Looneylinda,
I have a two year old Yorkie that has no portal vein. Is that what you were referring to when you said "no large vein"? Doctor Tobias at UT said that her shunt was keeping her alive. You said your baby is 9 years old? That's great! Dr Tobias said Grace would have 1-5 years.
Don't feel bad about the food. Grace gets Science Diet Adult can food mixed in with her LD. Doesn't seem to hurt her and we have been doing this for awhile. We keep dry KD down all the time for her and her two brothers. Sometimes we boil potatoes and mix in with the LD. Dr Tobias said nothing over 18% protein. She loves dry cereal, especially Rice Chex and Cheerios.
You have given me hope that my Gracie will live longer. I always say that she will!
Debbie |