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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv  What kinds of symptoms is your baby exhibiting? Is she a picky eater? does she vomit? any UTIs? dark urine? smelly urine? occassional lethargy? head bobbing? etc?
Typically numbers that are above normal but under 100 are more indicative of MVD (microscopic shunting throughout the liver) and numbers above 100 are more indicative of liver shunt. This is ONLY a *guideline* though...There are dogs that have had numbers under 100 with a liver shunt and dogs with numbers above 100 with MVD.
The main thing right now if your baby has any symptoms at all is to get her on the right *type* of protein which should be vegetarian/dairy because these types are less encephalogenic.
Canned L/D or dry Royal Canin Hepatic LS 14 are recommended if symptomatic. If not, Natural Balance Vegetarian.
Also, it's important to avoid single large meals. Make sure she's eating at least 4 small meals per day to help lighten the load on the liver. |
I haven't researched much on MVD. Is this managed with diet and medications with no surgery? Is life expectancy shortened? I just switched her from Iams Toy breed to Natural Balance with chicken which has 23% crude protein. I do not notice any symptoms like you mentioned. She does seem tired at times however this is after playing with my golden. Definately will start 4 smaller meals, makes sense!