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09-10-2014, 02:36 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: oh
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| Liver Shunt Well we just learned that our baby Colt, that is 10 months old has liver shunts. We take him to see a surgeon on Friday in Akron Ohio, about an hour away from where we live. We are so worried about him, he just had a couple day stay in the vet hospital, because he was so sick. Couldn't keep anything down and he as dehydrated. At this point I really don't care too much about the cost of the surgery, I just want him to make it thru it and to get better.. |
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09-10-2014, 06:17 PM | #2 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Richmond, VA
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| So sorry to hear that but know I am going through the same thing. Please keep us posted on how he is doing. I suspect they put him on meds and changed his diet and if so, he will be feeling a lot better while he awaits surgery. |
09-10-2014, 06:26 PM | #3 |
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| I am so sorry sending prayers and best wishes.
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09-10-2014, 07:16 PM | #4 |
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| Prayers and best wishes for these two pups! Keep posted on the progress, surgery etc. It is so hard when out little ones are ill!
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09-10-2014, 07:33 PM | #5 |
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| So sorry to hear Colt has LS, but happy you are able to have it repaired. It can be costly, but certainly worth it to save your lil guy. Sending prayers that it all goes well. Sorry also for Sophie too, and hope for a successful treatment for both. My Tiki has MVD, so I know a little about what a worry you have now.
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09-11-2014, 03:17 AM | #6 | |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Richmond, VA
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| Just for curiosity; has it been confirmed he has liver shunt(s) or suspected? Quote:
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09-11-2014, 04:49 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Avon Lake, OH USA
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| Very sorry to hear about your puppy. My 2 yr old was diagnosed with LS in June, so I feel your pain. It progressed to hepatic encephalopathy before we confirmed the diagnosis. We opted not to do surgery and treat medically. So far he's doing Ok. Sending thoughts and prayers to you. |
09-11-2014, 04:54 AM | #8 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Richmond, VA
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| My I ask how the LS was confirmed? I have been told that not all LS can be confirmed via ultrasound and most the time surgery (biopsy) is needed to confirm and while they are doing the biopsy, they go ahead and repair shunt if present. How is the LS being medically managed? Type of meds, food, etc.? Did your Dr. give you prognosis w/o surgery? I know every case is different but just trying to find out more information. Thank you. |
09-11-2014, 05:07 AM | #9 |
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| I'm so sorry that you are going through this. You & colt are both in my prayers!
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09-11-2014, 05:20 AM | #10 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Avon Lake, OH USA
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| We did blood panel and bile acid test and by then Maxwell had all the signs of encephalopathy. There's an excellent you tube video by Terry Wright that describes the condition with her dog Ginger. It's very hard to watch but it helped me understand why his behavior was so erratic. He was always a finicky eater but I never thought anything of it. Max was prescribed Hills k/d and a multivitamin. We opted not to have surgery at this time because I'm also dealing with other genetic issues. |
09-11-2014, 06:13 AM | #11 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Richmond, VA
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| I am so sorry to hear that. Please keep us informed on how he does. I have found a lot of support on this board and I am sure you will too. |
09-11-2014, 09:37 AM | #12 | |
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09-13-2014, 02:54 PM | #13 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: oh
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| Just an update on Colt. He did have liver shunt surgery yesterday, he was in the first stages of liver failure, we just picked him up tonight. The poor little guy just looks like he was put threw the ringer.. I really didn't think that he would look as bad as he does. It is along healing process about 8 weeks, but for now he is doing fine. His shunt was large it went to his diaphragm. It is my understanding that they cant really tell 100% unless the do an exploratory surgery. Colt was so sick that we didn't have any other choice, but to do the surgery. We just hope and pray that he does get better. Last edited by diejones; 09-13-2014 at 02:58 PM. |
09-13-2014, 04:05 PM | #14 | |
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09-13-2014, 04:07 PM | #15 |
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| I will also pray for Colt to get better. It is heartbreaking to see our babies sick, and I'm very sorry you are going through this. It looks like Colt found a wonderful home.
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