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drawlins27 · 10-08-2007, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mistyinca

I have read that 9 weeks is the best time to get tested...

I was told by my vet that it depended on how big they were. They wanted to test Lily at 7 weeks but she could not spare enough blood for the test. I know that you do not have to wait 6 months. I think I was finally able to have her tested at about 11 or 12 months old.

drawlins27 · 10-08-2007, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bmeales

we are going to the vet this afternoon.
I will try the recipe you gave me. she is not having the chicken. oh yea where did you get the rebound? the vet has given me lixotinic to give her everyday

You can get Rebound at the vet or online. Or wal-mart sells something very similar in the dog food aisle. It looks similar to a juice box. Very good stuff, they love it and it is made for dogs that will not eat or are recovering from surgery.

bmeales · 10-08-2007, 10:25 AM

which kind of cesars did you use? which flavor?

fall0317 · 10-08-2007, 10:26 AM

hey my dear! i feel your pain! my puppy at 7 weeks did the same thing! try this

1/2 cup goat's milk
1/2 cup gerber baby rice cereal
1 jar of gerber meat (i used beef and chicken)
1 tsp of karo syrup
a vitamin supplement that drops into the food
then add kibbles gradually

this worked WONDERS for me

drawlins27 · 10-08-2007, 10:27 AM

Have your vet check for an open font while you are there. Its just a hunch but you're situation is sounding all too familiar to my own as Lily would not touch Chicken either

Turned out she had Hydrocephalus due to an open font and MVD.

drawlins27 · 10-08-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by fall0317

hey my dear! i feel your pain! my puppy at 7 weeks did the same thing! try this

1/2 cup goat's milk
1/2 cup gerber baby rice cereal
1 jar of gerber meat (i used beef and chicken)
1 tsp of karo syrup
a vitamin supplement that drops into the food
then add kibbles gradually

this worked WONDERS for me

LOL, I just posted that too. I'm glad you're passing it on. I got it myself from someone on here although it orginally used half and half but I replaced it with the goat's milk because its easier on their digestive system. I am SO HAPPY to hear its working for you. Please by all means, continue to pass it on to those in need. It was a miracle for Lily. Its things like that that make YT Great!!!

bmeales · 10-08-2007, 12:04 PM

hey everyone, I just returned from the vet ALONE!!!!!! They are keeping her this afternoon to run blood tests for the liver shunt. They are also going to take care of her during the day until she startes eating. The vet said she was going to offer her several different foods and options to try to get her to eat.

Thanks everyone for all the advise, I will keep everyone updated

SgtPeppersMommy · 10-08-2007, 12:46 PM

Well they have a cesar for puppies now, so i get that one. I've only seen in in one variety, chicken and beef. It has a pinkish foil lid and it has a much younger white terrier on it.

drawlins27 · 10-08-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bmeales

hey everyone, I just returned from the vet ALONE!!!!!! They are keeping her this afternoon to run blood tests for the liver shunt. They are also going to take care of her during the day until she startes eating. The vet said she was going to offer her several different foods and options to try to get her to eat.

Thanks everyone for all the advise, I will keep everyone updated

So, are they keeping her overnight too? If they are, make sure they have someone there 24 hrs. Otherwise she would be better off with you overnight.

bmeales · 10-08-2007, 12:59 PM

No, there is not anyone there overnight, so I am going to get her at 6:45, they close at 7. They also want her back tomorrow to keep an eye on her during the day and to try to get her to eat, that is good, i can go to work and not have to worry.

drawlins27 · 10-08-2007, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bmeales

No, there is not anyone there overnight, so I am going to get her at 6:45, they close at 7. They also want her back tomorrow to keep an eye on her during the day and to try to get her to eat, that is good, i can go to work and not have to worry.

I'm glad you are keeping her tonight but I'm surprised they were going to do a bile acid test today. She must fast for 12 hours before doing the test and thats not safe for your little one to do at this point.

Please make the recipe that I posted earlier. It will prevent hypoglycemia and give her some much needed nutrition. For now, I would not add any kibble and just use the recipe as is. Most dogs will eat it without assistance but if she does not then give her 1-2 ccs using a syringe every few hours. Or use the rebound if your vet had it. Good luck, I hope it works. I swear to you that when I first posted on here, Lily was hanging by a thread because she would not eat. I don't think she would have made it through the night without this recipe and the Rebound.

bmeales · 10-08-2007, 01:47 PM

I am not sure what exacltey they are going to try, she just said she was going to try a blood test. I dont think they can get any blood, she does not have enouph of anything to give right now. I am heading to the grocery store before I pick Abby up to get the stuff. I have been feeding her every 2 hours, should it be the same with that? I am also giveing her lixotonic, that is the vitamins the first vet gave me for her.

drawlins27 · 10-08-2007, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bmeales

I am not sure what exacltey they are going to try, she just said she was going to try a blood test. I dont think they can get any blood, she does not have enouph of anything to give right now. I am heading to the grocery store before I pick Abby up to get the stuff. I have been feeding her every 2 hours, should it be the same with that? I am also giveing her lixotonic, that is the vitamins the first vet gave me for her.

Yes, I would do every 2 - 3 hours and remember, keep her warm. Its a must especially if she is not eating. Even using your own body heat will work. Let us know how she does tonight.

crystalsmom · 10-08-2007, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mistyinca

I have read that 9 weeks is the best time to get tested...

Thanks. Now I remember what the 6 months connection was and that is that liver shunt usually show up in yorkies by 6 months.

So glad they are keeping her at least overnight and getting to the bottom of this, this has to be so hard for you. I'll remember Abby in my prayers tonight.

Yorkiekids · 10-08-2007, 02:53 PM

Hope your baby is feeling better.

10-08-2007, 10:26 AM	#19
fall0317 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 304	hey my dear! i feel your pain! my puppy at 7 weeks did the same thing! try this 1/2 cup goat's milk 1/2 cup gerber baby rice cereal 1 jar of gerber meat (i used beef and chicken) 1 tsp of karo syrup a vitamin supplement that drops into the food then add kibbles gradually this worked WONDERS for me __________________ Daisy & Buddy RIP Baby Beagan

10-08-2007, 10:27 AM	#20
drawlins27 Mommy's Lil' Miracle Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mufreesboro, TN Posts: 1,028	Have your vet check for an open font while you are there. Its just a hunch but you're situation is sounding all too familiar to my own as Lily would not touch Chicken either Turned out she had Hydrocephalus due to an open font and MVD. __________________ I LOVE my little Furbutts!

10-08-2007, 12:46 PM	#23
SgtPeppersMommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N Ridgeville, OH Posts: 235	Well they have a cesar for puppies now, so i get that one. I've only seen in in one variety, chicken and beef. It has a pinkish foil lid and it has a much younger white terrier on it. __________________ Sgt. Pepper, AKA "Sarge" & his mommy, Lacey.

10-08-2007, 02:53 PM	#30
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Hope your baby is feeling better. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

10-08-2007, 10:25 AM	#18
bmeales Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 33	which kind of cesars did you use? which flavor?

10-08-2007, 12:04 PM	#22
bmeales Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 33	hey everyone, I just returned from the vet ALONE!!!!!! They are keeping her this afternoon to run blood tests for the liver shunt. They are also going to take care of her during the day until she startes eating. The vet said she was going to offer her several different foods and options to try to get her to eat. Thanks everyone for all the advise, I will keep everyone updated

10-08-2007, 12:59 PM	#25
bmeales Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 33	No, there is not anyone there overnight, so I am going to get her at 6:45, they close at 7. They also want her back tomorrow to keep an eye on her during the day and to try to get her to eat, that is good, i can go to work and not have to worry.

10-08-2007, 01:47 PM	#27
bmeales Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 33	I am not sure what exacltey they are going to try, she just said she was going to try a blood test. I dont think they can get any blood, she does not have enouph of anything to give right now. I am heading to the grocery store before I pick Abby up to get the stuff. I have been feeding her every 2 hours, should it be the same with that? I am also giveing her lixotonic, that is the vitamins the first vet gave me for her.