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02-16-2015, 03:30 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New York
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| Tips for preventing pancreatitis and liver shunts via diets or supplements? I have seen a lot of people post about their yorkies experiencing health issues with those two conditions, among other. I understand there is special food for when dogs are experiencing certain medical conditions, but what are some ways to try to prevent the issues through diet- specifically what to avoid and what to include. I am doing a lot of research on this and I know you guys will have some great insight. Thanks. p.s- I feed Moxie a hip & joint supplement to protect against joint injuries but it's just a little one because she is still young. |
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02-16-2015, 03:37 PM | #2 |
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| Liver shunt is genetic so if your dog had it, then it needs surgery or medical management (if it's Microscopic shunting). As for pancreatitis, there are many Yorkies who seem to be prone. For this reason, I keep the fat pretty moderate in my own younger dogs to prevent it. Most is one trigger, but it's not the only one and there seems to be many factors that can set a dog off. Most recently, my 14.5 year old female Yorkie who has never had an issue with fat or pancreatitis had an elderly-onset attack. Quick and aggressive treatment avoided a hospital stay and she recovered. It was triggered by a higher fat food than she was used too, but it was not a "high fat" food. Here on YT we have seen pancreatitis develop in dogs fed dog food, home cooked food, and raw food. Just pick a more mainstream formulation of food and don't swing too far to an extreme is the best suggestion I can have. Enjoy your pup, try not to worry about every last thing that could happen or you'll drive yourself crazy. I'm talking to myself too!
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02-16-2015, 04:26 PM | #3 | |
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It does seem like a lot of it is genetics, but regarding fat content, would you rec staying away from richer meats like lamb and beef? I picked the Acana Pacifica over the Orijen for times I can't cook or do raw because it's not as rich, and I have chosen mostly chicken, fish, and turkey as her meats. I did get some lamb and duck, but will feed it sparingly. I have been told different things by different ppl so it gets rather confusing. What about peanut butter? She loves it but it's definitely high in fat, especially for such a wee one! | |
02-16-2015, 09:07 PM | #4 |
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| The "cough" is what they are prone to especially when excited or running hard. If its not to serious and only after heavy running I wouldn't really be concerned. |
02-16-2015, 10:33 PM | #5 | |
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