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Fuzzywug · 06-21-2007, 09:32 AM

I've just talked to the vet and Lily's bile acid is over 30........ they are sending the test out because their machine will only record to 30. They've told me that I should prepare myself for a diagnosis of liver shunt. My heart is breaking. Now we need to pray that it's not a microvasular shunt.

sondra2004 · 06-21-2007, 09:43 AM

Im so sorry Trish.I know you are heart broken for little Lily.Sending Prayers .

wemple2 · 06-21-2007, 11:51 AM

I thought a bile acid test of 30 wasn't bad...or is this the pre test? I will be thinking of Lily, hoping and praying for good news. Hugs to you, too!!!

Donna Jean · 06-21-2007, 12:38 PM

I can't imagine what you are going through, sending prayers, and strength your way, please keep us updated, I am really worried about this poor little girl, she has gone through so much, and now this. I am devastated for both of you.

She seemed so active to have liver shunts, I am really surprised, I think I would re test her, to find out what her count really is with a machine that goes over 30. I just am in shock, I can't believe she could gain so much weight so fast and be so active and have liver shunts. The good thing is she can be operated on to correct the problem, and she is a strong little girl and a fighter. I also would be so worried about putting her under again after what happened last time.

Trish I just feel so bad for you and Lily, all we all can do is pray, and you know you have all our prayers for a good outcome, Lily so deserves to live after all she has been through. May God Bless you Trish for being her Guardian Angel, and may he pull Lily through yet another crisis.

daisy mae06 · 06-21-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Fuzzywug

I've just talked to the vet and Lily's bile acid is over 30........ they are sending the test out because their machine will only record to 30. They've told me that I should prepare myself for a diagnosis of liver shunt. My heart is breaking. Now we need to pray that it's not a microvasular shunt.

I always include Lily in my prayers. I will say a special prayer for her tonight.

Fuzzywug · 06-21-2007, 08:19 PM

Thank you all so much!!!! Each and every one of you. You've been so supportive! I honestly appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Sondra..... you are wonderful! Jeanie, so are you......I agree with you.... but I'm not the vet! The tests have been sent to IDEX....... expect to hear at the beginning of the week and I am also waiting to hear about the foot scraping that was done.

I have my mind focused........ I am not going to worry about the worse until I know it's the worse. Actually, there are two types of liver shunt, one that can be repaired, one that can't be. BUT........ right now, I'm concentrating on thinking that the test will show she doesn't have shunt....... I'd be happy with white dog shaker syndrome!!! There's definitely something wrong....... an idiot could tell that there was....... sadly.... the rescue she came from says I'm wrong. I called them today....... it was an exercise in futility. Next week, I'll gladly let you know the details of where she came from. I can't even get them to cooperate by telling me where she came from so I can get her vet records....They claim they aren't required to keep records! .. Supposedly from a breeder of champions in Fort Worth, TX. And we wonder why the breed has so many problems.

Friends, do you know that according the the latest research at the University of TN... the leader in shunt research, Yorkies are 1225 times more likely to have liver shunt than all other breeds combined?!!!!!!
Think about it before you think you want your baby to have puppies, buy a dog from a pet store. Please only buy from a reputable breeder or a reputable rescue!!!!! Betty and I would never allow this to happen to you.

Fuzzywug · 06-21-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

I thought a bile acid test of 30 wasn't bad...or is this the pre test? I will be thinking of Lily, hoping and praying for good news. Hugs to you, too!!!

Yes, it was the pre-test, sorry, I was upset and didn't make that clear.

Fuzzywug · 06-21-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by daisy mae06

I always include Lily in my prayers. I will say a special prayer for her tonight.

Thank you so much. Lily needs all the help she can get.......... and we all know that prayers do work!!

Everyone of you have a special place in my heart...........and in Lily's. She knows you all care.

LunasMomma · 06-22-2007, 05:21 AM

I'm just now catching up on this thread and will keep Lily in my prayers. She's a beautiful baby and is so lucky to have you to take care of her

Stay strong!

bettyeanne · 07-05-2007, 06:33 PM

Thank you all so much for your prayers and donations to help little Lily. You just can't know how much we appreciate you all. The following is an update [which I posted on MillBusters too] and we will continue to update occasionally. This is one tough, determined little girl!!

On a happy note our little Lily has an update! Indeed she does have problems and, in spite of them, is the sweetest, smartest little girl. There were those who were interested in adopting her when she was first rescued. Our rescue is a little different than some, in that our focus is the physical and emotional healing and then concentrate on the "forever home". If the dog is intact they are spayed/neutered and since our vet felt it safe to spay her after she gained some weight [her only problem when she came in appeared to only be starvation]. She gained beautifully, went in for her spay and her heart stopped and she had to be revived 3 times. We just couldn't let her go, she had been through so much and just learned to trust those who loved her. What a scare .... fast forward .... those that were interested in adopting her no longer wanted one with "problems". Trish nursed/loved her back and then we learned about the liver problems and possible neuro problems. Patrick & I decided that since she would be "unadoptable" that we would adopt her and she would join our Toto on her little "Yorkie Throne"!! We would love her and do whatever it took for her to have a healthy, happy life. Out of the clear blue ... an angel couple who were not deterred by the medical problems, nor the expense, wanted her and there was not a more perfect prospective life for Lily! Isn't that amazing ... there are good, caring people out there! They were told everything in advance [we don't withhold anything and they are more than able to handle expenses that could be ahead] ... so Lily, her medical records and all her stuff are all settled in her forever home and her new Mom & Dad just adore her. So long as she is coming along so nicely, the medical issues will be approached slowly ... they feel, as we do, that she has been through enough to this point and it is better, for her, to take it one day at the time!!

Sorry this is so long .... the investigation of the horrible place she came from goes on, hopefully with successful results .... and Lily is doing great and oh how she is loved ...

Trish spoke with her new parents yesterday and she is doing great and evidently has decided that she rules her new home!! But, isn't that what Yorkies do???

yorkiemalt · 07-06-2007, 08:43 AM

what a wonderful ending to this story! God Bless Lily and the family who took her in. Bless you and your partner for saving her in the first place.

that's really all any of us can do....take it one day at a time.

I will think of Lily often and hope you can keep us updated.

Ozzie'sperson · 07-06-2007, 10:55 AM

Sometimes I don't read these threads because they are just SO heartbreaking. It's wonderful though when one ends like this!

No matter what happens from here on out, this little girl was saved and was able to have love lavished on her and allowed to live like most YT Yorkies live.

God bless you for all your efforts and your determination that made this so!

Monday · 07-06-2007, 08:55 PM

I am so happy to hear that Lily has a "forever" home with parents who can care for her properly. I have 2 babies and cannot have more, and i do not live nearby. However, I was thinking of getting her a "forever" home here, with a friend. Glad there is a happy beginning for her. Sweet baby!
You and Trish are Yorkie Saints ....

Tx2Stepn · 07-06-2007, 10:38 PM

Thanks for being there for Lily! I was glad to read that she has a great home.

06-21-2007, 09:32 AM	#106
Fuzzywug Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 103	Lily I've just talked to the vet and Lily's bile acid is over 30........ they are sending the test out because their machine will only record to 30. They've told me that I should prepare myself for a diagnosis of liver shunt. My heart is breaking. Now we need to pray that it's not a microvasular shunt.

06-21-2007, 09:43 AM	#107
sondra2004 Mommy's Love Bugs Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Virginia! Posts: 1,670	Im so sorry Trish.I know you are heart broken for little Lily.Sending Prayers . __________________ Yorkies are like potato chips; you can't have just one! The PiNK Club

06-21-2007, 11:51 AM	#108
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	I thought a bile acid test of 30 wasn't bad...or is this the pre test? I will be thinking of Lily, hoping and praying for good news. Hugs to you, too!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

06-21-2007, 12:38 PM	#109
Donna Jean YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 616	I am heart broken about the bad news!!!!!!!!! I can't imagine what you are going through, sending prayers, and strength your way, please keep us updated, I am really worried about this poor little girl, she has gone through so much, and now this. I am devastated for both of you. She seemed so active to have liver shunts, I am really surprised, I think I would re test her, to find out what her count really is with a machine that goes over 30. I just am in shock, I can't believe she could gain so much weight so fast and be so active and have liver shunts. The good thing is she can be operated on to correct the problem, and she is a strong little girl and a fighter. I also would be so worried about putting her under again after what happened last time. Trish I just feel so bad for you and Lily, all we all can do is pray, and you know you have all our prayers for a good outcome, Lily so deserves to live after all she has been through. May God Bless you Trish for being her Guardian Angel, and may he pull Lily through yet another crisis.

06-21-2007, 08:19 PM	#111
Fuzzywug Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 103	Lily - I still have hope for a happy outcome Thank you all so much!!!! Each and every one of you. You've been so supportive! I honestly appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Sondra..... you are wonderful! Jeanie, so are you......I agree with you.... but I'm not the vet! The tests have been sent to IDEX....... expect to hear at the beginning of the week and I am also waiting to hear about the foot scraping that was done. I have my mind focused........ I am not going to worry about the worse until I know it's the worse. Actually, there are two types of liver shunt, one that can be repaired, one that can't be. BUT........ right now, I'm concentrating on thinking that the test will show she doesn't have shunt....... I'd be happy with white dog shaker syndrome!!! There's definitely something wrong....... an idiot could tell that there was....... sadly.... the rescue she came from says I'm wrong. I called them today....... it was an exercise in futility. Next week, I'll gladly let you know the details of where she came from. I can't even get them to cooperate by telling me where she came from so I can get her vet records....They claim they aren't required to keep records! .. Supposedly from a breeder of champions in Fort Worth, TX. And we wonder why the breed has so many problems. Friends, do you know that according the the latest research at the University of TN... the leader in shunt research, Yorkies are 1225 times more likely to have liver shunt than all other breeds combined?!!!!!! Think about it before you think you want your baby to have puppies, buy a dog from a pet store. Please only buy from a reputable breeder or a reputable rescue!!!!! Betty and I would never allow this to happen to you.

06-22-2007, 05:21 AM	#114
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	I'm just now catching up on this thread and will keep Lily in my prayers. She's a beautiful baby and is so lucky to have you to take care of her Stay strong! __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

07-05-2007, 06:33 PM	#115
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	An update on Lily!! Thank you all so much for your prayers and donations to help little Lily. You just can't know how much we appreciate you all. The following is an update [which I posted on MillBusters too] and we will continue to update occasionally. This is one tough, determined little girl!! On a happy note our little Lily has an update! Indeed she does have problems and, in spite of them, is the sweetest, smartest little girl. There were those who were interested in adopting her when she was first rescued. Our rescue is a little different than some, in that our focus is the physical and emotional healing and then concentrate on the "forever home". If the dog is intact they are spayed/neutered and since our vet felt it safe to spay her after she gained some weight [her only problem when she came in appeared to only be starvation]. She gained beautifully, went in for her spay and her heart stopped and she had to be revived 3 times. We just couldn't let her go, she had been through so much and just learned to trust those who loved her. What a scare .... fast forward .... those that were interested in adopting her no longer wanted one with "problems". Trish nursed/loved her back and then we learned about the liver problems and possible neuro problems. Patrick & I decided that since she would be "unadoptable" that we would adopt her and she would join our Toto on her little "Yorkie Throne"!! We would love her and do whatever it took for her to have a healthy, happy life. Out of the clear blue ... an angel couple who were not deterred by the medical problems, nor the expense, wanted her and there was not a more perfect prospective life for Lily! Isn't that amazing ... there are good, caring people out there! They were told everything in advance [we don't withhold anything and they are more than able to handle expenses that could be ahead] ... so Lily, her medical records and all her stuff are all settled in her forever home and her new Mom & Dad just adore her. So long as she is coming along so nicely, the medical issues will be approached slowly ... they feel, as we do, that she has been through enough to this point and it is better, for her, to take it one day at the time!! Sorry this is so long .... the investigation of the horrible place she came from goes on, hopefully with successful results .... and Lily is doing great* and oh how she is loved ...* Trish spoke with her new parents yesterday and she is doing great and evidently has decided that she rules her new home!! But, isn't that what Yorkies do??? __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

07-06-2007, 08:43 AM	#116
yorkiemalt Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,468	what a wonderful ending to this story! God Bless Lily and the family who took her in. Bless you and your partner for saving her in the first place. that's really all any of us can do....take it one day at a time. I will think of Lily often and hope you can keep us updated. __________________ KimPhoebiChandler

07-06-2007, 10:55 AM	#117
Ozzie'sperson Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metro St. Louis Posts: 2,809 Blog Entries: 1	YAY for Lily! Sometimes I don't read these threads because they are just SO heartbreaking. It's wonderful though when one ends like this! No matter what happens from here on out, this little girl was saved and was able to have love lavished on her and allowed to live like most YT Yorkies live. God bless you for all your efforts and your determination that made this so! __________________ Nicole RIP my sweet boy, Ozzie 1997-2011 http://thisdmnhouse.blogspot.com/

07-06-2007, 08:55 PM	#118
Monday AND Friday also! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,371	I am so happy to hear that Lily has a "forever" home with parents who can care for her properly. I have 2 babies and cannot have more, and i do not live nearby. However, I was thinking of getting her a "forever" home here, with a friend. Glad there is a happy beginning for her. Sweet baby! You and Trish are Yorkie Saints .... __________________ Like dogs, we should sniff butts, not kiss them. Dogs have more friends because they wag their tails, not their tongues. http://music.clevver.com/video/25815...ersion-300.php

07-06-2007, 10:38 PM	#119
Tx2Stepn Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: TX Posts: 488	Thanks for being there for Lily! I was glad to read that she has a great home. __________________ Sonja Tx2Stepn Yorkies He's Alive And We're Forgiven! Bare Escentuals Addicts