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2MinPins · 08-17-2009, 09:25 PM

First off I would like to thank everyone for the nice welcomes even though I don't own a Yorkie.

Bellaandhelen- I've been reading really nice things about the University of Tennessee, they seem like they are a really good place to take your babies. As far as the symptoms, there really isn't a difference in before/after she eats it kind of comes and goes throughout the day. I have noticed it happened more often when she was getting treats that are high in protein before I did more research and realized that was bad. She hasn't had a Bile Acid test yet, but she will soon definitely. Thank you for the well wishes

Ellie May- There really isn't anything that has been done up to this point, i has really only been about 4-5 days since we have all started suspecting LS. I did call my vet today to see if she would call in the lactulose because at this point I would rather be treating her as if she has a liver shunt. I will hopefully be able to get a low-protein food for her soon, which is the best in your opinion? The SD or the RC? Would I mix in the cottage cheese with her kibble? If so, how much would you give a 2.7lb pup? I have been giving her smaller meals about 5 times a day.

Dwerten- Thank you for the advice. If she does need the surgery, I will definitely keep her in mind as that is about 15 hours away.

08-17-2009, 09:25 PM	#8
2MinPins Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 15	Thank You all First off I would like to thank everyone for the nice welcomes even though I don't own a Yorkie. Bellaandhelen- I've been reading really nice things about the University of Tennessee, they seem like they are a really good place to take your babies. As far as the symptoms, there really isn't a difference in before/after she eats it kind of comes and goes throughout the day. I have noticed it happened more often when she was getting treats that are high in protein before I did more research and realized that was bad. She hasn't had a Bile Acid test yet, but she will soon definitely. Thank you for the well wishes Ellie May- There really isn't anything that has been done up to this point, i has really only been about 4-5 days since we have all started suspecting LS. I did call my vet today to see if she would call in the lactulose because at this point I would rather be treating her as if she has a liver shunt. I will hopefully be able to get a low-protein food for her soon, which is the best in your opinion? The SD or the RC? Would I mix in the cottage cheese with her kibble? If so, how much would you give a 2.7lb pup? I have been giving her smaller meals about 5 times a day. Dwerten- Thank you for the advice. If she does need the surgery, I will definitely keep her in mind as that is about 15 hours away.