When protein is ingested, it produces ammonia which is supposed to be filtered by the liver, but when there is a liver shunt, the ammonia is not able to be filtered and it enters the bloodstream...Hence, the neurological symptoms (bobbing head). Meats/poultry produce the most ammonia and are hardest on their livers. Vegetarian/dairy protein is much preferred in these cases because they produce less ammonia.
Seizures are symptoms of Hepatic Encephalopathy which happens when toxins are backed up...This baby needs lactulose asap if he's exhibiting any neurological symptoms whatsoever or lethargy or any slew of symptoms associated with liver shunt. Has he gone #2 recently? If so, was it firm?
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