kidney problems My 7 month old Yorkie Wylie was fine Saturday night, but Sunday morning she was lathargic and in pain. Took her to the emergency vet and they said her kidneys were full of kidney stones and she was trying to pass one. They said they had never seen a young dog in this condition, nor had they seen a dog with both kidneys so affected. They told me that her outlook was not good. They told me IF she was able to pass the stone that was trying to go through her uretha....then she would have to be in the hosptial for long term analysis and monitoring. They said if she was ever able to go home, she would need constant monitoring and care. Their best case was that she could have some good days. Sunday night after an agonizing day of holding her and praying, we just couldn't continue to let her be in pain....even with the pain meds, she was not in total relief...we had to let her go. My 3 boys are devestated and I have not been doing too well myself. Has anyone ever heard of a dog with this condition? The vet said that it appeared to be genetic and that her body was not metabolizing things correctly. She was constantly thirsty and peed ALL THE TIME...I really thought she had a bladder infection. Anyway...any info would help me...even though she is gone...we are in agony and want to find out more about her condition. Thanks, Wylie's mom |
I am so sorry for your loss. I know nothing about this, but wanted to pass along my condolences to you and your family. If the vet feels this is a genetic condition, have you contacted your breeder to let them know? If you had a contract, you should get a refund. |
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you must be devestated. You could try to look up information on the issue at www.petplace.com they have a lot of health information for animals there. |
Please accept my condolence on the loss of your furbaby. My heart just breaks for you and the boys. Here is another site that might help. www.marvistavet.com/ |
Kidney problems :aimeeyork I'm so sorry for you and your family. I lost some years ago a yorkie to kidney problems, but she was an older dog i still tear up when i think of her i found my dog on the streets of Houston so i did not have any info,how and when she got the illness.:aimeeyork |
:littleang Please accept my condolences to you and your family. |
thanks for the kind words....there is such a huge hole in my heart and such an empty place in our house. I just cannot understand how she was so OK on Saturday and in such a terrible place on Sunday...will continue to try and figure it out... |
I am so sorry. Did they test for liver shunt because that can cause kidney stones/ crystals? |
I am so sorry for your loss, reading your post brought tears to my eyes. Your family will be in my prayers.. Gina |
I am so sorry for your loss. Liver shunts can definitely cause kidney stones and crystals. Peeing and drinking all the time is a symptom to look for in detecting livershunts due to the effects on the kidneys. I hope that time will heal your heart and memories will soon bring smiles instead of tears. Welcome to YT... |
Her blood work showed no liver problems. I talked to my vet today and he said he had never heard of a young dog with problems like that and that it had to be a genetic metabolic disorder....I have not talked to the breeder yet, but I will....if only to make sure they are aware. I am not sure I am ready to get another one at this point...but someday..... |
I am so sorry for your loss. |
OMGosh - I'm so so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you .....I've never heard of that either but thank you for sharing. :( Poor little girl...that\'s so young. |
Why wasn\'t surgery to remove the stones an option? The stones could have been sent to Minn to be analized and could have possibly been given a diagnose for them? I am sorry to hear that such a young pup had this problem, but there had to be a reason for them. Have you contacted the breeder to see if she knows anything? If you got the pup from a good breeder she/he will be interested in any problems that occur with their puppies, and may even offer to give you another pup from another litter when they have one. |
I am so very sorry for your loss. I commend your strength in continuing to learn more about your pups condition and possible causes. The advise to inform the breeder is a good point. My heart goes out to you. J |
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