My Piper stopped eating and drinking

[mygirlHalo]

Saying prayers for Piper and your family. I can't imagine what you're going through. I'm so very sorry this is happening to you and Piper.

[OwnedByJezebel]

Praying for strength for all of you, and a turn around for precious Piper.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by windsantz

The Dr. does think that she got something Toxic that kicked this into gear. We don't have a clue and still looking for things of what she may have gotten into.

Very frustrating that you don't know the toxin she could have gotten into. I'm keeping you all in my prayers.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

The news certainly doesn't sound good but even a tiny hope is something for Piper to fight with and you to keep on hoping for. I was once told that the human liver has amazing recuperative abilities if given half a chance and hopefully, so is the canine liver.

Even if it turns out this isn't a congenital liver disease-related problem with Piper, a breeder of Yorkshire Terriers that claims she's never heard of either MVD or liver shunt is appalling and truly frightening. It's apparent Piper's breeder has little intellectual curiosity or sense of responsibility of a dog-breeder's duty and burden, if you will, to constantly inform themselves about the dangerous, genetic medical conditions being spread like wildfire throughout the breed due lack of knowledge and/or total indifference to the misery being perpetuated with their irresponsible breeding practices. That shocking response from a long-time Yorkie breeder, though it's sadly certainly not a surprise, once again informs us there has always been a type of breeder who could care less about what kind of dog they produce as long as it's cute enough to sell!!!

I'm truly sorry the news is not better today and will stay in prayer for to precious little Piper finally be able to fight this off in these next hours and get through this medical crisis. I know you have done all that you could to get her the best care there is and you should be commended for your caring and responsible actions once she got sick. You also informed her breeder of her dangerous breeding methods which include failing to inform herself of basic facts of genetically-inherited medical conditions of the Yorkshire Terrier, so that all reading your thread will know - if they didn't already - that this type of breeder is still out there - even in this day and time when information is so easily available - and is a danger to this wonderful breed, whether or not she was directly involved in Piper's current medical dilemma.

This thread is a heartbreaking but awfully important thread in so many ways for long-timers and newbies to read but the only point now is we all hope and pray for a miracle for Piper.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by 107barney

Very frustrating that you don't know the toxin she could have gotten into. I'm keeping you all in my prayers.

It really is because she has other pups. As far as treatment goes, the specialist told me they are covering every possibility in terms of treatment.

The hard part now is that she looks better and so do the liver enzymes. So now if the glucose goes down again, it will probably be liver, but how do you know when the enzymes keep doing what they are doing? So very puzzling....

[EarthAngel]

I am keeping Piper in my prayers that she will improve. Her "breeder" hasn't any idea of MVD or liver shunt?? It's like a shepherd breeder not knowing the shepherd breed can have hip dysplasia for crying out loud! Her breeder will be dealt with later....the most important is for dear Piper to pull through this.

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

It really is because she has other pups. As far as treatment goes, the specialist told me they are covering every possibility in terms of treatment.

The hard part now is that she looks better and so do the liver enzymes. So now if the glucose goes down again, it will probably be liver, but how do you know when the enzymes keep doing what they are doing? So very puzzling....

It very sad. With the way things keep going up and down this is just wrecking more havoc on her body and organs, which could possibly lead to total organ failure.

I am just heart broken with what is going on with Piper and many prayers continue for her.

[lynzy420]

I've had a very hard time reading this thread and checking in on it because of some recent things I have gone through, its just too sad and I relate to Pipers MOM regarding when and what is "enough".....all I can tell you at some point you WILL know, its awful and gut wrenching and you will always second guess yourself....anyway...

Yes this does indeed sound like some Toxic substance/food etc was introduced in to the pups system. I find it necessary to post about this here because it is important to OP and those who come along and read this thread.

OP have you looked at the food and toxic substance list to see if there is anything that could have been given to Piper inadvertently?

Several years back my MINI (7lbs.)was hospitalized in critical care and we almost lost her because I FED HER grapes, about 6-8 of them. I had no idea at that time how toxic they were to pets. Her liver was affected and she was up and down for a good week. I'm sorry I don't remember her numbers etc, I just remember the roller coaster it was. Once the vet was able to ascertain from making me go over every single thing I DID that day I then said and "thats it doc she was playing and everything just a couple hours before this started" what was she playing with? "she was chasing the grapes I threw to her like a maniac and having a great time"....GRAPES SHE YELLED AND RAN OUT OF THE ROOM(conversation not exact).....Mini survived but it was an awful, awful roller coaster and very expensive and a horrible, guilt ridden (to this day) experience....

[matese]

I was hoping to read better news, again, I can only repeat my sorrow that others have expressed, lil Piper has been in my heart all day, and saying prayers for this sweet lil girl. I pray tomorrow she shows signs of improvement. She's such a lil fighter, bless her lil self. You stay strong when you visit her.Keeping all in my prayers, extra for lil Piper. (((hugs)))

[MauiGirl]

Prayers are being sent constantly, and many tears are flowing in between, and just hoping she will miraculously recover.

Thinking of possible toxins, has anyone in your home (even a guest) taken a prescription pill out of a bottle and possibly dropped it? I have found Rx pills that had fallen under the bed or behind the nightstand in my guest room after mom and grandma came to visit, and now always alert visitors about that as well as warning not to let Xylitol gum (new or used) be accessible.

[windsantz]

Piper is still holding strong. Her blood sugar levels are back up. But thats with dextrose and the other stuff that for some reason my mind wont let me remember. Help Linda. Anyhow. They will run test at 8pm. If levels are still good. They will reduce dextrose 50%. Will retest at 2am. If they are holding. Dextrose will be taken taken completely understand that away. If her blood sugar stayz regulated on the other stuff. My brain does not want to work. So if it stays. We have a chance. If it doesn't this means she will not survive without a feeding tube. In which case we would have to let her go. It is going to be a long night and longer morning waiting to hear. So please keep praying. We really need them now.
if it stays

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by windsantz

Piper is still holding strong. Her blood sugar levels are back up. But thats with dextrose and the other stuff that for some reason my mind wont let me remember. Help Linda. Anyhow. They will run test at 8pm. If levels are still good. They will reduce dextrose 50%. Will retest at 2am. If they are holding. Dextrose will be taken taken completely understand that away. If her blood sugar stayz regulated on the other stuff. My brain does not want to work. So if it stays. We have a chance. If it doesn't this means she will not survive without a feeding tube. In which case we would have to let her go. It is going to be a long night and longer morning waiting to hear. So please keep praying. We really need them now.
if it stays

Nutrical. Honestly Bobbie, I don't know how you can think at all. What a week you have had.

Saying extra prayers for Piper ... I so hope she can maintain her glucose levels overnight.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Just prayed and will be throughout this long night.

[kjc]

Prayers lifted up for Piper.

[Lgraz5]

I feel your pain and hope the best for you and Piper. You are doing all you can for her and as long as you continue to do the best you can for her, all will be well.