My poor Melody

[YorkieMom6]

Originally Posted by Jinxiee

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

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

[mylittlegirls]

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.

[jeanm1963]

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!!!

[Ladymom]

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..........

[AprilLove]

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

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by mylittlegirls

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?

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?

[mollysmom88]

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?!?!?!?!?

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by mylittlegirls

IJust 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.

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???

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

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!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by mylittlegirls

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.

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!

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

I agree. Name the breeder.

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

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

[mylittlegirls]

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

[AprilLove]

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.

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

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by mylittlegirls

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

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

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

[mylittlegirls]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

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?

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?