When it rains, it pours Money :(

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Registered: 03-26-2003
When it rains, it pours Money :(
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Tue, 11-04-2008 - 12:47pm

My little Yorkie has been having medical issues. The vet did testing to rule out Addison's Disease. That set us back $222. However, came back normal. My Yorkie's liver numbers have been coming back high. Therefore, indicating something wrong w/her liver. We had a bile test done last week. That set us back $92.00. Got a phone call from the Vet. Her numbers have skyrocketed. She needs an ultrasound. She may have Liver Shunt. That means blood doesn't circulate through the liver. She has been mopey, eats food then throws up completely. She is just not her perky self anymore. She's only 31/2 years old.

Call the other vet's office, where they did my cat's ultrasound. (My cat passed June 19th from Cancer. She was 15 years old). They gave me an appointment to go tomorrow. The ultrasound cost $150.00 My mom gave me $200 to buy the kids' birthday present with. Their birthday is on November 25th. My husband gets paid on Friday. I will borrow the kids' birthday present money from grandma, then reimburse that money on Friday when my husband gets paid.

If the outcome of this ultrasound is not good, my Yorkie may need surgery. Guess I'll cross that bridge when we come to it. We have nothing in savings and no credit cards.

:(

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Registered: 03-17-2003
Tue, 11-04-2008 - 1:08pm
You have my prayers and
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 11-04-2008 - 1:32pm

I am so sorry to hear this.

All my best,
Danni

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Registered: 07-26-1999
Tue, 11-04-2008 - 5:24pm
Hugs to you, I know how hard it is to go to the vet when you can't really afford it.
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Registered: 12-31-2005
Tue, 11-04-2008 - 7:03pm
i am so sorry to hear about your little yorkie.

over 40 and tired

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Registered: 06-03-2006
Tue, 11-04-2008 - 7:43pm

I hope your Yorkie gets better soon and that you find the money to cover this extra expense.

Sarah


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Registered: 04-12-2007
Tue, 11-04-2008 - 8:11pm

Hugs and positive thoughts to you and your Yorkie.