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Elliott · 06-13-2013, 05:27 AM

just a little update...Elliott continues to improve he actually wanted to play this morning and for the first time since we started this journey several weeks ago he wanted to do his morning walk!!! Made mom very happy

thank you all again for your healing thoughts...

kjc · 06-13-2013, 05:35 AM

Yay! WTG Elliott!

BigDogTexas · 06-13-2013, 04:29 PM

Hi dear!

I read though all these Elliot posts with heart in hand, hoping for the best news at the end! I'm glad to see he's getting better. There are a couple of things that I tell my patients to do when they are going through so many medications, and which will not interfere with what your vet is doing. Milk thistle is the first thing. It will help detox the liver from all those pain pills and other meds. The other is probiotics (at least 10 billion CFU's). The antibiotics that he may have been given will destroy his intestinal flora. By administering probiotics, you wil insure a boost in his immune system. Lastly, a mineral supplement such as CelReady will help him recoup from surgery as well as fortify muscles and bones. Hope that helps. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

Giulio Ferrari
Clinical Nutritionist

marlenemaria · 06-14-2013, 11:23 AM

So very happy all is going well.

I will continue praying all goes well :hands

marlenemaria · 06-14-2013, 11:26 AM

Elliott · 06-22-2013, 06:55 PM

Hello all...wanted to update on Elliott. He is doing very well on the liver diet and meds and continues to get stronger. He is sleeping a lot still but has bouts of energy during the day. I wanted to ask a couple of questions. Wondered on any opinions at this point if I should have the liver biopsy done when we go back to specialist in July. We have him on the meds and diet and don't know if they would treat him any differently. Just don't know if I want to put him through another surgery if it is not necessary. Also we attempted to groom Elliott, I was to afraid to take him to groomer with his neck injury. We did just fine but we are unsure how to groom his face. He does no want anything touching it. We like to keep him close cut in the summer as it is very hot and humid here. Any helpful tips would be appreciated. Thank you again for all of your support and help.

Yorkiemom1 · 06-22-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDogTexas

Hi dear!

I read though all these Elliot posts with heart in hand, hoping for the best news at the end! I'm glad to see he's getting better. There are a couple of things that I tell my patients to do when they are going through so many medications, and which will not interfere with what your vet is doing. Milk thistle is the first thing. It will help detox the liver from all those pain pills and other meds. The other is probiotics (at least 10 billion CFU's). The antibiotics that he may have been given will destroy his intestinal flora. By administering probiotics, you wil insure a boost in his immune system. Lastly, a mineral supplement such as CelReady will help him recoup from surgery as well as fortify muscles and bones. Hope that helps. Feel free to message me if you have any questions.

Giulio Ferrari
Clinical Nutritionist

Thanks for this great post....I am a true beliver in Milk Thistle and probiotics and all my dogs get these two items!!!

ladyjane · 06-22-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Elliott

Hello all...wanted to update on Elliott. He is doing very well on the liver diet and meds and continues to get stronger. He is sleeping a lot still but has bouts of energy during the day. I wanted to ask a couple of questions. Wondered on any opinions at this point if I should have the liver biopsy done when we go back to specialist in July. We have him on the meds and diet and don't know if they would treat him any differently. Just don't know if I want to put him through another surgery if it is not necessary. Also we attempted to groom Elliott, I was to afraid to take him to groomer with his neck injury. We did just fine but we are unsure how to groom his face. He does no want anything touching it. We like to keep him close cut in the summer as it is very hot and humid here. Any helpful tips would be appreciated. Thank you again for all of your support and help.

Have they done BATs since he has been on the new diet? I know some people who have opted not to have the biopsy if it looked like it was more than likely MVD. I would not suggest either to do it or not, but I do think you should just speak with the specialists at length about the pros and cons of doing that biopsy. Then, you will be better equipped to make that decision. I can understand that you don't want to put him through any more.

I don't have any grooming tips other than to perhaps just do a little bit at a time? I am sure someone else might be a bit more creative.

Happy to hear that Elliott is doing well!!

marlenemaria · 06-24-2013, 08:20 AM

Thank you so very much for the update!

I will continue praying all turns out well and he continues is beautiful recovery

Elliott · 07-11-2013, 06:47 AM

Just a little update....Elliott continues to heal. He is doing great. Still have to keep activity level down until 6 week visit with specialist to make sure neck is mending. We go back on July 23 and will have new blood draw to recheck levels. He is doing great on liver diet food and seems to be more like himself these days. We have been having lots of lap time and movies this summer the whole family takes turns none of us wants to leave him alone yet

I don't think he minds not being able to play right now!! Thank you all again for your continued support and good thoughts for our little man, it helps more than you could imagine. We will update after our next appointment.

dollydoodle · 07-11-2013, 06:56 AM

What a wonderful family you are to sweet Elliott. Thank you for keeping us updated.

Kaitlynx89 · 07-11-2013, 10:09 AM

I am so glad he is getting better! Both of you are in my thoughts

! Please keep us all updated on your little guy.

jeane · 07-11-2013, 10:24 AM

I am so glad that he is continuing to get better// he is very lucky to have such a loving family

kjc · 07-11-2013, 10:37 AM

I thought a vet said that none of his symptoms were liver related? In which case I would have the BAT redone (some meds can affect the results) and go from there. Very happy he's doing so well!

Elliott · 07-24-2013, 01:09 PM

We had Elliott's doctor appointment yesterday and they reran all of his blood work. Came back confirming MVD issue. We are scheduled to see surgeon Friday to schedule CT Scan and Biopsy. Our little man continues to heal from neck surgery and is doing very well. He is even very naughty some days....which makes us very happy

your continued good thoughts and prayers are welcome as we navigate this next chapter in getting our little man back to good health. We will update on Friday as we have more information on the results and the next steps. Thank you all for your kind words and helpful information.....

06-13-2013, 05:35 AM	#107
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Yay! WTG Elliott! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

06-13-2013, 04:29 PM	#108
BigDogTexas Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 48 Blog Entries: 1	Preventive measures Hi dear! I read though all these Elliot posts with heart in hand, hoping for the best news at the end! I'm glad to see he's getting better. There are a couple of things that I tell my patients to do when they are going through so many medications, and which will not interfere with what your vet is doing. Milk thistle is the first thing. It will help detox the liver from all those pain pills and other meds. The other is probiotics (at least 10 billion CFU's). The antibiotics that he may have been given will destroy his intestinal flora. By administering probiotics, you wil insure a boost in his immune system. Lastly, a mineral supplement such as CelReady will help him recoup from surgery as well as fortify muscles and bones. Hope that helps. Feel free to message me if you have any questions. Giulio Ferrari Clinical Nutritionist

06-14-2013, 11:23 AM	#109
marlenemaria YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: miami, florida USA Posts: 475	So very happy all is going well. I will continue praying all goes well :hands __________________ Happily owned by my lil lils

06-14-2013, 11:26 AM	#110
marlenemaria YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: miami, florida USA Posts: 475	__________________ Happily owned by my lil lils

06-24-2013, 08:20 AM	#114
marlenemaria YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: miami, florida USA Posts: 475	Thank you so very much for the update! I will continue praying all turns out well and he continues is beautiful recovery __________________ Happily owned by my lil lils

06-13-2013, 05:27 AM	#106
Elliott Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2013 Location: omaha Posts: 64	just a little update...Elliott continues to improve he actually wanted to play this morning and for the first time since we started this journey several weeks ago he wanted to do his morning walk!!! Made mom very happy thank you all again for your healing thoughts...

06-22-2013, 06:55 PM	#111
Elliott Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2013 Location: omaha Posts: 64	Hello all...wanted to update on Elliott. He is doing very well on the liver diet and meds and continues to get stronger. He is sleeping a lot still but has bouts of energy during the day. I wanted to ask a couple of questions. Wondered on any opinions at this point if I should have the liver biopsy done when we go back to specialist in July. We have him on the meds and diet and don't know if they would treat him any differently. Just don't know if I want to put him through another surgery if it is not necessary. Also we attempted to groom Elliott, I was to afraid to take him to groomer with his neck injury. We did just fine but we are unsure how to groom his face. He does no want anything touching it. We like to keep him close cut in the summer as it is very hot and humid here. Any helpful tips would be appreciated. Thank you again for all of your support and help.

07-11-2013, 06:47 AM	#115
Elliott Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2013 Location: omaha Posts: 64	Just a little update....Elliott continues to heal. He is doing great. Still have to keep activity level down until 6 week visit with specialist to make sure neck is mending. We go back on July 23 and will have new blood draw to recheck levels. He is doing great on liver diet food and seems to be more like himself these days. We have been having lots of lap time and movies this summer the whole family takes turns none of us wants to leave him alone yet I don't think he minds not being able to play right now!! Thank you all again for your continued support and good thoughts for our little man, it helps more than you could imagine. We will update after our next appointment.

07-11-2013, 06:56 AM	#116
dollydoodle Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,154	What a wonderful family you are to sweet Elliott. Thank you for keeping us updated. __________________ Annie, Mom of Dolly Teena & RIP Sweet Roxie

07-11-2013, 10:09 AM	#117
Kaitlynx89 YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Ayer, Ma, US Posts: 476	I am so glad he is getting better! Both of you are in my thoughts ! Please keep us all updated on your little guy. __________________ Kaitlyn && Izzy

07-11-2013, 10:24 AM	#118
jeane Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana Posts: 2,945	I am so glad that he is continuing to get better// he is very lucky to have such a loving family

07-11-2013, 10:37 AM	#119
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I thought a vet said that none of his symptoms were liver related? In which case I would have the BAT redone (some meds can affect the results) and go from there. Very happy he's doing so well! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

07-24-2013, 01:09 PM	#120
Elliott Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2013 Location: omaha Posts: 64	We had Elliott's doctor appointment yesterday and they reran all of his blood work. Came back confirming MVD issue. We are scheduled to see surgeon Friday to schedule CT Scan and Biopsy. Our little man continues to heal from neck surgery and is doing very well. He is even very naughty some days....which makes us very happy your continued good thoughts and prayers are welcome as we navigate this next chapter in getting our little man back to good health. We will update on Friday as we have more information on the results and the next steps. Thank you all for your kind words and helpful information.....