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Yogi yorkie · 04-22-2013, 03:20 PM

Well, its been quite a day for our little Yogi. Secondary bloodwork, liver bile acids, came back at only a level 28. The ER vet on duty today, still feels this is liver shunt but my vet says no, he thinks not. He advised us to go to a top notch Neuro Vet, in Yonkers, which we have now done. This Dr has vast experience in liver issues as well and is board cert. It is a large animal specialty Hospital. Yogi will be having a brain MRI as he thinks there may be some kind of neuro problem, which would likely be fixable. As we left him there Yogi had perked up and was able to even run around, slipping a bit though. Spoke extensively about the anesthesia with the Dr, I think he knows what he is doing but am worried about it. He made sense and I hope we made the right decision. We may have answers tomorrow and may get to take him home I hope. Thanks for the prayers, good wishes and advice, I read it all while waiting. Crazy day

107barney · 04-22-2013, 03:26 PM

My teddy had an MRI two years ago and the anesthesia is fine. Don't worry.
Did he say what neuro issue they are trying to rule out?

Yogi yorkie · 04-22-2013, 04:21 PM

Thanks good to hear, he is looking for things like ms, stroke, brain bleed, or infection, that's all I remember him saying. I made sure I mention that yogi had a rough and tumble playdate with a 7 lb yorkie the day it all started. Yogi is 6 lbs, maybe he got a head injury somehow......hopefully all will go well.

ladyjane · 04-22-2013, 04:29 PM

Oh my...what a long day for you and for Yogi. I hope things go well tomorrow. He is in my thoughts and prayers...as are you.

MauiGirl · 04-22-2013, 06:08 PM

I'm hoping you will get a diagnosis soon and formulate a treatment plan. It is so frustrating not knowing and not being able to treat, but you are actually moving ahead rather quickly here.

You are a great mom and Yogi is so lucky to have you. Hugs.

barkleylove · 04-22-2013, 08:15 PM

Hoping and praying Yogi gets the proper diagnosis and gets treatment soon. Poor little guy, 11 months old is way too young to be going through something like this.

Teresiana · 04-23-2013, 02:15 AM

I'm keeping you & little Yogi in my thoughts! You're a great Mommy

ladyjane · 04-23-2013, 05:41 AM

I will have you and Yogi in my thoughts and prayers today.

TxVicki · 04-23-2013, 06:45 AM

Praying for Yogi today that you get some answers.

GeorgiesMomma · 04-23-2013, 06:51 AM

Praying for sweet Yogi today.

107barney · 04-23-2013, 08:15 AM

Praying for Yogi - I hope all goes well today.

Yogi yorkie · 04-23-2013, 12:11 PM

Well today the MD called to say that Yogi has encephalitis. The MRI showed multiple spots on his brain. A spinal tap was done and Thursday we will get results of which kind he has. One kind is pretty fatal but the other is a better chance for a good life. I am going to pick him up now and just want to hold him. 11 months old, 6 pounds and he has been through a lifetime of medical problems.

107barney · 04-23-2013, 12:21 PM

I'm so sorry. Your Yogi is blessed to have you. Give him an extra hug from your friends at YT.

ladyjane · 04-23-2013, 01:00 PM

I am so sorry. It must hurt so badly to see him going through all of this.

I will pray that it is treatable.

Teresiana · 04-23-2013, 02:30 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this. I know you'll do everything you can for him. I wish both of you the best & a hope he is treatable.

04-22-2013, 03:26 PM	#47
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	My teddy had an MRI two years ago and the anesthesia is fine. Don't worry. Did he say what neuro issue they are trying to rule out? __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

04-22-2013, 04:29 PM	#49
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	Oh my...what a long day for you and for Yogi. I hope things go well tomorrow. He is in my thoughts and prayers...as are you. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

04-22-2013, 06:08 PM	#50
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	I'm hoping you will get a diagnosis soon and formulate a treatment plan. It is so frustrating not knowing and not being able to treat, but you are actually moving ahead rather quickly here. You are a great mom and Yogi is so lucky to have you. Hugs. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

04-22-2013, 08:15 PM	#51
barkleylove YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Lenox IL Posts: 342 Blog Entries: 2	Hoping and praying Yogi gets the proper diagnosis and gets treatment soon. Poor little guy, 11 months old is way too young to be going through something like this. __________________ Bogey Maggie Mae and Barkley 8/28/12

04-23-2013, 02:15 AM	#52
Teresiana Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 2,194	I'm keeping you & little Yogi in my thoughts! You're a great Mommy __________________ Teresa, Yoshi, Momo & Prima

04-22-2013, 03:20 PM	#46
Yogi yorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New City NY USA Posts: 96	Well, its been quite a day for our little Yogi. Secondary bloodwork, liver bile acids, came back at only a level 28. The ER vet on duty today, still feels this is liver shunt but my vet says no, he thinks not. He advised us to go to a top notch Neuro Vet, in Yonkers, which we have now done. This Dr has vast experience in liver issues as well and is board cert. It is a large animal specialty Hospital. Yogi will be having a brain MRI as he thinks there may be some kind of neuro problem, which would likely be fixable. As we left him there Yogi had perked up and was able to even run around, slipping a bit though. Spoke extensively about the anesthesia with the Dr, I think he knows what he is doing but am worried about it. He made sense and I hope we made the right decision. We may have answers tomorrow and may get to take him home I hope. Thanks for the prayers, good wishes and advice, I read it all while waiting. Crazy day

04-22-2013, 04:21 PM	#48
Yogi yorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New City NY USA Posts: 96	Thanks good to hear, he is looking for things like ms, stroke, brain bleed, or infection, that's all I remember him saying. I made sure I mention that yogi had a rough and tumble playdate with a 7 lb yorkie the day it all started. Yogi is 6 lbs, maybe he got a head injury somehow......hopefully all will go well.

04-23-2013, 05:41 AM	#53
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I will have you and Yogi in my thoughts and prayers today. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

04-23-2013, 06:45 AM	#54
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	Praying for Yogi today that you get some answers. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

04-23-2013, 06:51 AM	#55
GeorgiesMomma I love TBCG! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Posts: 7,227	Praying for sweet Yogi today. __________________ Morgan Mommy toGeorgie boy & Isaiah RIP sweet Coco 10/12/99-8/1/12 Read About Georgie's Experience with Atlantoaxial Instability (AAI) Here!

04-23-2013, 08:15 AM	#56
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Praying for Yogi - I hope all goes well today. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

04-23-2013, 12:11 PM	#57
Yogi yorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New City NY USA Posts: 96	Well today the MD called to say that Yogi has encephalitis. The MRI showed multiple spots on his brain. A spinal tap was done and Thursday we will get results of which kind he has. One kind is pretty fatal but the other is a better chance for a good life. I am going to pick him up now and just want to hold him. 11 months old, 6 pounds and he has been through a lifetime of medical problems.

04-23-2013, 12:21 PM	#58
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	I'm so sorry. Your Yogi is blessed to have you. Give him an extra hug from your friends at YT. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

04-23-2013, 01:00 PM	#59
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I am so sorry. It must hurt so badly to see him going through all of this. I will pray that it is treatable. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

04-23-2013, 02:30 PM	#60
Teresiana Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 2,194	I'm so sorry to hear this. I know you'll do everything you can for him. I wish both of you the best & a hope he is treatable. __________________ Teresa, Yoshi, Momo & Prima