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blueHi. My name is Peanut and I am a Miniature, Longhaired Dachshund (weiner dog). I am almost 6 months old. I was recently diagnosed with a liver shunt. The technical term is Intrahepatic Shunt. To better explain it, my mom says that it's like a pipe that can't hold all of the water that's passing through it (in my case, the vessel), therefore, it leaks. That is why I have a very big belly in some of my pictures. The doctors have drained 100 millimeters from my abdomen twice already. I don't like that because it leaves bad bruises on my belly. My mom has to hold me very carefully so she doesn't hurt me. Also, until about the 3rd day after the draining procedure, my belly leaks and that is kind of yucky. Don't worry though, it's clear fluid. The doctors say that my heart and lung sounds are normal and there weren't any neurological signs noted during my last set of tests. I have so much energy on a good day. But on a bad day I'm not that great. The fluid catches up with me and I start to feel very sick and I need to have my abdomen drained again. My mom is awesome though. She can always tell when I'm feeling blue. She stays up with me and throughout the night, she often wakes up to check on me. I love laying by her in the bed. That is my most favorite place to be. Right by her and my sister, Chris.
Since losing everything in Hurricane Katrina she has had a rough time. She found a great job but is still trying to reestablish herself. I was given to her by Jules. He was her boyfriend of 8 years and they recently separated. That's been really tough on her. My sister and I are now living with her in New Orleans (Lakeview). It's pretty lonely out there but it's nice and quiet. I try very hard to cheer her up when she is down. I think I do a good job. Actually, I know I do. :)
I ask that you please help me in any way that you can. I am a very sweet doggie and love people, especially children. I LOVE giving kisses to everyone. My mom has trained me to do so many things so far. I love my family and friends. I really love my mom and sister and don't want to have to leave this wonderful place. I deserve a chance at a long life. I'm not ready to go the "The Rainbow Bridge."
Thank you very much for any help that you can provide us. There should be a link to where you can make donations on this page. If there isn't, please read my other comment and it will tell you how.
Lots of kisses,Peanut