Pebbles has loads of health problems: Liver Shunt (microvasclar dysplasia) the only treatment for which is a low protein diet, and antibiotic, a laxative and an herbal tablet. Lupus--yes dog's can get Lupus. It was confirmed with a biopsy. She get sores mostly on her face and neck and is losing hair. The liver problem has caused brain damage called Hepatic encelphalopathy. She appears to be blind in her right eye. She walks down the hall like a truck with a bent axle. She leads with the good left eye. She has periods of time where she becomes ill, but ordinary blood tests tell us very little. A new vet suggested that the next time she goes down we need to do blood cultures to see what grows out. He has worked with liver shunt dogs and believes that they might be septic--or maybe they have some hepatitis.
Well, now she is having trouble with her back legs. I saw the vet last week and I have been giving her a liquid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory med. She is doing somewhat better, but she falls a lot and sits uncomfortably with her right hind leg out straight. The doctor is considering surgery on that leg and then possibly the other.
She is eating well and weighs a robust 3 lbs even. The most she has every weighed was 3.4 lbs. The least is 2.8.
My husband says he will not go along with surgery for her. He thinks she should be put to sleep. I can't do it. She loves me intensely and I love her. How do I convince DH to agree with the surgery? Or, do you think I shouldn't try?
She is having trouble walking on our new slippery floor. I don't think she would tolerate socks or shoes. I was thinking about trying to make some non-slip contraption with mole skin and grippers from hospital socks.
Knee surgery on Pebbles, my 9 year-old Yorkie
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