Update from LaviniaHyacnth Hey Everyone, I have been away from the site for awhile and wanted to send my friends here an update on Vivi. Last June during a routine exam and testing pryor to spaying, it was discovered that my beloved Yorkie,Vivi, has a congenital liver shunt.She ahd managed to stay symptom free so I had never suspected that she was sick. Her only symptom was not liking dog food so I continued to feed her human baby food and carrots(her favorite) After much research...thank you yt for your resources...an ultrasound reviewed by Dr. TObias in Tennessee and the care of my wonderful vet, it was decided that her situation was inoperable and would eventually prove fatal. However, I didn't tell Vivi that news....she has continued to be her sweet and loving self no matter how awful she feels. Currently, she is taking Lactulose 3 times a day and flagyl...as well as liver boosting homeopathic and herbal supplements...I have been monitoring her diet with much care. Sadly, on Tuesday, Vivi was in much pain and I rushed her to the vet....the night before she was fine and playful...so I was shocked at the sudden onset of these symptoms...it was then discovered that she has developed large stones in both kidneys and a urinary tract infection...all directly related to the liver shunt and her liver's inability to flush toxins.This was inevitable as her disease progresses ...I had just hoped it wouldn't happen until much later. She is on pain meds and antibiotics on top of her other medications and I am feeding her with a syringe. Today she drank water on her own and she is no longer upset to her stomach. She is starting to show some interest in food. I know that the time will come when I will have to say goodbye...I also know she will let me know when she has had enough. At the moment she is still trying so hard and continues to kiss and comfort me. This dog is an angel on earth...she has outlived all the expectations...the vet calls her the Miracle Dog...I will keep you updated on her progress. She continues to sleep peacefully in a patch of sun in my studio...I am trying to keep working but it is hard to focus on the paintings....all I want to do is hold her next to me. |
Im so sorry to hear this sad news! I will pray for her! |
I am so sorry for your sweet little Angel, my Prayers go out to you and your baby so that she is not in alot of pain ! |
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I am so very sorry for what you're going through. Cherish each moment and may your memories last a lifetime. |
How is vivi doing ? |
Vivi has 9 lives Hey Everyone at Yt....Today I woke up to two bright eyes staring intently at me and when I opened my eyes I was covered by yorkie kisses....Vivi is better today....she is hungry and eating and drinking and all the other stuff,too!!! She still gets tired easily but at the moment we are guardedly optimistic that she has pulled through this episode. I will continue to tweak her diet until I can get the balance right again. Vivi is back:) :) :) :) :) :) and once again the doctors are amazed.Sadly, the kidney stones are still in her kidneys...only the acute attack is over. But at this moment she is okay and we are going to enjoy every moment we've got. Thanks again for all of your positive thoughts and prayers....we really appreciate it. |
Will keep sending prayer to you:hands: |
I'm Glad that Vivi is doing well :) You have to keep hope I was told that some dogs live their hole lives with kidney stones just like humans you have to monitor carefully the diet . Did you join Yahoo Groups K9 kidney diets ? They are very helpful and you get tons of info . |
Gosh, I've got tears in my eyes reading this...Miko has a very similar situation, and it scares me to death everytime he has an episode...He just had one marble size stone removed, one lima bean size stone removed, and over 60 smaller stones were flushed out of his bladder. These are all due to his inoperable liver shunt. I'm praying that a few additional supplements and a change in his diet will get him back on the right track. I am so sorry that you and Vivi are going through this... |
I'm not sure if you're a member here already, but this liver shunt/mvd support group has been very informative, helpful, and supportive: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/L...d_MVD_Support/ You should look into joining if you're not already a member... |
I feel just terrible about this, but she has a wonderful mommy and I know she's very happy. When it's her time, she will let you know. I will pray for another miracle anyway. |
Your story is so heart breaking. I hope and pray your little baby can spend many more happy days with you. You truly are a wonderful mommy. |
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