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Dzbabykel · 01-25-2011, 06:41 AM

Awww my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your little Sophie, I can't even begin to imagine how hard this must be for you

Please keep us updated!

marcie · 01-25-2011, 07:01 AM

I will say a prayer and lit a candle for you and Sophie. This is so stressful and it must be so hard on you. Make sure you eat and get some rest. When our babies are sick we are sick.

BiewerMommy · 01-25-2011, 07:41 AM

My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Sammy Mommy · 01-25-2011, 08:24 AM

I'm so sorry that you are going thru such a difficult time. I think you will feel better when your regular vet returns and you speak with him. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

chandracz · 01-25-2011, 08:27 AM

you and your baby will be in my prayers! Welcome to the YT family!

John Stelting · 01-25-2011, 08:50 AM

Sounds more like pancreatitis? Maybe she got a few more potato chips than her system could handle.

abbie506 · 01-26-2011, 05:24 AM

I just received a call, Sophie finally had a night without vomiting and is
able to come home today. The Liver bile acid tests will be back
later today.
I have been doing extensive research on liver shunt along with
hypothyroidism which is another possible problem.

Is there anyone out there who can give me info and guidance
as to breeders responsibility if Sophie should have
congenital Liver Shunt?
I've been told if we need to get her surgery, it will mean
traveling to another province and an exorbitant amount of
money for the procedure or possible two procedures, along with
travel and hotel expenses.

I am so grateful to have found Yorkie talk....not only have I
found a great group of fellow yorkie lovers, but also a number of very
knowledgeable members.

I will keep you updated....please pray for Sophie.....

sadies mom · 01-26-2011, 08:59 AM

Praying for your little Sophie girl.

snowbird · 01-26-2011, 01:33 PM

So happy to hear your little girl is doing better. As far as a breeder's responsibilty I am not sure. I know when I got Bella I had a signed agreement, that if anything like that showed up in the first year, she was guaranteed. Now what that means is what. You give back your 1 year old dog that you are in love with to get a new one. I don't think so. I don't think they will help financially in any surgeries. I am also from New Brunswick, where did you get her. The vetinary hopital in PEI is excellent. You can call there or get your vet to fax her testing results and see what they have to say. My son's goldendoodle had a problem with one of his legs and their vet had quoted them a price to have the surgery done and when they contacted the hospital in PEI directly it was cheaper than their vet had said. Liver shunt can be managed, so don't worry.

MI Yorkielover · 01-26-2011, 02:02 PM

I'm glad she will be home with you now. Sending prayers your way for little Sophie, you and your parents.

Buster Brown · 01-26-2011, 02:12 PM

Sending prayers for you, your parents, and sweet Sophie. I am glad to hear that Sophie will be able to come home. I am sure having her back next to you will be a great comfort. Sophie we all hope you are feeling better and that your difficulties will be easily treated.

abbie506 · 01-27-2011, 05:40 AM

snobird I am in saint john New Brunswick......like you say, there
would be NO way I would ever give my baby back.....and
I will some how, find whatever funds it will take to get her the care she needs. I did wonder however, that the breeder should maybe know...as in all the research I've read, they state, that
the sire and dam should be spayed and neutered....however
that I wonder about, as it is hard to trace where the liver shunt
came from in the lines. I could be wrong about this however.
Sophie was sick from the day I picked her up at the airport...she
is from Ajax Ontario... I was so concerned about her size,weight,and her general malaise., I consulted the vet the next day and had a full exam done.....
Sophie sleeps alot as usual .....and last night she went to sleep
while I rubbed her belly, (her favourite)....as she layed on her back...
where are you located Snobird?
I love seeing all the pics of your babies...I need to get one uploaded soon....
thank you again for all the well wishes....it sure is an encouragement at this time...
We are having a terrible snow storm, looks like I wont' get to see my folks today

sending our love to you all..
Sophie's Mommy Abbie

abbie506 · 01-28-2011, 03:01 PM

Hello wonderful people....
The vet called earlier to tell me that Sophie
does not have Liver Shunt !!! As you can imagine
I am relieved and elated . ...however she does
have pancreatitis , (not food related)....
and is going on a low fat, high nutrition food, as we
don't want her to lose any weight.
I have much more to discuss with the vet, however
I was busy admitting parents to the "Hospice Home"
when the vet called.

As soon as Sophie is back to herself...I am going to take
her to see Nanny ..that is a sure way of putting a big smile on Moms face.

I haven't slept but four hours in the last 48...tonight
Sophie and I are tucking in early

If I ever win the lotto, I am going to fill my home with
Yorkies

!!!! lol

Love to you all....and you're babies....

Abbie

boopster · 01-28-2011, 04:17 PM

I'm so glad your Sophie doesn't have a liver shunt. I hope you can get a handle on the pancreatitis quickly and she can go back to being a happy little dog.

I feel the same way -- when I win the lotto I'm going to have a full-time veterinarian and a home for wayward dogs.

joeys mom · 01-28-2011, 04:23 PM

Even though she is still a very sick little girl...happy to hear it is hopefully something that can be treated and managed....I am sure you will get a better nights sleep and tomm will be brighter than the last few days...I can not wait to see this sweet little baby...so glad she is doing better....

01-25-2011, 06:41 AM	#16
Dzbabykel Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 1,173	Awww my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your little Sophie, I can't even begin to imagine how hard this must be for you Please keep us updated! __________________ Kelly, mommy to little Oliver *"The more boys I meet, the more I love my dog."* http://www.eat-yourself-skinny.com/

01-25-2011, 08:27 AM	#20
chandracz ♥I Luv my BaileyBlue♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,855	you and your baby will be in my prayers! Welcome to the YT family! __________________ Chandra, Bailey Blue's mama

01-25-2011, 08:50 AM	#21
John Stelting YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: colorado springs, co, usa Posts: 380	Sorry Sounds more like pancreatitis? Maybe she got a few more potato chips than her system could handle.

01-26-2011, 05:24 AM	#22
abbie506 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: saint john new brunswick, canada Posts: 73	update on Sophie... I just received a call, Sophie finally had a night without vomiting and is able to come home today. The Liver bile acid tests will be back later today. I have been doing extensive research on liver shunt along with hypothyroidism which is another possible problem. Is there anyone out there who can give me info and guidance as to breeders responsibility if Sophie should have congenital Liver Shunt? I've been told if we need to get her surgery, it will mean traveling to another province and an exorbitant amount of money for the procedure or possible two procedures, along with travel and hotel expenses. I am so grateful to have found Yorkie talk....not only have I found a great group of fellow yorkie lovers, but also a number of very knowledgeable members. I will keep you updated....please pray for Sophie.....

01-26-2011, 08:59 AM	#23
sadies mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pa Posts: 178	Praying for your little Sophie girl. __________________ *SAM-N-SADIE*

01-25-2011, 07:01 AM	#17
marcie and Lucy too Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: ohio Posts: 6,325	I will say a prayer and lit a candle for you and Sophie. This is so stressful and it must be so hard on you. Make sure you eat and get some rest. When our babies are sick we are sick.

01-25-2011, 07:41 AM	#18
BiewerMommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pewaukee Posts: 99	My prayers and thoughts are with you.

01-25-2011, 08:24 AM	#19
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	I'm so sorry that you are going thru such a difficult time. I think you will feel better when your regular vet returns and you speak with him. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

01-26-2011, 01:33 PM	#24
snowbird Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tide Head NB Canada Posts: 175	So happy to hear your little girl is doing better. As far as a breeder's responsibilty I am not sure. I know when I got Bella I had a signed agreement, that if anything like that showed up in the first year, she was guaranteed. Now what that means is what. You give back your 1 year old dog that you are in love with to get a new one. I don't think so. I don't think they will help financially in any surgeries. I am also from New Brunswick, where did you get her. The vetinary hopital in PEI is excellent. You can call there or get your vet to fax her testing results and see what they have to say. My son's goldendoodle had a problem with one of his legs and their vet had quoted them a price to have the surgery done and when they contacted the hospital in PEI directly it was cheaper than their vet had said. Liver shunt can be managed, so don't worry.

01-26-2011, 02:02 PM	#25
MI Yorkielover Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan USA Posts: 3,317	I'm glad she will be home with you now. Sending prayers your way for little Sophie, you and your parents. __________________ Jackie Loves Sophie R.I.P ."Baby"* our little girl 1993-2009*

01-26-2011, 02:12 PM	#26
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	Sending prayers for you, your parents, and sweet Sophie. I am glad to hear that Sophie will be able to come home. I am sure having her back next to you will be a great comfort. Sophie we all hope you are feeling better and that your difficulties will be easily treated.

01-27-2011, 05:40 AM	#27
abbie506 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: saint john new brunswick, canada Posts: 73	snobird I am in saint john New Brunswick......like you say, there would be NO way I would ever give my baby back.....and I will some how, find whatever funds it will take to get her the care she needs. I did wonder however, that the breeder should maybe know...as in all the research I've read, they state, that the sire and dam should be spayed and neutered....however that I wonder about, as it is hard to trace where the liver shunt came from in the lines. I could be wrong about this however. Sophie was sick from the day I picked her up at the airport...she is from Ajax Ontario... I was so concerned about her size,weight,and her general malaise., I consulted the vet the next day and had a full exam done..... Sophie sleeps alot as usual .....and last night she went to sleep while I rubbed her belly, (her favourite)....as she layed on her back... where are you located Snobird? I love seeing all the pics of your babies...I need to get one uploaded soon.... thank you again for all the well wishes....it sure is an encouragement at this time... We are having a terrible snow storm, looks like I wont' get to see my folks today sending our love to you all.. Sophie's Mommy Abbie

01-28-2011, 03:01 PM	#28
abbie506 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: saint john new brunswick, canada Posts: 73	Attention .....Sophie Update Hello wonderful people.... The vet called earlier to tell me that Sophie does not have Liver Shunt !!! As you can imagine I am relieved and elated . ...however she does have pancreatitis , (not food related).... and is going on a low fat, high nutrition food, as we don't want her to lose any weight. I have much more to discuss with the vet, however I was busy admitting parents to the "Hospice Home" when the vet called. As soon as Sophie is back to herself...I am going to take her to see Nanny ..that is a sure way of putting a big smile on Moms face. I haven't slept but four hours in the last 48...tonight Sophie and I are tucking in early If I ever win the lotto, I am going to fill my home with Yorkies !!!! lol Love to you all....and you're babies.... Abbie

01-28-2011, 04:17 PM	#29
boopster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 1,643 Blog Entries: 1	I'm so glad your Sophie doesn't have a liver shunt. I hope you can get a handle on the pancreatitis quickly and she can go back to being a happy little dog. I feel the same way -- when I win the lotto I'm going to have a full-time veterinarian and a home for wayward dogs.

01-28-2011, 04:23 PM	#30
joeys mom YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richlands, VA Posts: 269	Even though she is still a very sick little girl...happy to hear it is hopefully something that can be treated and managed....I am sure you will get a better nights sleep and tomm will be brighter than the last few days...I can not wait to see this sweet little baby...so glad she is doing better....