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04-08-2005, 01:20 PM | #31 | |
Charmed by Sophie & Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Alabama
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Thanks to you guys and some research I've done since the 'diagnosis', I've come to realize that the vet didn't perform the test correctly. No.. Sophie wasn't fasted. The vet merely asked about the time of her last meal. Her BA level was 12.6 at the time of testing, and I estimate that she had last eaten 3 hours before. I had an appointment to see a specialist on Monday, but I spoke with my vet today and we agreed that I could bring Sophie in on Monday at 8:00, after having fasted all night, they would draw blood, I would return home to feed her and return her there for another blood draw 2 hours after she'd eaten. I should have those results on Tuesday. If they still show a problem, we have an appointment in Bham on Wednesday. I do so appreciate all of the prayers and kind thoughts. Like I said before, I am hoping and praying that she will check out to be 100% A-OK! I will keep you guys posted. The breeder's guarantee is a replacement pup. I don't want a replacement pup! A partial refund to help defray expenses - should she have a liver shunt- would be appreciated. Also, the breeder doesn't plan to breed anymore because the dam had to have a c-section this time, so there won't be a replacement pup available. MMYorkies, what were your yorkies physical symptoms? Sophie sleeps ALOT during the day (which could be attributed to the fact that she's only 10 weeks old), and at times she has to be coaxed into playing. She has a pretty good appetite and has gained 2 oz in the past 10 days. | |
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04-08-2005, 07:44 PM | #32 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2004
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| At 10 weeks old it is very normal for her to be sleeping a lot yet. I don't even let my pups go until they are at least 12 weeks, and they are still spening a good part of the day sleeping. My girl started with a urinary infection, she never did have the symptoms of livershunt. although once she had the surgery she did grow more. |
04-13-2005, 09:50 AM | #33 |
Charmed by Sophie & Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Alabama
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| UPDATE: My vet retested Sophie on Monday. Her fasting level was 10 and her after eating level was 20.9. She spoke with a specialist regarding the results and was told that Sophie most likely didn't have a shunt, and that most after eating levels are in the 30's to 40's. She will be retested in a month and hopefully the results will be the same! YIPPEE!! I have been praying for this result! I needed some good news today. |
04-13-2005, 09:56 AM | #34 |
The Royal Mommy Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: California
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| That is great news! I pray that everything continues to improve and the retest goes well. Yay Sophie!
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04-13-2005, 09:59 AM | #35 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: WI
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| So happy to hear ...that your little one is okay. What a scare! Glad everything turned out okay!
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04-14-2005, 08:45 PM | #36 |
Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota
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| I'm so glad to hear that things are looking up for you! Prayers were answered!!! Best wishes to you! |
04-14-2005, 08:48 PM | #37 |
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| Any thing 25 or less is normal bile acid counts for a yorkie. Unless either of the counts are over 25, there is no reason to suspect any problem at all with the liver. |
04-14-2005, 09:55 PM | #38 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: south suburbs of illinois
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| Whew!!!! Glad everything went well. Hope any other tests come back good . sue |
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