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furbabyluv · 03-03-2007, 11:23 AM

ok so just to update everyone...yesterday Callie had an appt. with the internal specialist who was very knowledable and spent a lot of time answering my questions and going over everything in her file. Since her bile acid levels were lower (under 100) he said that he really didnt feel like a shunt was the issue but just to be sure he suggested a protein C blood test which we did. They sent the blood off to Cornell University for testing (does a lot of liver research there) and today he called with the news. Her protein C levels were normal He said if she had a shunt they would def. come back low. So that is the good news...but he also said that since we can now rule out PSS that he strongly feels that she has MVD which he said most dogs live without you ever knowing they even have it. The only symptom of it is higher bile acids. He said that her foaming episode (he wasnt convinced it was a seizure after all) has something more to do with a trachael abnormality that showed up on the x-ray..again supposedly common in Yorkies (tracheal collapse) and he said sometimes they grow out of it. Still I was quite surprised to hear this added bit of info. considering we had never even thought anything might be wrong with her throat that is causing some of these issues. For that he said he didnt think it was serious but of course to keep an eye out for more foaming etc. Anyone else have experience with trachea deformities/collapse As for the MVD he said to keep her diet the same and no medicine needed. I am still wondering though if it would hurt to switch to a lower protein diet? Anyone have experience with MVD (microvascular dsplysia) All in all he said that even though she does have a liver "issue" to consider this to be very good news since she can live a normal, good quality of life with no medicine etc.!!! We are so relieved and want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers going through this all . Now just to learn everything I can about MVD

JeanieK · 03-03-2007, 11:30 AM

I have no information, I just wanted to wish you the best of luck and hopefully she will live a long happy life.

Gingergirlsmom · 03-03-2007, 11:34 AM

Wow, I'm glad it's not a shunt! I have no info, but just wanted to make sure you are using a really safe harness because of the trachea issue...personally, I think step-in's are the best (nothing across the throat at all).

Again, happy to hear the good news!

sunyluvsma · 03-03-2007, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by furbabyluv

ok so just to update everyone...yesterday Callie had an appt. with the internal specialist who was very knowledable and spent a lot of time answering my questions and going over everything in her file. Since her bile acid levels were lower (under 100) he said that he really didnt feel like a shunt was the issue but just to be sure he suggested a protein C blood test which we did. They sent the blood off to Cornell University for testing (does a lot of liver research there) and today he called with the news. Her protein C levels were normal He said if she had a shunt they would def. come back low. So that is the good news...but he also said that since we can now rule out PSS that he strongly feels that she has MVD which he said most dogs live without you ever knowing they even have it. The only symptom of it is higher bile acids. He said that her foaming episode (he wasnt convinced it was a seizure after all) has something more to do with a trachael abnormality that showed up on the x-ray..again supposedly common in Yorkies (tracheal collapse) and he said sometimes they grow out of it. Still I was quite surprised to hear this added bit of info. considering we had never even thought anything might be wrong with her throat that is causing some of these issues. For that he said he didnt think it was serious but of course to keep an eye out for more foaming etc. Anyone else have experience with trachea deformities/collapse As for the MVD he said to keep her diet the same and no medicine needed. I am still wondering though if it would hurt to switch to a lower protein diet? Anyone have experience with MVD (microvascular dsplysia) All in all he said that even though she does have a liver "issue" to consider this to be very good news since she can live a normal, good quality of life with no medicine etc.!!! We are so relieved and want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers going through this all . Now just to learn everything I can about MVD

I have an MVD pup right now. There is lots of information on the web.This is managable but can only be confirm with a liver biopsy.
I would suggest a lower protein diet for sure.
Here is a link for you to look at.
http://www.yorkieangelpatrol.com/mvd.htm

If you ever want to talk, let me know!

Yorkieluv · 03-05-2007, 12:24 PM

No liver shunt is good news! I'm so happy for you and Callie

I agree, it can't hurt to put her on a lower protein food.

03-03-2007, 11:23 AM	#16
furbabyluv Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 26	update ok so just to update everyone...yesterday Callie had an appt. with the internal specialist who was very knowledable and spent a lot of time answering my questions and going over everything in her file. Since her bile acid levels were lower (under 100) he said that he really didnt feel like a shunt was the issue but just to be sure he suggested a protein C blood test which we did. They sent the blood off to Cornell University for testing (does a lot of liver research there) and today he called with the news. Her protein C levels were normal He said if she had a shunt they would def. come back low. So that is the good news...but he also said that since we can now rule out PSS that he strongly feels that she has MVD which he said most dogs live without you ever knowing they even have it. The only symptom of it is higher bile acids. He said that her foaming episode (he wasnt convinced it was a seizure after all) has something more to do with a trachael abnormality that showed up on the x-ray..again supposedly common in Yorkies (tracheal collapse) and he said sometimes they grow out of it. Still I was quite surprised to hear this added bit of info. considering we had never even thought anything might be wrong with her throat that is causing some of these issues. For that he said he didnt think it was serious but of course to keep an eye out for more foaming etc. Anyone else have experience with trachea deformities/collapse As for the MVD he said to keep her diet the same and no medicine needed. I am still wondering though if it would hurt to switch to a lower protein diet? Anyone have experience with MVD (microvascular dsplysia) All in all he said that even though she does have a liver "issue" to consider this to be very good news since she can live a normal, good quality of life with no medicine etc.!!! We are so relieved and want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers going through this all . Now just to learn everything I can about MVD

03-03-2007, 11:34 AM	#18
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Wow, I'm glad it's not a shunt! I have no info, but just wanted to make sure you are using a really safe harness because of the trachea issue...personally, I think step-in's are the best (nothing across the throat at all). Again, happy to hear the good news! __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

03-05-2007, 12:24 PM	#20
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	No liver shunt is good news! I'm so happy for you and Callie I agree, it can't hurt to put her on a lower protein food. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

03-03-2007, 11:30 AM	#17
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	I have no information, I just wanted to wish you the best of luck and hopefully she will live a long happy life.