I asked this afternoon when I saw the ER doctor at Tufts-----IAMS LOW RESIDUE seems to be OK. I asked about the food, Metronidazole and even lactulose. I was told that usually the Hills LD is given if a dog can't have the surgery to repair the shunt or prior to surgery to help the dog. Lactulose generally is given to dogs who cannot be operated on. That doesn't mean that eventually Emma may have to be on other medication for a while longer. Of course she can't have the lactulose now b/c it does make stools soft/loose----she has liquid bloody stools-----mostly blood. They are trying to stop it---please see my other post. She will stay overnight at Tufts....maybe longer depending on what the blood work says. Ultrasound was done this afternoon and all looks well with the repaired shunt. I am expecting a call tomorrow morning or sooner should something drastic happens. Please pray for my Emma Angel. She just looked so confused when I left her in the hosoital. Kisses to Lola.
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