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Susan123 · 07-26-2008, 04:37 AM

If your breeder doesn't think he has liver shunt, I would not test him. He's so small it could do more harm than good. I suggest syringing him a few cc'c of science diet a/d mixed with a little water. If you do this every 2 hours, he'll likely be fine. Unless it is L/S or something else. Wait a while, don't test unless you absolutely have to. Which I don't think you have to do at this point.

The symptoms could have been caused by the dehydration.

07-26-2008, 04:37 AM	#8
Susan123 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 1,455	If your breeder doesn't think he has liver shunt, I would not test him. He's so small it could do more harm than good. I suggest syringing him a few cc'c of science diet a/d mixed with a little water. If you do this every 2 hours, he'll likely be fine. Unless it is L/S or something else. Wait a while, don't test unless you absolutely have to. Which I don't think you have to do at this point. The symptoms could have been caused by the dehydration. Last edited by Susan123; 07-26-2008 at 04:38 AM.