My Piper stopped eating and drinking

[107barney]

Originally Posted by windsantz

I need to state that this is my opionion only. MVD has not been proven, since Piper was too sick to do a biopsy. Even tho the Dr's are 99% sure she has this. I can not prove it. I can not prove she is breeding sick dogs. I am just going off my horrifying experience and what the Dr's believe it to be.

But, the fact remains that this breeder stated she has never heard of MVD or Liver Shunts. I told her she needed to do her research. I have learned more about Yorkies in the last 12 days than this woman states she has in her 20 years of breeding. How can you be a responsible breeder if you do not know everything there is to know about the breed.

Bobbi, I was glad to see this post. I've been following along with Piper's story and although she could have underlying MVD, it is virtually impossible to determine this with everything else going on with her as result of her toxic exposure and/or infectious process.

The fact remains that the statistics in the breed are grim as to MVD -- now called PVH or Portal Vein Hypoplasia -- and liver shunt, and I recently posted an article that is very educational and informative in the health and diet forum from the Univ of TN who are leaders in this disease.

As for Piper's breeder, I agree that she should be knowledgable about the breed. But, the fact that she didn't know what it was could also illustrate that she has not had other dogs w/ this problem. Many of us here have also bought dogs with medical conditions - I myself have a dog with two concurring brain diseases, two concurring orthopedic diseases, and a rare bladder stone problem. So I certainly understand your fire and your fury and the strain of financial expenditures beyond what one thought they would spend on their pet. Despite this, I have learned over the last 5.5. years with my Teddy that my anger toward his breeder is wasted energy and a futile waste of my time. They are never going to change...we are the ones that have to...to find those very special breeders who do care, who do strive to do things right, and who do stand behind their dogs and their lines for the love of the breed and as smart business people. They are out there, but I know that they are few and far between.

[windsantz]

Originally Posted by 107barney

Bobbi, I was glad to see this post. I've been following along with Piper's story and although she could have underlying MVD, it is virtually impossible to determine this with everything else going on with her as result of her toxic exposure and/or infectious process.

The fact remains that the statistics in the breed are grim as to MVD -- now called PVH or Portal Vein Hypoplasia -- and liver shunt, and I recently posted an article that is very educational and informative in the health and diet forum from the Univ of TN who are leaders in this disease.

As for Piper's breeder, I agree that she should be knowledgable about the breed. But, the fact that she didn't know what it was could also illustrate that she has not had other dogs w/ this problem. Many of us here have also bought dogs with medical conditions - I myself have a dog with two concurring brain diseases, two concurring orthopedic diseases, and a rare bladder stone problem. So I certainly understand your fire and your fury and the strain of financial expenditures beyond what one thought they would spend on their pet. Despite this, I have learned over the last 5.5. years with my Teddy that my anger toward his breeder is wasted energy and a futile waste of my time. They are never going to change...we are the ones that have to...to find those very special breeders who do care, who do strive to do things right, and who do stand behind their dogs and their lines for the love of the breed and as smart business people. They are out there, but I know that they are few and far between.

Can you share the link to that report please. I am trying to read everything I can on this.

[windsantz]

Originally Posted by 107barney

Bobbi, I was glad to see this post. I've been following along with Piper's story and although she could have underlying MVD, it is virtually impossible to determine this with everything else going on with her as result of her toxic exposure and/or infectious process.

The fact remains that the statistics in the breed are grim as to MVD -- now called PVH or Portal Vein Hypoplasia -- and liver shunt, and I recently posted an article that is very educational and informative in the health and diet forum from the Univ of TN who are leaders in this disease.

As for Piper's breeder, I agree that she should be knowledgable about the breed. But, the fact that she didn't know what it was could also illustrate that she has not had other dogs w/ this problem. Many of us here have also bought dogs with medical conditions - I myself have a dog with two concurring brain diseases, two concurring orthopedic diseases, and a rare bladder stone problem. So I certainly understand your fire and your fury and the strain of financial expenditures beyond what one thought they would spend on their pet. Despite this, I have learned over the last 5.5. years with my Teddy that my anger toward his breeder is wasted energy and a futile waste of my time. They are never going to change...we are the ones that have to...to find those very special breeders who do care, who do strive to do things right, and who do stand behind their dogs and their lines for the love of the breed and as smart business people. They are out there, but I know that they are few and far between.

I found it. Thank you.

[ladyjane]

Kind of busy this morning...

Just want to say that someone definitely forgot to tell Piper she is sick! Bless her heart....if her spirit has anything to do with healing she will be good as new in no time.

She is a little doll....socializing with my pups. My Armani is totally enamored by her. She ate scrambled eggs and tilapia this morning! She is quite picky about her food but we will figure it all out and make sure she eats enough! Thanks Cathy/107barney for some tips!

[DBlain]

so glad to hear she is so spunky, what a cutie and how nice that Linda offered to help with her weekday care, she could not be in better hands.

[matese]

lil Piper the warrior girl, such a fighting spirit she has, relieved to hear she is doing good and eating. Piper will remain forever in my prayers.

[ladyjane]

Piper has made herself right at home. One of my pups' favorite spots in my house is the crate in my office where they used to hang out with Gabby. Miss Piper went right in it this morning and rearranged the blankets to her liking and is presently napping. Teddy and Lovey joined her ...

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[windsantz]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Piper has made herself right at home. One of my pups' favorite spots in my house is the crate in my office where they used to hang out with Gabby. Miss Piper went right in it this morning and rearranged the blankets to her liking and is presently napping. Teddy and Lovey joined her ...

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Awwww. I new she would feel right at home.

[Cherie6446]

Bobbie, the video won't play. It says it is a private video.
I love the pix of the three in the crate together.

[windsantz]

Originally Posted by Cherie6446

Bobbie, the video won't play. It says it is a private video.
I love the pix of the three in the crate together.

I reset the video's. I had them private. Sorry.

[MauiGirl]

So happy to hear she has settled in nicely. The photos are adorable. Piper knows a good thing when she sees it, and it is wonderful she is enjoying herself in Linda's home.

[ladyjane]

Just a few short clips of Piper outside. My grass looks horrible...bare patches all over. Will be fixed sometime this month but in the meantime I cringe. SHE on the other hand looks terrific!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2weeJdrlrs



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX97qp212Xk



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ckyyLZldww



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a100gze-YM0

[mygirlHalo]

Piper looks great ! Are you sure that's the same little Yorkie that was so sick last week ? lol I'm so happy she's doing so well. She's in good hands and looks like she's made some everlasting friends too.

[107barney]

She's very cute. She's a peanut next to the others. I did not see Angus, where was he???

[windsantz]

Today is gonna be the first day I don't get to see her. Kinda feeling sad. But, I know she is in good hands. Thank you for the videos.