My Heart is breaking- Pancreatitis help needed
 

This is my first post. I have owned and raised yorkies for over 35 years....this morning I woke to finding
puddles of vomit on the bed. My Sophie is 2 years old,
and continued to vomit for 20 minutes, when I rushed her
directly to the Vet.
The vet on call, who is not the vet I use....informed me
she was dehydrated and did a series of blood work on her.
She called later and spoke to me about finding a significant
amount of "fat" in her blood..along with elevated liver
enzymes. Yesterday and last night, I was at hospital,
with two terminal parents, however my husband
said she was perfectly normal acting and eating and drinking. The first sign of trouble was this morning.
The vet informed me that liver shot was very
common in Yorkies ....I have never heard this before.
Sophie remains in hospital on I.V ...tomorrow the vet
will determine if she needs more extensive liver testing.
I am feeling a little uncomfortable with this vets,
findings, and would feel so much better if my regular
vet was here for consultation...He will return on Wednesday.......
When I asked this vet if this could be a "fatal
problem" she replied " I wish I could say no".
I haven't stopped crying all day....If anyone has anything
to offer in way of help, guidance, etc, I would much appreciate .
I find it very baffling, how she was given such a
wonderful bill of health her last vet visit, a few months ago.

Losing two parents has been and will be a major loss in my life, to loose my best friend too, will be too much
to bare.

Thanks for listening.....

I'm so sorry for what you're going through, but you've come to the right place! I don't know much about liver shunt but there are many experts on here who can help you. Good luck and *hugs*!

I wish I had advice or help...but all I can say is I'm so sorry you and your baby are going thru such a hard time and you both will be in my thoughts and prayers!!! I can't imagine how I would be if I were in your shoes!!!

I'd most definitely get her to your usual VET! At least you'll be more comfortable with his diagnosis!

thank you so very much.....
I know there are people here with great knowledge
of Yorkies who can hopefully give me some
hope.
My yorkies , like so many of you all, are my children.

Oh, I am so sorry for all you are going through at this time....I wish I had words that could touch you and give you the support you so need right now...But I can pray that God reaches out and surrounds you with his love...please know you and your little one will be in my prayers....please keep us updated on her condition..... love and hugs your way!!!

Oh my Abbie, you have a lot riding on your shoulders right now. I hope that your little one will be ok; it's good they are monitoring her and giving her IV fluids.

Liver issues are VERY common in yorkies; my Lucy has mild liver disease. It does not have to be a death sentence so take a deep breath and let your Vet do what testing needs to be done.

Prayers for you and Sophie, and your whole family right now.

I am so sorry, my thoughts & prayers are with you. Sending love your way.

Ringo1 you have no idea how much I needed to hear
your words with respect to this not having to be a death
sentence.

I am going to attempt sleep.....I miss her warm little body against mine in bed.

Even though I am relatively new.....already I am
impressed with the members here.
Then again...you are Yorkie people.......what more can I say :)

Hugs
abbie

my thoughts and prayers are with you ....

I am so sorry to hear about Sophie. Did they test her for pancreatitis? Is it possible someone gave her some fatty foods? I will keep Sophie in my prayers to make a full recovery.

Did your vet perhaps say "liver shunt?" If you\'ll search on that phrase, you will find all kinds of information about it. Many dogs have suffered from this condition - and lived quite well with medical treatment or surgery. Pancreatitis can also be managed with very careful attention to diet.

I hope your little Sophie is doing better in the morning and you get some good answers tomorrow.

I believe in prayer and a candle, I will do both for Sophie and you right now. My babies had Pancritis and it was a nightmare for my hb and I.

Just wanted to let you know, you and Sophie are on my mind....As a mommy, I know you can\'t help but be terrified and the stress level you are under doesn\'t help...but stay positive, as you say, whatever is going on was caught early and I would think that she has an advantage of recovering with treatment and diet...as you stated the vet you saw was new to you and not knowing you, she might not have wanted to give you best case but to warn you of the worse case, not giving any false hope...I think your regular vet will be able to help guide you as to what is happening with sweet little Sophie today....keeping you in prayer....love and hugs your way....

I\'m so sorry you and your baby are going through this. Please know, I will be praying for your little one and sending only good thoughts of support.
Hugs...XXOOXOX