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LunasMomma · 12-09-2006, 09:43 AM

Awww, poor baby

Can you give the vet a call? Was she tested for parasites?

I hope and pray that she'll be okay

BlondieGirl87 · 12-09-2006, 09:44 AM

Oh, lots of well wishes going to Gidget! I'm sorry to hear she's not doing well today. Keep her hydrated and if she continues having diarahea I would take her to the vet to get something to stop it. With the little ones that can deplete their systems so fast! Lots of prayers going for Gidget right now!

Emmsmom · 12-09-2006, 01:20 PM

Ask you vet about giving her some Pepto. Will she drink just warm milk?(puppy milk) Poor thing. I hope she gets better soon.

LuvMySissy · 12-09-2006, 05:50 PM

How is Gidget doing tonight? We're still thinking of and praying for her to eat, gain some weight and find some energy.

SouthernComfort · 12-09-2006, 06:39 PM

This post just breaks my heart. I am soooo sorry for you and your precious baby Gidget. How is she right now? Have you been able to get her to eat anymore? I am praying for you both!!!

Laur · 12-11-2006, 12:25 PM

How is Gidget doing? I can't stop thinking about her and I love that name!!!!

I hope she is eating more and that her sugar went up

LuvMy5Yorkies · 12-11-2006, 03:56 PM

Make sure she still has a heating pad to keep warmth in her body. If the others are much larger, how about letting her have her mom all alone for periods. Maybe she will nurse more. I had to do this when I had a little one who the rest were hogging the food from.

camly · 12-11-2006, 10:02 PM

awww! i have read every post and my heart is with you. My vet suggested getting a heat lamp for my kikko, he is 13 wks @ 0.7kg (~1.5 lbs). I haven't had the chance with the heat lamp yet though, but I use it on my parrots during the winter.

I hope gigdet feels better soon, and keep up the good work .. you're a wonderful mommy to her.

TrueReviews · 12-11-2006, 10:15 PM

i was told to mix either stat solution or milk replacement with water and pinches of wet puppy food when they could not eat and feed them through a syringe gently with the mixture through the side of their mouth. it worked well with my baby Indiana and kept him alive when he was a real tiny baby...perhaps this will be helpful when your baby has bad spells. you might try it or ask your vet...it fills them up and gives them both food and water...and many nutrients too...we will be praying for your baby!!!
~Tru

hansendata4 · 12-12-2006, 03:39 AM

I took Gidget to another vet yesterday, because she woke up limping and my vet wouldn't see her. This new vet drew blood and said he thinks she has a liver shunt. He said her liver enzymes were extremely elevated. Also, he was very concerned because I guess her bones are not developing like they should and that is why she hurt her foot, and is also why she is so tiny. He said in a pup her age her soft spot on her head she be almost gone, but she still has 3 very large ones. The prognosis is not good. I know my husband and I can not afford a $2000 surgery, so we are just going to do whatever we can, and love her for as long as we can. She has been eating better and has gained another ounce. (10oz now), but I guess that doesn't matter now that she has been diagnosed with the shunt. I don't know much about them so I am going to start doing a lot of research. Keep my Gidget in your prayers.

LuvMySissy · 12-12-2006, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by hansendata4

I took Gidget to another vet yesterday, because she woke up limping and my vet wouldn't see her. This new vet drew blood and said he thinks she has a liver shunt. He said her liver enzymes were extremely elevated. Also, he was very concerned because I guess her bones are not developing like they should and that is why she hurt her foot, and is also why she is so tiny. He said in a pup her age her soft spot on her head she be almost gone, but she still has 3 very large ones. The prognosis is not good. I know my husband and I can not afford a $2000 surgery, so we are just going to do whatever we can, and love her for as long as we can. She has been eating better and has gained another ounce. (10oz now), but I guess that doesn't matter now that she has been diagnosed with the shunt. I don't know much about them so I am going to start doing a lot of research. Keep my Gidget in your prayers.

Oh Amy - I'm so sorry that Gidget's prognosis isn't looking good. I've been constantly thinking of this little one and praying she is getting better. It sounds like you are doing everything you can for her, including giving her lots of love. I guess you just have to keep doing what you're doing and hope for the best.

BTW, I was at PetSuppliesPlus yesterday and they have an indoor/outdoor automatic heating pad for both dogs and cats. It sold for $44.

LunasMomma · 12-12-2006, 04:23 AM

Amy, I'm so sorry

! There is lots of info about shunts out there, hopefully it will all help you give her the longest healthiest life possible. I am no help in that area, but will keep Gidget in my prayers

lisatodd · 12-12-2006, 05:25 AM

i am so sorry. this is aweful and i hope and pray everything works out. have you contacted the person you got her from???

red98vett · 12-12-2006, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by hansendata4

I took Gidget to another vet yesterday, because she woke up limping and my vet wouldn't see her. This new vet drew blood and said he thinks she has a liver shunt. He said her liver enzymes were extremely elevated. Also, he was very concerned because I guess her bones are not developing like they should and that is why she hurt her foot, and is also why she is so tiny. He said in a pup her age her soft spot on her head she be almost gone, but she still has 3 very large ones. The prognosis is not good. I know my husband and I can not afford a $2000 surgery, so we are just going to do whatever we can, and love her for as long as we can. She has been eating better and has gained another ounce. (10oz now), but I guess that doesn't matter now that she has been diagnosed with the shunt. I don't know much about them so I am going to start doing a lot of research. Keep my Gidget in your prayers.

PLEASE TRY THIS SITE !! www.imom.org - they help dogs in need of surgery and their mission statement is EVERY DOG Should get the medical care they need..... it's worth writing to them -

I'm so sorry ....and shame on that vet for not seeing her the other day - it sounds like you DID need another vet...

BlondieGirl87 · 12-12-2006, 07:37 AM

I am so sorry to hear that! Don't give up hope though! Check out that sight V gave you, my sisters boxer had cancer and needed surgery and wasn't able to afford the costs and her vet wouldn't see her unless she had enough for a down payment and she was able to raise the money.
Maybe if you got a down paymen made you could put the rest on a payment plan. Poor Gidget, be strong little girl, things will get better soon!

12-09-2006, 09:43 AM	#76
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Awww, poor baby Can you give the vet a call? Was she tested for parasites? I hope and pray that she'll be okay __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

12-09-2006, 01:20 PM	#78
Emmsmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 989	Ask you vet about giving her some Pepto. Will she drink just warm milk?(puppy milk) Poor thing. I hope she gets better soon. __________________ MICHELLE DIESEL "The Weasel" and little brother TUCKER

12-09-2006, 05:50 PM	#79
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	How is Gidget doing tonight? We're still thinking of and praying for her to eat, gain some weight and find some energy. __________________ Sissy & Angel

12-11-2006, 12:25 PM	#81
Laur Love my Diamond girl Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 822	How is Gidget doing? I can't stop thinking about her and I love that name!!!! I hope she is eating more and that her sugar went up __________________ Proud mommy of Diamond

12-11-2006, 03:56 PM	#82
LuvMy5Yorkies Donating Senior YorkieTalker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sevierville, Tennessee Posts: 227	Make sure she still has a heating pad to keep warmth in her body. If the others are much larger, how about letting her have her mom all alone for periods. Maybe she will nurse more. I had to do this when I had a little one who the rest were hogging the food from. __________________ This is Me-Me..our baby and her sisters! My Photo Album Here My yorkies...my heartbeat at my feet

12-09-2006, 09:44 AM	#77
BlondieGirl87 No Longer A Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Big Friendly City :) Posts: 4,236	Oh, lots of well wishes going to Gidget! I'm sorry to hear she's not doing well today. Keep her hydrated and if she continues having diarahea I would take her to the vet to get something to stop it. With the little ones that can deplete their systems so fast! Lots of prayers going for Gidget right now!

12-09-2006, 06:39 PM	#80
SouthernComfort Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pensacola, Florida Posts: 67	This post just breaks my heart. I am soooo sorry for you and your precious baby Gidget. How is she right now? Have you been able to get her to eat anymore? I am praying for you both!!!

12-11-2006, 10:02 PM	#83
camly Mommy to Kikko-man Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California/taiwan Posts: 1,562	awww! i have read every post and my heart is with you. My vet suggested getting a heat lamp for my kikko, he is 13 wks @ 0.7kg (~1.5 lbs). I haven't had the chance with the heat lamp yet though, but I use it on my parrots during the winter. I hope gigdet feels better soon, and keep up the good work .. you're a wonderful mommy to her.

12-11-2006, 10:15 PM	#84
TrueReviews Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 450	here is something that might work... i was told to mix either stat solution or milk replacement with water and pinches of wet puppy food when they could not eat and feed them through a syringe gently with the mixture through the side of their mouth. it worked well with my baby Indiana and kept him alive when he was a real tiny baby...perhaps this will be helpful when your baby has bad spells. you might try it or ask your vet...it fills them up and gives them both food and water...and many nutrients too...we will be praying for your baby!!! ~Tru __________________ ~*Lexie~~Romeo~~Juliet~~Indiana~~Gretel~ ~Check out our Yorkiecam~* ~*Yorkiesofsautee.com*~

12-12-2006, 03:39 AM	#85
hansendata4 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Anderson, South Carolina Posts: 48	Not good news I took Gidget to another vet yesterday, because she woke up limping and my vet wouldn't see her. This new vet drew blood and said he thinks she has a liver shunt. He said her liver enzymes were extremely elevated. Also, he was very concerned because I guess her bones are not developing like they should and that is why she hurt her foot, and is also why she is so tiny. He said in a pup her age her soft spot on her head she be almost gone, but she still has 3 very large ones. The prognosis is not good. I know my husband and I can not afford a $2000 surgery, so we are just going to do whatever we can, and love her for as long as we can. She has been eating better and has gained another ounce. (10oz now), but I guess that doesn't matter now that she has been diagnosed with the shunt. I don't know much about them so I am going to start doing a lot of research. Keep my Gidget in your prayers. __________________ Amy & Gang RIP my sweet little Gidget.

12-12-2006, 04:23 AM	#87
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Amy, I'm so sorry! There is lots of info about shunts out there, hopefully it will all help you give her the longest healthiest life possible. I am no help in that area, but will keep Gidget in my prayers __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

12-12-2006, 05:25 AM	#88
lisatodd Little Boogers Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: virginia beach, va Posts: 4,460	i am so sorry. this is aweful and i hope and pray everything works out. have you contacted the person you got her from??? __________________ lisa lisa and the cult jam yorkies

12-12-2006, 07:37 AM	#90
BlondieGirl87 No Longer A Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Big Friendly City :) Posts: 4,236	I am so sorry to hear that! Don't give up hope though! Check out that sight V gave you, my sisters boxer had cancer and needed surgery and wasn't able to afford the costs and her vet wouldn't see her unless she had enough for a down payment and she was able to raise the money. Maybe if you got a down paymen made you could put the rest on a payment plan. Poor Gidget, be strong little girl, things will get better soon!