Thank you, Kristin.

His scintigraphy is this coming Wednesday at 10:00 am. The imaging center is located on the grounds of the Las Colinas Equestrian Center in a tony area of Dallas so one would hope the rich customers demand only the best for their very expensive horses and dogs - at least I hope and pray that's the case. I would imagine they have some excellent veterinarians there with a specialty in radiology and nuclear medicine but I don't know, of course. Their founder is out of Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine so I guess that is good. They do have a Small Animal subspecialty testing practice it seems. Tibbe will have to have anesthesia for the test which paralyzes me to think of now, knowing what he probably has.

He does seem to be perkier tonight and has eaten his dinner and asked for more. Time for his Metro so better go give it. I don't like him being so sleepy at times but boy is it better than his restlessness and hyper behavior and itching of those nights earlier this week!

I'm happy to hear that Tibbe wanted to eat tonight.

Sounds like you found a good place to have his scintography done. Tibbe and you are in my prayers.

I'm so sorry to hear that Tibbe didn't have a good day. Praying for that little sweetheart! Glad he ate this evening!

Try not to worry too much about the anesthesia, Jeanie. Look at my Teddy Bear...he had surgery on his leg years ago and has had dentals each year and is ok! :) His shunt was just repaired recently (we had no idea he had one and he is fine now)...and that was during surgery for bladder stones. They know what they are dealing with and will be very careful with him!

I am glad to hear he is asking for more food. My thoughts and blessings are with you both. Hugs

Thanks for the encouragement, Linda. I imagine they do know what they do but human error and things like that niggle in there to worry us at times and then our better selves slap that back down when we read and think reasonably. He's perkier and eating, pooping, peeing and acting much more normal this morning. He's had a whole 1/4 cup of softened and microwaved kibble, had his morning dose of Metronidazole 20 mg. and is now resting again. And that's kind of typical for Tibbe - he's usually quiet when on most medicine.

HMD/MVD/Liver Shunt Links About Those Disease Processes
 

Here are the links lisaly/Lisa sent. If you have a small dog with tummy troubles or off, explicable behavior, intermittent weakness, lack of coordination, vet him and ask for a Bile Acids Test:

ACVS - Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia or Portal Atresia

Portosystemic Shunts

http://www.vet.utk.edu/clinical/sacs.../diagnosis.php

Portosystemic Shunts FAQ

http://www.vet.utk.edu/clinical/sacs/shunt/faq.pdf

http://www.vet.utk.edu/clinical/sacs...rShuntDiet.pdf

Thank you all for those prayers and thoughts. We're getting there and maybe soon we'll know what is going on with him and can treat him properly. Please pray he doesn't need surgery.

Good luck!!

Thinking about Tibbe today and wanted to let you know that you have been in my on my mind and in my prayers.

Praying Tibbe doesn't have to go through surgery, but if he does, he will be in capable hands. It's hard on both of you to go through all of this, but it's comforting to finally have the answers to solve problems.

I agree....and I will continue to pray for him...and you as well, Jeanie. He is a lucky boy to have a mom who will do what it takes to give him the best in veterinary care!! I am confident he is going to be fine. :)

Thank you all so! Linda, I'm going to read all of Teddy's thread today. I read all of Lisa's links and more yesterday and have a pretty good what is going on with the liver problems with Yorkies and so many small dogs. I agree with Lisa that so far at least it's sounding more like MVD just from his symptoms and BAT but who knows.

He does have a bit of a skip in his step and a little fire in his eyes early this afternoon. But he's so up and down with his N&V and tummy troubles, it can change so fast. But we're enjoying this now.

I have not updated Teddy Bear's thread but he was just in the hospital again with stomach issues. They believe he has IBD. Cathy told me that is common in shunt dogs...I was not aware of that. He is home now and doing better. Just figured I would mention it in case the tummy stuff does continue with Tibbe later on. I was not prepared for another issue (just assumed he was fixed now! :) ) and it kind of scared me a bit.

The hours feel like they are ticking by so slowly until 10am, Wednesday. We are praying for good news, but there is also some small relief in finding out what is going on. At least then you can begin rolling up your sleeves, making some educated treatment decisions, and knowing where you stand. It's just so awful waiting, and not having answers, yet knowing with all that is within you that something is very wrong. Jeanie, I have learned so much about being a good fur baby mommy from watching you. You are one in a million, and Tibbe is blessed to have you. Hugs and love to you both.

Good grief, Linda, I'll bet. I did read a couple places yesterday that dogs do continue with some related and unrelated IBS but I was in so many places, I can't remember where and didn't remember if the site was a reliable one or anything. There's so much out there you don't know who to believe unless you are on a vet school site or places like that at first. Later, when hopefully I know more, I can tell which sites are reliable as to the information. Some of the articles about these disease processes aren't even signed and dated.

I'm so glad to hear Teddy is better. After all that he's been through, one would hope that his problems in that area were over! I'm hoping and praying he's going to continue to get better and can wish, at least, that it was a bug.

And with what you are going through, I'd prayed you were done with having to hospitalize dogs for a while. How are you doing, Linda? I pray for you more than once each and every day. I mean that - mornings and most nights and through the day when my addled brain thinks about you, I say a prayer for courage and healing and peace. What you are dealing with is so tough I hope you have some help and get some relief from worry and responsibility for a while each week. I know it's good to stay busy but you need some you-time, too. Take care.

No, it was not a bug. They believe it is IBD. But, that is so minor when I look back at what he went through! We can handle this! :)

Thank you for your kind words and your prayers! Things are going along fairly well. :)

But...this thread is about your precious boy! :) Know that you are both in my thoughts and prayers.

How is Tibbe doing today? Is he perking up and acting more like himself. I hope so. I am waiting to hear an update of this sweet little Yorkie. Is that his picture you posted next to your name? He is so cute!

Yes, Sandy, that is his picture. He's Yorkietalking - which he usually does a lot. He thinks he can talk like I do and has a lot to say about things normally. He's quite a bit perkier today and eating, pooping, peeing, resting normally - whew! It has been a while since he has had a whole day feeling better. He's not his usual fireball self but he's much much better.

I am so glad Tibbe is better. He is the cutest and sounds like a great friend and companion. I hope he continues to gain strength and be his playful darling self. You are so blessed to have him!

I'm sure you and Tibbe are releived to have a fairly "normal" day. So glad to hear that news and pray it continues along that path. :D
You guys are real troopers :thumbup:

Love seeing that bolded part :love:. Keep it up, little buddy!

Thanks you all! Tibbe is having an almost normal morning - he's not 100% at all but he's looking good so far! It's just so good to see that defiance in his eyes when he doesn't approve of something I do, such as lay out the Pedi Paws and his toothbrush/toothpaste for later on. He's got an opinion on everything when he's not ill. Cocky as all get out. Rules this house with 4 iron paws and a smile.

So glad to hear that Tibbe is doing better! Rejoice and I'll keep praying!!

Sounds great. I'm so glad he's feeling better so that means his mom is feeling better too! Keeping you both in my thoughts and prayers!

I tell you what, he sounds like a pistol. I'm glad he's having a good day. Please continue to keep us posted on test results and how he's doing.

Continuing to pray for the 2 of you.

I am so glad Tibbe is getting better and better. Hugs

Glade that Tibbe is on the mend.

So good to see that Tibbe's got some Yorkie'tude going. Hopefully he'll be back to full force soon, and STAY that way.

Checking on Tibbe. Sounds like he is trying to rule the roost again! I am happy he is getting back to his cutesy self. I love his picture and can just see him sitting there telling you what to do in his own doggy way!