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diggy4 · 06-29-2007, 08:40 PM

praying for winston!

Judy in Waco · 06-30-2007, 03:10 AM

Still keeping you in our prayers, but I'm happy he's having some good days! Here's hoping your second opinions works out. Hugs!

dwerten · 06-30-2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

Oh, his bile acid test was: Pre 1.9 & Post 27.2
I think I've talked about this on another thread, sorry I forgot to mention it here. The vet said this was an insignificant finding, she consulted with her specialist as well, who agreed. I declined starting him on seizure medications, until I have a more definite diagnosis...lots of questions...not many answers.

i would join liver shunt group as post is higher than 15 still not bad but they are really knowledgeable and may be able to help you out

wemple2 · 06-30-2007, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dwerten

i would join liver shunt group as post is higher than 15 still not bad but they are really knowledgeable and may be able to help you out

Funny you should say that, I just read your thread about joining...and thought I'm gonna do that too. Thanks a bunch!!!

wemple2 · 07-02-2007, 04:00 PM

Winston update: Saw the new vet in Peoria today, liked her very much...Yea!!! She does not suspect an insulinoma, wrong breed, wrong age, wrong symptoms. She is not sure, yet what we are dealing with...hypoglycemia or epilepsy. She wants him to go back to puppy food, and feed him 4 times daily. If he has another episode I am to poke his little ear for a drop of blood and check his glucose, of course I'm to keep records of his sugar's during any seizure. Then if his sugar is low, every time, we proceed with a liver biopsy for glycogen storage. Then she will give him something like a daily, low dose of cortisone to raise his glucose. She wants to check with her lab to see how to do the Insulin-Glucose-Ratio best, to see if his glucose MUST be low to get accurate results. His sugar at her office today was 72...she said a dogs sugar should be around 120, so she thought his was a little bit low. She also checked him over pretty good, and found nothing out of the ordinary. His weight was 7.6#, not obese...but she wouldn't want him to get any bigger. She said his bile acid test was okay...does not suspect liver shunt or MVD. So overall I think it went well...I am so thankful, she put my racing mind at ease. If his sugar's are not low during every seizure, then she would suggest a neurologist for epilepsy.

Thank You YorkieTalk for all your thoughts and prayers...Keep them coming, for Winston's sake. Right now, I feel pretty satisfied...and Winston is doing fine, laying at my feet...He says he woofs you guys!!!

paulapoo · 07-02-2007, 04:11 PM

Well it sounds like you may have better communication with this vet. I hope you feel a little better about everything even if you still don't know what it is yet. It's only a matter of time. You'll get little Winston figured out, soon. I'm always checking this thread to see how he's doing. Let us know when his next appointment is. Me, Otis and Oliver send our love and squeezes to you and Winston. Hang in there!!!

Judy in Waco · 07-02-2007, 04:19 PM

I am so glad you have a vet who is working with you. Glad to know that things are going well. Keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers!

wemple2 · 07-02-2007, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by paulapoo

Well it sounds like you may have better communication with this vet. I hope you feel a little better about everything even if you still don't know what it is yet. It's only a matter of time. You'll get little Winston figured out, soon. I'm always checking this thread to see how he's doing. Let us know when his next appointment is. Me, Otis and Oliver send our love and squeezes to you and Winston. Hang in there!!!

We don't have a scheduled return appointment...I'm to call her with home glucose readings...and seizure log. And she is to let me know about the Insulin-Glucose-Ratio test.
I'm a little nervous poking his ear with a lancet, but I'll do it...she said the good thing is if he's "out of it" he won't remember that I hurt him...
Hey...I am hanging!!! Thanks for the squeezes...Right back at 'cha, Otis and Oliver too!!!

wemple2 · 07-02-2007, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

I am so glad you have a vet who is working with you. Glad to know that things are going well. Keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers!

I thank you...Winston thanks you. I did really like this vet, hope everything goes well. What do you think about putting him back on PUPPY FOOD? I'm afraid he's going to become quite the little porker.

babi1542 · 07-02-2007, 05:18 PM

I am so glad to hear that he is feeling a little better and that maybe they know what he has. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

eaglez28 · 07-02-2007, 05:47 PM

Sound like you have found a terrific Vet.
Sending Prayers to you Kathy & Winston!

missdeeliciouz · 07-02-2007, 05:52 PM

I'm new but I'd like to send my thoughts & prayers from New York! Glad to see the new Vet knows what to do!

wemple2 · 07-02-2007, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by babi1542

I am so glad to hear that he is feeling a little better and that maybe they know what he has. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers...I'm hoping things will improve around here. She (the new vet) says what puzzles her most, is the fact that this came on all of a sudden at the age of 2 years old. Of course we know how hypoglycemia is with puppies...but this is definitely different. So something has triggered it. Right now she wants to make sure his sugar does not go down...and hopefully stop the seizures. If he still has these, and his sugar stays up...then it's epilepsy...and we will be seeing a neurologist, that she'll suggest. I'm keeping my fingers crossed!!!

wemple2 · 07-02-2007, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eaglez28

Sound like you have found a terrific Vet.
Sending Prayers to you Kathy & Winston!

Winston and I accept your prayers, thanks a bunch!!! So far I am really impressed with Dr. Hayes...we'll see how it all goes...well I hope.

wemple2 · 07-02-2007, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by missdeeliciouz

I'm new but I'd like to send my thoughts & prayers from New York! Glad to see the new Vet knows what to do!

I appreciate a response from a Newbie (I was one too, not long ago)...And thanks to you, from Illinois! A good vet is not always easy to find...I think Dr. Hayes may be a keeper. Just wish she were closer, she's about an hour away. It would be impossible to get him there during a seizure, they last about 15 minutes at the most, which seems like an eternity...But she told me I could call her, any time I needed additional advise or help.

06-29-2007, 08:40 PM	#31
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 6,156 Blog Entries: 5	Feel better winston praying for winston! __________________ ALL DOGS GO TO HEAVEN

06-30-2007, 03:10 AM	#32
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	Still keeping you in our prayers, but I'm happy he's having some good days! Here's hoping your second opinions works out. Hugs! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-02-2007, 04:00 PM	#35
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Winston update: Saw the new vet in Peoria today, liked her very much...Yea!!! She does not suspect an insulinoma, wrong breed, wrong age, wrong symptoms. She is not sure, yet what we are dealing with...hypoglycemia or epilepsy. She wants him to go back to puppy food, and feed him 4 times daily. If he has another episode I am to poke his little ear for a drop of blood and check his glucose, of course I'm to keep records of his sugar's during any seizure. Then if his sugar is low, every time, we proceed with a liver biopsy for glycogen storage. Then she will give him something like a daily, low dose of cortisone to raise his glucose. She wants to check with her lab to see how to do the Insulin-Glucose-Ratio best, to see if his glucose MUST be low to get accurate results. His sugar at her office today was 72...she said a dogs sugar should be around 120, so she thought his was a little bit low. She also checked him over pretty good, and found nothing out of the ordinary. His weight was 7.6#, not obese...but she wouldn't want him to get any bigger. She said his bile acid test was okay...does not suspect liver shunt or MVD. So overall I think it went well...I am so thankful, she put my racing mind at ease. If his sugar's are not low during every seizure, then she would suggest a neurologist for epilepsy. Thank You YorkieTalk for all your thoughts and prayers...Keep them coming, for Winston's sake. Right now, I feel pretty satisfied...and Winston is doing fine, laying at my feet...He says he woofs you guys!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

07-02-2007, 04:11 PM	#36
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,884	Well it sounds like you may have better communication with this vet. I hope you feel a little better about everything even if you still don't know what it is yet. It's only a matter of time. You'll get little Winston figured out, soon. I'm always checking this thread to see how he's doing. Let us know when his next appointment is. Me, Otis and Oliver send our love and squeezes to you and Winston. Hang in there!!! __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

07-02-2007, 04:19 PM	#37
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I am so glad you have a vet who is working with you. Glad to know that things are going well. Keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers! __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)

07-02-2007, 05:18 PM	#40
babi1542 Double Trouble Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 4,658	I am so glad to hear that he is feeling a little better and that maybe they know what he has. My thoughts and prayers are with you. __________________ PEBBLES AND SASHA MY DOGS ARE NOT SPOILED...I'M JUST WELL TRAINED!

07-02-2007, 05:47 PM	#41
eaglez28 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 1,313	Sound like you have found a terrific Vet. Sending Prayers to you Kathy & Winston! __________________ IT'LL COST Nothing To Dream & EVERYTHING NOT TO!!! Kim Scruffy Lexi Kylee Stormy Reesie Tyke http://www.myspace.com/eskindsyorkies

07-02-2007, 05:52 PM	#42
missdeeliciouz YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 279	I'm new but I'd like to send my thoughts & prayers from New York! Glad to see the new Vet knows what to do! __________________ Bobby RIP & Bentley