Thanks everyone!!!
For as much as I know, the symptoms of a high BUN, or things to look out for would be, excessive urination and thirst, being lethargic and vomiting. Nikki didn't have any of these things. I simply requested bloodwork as part of a thorough physical...and ended up with that scare. Not that she doesn't have kidney problems, but my new vet doesn't suspect it because she doesn't have any of the above symptoms. Protiens are very hard for Yorkies to digest and she is small (3.4lbs) so it's even harder for her. In itself, not a big deal, but the diet needs to be free of protien if that is the case. Another big reason why it isn't a good idea to let your baby have table food.
Everything is individual and controversy as well. Just like with humans. Some can tolerate spicy rich fatty foods, others have IBS. It's no different in dogs.
I also had suspected dehydration because I never saw her drink. (That can contribute). I'm sure she did drink, but I'm used to seeing big dogs lapping it up. Anyway, I bought a baby bottle from the pet store and would give her drinks periodically to insure myself that she was getting fluid. My husband thought I was nuts....maybe so, but the vet said that was a good idea. And she looks so cute too!! I did see her drinking yesterday by the way.
These little yorkie guys are sooooo easy to spoil! |