Very Sick Puppy

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

There are some very favorable reports on idiopathic noncirrhotic portal hypertension. These dogs seem to do well with palliative care.

Let us know when she is up on the website so we can start donating for her care.

She is on the website now. Thank you. I am waiting now for them to call me with an update about her blood work.

[Rhetts_mama]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

She is on the website now. Thank you. I am waiting now for them to call me with an update about her blood work.

[ladyjane]

The vet just called. Mindy's ammonia level is extremely high, her ALT is elevated and her Creatinine is low. She also is anemic. The owner had said she had some black stools which is a concern because she had her on prednisone. So....they need to figure out why she is not metabolizing the iron appropriately. Her marrow is functioning, so that is a good thing.
She said the creatinine could just be due to her not having enough muscle mass.
Poor baby...she is a mess...but I am hopeful that we can help her. I am going to keep thinking positive thoughts!

[dawn27]

She is such a little doll I hope they can find the cause soon and get her on a fast track to being healthy.

[TxVicki]

Oh my goodness what an adorable little pip squeak.

Prayers being said that they can find out what is exactly going on with this sweet baby.

[MauiGirl]

What an adorable little pup in such a sad situation.

I'm praying she can be helped.

[kjc]

Prayers for Mindy...

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by kjc

This is stupid, but has she been ever dewormed? How old is she?

I did call the owner and yes, she was dewormed. She also had a fecal last week and it was negative.

[ladyjane]

Thanks everyone...I think Mindy is going to really need lots of prayers. I am so worried about her. Poor little baby.

[Lil Sis]

oh this is so sad... I just know the lady who owned her is heart brokes.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Lil Sis

oh this is so sad... I just know the lady who owned her is heart brokes.

She cried and cried. It was sad.

Here is another picture...cute little bug:

mindy4.jpg

[Bellabean]

What a sweetie, and bless you and your group!!!

[lisaly]

This is so heartbreaking for the baby who is so ill, for the owner who selflessly gave up her baby so that she could have a chance foe a healthy life, and for the people who take in and care for these babies. Thank goodness for people like you, Linda, who rescue these precious babies.

[yorkiemini]

Golly, she is darling! Once again, YH is so great! You folks are probably the life-line for this pup. Kudos the the owner who was willing to do whatever the pup needed.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Yes, the lady has the brother...now she is upset that he could get sick. I told her to get insurance on him NOW. The breeder told her to bring both back and she she would refund her money; but she told her she would euth Mindy and she said the breeder had the gall to complain about how much it would cost to euth her. What a total POS.

Mindy is 12 weeks old.

Omg POS is right. When Scrappy had to be put down, it was $50. The cremation was what was expensive. I hope this little girl can be saved.