13 wk old with Neurological Problems....HELP!!!!!

[lillymae]

Originally Posted by MauiGirl

Tammie just got home. They found a tiny amt. of coccidia and gave meds for that, blood didn't reveal anything abnormal from eating something, and next they will test for liver shunt.

Maybe Tammie will have more to add in the morning, but for now it is still a mystery.

Good night all. Keep praying for Faith.

Thank You for the update. I hope tomorrow will bring good things for Faith.

[Tcarnagie]

Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers. Her blood work came out fine for the most part. No evidence that she has eaten anything posionous however her wbc is up so she does have an infection going on. Her blood sugar was normal. Stool was negative for Parvo...they did find a small trace of coccidia so all the puppies are being treated for that. However, there is still no identifiable reason for what she is doing but they are leaning towards a liver shunt. Her number showed that it could be possible but at her age she needs a different test. So we are back home now. She still has the bloody stool and all the puppies hate me right now cause I just gave them medicine. LOL

So we go to our vet in the am and go from there. If anyone has any info on what and how I go about getting her to A&M that would be great. Also if they know costs that will help me out a bunch too. Even ball park figures lets me know which one of my skin kids to sell. LOL

Please still keep her in your prayers. She really is a sweet little girl and just did not ask for any of this to happen.

Hugs!!!

[MauiGirl]

Hugs to you, and prayers for Faith continue.

[lillymae]

Originally Posted by Tcarnagie

Thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers. Her blood work came out fine for the most part. No evidence that she has eaten anything posionous however her wbc is up so she does have an infection going on. Her blood sugar was normal. Stool was negative for Parvo...they did find a small trace of coccidia so all the puppies are being treated for that. However, there is still no identifiable reason for what she is doing but they are leaning towards a liver shunt. Her number showed that it could be possible but at her age she needs a different test. So we are back home now. She still has the bloody stool and all the puppies hate me right now cause I just gave them medicine. LOL

So we go to our vet in the am and go from there. If anyone has any info on what and how I go about getting her to A&M that would be great. Also if they know costs that will help me out a bunch too. Even ball park figures lets me know which one of my skin kids to sell. LOL

Please still keep her in your prayers. She really is a sweet little girl and just did not ask for any of this to happen.

Hugs!!!

If her WBC is up it will throw off the liver enzymes as well so testing her liver before the infection is gone will really be a wast of time. I'd be willing to bet that it's not a shunt but off from her other problems and that's what I'll be praying for. Just cannot imagine what the heck happened between the few hrs that she left you & went to her new home. So they did not do an x-ray ?

[JESSY_RN2B]

Just read update. Glad shes on medkcine now. Pdaying for answers and wellbeing soon.

[roseslevi]

Texas A&M Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences there is a link for directions on the web site.
Good luck will be sending prayers.

[gidget529]

I just read this thread...I am so sorry and worried. My prayers are with you.

[Tcarnagie]

Originally Posted by lillymae

If her WBC is up it will throw off the liver enzymes as well so testing her liver before the infection is gone will really be a wast of time. I'd be willing to bet that it's not a shunt but off from her other problems and that's what I'll be praying for. Just cannot imagine what the heck happened between the few hrs that she left you & went to her new home. So they did not do an x-ray ?

Correct, that is why she will have to have a different one done. According to the vet at the ER hospital they believe the move to her new home caused her to become very stressed. The stress activated the coccidia which is what is causing the bloody stool. She still could have ate something that is the cause of the neuro problems but it is NOT showing up in the lab work. They said it could have moved the high levels out of the body already which is why it would not show up on the blood work. The neuro could also be from the liver shunt that just so happened to show it's ugly head when she got stressed from the move. They still have NO idea where the infection is coming from or what caused it. Yesterday her temp at 2 was 100.8 at 1 am it was 103.8. Some of the symptoms of the LS are vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, unresponsiveness, temporary blindness, seizures, spaciness, disorientation, circling, poor skin and coat, excessive drinking, excessive urination.

They honestly really do NOT know what is wrong with her. They just ruled out what they know it is not. They want the liver shunt ruled out which is what they feel she might have based on what she is doing. Her eyes where dilating again last night and she is walking better so her neuro signs have improved with the meds that the 1st vet gave and they agreed with that.

I did ask about an x-ray but I was asking about one of her head and they said it would just show a fracture but they felt her head and said they did not think that was necessary. Never did I think of asking for one to see if she had swallowed something and they never said anything about it either.

I wish I knew everything that happened when she left my house also but I don't and will probably never know. I do know her family is deeply upset that she is sick. They even met me at the ER last night and was in tears as we all have been.

I just really don't know what is/was her cause of all the problems and just pray that she will be alright.

[Tcarnagie]

Originally Posted by roseslevi

Texas A&M Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences there is a link for directions on the web site.
Good luck will be sending prayers.

Thank you. When I posted it I was always under the impression that it took more to get an appointment with them then just calling and setting it up. Do you have any idea what their fees are compared to seeing someone local?? After we get back from the vet this morning I will be calling them. If nothing else just to rule out that the neuro problems are gone and if she has a liver shunt.

[Foster Mom]

My prayers are coming your way!!! Hang in there baby girl

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by Tcarnagie

Thank you. When I posted it I was always under the impression that it took more to get an appointment with them then just calling and setting it up. Do you have any idea what their fees are compared to seeing someone local?? After we get back from the vet this morning I will be calling them. If nothing else just to rule out that the neuro problems are gone and if she has a liver shunt.

Another Vet Dr. Franks at the DFWVet Surgeons which is located in Grapevine also has really good experience with Liver Shunt issues. She has done many surgeries on Yorkies with Liver Shunt. I also that the Rescue Group that I adopted from have great experience with her.

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[BonBon]

Tammy, I'm just now seeing this. Poor little Faith! I'm sorry I have no suggestions, but I'm sending lots of prayers for Faith. She and the rest of the miracle babies have a big part of my heart - I pray you find answers and she's all well again soon.

Hugs for all of you,
Bonny

[Sammy Mommy]

Sending good thoughts, hugs and prayers to Tammie and Faith.

[AllDogBoots]

I don't believe I'm familiar with the Miracle Babies story. My prayers are with you and your little one. It really sounds like you are doing everything you can and I hope you get answers soon. The waiting and diagnosing is so difficult. Hang in there Faith!

[kjc]

I'll be praying for your baby...

Normally with Liver shunt the pup would get worse right after eating... you were saying she improved a bit? So IDK... Hope they find out what it is soon.