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mscat · 08-06-2010, 11:43 AM

I am so glad that Max test results came back positive . Hopefully he is okay and that whateve this is will clear up on it's own. Praying for you and gorgeous little Max .

ladyjane · 08-06-2010, 12:06 PM

Will continue to pray for you and Max. Really hoping it is a simple thing!

daniellealberta · 08-06-2010, 12:26 PM

I was reading all these posts, and I wish you the best of luck. Good news on the blood tests, your little Max is gorgeous!

I couldn't help but wonder if he had sun stroke at one point. Is it hot there right now? He might have gotten sun stroke at his breeders, and perhaps has not quite recovered yet.

Just a thought. Good luck. He is lucky to have you!

pjbanks · 08-06-2010, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I am shaking and crying as I write this. My new puppy Max came home Saturday. He checked out fine with the vet Monday. Tuesday I noticed strange behavior - shaking head, legs sliding from under him. Gave nutrical, did not help.

Brought him to the vet today and he thinks he has a Liver Shunt. Max exhibited this behavior in front of the vet and i also had it on video camera.

We did full bloodwork and i will get results tomorrow. He is hoping it's something else. If bloodwork is fine we will do bile acid test tomorrow.

I am at a complete loss for words. I feel broken. If it is a Liver Shunt (which I know nothing about), I have a moral dilemma. If it's operable do I pay thousands to try to help him? I have a 1 year guarantee on anything life threatening.

Go to Liver_Shunt_And_MVD_Support@yahoogroups.com
This is a web site dedicated to liver shunt issues, they are very helpful, most vets know little about this disease.
Peggy Banks

aljopamic · 08-06-2010, 12:41 PM

First chance I got to check in on you today and I am so happy that the initial bloodwork came back normal. One baby step at a time. You and Max are in my prayers!

pjbanks · 08-06-2010, 01:10 PM

Have your vet do a bile acid test on your puppy, this would be the best test to check for liver shunt, it cost about $125.00. The breeder should have done a test on both of her dogs before breeding them, ask if she did this and what the results were. All good breeders do this. I will keep you and your puppy in my prayers.

manolos mom · 08-06-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

UPDATE: all initial blood work came back perfectly normal. My vet is still sending in the BAT to be sure. I don't even know what to think at this point. She said for the 3 hours he was there, he was high energy. He shook once but never quite fell over. I told her that he doesn't fall over. We just don't know, but i guess this is a good start???

What are his BAT test results? Has your vet checked his urine for crystals? Manolo has MVD and always has a good CBC. He would seisure, not a lot. They dont have to fall over to have a seisure. You cant tell by just a blood test. I'm glad you have him at the Vets but you must also educate yourself about MVD and Liver Shunts. Know what test are needed. Arm Yourself. Good Luck to you and please keep updating.

Lissette

manolos mom · 08-06-2010, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjbanks

Go to Liver_Shunt_And_MVD_Support@yahoogroups.com
This is a web site dedicated to liver shunt issues, they are very helpful, most vets know little about this disease.
Peggy Banks

Totally agree. I learned so much from this site.

Micah my love · 08-06-2010, 01:18 PM

I am so sorry that your baby is not well i will keep you both in my prayers
hoping for good test results on the BAT

yorkieusa · 08-06-2010, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

UPDATE: all initial blood work came back perfectly normal. My vet is still sending in the BAT to be sure. I don't even know what to think at this point. She said for the 3 hours he was there, he was high energy. He shook once but never quite fell over. I told her that he doesn't fall over. We just don't know, but i guess this is a good start???

I so hope he will be ok soon and whatever that is will just go away and that it is just a reaction or something. Sending prayers for your little guy!

JPop & Taz 2 · 08-06-2010, 01:25 PM

So sorry to read about your new baby. Just a little FYI, my 3 yr old female was having a really tough time....not eating, losing weight, lethargic; just wasn't herself. I went through all the vets in my little town with no results. One of them finally recommended Gulf Coast Vet. Specialist in Houston. They were great there! She was finally diagnosed with Addison's Disease. She now gets daily meds as well as a shot every 25 days and is doing great so far. I would really recommend this place if you have to get more in-dept exams. Sooo----just some food for thought.

Princes mom · 08-06-2010, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I am shaking and crying as I write this. My new puppy Max came home Saturday. He checked out fine with the vet Monday. Tuesday I noticed strange behavior - shaking head, legs sliding from under him. Gave nutrical, did not help.

Brought him to the vet today and he thinks he has a Liver Shunt. Max exhibited this behavior in front of the vet and i also had it on video camera.

We did full bloodwork and i will get results tomorrow. He is hoping it's something else. If bloodwork is fine we will do bile acid test tomorrow.

I am at a complete loss for words. I feel broken. If it is a Liver Shunt (which I know nothing about), I have a moral dilemma. If it's operable do I pay thousands to try to help him? I have a 1 year guarantee on anything life threatening.

I am so, so sorry to hear about your new baby. My prayers are with you and Max during this difficult time.

Lizzie07 · 08-06-2010, 01:40 PM

You're over the first hurdle, hopefully his BAT will come back okay. I can't tell you how happy I am that you are in this all the way for Max, I didn't think you would be able to return him.

Please try to remain positive and enjoy Max, although I know it is hard to do when you are so worried and then see him have one of the seizures. Hopefully he will keep you entertained while you wait for the next results. He is so precious and you really are blessed to have him and be able to give him the help he needs.

stingraylady · 08-06-2010, 01:47 PM

First, I'm just a lay person. I can only comment on what I know for sure. I want to share an experience I had with my cat. About a year ago she was being treated with Atopica for a skin condition. She developed tremors, she would just sit there and her leg would start to shake. I read the side effects on the insert of the meds and low and behold, in very, very small print, and listed as one of the very rare side effects was tremors. The vet called the manufacturer and of course, they had never seen that as a side effect. I wasn't taking any chances, so we switched to prednisone(unfortunate, however, no choice), and while it took awhile for the Atopica to get out of her system, the tremors went away. I'm only telling this story in reference to the sentinel that Max had. Just wondering if they are still considering that to be an issue? I'm really hoping it is something as simple as that. Hugs for you and Max

AllDogBoots · 08-06-2010, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjbanks

Have your vet do a bile acid test on your puppy, this would be the best test to check for liver shunt, it cost about $125.00. The breeder should have done a test on both of her dogs before breeding them, ask if she did this and what the results were. All good breeders do this. I will keep you and your puppy in my prayers.

Did the liver shunt test. will get results tomorrow or monday.

Quote:

Originally Posted by manolos mom

What are his BAT test results? Has your vet checked his urine for crystals? Manolo has MVD and always has a good CBC. He would seisure, not a lot. They dont have to fall over to have a seisure. You cant tell by just a blood test. I'm glad you have him at the Vets but you must also educate yourself about MVD and Liver Shunts. Know what test are needed. Arm Yourself. Good Luck to you and please keep updating.

Lissette

i will learn as much as i can but ultimately it will be up to the doctors. he will see a neurologists and specialists if need be. they will know more than i will learn on the internet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by stingraylady

First, I'm just a lay person. I can only comment on what I know for sure. I want to share an experience I had with my cat. About a year ago she was being treated with Atopica for a skin condition. She developed tremors, she would just sit there and her leg would start to shake. I read the side effects on the insert of the meds and low and behold, in very, very small print, and listed as one of the very rare side effects was tremors. The vet called the manufacturer and of course, they had never seen that as a side effect. I wasn't taking any chances, so we switched to prednisone(unfortunate, however, no choice), and while it took awhile for the Atopica to get out of her system, the tremors went away. I'm only telling this story in reference to the sentinel that Max had. Just wondering if they are still considering that to be an issue? I'm really hoping it is something as simple as that. Hugs for you and Max

my vet is not ruling out the sentinel issue.

08-06-2010, 11:43 AM	#271
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I am so glad that Max test results came back positive . Hopefully he is okay and that whateve this is will clear up on it's own. Praying for you and gorgeous little Max . __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

08-06-2010, 12:06 PM	#272
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Will continue to pray for you and Max. Really hoping it is a simple thing! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

08-06-2010, 12:26 PM	#273
daniellealberta Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta Posts: 186	I was reading all these posts, and I wish you the best of luck. Good news on the blood tests, your little Max is gorgeous! I couldn't help but wonder if he had sun stroke at one point. Is it hot there right now? He might have gotten sun stroke at his breeders, and perhaps has not quite recovered yet. Just a thought. Good luck. He is lucky to have you! __________________ Lose weight with the ViSalus 90 Day Challenge! http://danielleburns.myvi.net

08-06-2010, 01:18 PM	#279
Micah my love Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY Posts: 108,935	I am so sorry that your baby is not well i will keep you both in my prayers hoping for good test results on the BAT __________________ Betty & Micah my love + Yogi

08-06-2010, 01:25 PM	#281
JPop & Taz 2 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: LA Posts: 989	So sorry to read about your new baby. Just a little FYI, my 3 yr old female was having a really tough time....not eating, losing weight, lethargic; just wasn't herself. I went through all the vets in my little town with no results. One of them finally recommended Gulf Coast Vet. Specialist in Houston. They were great there! She was finally diagnosed with Addison's Disease. She now gets daily meds as well as a shot every 25 days and is doing great so far. I would really recommend this place if you have to get more in-dept exams. Sooo----just some food for thought. __________________ Linda, owned by JPop, Taz, TJ, Halo, my "Lil Deuce Coupe", and my angel Tia

08-06-2010, 12:41 PM	#275
aljopamic Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Clarksville,TN Posts: 126	First chance I got to check in on you today and I am so happy that the initial bloodwork came back normal. One baby step at a time. You and Max are in my prayers!

08-06-2010, 01:10 PM	#276
pjbanks Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 18 Blog Entries: 1	Have your vet do a bile acid test on your puppy, this would be the best test to check for liver shunt, it cost about $125.00. The breeder should have done a test on both of her dogs before breeding them, ask if she did this and what the results were. All good breeders do this. I will keep you and your puppy in my prayers.

08-06-2010, 01:40 PM	#283
Lizzie07 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ball Ground, GA Posts: 1,262	You're over the first hurdle, hopefully his BAT will come back okay. I can't tell you how happy I am that you are in this all the way for Max, I didn't think you would be able to return him. Please try to remain positive and enjoy Max, although I know it is hard to do when you are so worried and then see him have one of the seizures. Hopefully he will keep you entertained while you wait for the next results. He is so precious and you really are blessed to have him and be able to give him the help he needs. __________________ Kristan Lizzy's mom

08-06-2010, 01:47 PM	#284
stingraylady I found Yorkie love Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,488	First, I'm just a lay person. I can only comment on what I know for sure. I want to share an experience I had with my cat. About a year ago she was being treated with Atopica for a skin condition. She developed tremors, she would just sit there and her leg would start to shake. I read the side effects on the insert of the meds and low and behold, in very, very small print, and listed as one of the very rare side effects was tremors. The vet called the manufacturer and of course, they had never seen that as a side effect. I wasn't taking any chances, so we switched to prednisone(unfortunate, however, no choice), and while it took awhile for the Atopica to get out of her system, the tremors went away. I'm only telling this story in reference to the sentinel that Max had. Just wondering if they are still considering that to be an issue? I'm really hoping it is something as simple as that. Hugs for you and Max __________________ Cathy www.furbabyfashionhouse.ca Handmade clothing for your furboys and furgirls.