack of finance); I would relinquish her to a yorkie rescue. That would be the most kind and loving thing to do for her if you are unable to properly care for her. I'm watching my puppy suffer right now; and there would be no way I could add a new puppy while she is suffering. Your breeder would have been better off to return your money in order to help you pay for needed medical care -rather than giving you a new puppy. I can't see how the breeder would suffer financially to handle it in this manner; either way, she has lost the cost of a puppy - right? So why not refund the money instead of giving a new puppy. I don't understand this logic. I wish you the best. Sometimes the right thing to do and the hardest thing to do are one and the same.

01-09-2010, 11:12 AM	#19
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	Hi Im with the others PLEASE don't let her continue to suffer. if you can not afford her vet care please hand her over to a rescue who can. its the best thing for her. you may love her but cant help her, so please hand her over to a rescue that can they will get her the help she needs then they will find the perfect owner for her. let her have this chance of life. she has suffered way to long already. the breeder you got her from should of took her back and did what she needed to do to make this baby well. you don't breed them then hand them over to someone and not care about them. as a breeder she needed to do the right thing for the pup she brought into this world. you say she gave you another pup. how do you know this new pup from her breeding will not also have a LS? please have this pup tested too. finding a rescue. there are many rescues out there some are wonderful and some not so good. so please research the rescue first before handing her over. you can pm me and I can give you the info on a few rescues I know that will help your baby. keeping this little one in my prayers.

01-09-2010, 11:13 AM	#20
Jinxiee Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Califorina, Mammoth Lakes Posts: 15	I applied her for a yorkie rescue. The breeder is from Nevada, she had a warranty that said she would not refund money but replace puppy worth the same. Only reason I waited so long was because I was not sure if I could get the money or not. I love my Melody so much, I am trying to do what I can. I live no where near any rescues or anything but I will try to do something for her.