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01-06-2011, 02:13 PM | #16 | |
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The Yorkie breed is at greater risk of Liver Shunt and or MVD than all other breeds combined. Your Vet should be doing a Bile Acid Serum to see how the liver is functioning. Seizure are one of the main symptoms of a Liver Shunt | |
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01-06-2011, 04:14 PM | #17 |
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| my experience My little guy has pancretitis. The first attack he had was so very scary. He would not respond and his eyes rolled in the back of his head. We got him to the animal ER and they discovered it was pancretits. He is on a very strict diet. Hills WD dry and a little bit of Hills WD can to take with his meds. That has been five years ago and it scares me anytime he gets sick with anything. I hope your little one will be okay. They are such an important part of our lives. |
01-06-2011, 04:17 PM | #18 |
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| Pookie is doing a little better. The docter said she isn't out of the woods yet, also he said that their trying to get her to wake up slowly and they think it may be a liver shunt. |
01-06-2011, 04:28 PM | #19 | |
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Also once the ddx is confirmed your breeder should be made aware. LS is genetic, and the breeder needs to know what has and is happening. You mentioned nothing about the age of Pookie. Also why did the vet now say thinking liver shunt, when the first examination of blood work came back normal? Did they actually do BATS the second time around?
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01-06-2011, 04:48 PM | #20 |
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| I'm glad to hear Pookie is doing a little better. I am praying for her. Has your doctor talked about why they think it is a liver shunt ? Are they basing this on seizures or on bloodwork?
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01-07-2011, 08:02 AM | #21 |
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| Having a Liver Shunt is NOT a death sentence. #1 the Vet should do a Bile Acid Test to see liver function, this will give a very good indication of liver function. The higher the Post# (over 100) the greater the chance of a Liver Shunt. #2 once this is done, you should start to look for a speciality surgeon that is familiar with small breed dogs and liver shunts. Not sure if U of Tenn is close to you or not, but as far as Liver Shunt surgeries go, they (Dr. Tobias) is the best - you can search all of YT and google that will back this up. Plus, U of Tenn is very reasonable with the costs. #3 you will need to notify your breeder, and see what you contract says, you may be able to get a refund of your pups purhcase price that you can put towards the surgery cost. PLEASE DO NOT SEND THIS PUP BACK - the breeder will most likely simply put the pup to sleep (as most do not want to be bothered - so sad) #4 We are all here for you. There are TONS of liver shunt babies here on YT |
01-08-2011, 06:14 PM | #22 |
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| I was so upset at the time of posting that I did forget to mention the age of our little Pookie she is 2 years old. There was another vet that questioned my husband and checked Pookie and he is the one who suspected a Liver Shunt. She is still recovering at the vets but seems to be improving some. She is now eating and drinking some but is still not able to walk (she is still wobbly). Today they did hear a rattling in her chest so started her on more med. It has been quite a long road to recovery already. We miss her here at home so much! We do want her to be well when she comes home but it is lonely without our little baby. We love her so much! |
01-08-2011, 10:31 PM | #23 |
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| I'm so sorry you and Pookie are going through this medical crisis. I will pray for her complete recovery. Hugs to you. It's so scary when our little ones get sick.
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01-08-2011, 11:10 PM | #24 |
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| I'm so sorry you are going through this. Pookie and your family are in my thoughts.
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01-09-2011, 04:33 PM | #25 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sandy Hook KY
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| Just got a call about Pookie. The nurse said that Pookie has been walking in her cage and that she sat her on the floor and that she would walk around, but that she was still a little wobbly. She is still eating and drinking like a little pig. Also, she said she wouldn't be suprised if Pookie gets to come home tomorrow. |
01-14-2011, 05:39 AM | #26 |
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| Update on Pookie. She got to come home but just overnight b/c she started vomiting some blood. Took her back to the vet and they changed her meds again so we are hoping she will be doing better real soon! She was on Baytril and Flagyl when she got to come home so I'm not sure if that was to hard on her little belly or what. Anyway we are continuing to pray that our little Pookie will be on the road to recovery real soon. We appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers!! |
01-14-2011, 05:54 AM | #27 |
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| so very sorry your little one is going through such a rough time I will keep her in my prayers for a complete recovery from this...
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01-14-2011, 05:56 AM | #28 |
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| I am so sorry that your baby is so sick. I know it is devastating to have to go through this. I pray that an answer is found and your baby soon feels better. |
01-14-2011, 06:06 AM | #29 |
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| I hope little Pookie is doing better and continues to improve....
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01-14-2011, 01:51 PM | #30 |
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