On my way to the vet

[Wylie's Mom]

Just wanted to offer support, good thought, and huggles!

[Lilah Charm]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Just wanted to offer support, good thought, and huggles!

Thank you Ann it is greatly appreciated

[chestermama]

sending good thoughts

[Verbena]

Just checking in and sending good thoughts and love to you both from Galen and I xoxoxoxo

[Lilah Charm]

Well, lilah is nearing thirty days on the adynosol, November 7th (I believe) is her follow up appointment but honestly after doing some reading and research I am feeling a bit grim.

We will see what the vet says of course and go from there but as it stands I don't think lilah has a shunt (which would be a great big yay! I realize she still could have a shunt btw) but I really do think she has mvd/hvp.

Though lilah would primarily be considered asymptomatic seeing as how she does not have some of the classic vomit /diarrhea issues, Lilah has always been a poor/finicky eater and I have only recently found a food (she's almost two) that she is eating pretty well. When compared to her sister at a few months old she was about half the size and grew well below the breeders anticipated size/weight (lilah has been a steady 4.6 for a long time her sister is between 7-8) and I have gone to the vet with my concerns about lilah being 'skinny' (possibly poorly developed muscle tone was what I was really feeling???) several times. Lilah also had a uti as a puppy (I don't believe she has had one since) and apparently that is an indicator (or can be, I wouldn't be mentioning it except the additional indicators) And the kicker?...I contacted the breeder and she confirmed at least one sibling from lilah's litter has mvd/hvp

*poor appetite, stunted growth, poor muscle tone, uti history, sibling diagnosed*

That said I am sure that's the luckier of many other options and it sounds like a healthy, happy life can be managed with a diet change And some other supports put into place. I suppose secondary to my fading hope that lilah 'got into something' this would be a better alternative to many other health issues. I guess we shall see. On a brighter note lilah takes her daily pill like a champ and continues to display no prevelant gi behaviors, is happy,at least appears to be healthy and loves her squeaky lamb

Baby pic!

[Verbena]

Glad to hear she is doing ok . . Please let us know what the vet says. . . We send love and good thoughts xoxoxo

[Piddle Place]

Originally Posted by gemy

Don't panic, organize your thoughts, and then simply ask the question if this medication will affect in any way the results of a Monday BATS test.


The vet tech might be speaking in generalities, don't worry, we have some meds here to help right the liver if that is indicated.


How old is Lilah?

Any updates on Lilah? Hope for good news that the pills are helping. I am unfamiliar with this illness and hope to learn more

[mimimomo]

Will keep cutie Lila in my prayers...really hope it's not anything serious.

From what I've read, UTI is a recurring problem w/liver shunt pups, since Lila only had it once, hoping she's ok.

[Lilah Charm]

Originally Posted by mimimomo

Will keep cutie Lila in my prayers...really hope it's not anything serious.

From what I've read, UTI is a recurring problem w/liver shunt pups, since Lila only had it once, hoping she's ok.

Aww, thank you I sure am hoping for the best too. Of course now I am wracking my brain trying to think of wether I know it to be true lilah hasn't had uti issues and I just didn't know it- I mean, she uses a pee pad for Christ sakes how could I not notice if there was a problem?! I suppose a wry laugh and a shake of my head is all I've got. Well know more after our vet appointment and I guess I am a bit anxious even though I know I can't do anything until we complete the first task- 30 days and a recheck. Thanks for keeping her in your thoughts ladies, I'm keeping my fingers crossed...