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ginalaflame · 12-18-2008, 06:12 AM

Wellness Puppy has a protien amount of around 9%, is that too high? I had read somewhere before that to feed a diet of under 10%. But then I have read so many things it is starting to get confusing. The main problem right now is that she isn't able to maintain her blood sugar unless on the IV. I feed her every 3-4 hours and give her Nutra Call twice daily. It just seems like her body isn't getting the needed nutrients. They have done a serious of blood tests,

ALT - 26-32
BUN - 35 - 42
Albumin - .8 - 2.1

As far as a second opinion, she has seen two different Vets at the ER and her regular vet is consulting with a local internal medicine specialist. They are going to cut back on her IV fluids today and monitor her glucose levels. This worries me, I just feel that I am getting to a place where I am going to have to make a choice I am not ready to make. She does okay as long as she is getting the IV fluids, but can't seem to make it without them, I am just not sure how long she can keep going with the IV.

I am not sure what her bread is, she is very small but has the coloring of an Australian Shepherd.

12-18-2008, 06:12 AM	#6
ginalaflame YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: lexington, ky us Posts: 3	Blood Panel Wellness Puppy has a protien amount of around 9%, is that too high? I had read somewhere before that to feed a diet of under 10%. But then I have read so many things it is starting to get confusing. The main problem right now is that she isn't able to maintain her blood sugar unless on the IV. I feed her every 3-4 hours and give her Nutra Call twice daily. It just seems like her body isn't getting the needed nutrients. They have done a serious of blood tests, ALT - 26-32 BUN - 35 - 42 Albumin - .8 - 2.1 As far as a second opinion, she has seen two different Vets at the ER and her regular vet is consulting with a local internal medicine specialist. They are going to cut back on her IV fluids today and monitor her glucose levels. This worries me, I just feel that I am getting to a place where I am going to have to make a choice I am not ready to make. She does okay as long as she is getting the IV fluids, but can't seem to make it without them, I am just not sure how long she can keep going with the IV. I am not sure what her bread is, she is very small but has the coloring of an Australian Shepherd.