I thought he had gotten better. Thought I better check the thread as it was growing. So sorry he is still having problems. Sending prayers and hugs

i am sending prayers for you both...so sorry tibbe is still not back to himself. hugs.

I am praying you can get some answers and relief for little Tibbe soon. It is awful to watch them be miserable and not be able to help them. I'm just trying to think of things to check for. Has he been tested for Cushing's?

Jeanie, lots of prayers and pozzies today for relief for Tibbe, and peace of mind for you!

Still keeping Tibbe and you in my prayers!!

Tibbe's Bile Acids Are High.
 

Tibbe had diarrhea on his doggie steps around 8:43 am, about 1/5 - 1/4 cup and I called the vet, they are in surgery but the vet said to bring him in. When I got there he told me his BAT was high and he called Dr. Carmenn Woolley at the Lake Ray Hubbard Referral Center and Emergency Pet Care Center and he'd need to be stabilized, started on some meds and then get another type of contrast type imagine test I think he said. It sounds very expensive. And then I think is when he goes in to see Dr. Woolley. I asked what his levels are and my short term memory is zilch from lack of sleep and stress. Now that I'm home, I think he said it was 60 on one and over 100 on another or vice versa, which was fasting and which not I wasn't sure. I'll find out more later when I pick Tibbe up. They were starting him on a shot of Cerenia, Metronizide(?) or something like that and IV and observation. They copied all my Tibbe Journal notes from all his itching, spitting up, diarrhea and notes all evening and through the night. I journaled his every behavior, every thing that happened timewise, etc., so the vet could get a good picture of how his evening and night went and when his meds were given, etc., and when he got some relief. Told him about all the water he drank since he got home last evening.

I know nothing about the BAT normal levels and what test he could be referring to and need some input on what you all know about this disease and what tests seem to be best at this point. I'm so in shock that he's so ill and but for Crystal/Ellie May, we would still be knocking around in the dark with all his other normal liver and other tests!

Here is a link to the new thread I started about what is known so far and asking for input. Thank you all for all your help, information and support on this one. You are my rock.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...vels-high.html

Bless sweet Tibbe and you. Sending prayers :hands:

Good thoughts and blessings to you both. (( Big Hugs ))

Any news on Tibbe today??? Praying you both are doing much better......

There's a lot - but do you mind my directing you to the newer thread about it? There is so much to type in but today, he's sleeping a lot and eating some. Here's the rest of it:

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...ls-high-3.html

No problem! I try to keep up and get myself lost....I will find the newer thread.....

I am just seeing that Tibbe is not well. I am so sorry. I hope he is doing better. Will keep you and Tibbe in my thoughts for a speedy recovery. {{{Hugs}}}

I just wanted you to know that I just lost a 9 1/2 yr old yorkie to LS. When she was finally diagnosed she was pretty low. She had been in the vet twice for IVs where she was becoming dehydrated, having seizures, not eating, uncoordinated. I started googling and came upon a group, Liver Shunt Dogs, and the owner's name is Olga. She gave me invaluable advice and supplements to help fight the Liver Shunt, but Zoey was too far along and didnt make it long enough for me to get the supplies she needed. This is a lady who has helped save a lot of LS Dogs. If this is what Tibbe is suffering from
she would be a great asset for you. One of the first things she had me do was buy PediaSure Sidekicks in vanilla and give Zoey for strength. Unfortunately she was too low for that to work and when we went back in for another IV, we lost her. Good Luck with Tibbe. I hope you can get him on meds, diet, and maybe some supplements to help him, if the vet thinks he is not a candidate for surgery. Zoey was too old at 9 1/2.

Thank you so much, Julia. I'll ask her internist, Dr. Carmenn, about Olga of Liver Shunt Dogs and about the PediaSure Sidekicks. Since his life is at risk, I want to explore all possibilities and help for him but basically go along with what the vets say first and foremost unless they seem to be going off on some odd tangent. But I will certainly check Olga and that website out and see what is suggested there and work with the vets to see if it is something good for Tibbe's case. And thank you again for the tips. I am so sorry to hear about how badly things turned out for Zoey. It is so painful and awful to lose a dog at anytime but after almost 10 years of them in our lives, I'll bet that was an awful trauma for you. Stories like yours sure do make us want to hold these babies close and thank the Lord for every moment we have with them. God bless.