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penelope_manzo · 03-07-2006, 03:23 PM

I took my Yorkie Star to the vet today with symtoms of walking wired. She doesn't walk up or down the stairs anymore. She won't jump up the couch, she shakes more than usual. she seems to be scared when i try to go up to her. The vets can't seem to figure out what is wrong with her. They are trying to rule out everything. I do have a 5 month old pit also, so you think he could have injured her in some way. Star's x rays came out fine, vet's are saying it might be her liver, kidneys or a neurological problem. Please advice.

smmrpm · 03-07-2006, 04:05 PM

I am so sorry!! I have no advice but hope you find something out soon and that it is going to be ok!! Maybe someone will have had a similar experience and will be able to help! I just wanted to let you know I will be thinking about you and your little one!! And welcome to YT and keep us posted

YorkieRose · 03-07-2006, 04:07 PM

How is her vision..had it checked?

SnowWa · 03-08-2006, 02:10 PM

I would doubt that the other dog hurt her and caused this.

It does seem like it might be a neurological problem. Sometimes - as more time goes by and symptoms become better defined - these problems becomes easier to diagnose ... or your pup may improve.

Keep in touch and let us know how your little guy is doing.

Carol Jean

penelope_manzo · 03-08-2006, 03:02 PM

So Star is not improving, I'm waiting for the vet to call me back with the lab results. I'm so depressed I can't concentrate at work. I can't be without her. I just lost a chihuahua 2 1/2 yrs ago. I was in state of depression, so a friend of my gave Star to me. I've gotten so attached to her , she my life.

She shows signs of being afraid. I was told by someone that it might not be a nuerological problem. It might be that she has a infection and is in pain. That would explain the wired walking and why she sits so slowly. Whenever we try to pick her up she gets stift all over. It's like she is afraid. Will let you guys know how she is. Thanks for your responses.

rox626 · 03-08-2006, 04:16 PM

Wait and see what the vet has to say and then we'll take it from there. No use thinking the worst. Hope it's nothing serious.

yrkeys · 03-09-2006, 05:33 PM

Is she eating and going potty okay? Maybe she is injured, I'd rest her away from the other dog/s and not let her jump up on anything. If she has a liver issue they should be able to do a bile acids test or even see something on a regular blood panel that would indicate that, did they do anything besides x ray? So sorry for you and her.

Mary

BlumoonYorkies · 03-09-2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by penelope_manzo

So Star is not improving, I'm waiting for the vet to call me back with the lab results. I'm so depressed I can't concentrate at work. I can't be without her. I just lost a chihuahua 2 1/2 yrs ago. I was in state of depression, so a friend of my gave Star to me. I've gotten so attached to her , she my life.

She shows signs of being afraid. I was told by someone that it might not be a nuerological problem. It might be that she has a infection and is in pain. That would explain the wired walking and why she sits so slowly. Whenever we try to pick her up she gets stift all over. It's like she is afraid. Will let you guys know how she is. Thanks for your responses.

Explain the wierd walking. Liver problems can cause them to want to be near walls and walk along them. They also do act paranoid of some of thier surroundings. They can vomit after eating, they can tremble or shake and even have siezsures. I would do a blood profile and bile acid testing to see if anything is elevated. Make sure it is done properly with fasting. This way the vets will know how to proceed.
Keep an eye on her urine for small traces of blood in it.
Sending my well wishes...

Kate · 03-09-2006, 11:23 PM

I don't have any good advice for you, but please keep us posted.

I am concerned, and lots of prayers coming your way.

lucyxp · 03-13-2006, 06:33 AM

I haven't gone to the vet with CoCo yet, however, these days -- he's kind of quiet and not as active. There are his moments where he seems so hyper but then the next, he's all sad looking. My boyfriend and I play with him and give him lots of love, but even then -- he just seems so out of it. What are some of the signs and symptoms if the dog is sick?

whispersmom2 · 03-13-2006, 07:49 AM

Any news on Star? Let us know what your vet has to say about her condition...

Kate · 03-13-2006, 11:15 PM

Any updates on baby Star?

I hope she is better.

Kate · 03-13-2006, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lucyxp

I haven't gone to the vet with CoCo yet, however, these days -- he's kind of quiet and not as active. There are his moments where he seems so hyper but then the next, he's all sad looking. My boyfriend and I play with him and give him lots of love, but even then -- he just seems so out of it. What are some of the signs and symptoms if the dog is sick?

In my opinion, all the conditions you have listed above are signs of an unhealthy little dog.

I hope the vet can get to the bottom of this quickly. Some Yorkies are very tough, but others weaken very quickly and it is scary.

Please keep us posted.

03-07-2006, 03:23 PM	#1
penelope_manzo YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: california Posts: 3	Help, need advice I took my Yorkie Star to the vet today with symtoms of walking wired. She doesn't walk up or down the stairs anymore. She won't jump up the couch, she shakes more than usual. she seems to be scared when i try to go up to her. The vets can't seem to figure out what is wrong with her. They are trying to rule out everything. I do have a 5 month old pit also, so you think he could have injured her in some way. Star's x rays came out fine, vet's are saying it might be her liver, kidneys or a neurological problem. Please advice.

03-07-2006, 04:05 PM	#2
smmrpm Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 800	I am so sorry!! I have no advice but hope you find something out soon and that it is going to be ok!! Maybe someone will have had a similar experience and will be able to help! I just wanted to let you know I will be thinking about you and your little one!! And welcome to YT and keep us posted __________________ Max, Piper, Emma & Buttercup Click HERE to see our Pictures

03-07-2006, 04:07 PM	#3
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	eyes How is her vision..had it checked?

03-08-2006, 02:10 PM	#4
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	I would doubt that the other dog hurt her and caused this. It does seem like it might be a neurological problem. Sometimes - as more time goes by and symptoms become better defined - these problems becomes easier to diagnose ... or your pup may improve. Keep in touch and let us know how your little guy is doing. Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

03-08-2006, 03:02 PM	#5
penelope_manzo YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: california Posts: 3	My Yorkie Star is walking wired So Star is not improving, I'm waiting for the vet to call me back with the lab results. I'm so depressed I can't concentrate at work. I can't be without her. I just lost a chihuahua 2 1/2 yrs ago. I was in state of depression, so a friend of my gave Star to me. I've gotten so attached to her , she my life. She shows signs of being afraid. I was told by someone that it might not be a nuerological problem. It might be that she has a infection and is in pain. That would explain the wired walking and why she sits so slowly. Whenever we try to pick her up she gets stift all over. It's like she is afraid. Will let you guys know how she is. Thanks for your responses.

03-08-2006, 04:16 PM	#6
rox626 YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 328	Wait and see what the vet has to say and then we'll take it from there. No use thinking the worst. Hope it's nothing serious.

03-09-2006, 05:33 PM	#7
yrkeys YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA Posts: 7	Is she eating and going potty okay? Maybe she is injured, I'd rest her away from the other dog/s and not let her jump up on anything. If she has a liver issue they should be able to do a bile acids test or even see something on a regular blood panel that would indicate that, did they do anything besides x ray? So sorry for you and her. Mary

03-09-2006, 11:23 PM	#9
Kate YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 853	I don't have any good advice for you, but please keep us posted. I am concerned, and lots of prayers coming your way. __________________ 7/14/02- 1/16/15 RIP Sadie

03-13-2006, 06:33 AM	#10
lucyxp Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 35	I haven't gone to the vet with CoCo yet, however, these days -- he's kind of quiet and not as active. There are his moments where he seems so hyper but then the next, he's all sad looking. My boyfriend and I play with him and give him lots of love, but even then -- he just seems so out of it. What are some of the signs and symptoms if the dog is sick?

03-13-2006, 07:49 AM	#11
whispersmom2 Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MD Posts: 2,985	Any news on Star? Let us know what your vet has to say about her condition...

03-13-2006, 11:15 PM	#12
Kate YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 853	Any updates on baby Star? I hope she is better. __________________ 7/14/02- 1/16/15 RIP Sadie