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TxVicki · 11-03-2012, 03:24 PM

Checking in on Taycie to see how she is doing this evening?
I hope she is starting to feel better. Prayers still continue for her recovery.

LuvTaycieGirl · 11-03-2012, 08:47 PM

Taycie update...

Taycie is recovering well! I think the third day was the worst. I called the vet and she could actually have a higher dosage of the Tramadol every 6 hours. So I adjusted and she did well!
On Friday morning at 5:15am I woke up to her gagging and throwing up.. She THREW UP her feeding tube! Scared me too death! I grabbed her and my shoes and we headed to the E.R. Vet.
They took the rest of the tube out and bandage her up. I also had them look at her stitches and the doctor on staff said they looked like they were healing very nicely. She said she does have quite a bit of swelling so try a cold compress. So I bought one of the gel packs for kids and have been alternating every couple of hours and her swelling has completely disappeared.

She has been eating wonderfully! Today she even carried her chuck-it around! It was so adorable!

I did get a call today on the results of her labs. She DOES have MVD. A very mild case but something we caught very soon. The specialist would like to keep her on Neomycin, for life. He said she just doesn't have alot of reserve and he wants to avoid another episode of being hospitalized.

He did say at our recheck appt. before our surgery how good she was looking. His comment was, " This sure is not the dog that wanted to curl up in the back of her cage and wanted to die".

Just to put that into perspective just how incredibly sick she was.... SO... Neomycin it is. I am not sure if he wants her on Lactalouse for life but she is for the time being.

I also talked to him about Dr. Remillard and he said he did not know her personally her but he remembered hearing about her and he knew of her credentials. He said he thought it would be an excellent idea and said he would fax over any information right away. So I resent my information to Dr. Remillard and I am hoping to get that ball rolling ASAP.

And... the crazy part.. Her small intestine Biopsy came back NORMAL. I was SHOCKED when he said this! I thought for sure her gut was going to be the scary part.

So.. now we know.. next step getting her with a nutritionist!

Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers! I truly think it helped our diagnosis.

msyorktown · 11-03-2012, 09:13 PM

I'm sorry to ask this, what is MVD? something to do with the heart?
Prayers continue for Taycie and ((HUGGZZ)) for mommie

LuvTaycieGirl · 11-03-2012, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msyorktown

I'm sorry to ask this, what is MVD? something to do with the heart?
Prayers continue for Taycie and ((HUGGZZ)) for mommie

ACVS - Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia or Portal Atresia

kjc · 11-03-2012, 09:50 PM

Glad to hear that great news!

BabyGirl Rosie · 11-04-2012, 05:24 AM

Emily I am so glad you now know what's going on! I personally have a diet from Dr R and it has been wonderful for Rosie! You are good mommy and Taycie is being well cared for. So glad to hear she is recovering so well. She will be back to herself soon! Give Taycie hugs and kisses from me and my girls!

msyorktown · 11-04-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

ACVS - Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia or Portal Atresia

Thanks very much for the link Emily...I had read the wrong thing, good to hear that this can be managed. Prayers continue for you and Taycie...you are a wonderful mommie for taking such good care of her.

yorkieusa · 11-05-2012, 03:41 PM

So nice you finally have some answers and it is something that can be managed.

rubymoon2072 · 11-05-2012, 03:50 PM

so glad it can all be managed!!! that is wonderful news and continued prayers for recovery!

LuvTaycieGirl · 11-06-2012, 09:55 AM

Thank you all!

yorkietalkjilly · 11-06-2012, 10:02 AM

I'm so glad she is feeling better and you are on top of her condition. Hoping the future is a bright one for this little princess!

Britster · 11-06-2012, 10:14 AM

((hugs)) I am just so glad you have answers and she is being taken care of. Nothing is worse than seeing your baby in pain! I am praying she continues to get better and stronger .... she's a strong girl, so I have no doubt!

LunasMomma · 11-06-2012, 12:23 PM

I'm so glad that your little girl is going to be fine! MVD is very manageable, from what I understand, and she will have a normal life with diet and meds. She is such a beautiful little princess and it breaks my heart that she (and you) had to go through all this sickness

So glad she is now diagnosed and treatment has begun, and she's on the mend. You're a wonderful Momma to her

11-03-2012, 03:24 PM	#181
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	Checking in on Taycie to see how she is doing this evening? I hope she is starting to feel better. Prayers still continue for her recovery. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

11-03-2012, 08:47 PM	#182
LuvTaycieGirl Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Salt Lake City UT,USA Posts: 2,726 Blog Entries: 1	Taycie update... Taycie is recovering well! I think the third day was the worst. I called the vet and she could actually have a higher dosage of the Tramadol every 6 hours. So I adjusted and she did well! On Friday morning at 5:15am I woke up to her gagging and throwing up.. She THREW UP her feeding tube! Scared me too death! I grabbed her and my shoes and we headed to the E.R. Vet. They took the rest of the tube out and bandage her up. I also had them look at her stitches and the doctor on staff said they looked like they were healing very nicely. She said she does have quite a bit of swelling so try a cold compress. So I bought one of the gel packs for kids and have been alternating every couple of hours and her swelling has completely disappeared. She has been eating wonderfully! Today she even carried her chuck-it around! It was so adorable! I did get a call today on the results of her labs. She DOES have MVD. A very mild case but something we caught very soon. The specialist would like to keep her on Neomycin, for life. He said she just doesn't have alot of reserve and he wants to avoid another episode of being hospitalized. He did say at our recheck appt. before our surgery how good she was looking. His comment was, " This sure is not the dog that wanted to curl up in the back of her cage and wanted to die". Just to put that into perspective just how incredibly sick she was.... SO... Neomycin it is. I am not sure if he wants her on Lactalouse for life but she is for the time being. I also talked to him about Dr. Remillard and he said he did not know her personally her but he remembered hearing about her and he knew of her credentials. He said he thought it would be an excellent idea and said he would fax over any information right away. So I resent my information to Dr. Remillard and I am hoping to get that ball rolling ASAP. And... the crazy part.. Her small intestine Biopsy came back NORMAL. I was SHOCKED when he said this! I thought for sure her gut was going to be the scary part. So.. now we know.. next step getting her with a nutritionist! Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers! I truly think it helped our diagnosis. __________________ Emily and Taycie Love you little girl

11-03-2012, 09:13 PM	#183
msyorktown ♥Love My 3 Furrbutts♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Whitby, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,912 Blog Entries: 2	I'm sorry to ask this, what is MVD? something to do with the heart? Prayers continue for Taycie and ((HUGGZZ)) for mommie __________________ Jacqui, mom to Raelle , Orion , Jersey and Gizmo https://www.facebook.com/PreciousPawzGroomingSpa http://jlevy.scentsy.ca

11-03-2012, 09:50 PM	#185
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Glad to hear that great news! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

11-04-2012, 05:24 AM	#186
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Emily I am so glad you now know what's going on! I personally have a diet from Dr R and it has been wonderful for Rosie! You are good mommy and Taycie is being well cared for. So glad to hear she is recovering so well. She will be back to herself soon! Give Taycie hugs and kisses from me and my girls! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

11-05-2012, 03:41 PM	#188
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	So nice you finally have some answers and it is something that can be managed. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

11-05-2012, 03:50 PM	#189
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	so glad it can all be managed!!! that is wonderful news and continued prayers for recovery! __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

11-06-2012, 09:55 AM	#190
LuvTaycieGirl Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Salt Lake City UT,USA Posts: 2,726 Blog Entries: 1	Thank you all! __________________ Emily and Taycie Love you little girl

11-06-2012, 10:02 AM	#191
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I'm so glad she is feeling better and you are on top of her condition. Hoping the future is a bright one for this little princess! __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

11-06-2012, 10:14 AM	#192
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	((hugs)) I am just so glad you have answers and she is being taken care of. Nothing is worse than seeing your baby in pain! I am praying she continues to get better and stronger .... she's a strong girl, so I have no doubt! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

11-06-2012, 12:23 PM	#193
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I'm so glad that your little girl is going to be fine! MVD is very manageable, from what I understand, and she will have a normal life with diet and meds. She is such a beautiful little princess and it breaks my heart that she (and you) had to go through all this sickness So glad she is now diagnosed and treatment has begun, and she's on the mend. You're a wonderful Momma to her __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna