Sick Yorkie Hello, I have a two year old female yorkie who has been sick for a week. A week ago Monday she was fine and Tuesday morning she awoke unable to get around like she normally would. She was staggaring, very weak, shaky and vomiting. She spent 3 days in a vet hospital where diabeties was ruled out even though her sugar levels that day were above 300. With blood work and xrays the vet was unable to diagnose her. She seemed to be better so she was sent home on an antibiotic. Over the weekend her activity was limited at best. Yesterday she was again very weak and shaky. She is not vomiting but is very inactive, very weak. I did get her to eat and drink today but she is just not the Nikki that she was a week ago. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. |
Welcome to YT. I would call the vet again. Not sure why they ruled out diabetes if her sugar level was so high, especially if she hasn't been eating. |
I dont know what to tell you except, I think I would get a second opinion, just like if she was human. Vets are human and can miss things. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. |
I am looking for a new vet. They ruled out diabetes because her levels went normal for the other two days she was at the hospital. |
Here's a link to hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) it does say it can be caused by excitement, but since she is still not herself you need to find out the underlying cause. High blood sugar is very damaging to internal organs. I think she needs more tests to rule out other causes if they know for sure it's not diabetes. It mentions cushing's disease - I lost Lacy due to this and it is usually diagnosed in a pet 10 years of age. Lacy's first symptoms were eating, eating, and eating, like she was starving. She went from 4 to just under 7 pounds in a couple of months. I don't see this being the cause. By any chance do you feed Royal Canin? http://consumer.vetmedcenter.com/Con...cemiaFK1XX.xml |
I would research pancreatitis because this affects the liver and that is where insulin is produced. |
I have a 3 sick yorkies currently vomiting and diarrhea. All at the same time. The started on a new bag of food, could it be their food? |
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Many things can affect our or a dog's sugar level - and often this is only temporary and the levels return to normal quickly. The most common symptoms of diabetes are extreme thirst, frequent urination (because of drinking so much water), extreme hunger, weight loss, and fatigue. "Staggering, shaky, and vomiting" really are not typical diabetic symptoms. Your vet ruled out diabetes with blood tests and because her blood sugar returned quickly to normal - and with her symptoms, he probably didn't seriously consider diabetes anyway - but did need to start running tests and rule out whatever problems he could. I don't believe in changing vets everytime you can't find a solution quickly. I'm sure your vet expected you to bring your pup right back in if she didn't improve, and when you do, I'm sure he will consider other causes for her illness and other tests that might be done. I have said it often, but I can't really understand why people with sick animals come here for solutions or answers to their pets medical needs. I can see why a person might want to see if anyone else has had a pet with a similar problem - but even considering following advise from most of the lay people here on YT is something that I would never do. (Even with my limited knowledge - a hospital supervisor for 10 years and having worked in the medical field for more than 35 years - I would only be guessing. And, I can tell you for certain that I see many very very wrong answers to medical problems here on YT.) AND - how many times do I read -- "I would change vets!!!!!" Most of the time, this is very poor advise. I think you are always ahead to stay with one vet and let him work through your puppy's problem....changing is expensive and often entails "starting over again," or taking advantage of what the first vet has done and "taking credit for finally solving the problem." If your puppy is no better, my advise is go back to the vet - and let him continue in his efforts to diagnose your puppy's problem. I know there are a few vets that might not measure up to our expectations, but most vets are good people. They like animals or they wouldn't be in the profession they are in - and they are extremely well educated medical professionals who sometimes (like our own doctors) need more than a single visit to figure out what exactly is going on. I hope you get your little dog's problem diagnosed and can get her back to feeling 100% well again. Carol Jean |
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I also think that if a vet cannot make a diagnosis, that it IS time to get a second opinion. If my vet wasn't doing everything possible to figure out the problem, you can bet I'd seek another, rather than let my yorkie weaken more and possibly suffer permanent effects from lack of treatment. Some vets are more competent than others! JMO |
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I agree - I think more often than not - people really ARE looking for moral support and 10,000 heads are better than one...it's up to the person asking the questions to pick and choose which replies are helpful ...but I've seen many MANY people helped by the members of this site. I do agree we are NOT vets- but experience can be a huge help when someone is looking for answers. BarbC...I really hope you find the answers you're looking for - and wish you all the best... Don't give up and keep pushing the vet for more specific answers. I also have a 2 year old and I would be very very worried if I saw those symptoms - it's certaintly not normal and I hope you find out what's going on with her. GOOD LUCK !! |
I agree! Barb, I agree with Villette. You need to move forward and find the cause of your girl's illness. There is indeed something going on, and if your current vet can't figure it out, you need to find a vet that can. Good luck! |
:angel2dl: :angel2dl: :angel2dl: how's your baby....did you get a new vet???? i hope all is well. |
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I think YT is an excellent place to start. Of course, it is no substitute for a vet because they have access to diagnostics and medicines that we don't. The more you are informed, the better you can ask and answer questions. I know I diagnosed cushings in my dog and the vet told me he actually would have started with diabetes and thyroid testing. Also, when it came time to discuss the different treatment options I was informed and able to make the decision. Twenty years ago I had a puppy suffering from hypoglycemia - the vet was thinking epilepsy and was just trying to decide what dose of phenobarbital would be safe for a 9 oz. puppy - the breeder insisted I go to another vet and have the blood sugar tested. Guess what the breeder was more familiar with Yorkies than the vet and she was right. Who would think that a dog in the 'prayer position' would indicate pancreatitis or even think to mention it to the vet? YT is what it is - a group of people concerned about you and your pet willing to share their experience and offer advice. |
Hi Barb....how is your baby doing? I hope you've found some answers and she's getting back to the norm! Please let us know! Maddie sends kisses! |
Wow Thank you ALL so very much for your support and concern for my Nikki. :D You have no idea how wonderful it is for me to have stumbled upon this forum and found such terrific people. First let me clear the air, after reading one of the messages that was placed in here I DID NOT come in here looking for a diagnosis. If I am correct this is a "Yorkie Talk Forum" and my assumption was that others in here are Yorkie lovers as I am and maybe, just maybe someone else might have gone through something similar that would help me get my Nikki the help she needed FROM A VET. As I believe I stated earlier my vet had NO diagnosis and didn't even give a final exam to my Nikki because she (Nikki) was so irriated and he didn't want to fight with her. I do believe he is a fine vet but maybe not the vet for me. Now on to more important things: My Nikki is doing A LOT better. She actually was able to start drinking water on her own again and is eating very well. She is being a little stubborn right now with listening to me but that's a Yorkie for you!! :p She continues to improve daily and the final diagnosis was stroke /or/ concussion. Unfortunately the syptoms are very similar and diagnosis with a CT Scan or MRI is my next option. Right now I'm going to give her a (short) vet break (providing she continues to improve). Believe it or not I do believe it was a concussion. I have two Yorkies Nikki is 2 years old and weighs 3 lbs and Nikki is 1 year old and weighs 12 lbs. Gia is regularly "body slamming" Nikki to get attention, food, water etc. and I'm having a terrible time breaking her of that. Now of course I am being a lot more aware of it and doing my best to break that habbit. I will keep you updated on treatments, test that we do and will let you know how my baby is doing. Thank you again for your support and concern. Nikki's Mom:aimeeyork |
Glad to hear she's doing better. I'm sure a MRI or CT scan is quite pricey so I hope you don't have to resort to that. Anyway, thanks for the update. |
Nikki's mom, Im so happy that Nikki is feeling better. Thank you for the update. :) |
Thank goodness she is improving. It is always such a worry when there is something wrong with our little sweethearts! I hope she continues to improve and please keep us updated! |
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I took my yorkie 9yr to vet on Friday because his belly was swollen....they ran blood work and said he has low protein and low sugar and was dehydrated . When they ran a urine test it should some sugar but that I need to bring him for ultrasound on Monday. He has pink gums and is still acting normal just has a big belly he did weigh 3.5 pounds . They are telling me it looks like liver cancer . Has anyone had any experience with this problem? |
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I hope all is well with your little furbaby |
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My two year old just recently started to gain weight. I'm not sure it's medically related...it seems that she's depressed. Every time she tries to play with a toy, her 1yr old brother steals it away. She just sort of looks at him and then goes to get a bite to eat. Every single time he takes something away from her. I believe in free-feeding and have committed to taking her for walks DAILY. The weather has just started to break and she wasn't able to go for a few months. She's scheduled for a checkup in June ad I will share my concerns with my vet at that time. |
Monday 5/8/06 9yr old sick yorkie Quote:
Thank You to all who answer me about my little 9yr old yorkie. He is going to have a Bile Acid test tomorrow to confirm a liver problem. We shall see ..... but it does seem to indicate liver failure. It seems only yesterday he came to us and I am very grateful to the time he had with us. Only God knows when the angels will come but we will continue to to do all that is humanly possible to keep him comfortable and happy. Thank Goodness for all the Yorky lovers , Kat4tx |
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Im so sorry your little guy is sick. I will pray that his Bile acid test comes back normal and that the vets can find out what is wrong and can treat him. Please keep us posted. |
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I think Royal Canin has a higher fat content than most which may be linked to pancreatitis. |
Update Hi Everyone- Great News, my Nikki managed to jump up on the couch this past weekend to get on my lap for the first time in a month, it was VERY exciting.:thumbup: She is eating and drinking and back to her old self again. With one exception (which is sort of funny). With Nikki being so much smaller than Gia it seemed that she had given up on trying to be the dominant dog in the house because Gia was much stronger. NOW, since she was ill, I've noticed that she has (with complete confidence) begun to change the rules of the house. Gia tries to take food and toys from her but she is not having any of it. Gia is actually starting to back down from her "little BIG SISTER." Hurray for Nikki!!! Poor little thing needs to defend herself!!! :animal-pa TO LEXI's Mom: I had that problem with the girls as well but apparently a little time is what the older / smaller siblings need in order to take there place. I sure hope it's just a matter of adjustment for them. My girls are only 10 months apart and weigh 3.2 lbs and 11.6 lbs.:animal-pa TO KAT4tx: I will keep your little one in my prayers and I sure hope you and your baby are doing okay.:animal-pa |
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