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KodysMom · 10-18-2007, 11:13 AM

Hi Everyone,

I finally got the bile acid test done on my baby, Kody, and his levels were pre 40 and post 65 (my vet said the scale they use has 25 being the highest level within the normal range). He has never exhibited a single symptom (other than being small) so this test was totally elective on my part (he is 2 years old and weighs in at 2 pounds).

He had some diarrhea issues last month and I switched him to Wellness Venison and Rice allergy formula (having 5 ingredients) and he LOVES the food and eats 4 times a day bigger meals than ever (he was on Innova prior to the diarrhea issues). I switched when they mentioned Irritable Bowel and had him on prescription food that wasn't healthy and he didn't like. I am guessing I need to look for lower protein foods ASAP. I also realize that the protien type and food needs to be adjusted accordingly and red meat is not the best for any dog with a potential liver issue. With all the issues I have had with his diarrhea, I am (1) going to have to go slowly on the switch and (2) going to have have a couple of options for him to try since I want him to LIKE the food. He likes dry food over wet - so any suggestions would be appreciated. The Solid Gold Holistique Blend looks good from what I can tell. Anyone have any feedback on this type? He is still on metronidizole for the diarrhea and panacure for three more days for deworming (just in case).

We have an appointment with a specialist tomorrow actually.

Based on this detail, I hope some of you can give me some quick next steps/questions/ etc for my appointment tomorrow. Thanks.

10-18-2007, 11:13 AM	#1
KodysMom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: virginia Posts: 46	Bile Acid Test - next steps Hi Everyone, I finally got the bile acid test done on my baby, Kody, and his levels were pre 40 and post 65 (my vet said the scale they use has 25 being the highest level within the normal range). He has never exhibited a single symptom (other than being small) so this test was totally elective on my part (he is 2 years old and weighs in at 2 pounds). He had some diarrhea issues last month and I switched him to Wellness Venison and Rice allergy formula (having 5 ingredients) and he LOVES the food and eats 4 times a day bigger meals than ever (he was on Innova prior to the diarrhea issues). I switched when they mentioned Irritable Bowel and had him on prescription food that wasn't healthy and he didn't like. I am guessing I need to look for lower protein foods ASAP. I also realize that the protien type and food needs to be adjusted accordingly and red meat is not the best for any dog with a potential liver issue. With all the issues I have had with his diarrhea, I am (1) going to have to go slowly on the switch and (2) going to have have a couple of options for him to try since I want him to LIKE the food. He likes dry food over wet - so any suggestions would be appreciated. The Solid Gold Holistique Blend looks good from what I can tell. Anyone have any feedback on this type? He is still on metronidizole for the diarrhea and panacure for three more days for deworming (just in case). We have an appointment with a specialist tomorrow actually. Based on this detail, I hope some of you can give me some quick next steps/questions/ etc for my appointment tomorrow. Thanks.