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Originally Posted by kjc  Did she eventually have diarrhea from the Alpo?
These are symptoms of Hepatic Encephalopathy, basically a build up of toxins in the blood that go to the brain. You would do well to get a script for Lactulose to keep on hand as Lactulose can stop these symptoms almost immediately. It will most likely reoccur from time to time. If these symptoms are allowed to progress, they will be followed by a seizure, coma and death. (sorry to be so blunt, I don't know how else to say it).
And Yes, lethargy is a symptom of liver malfunction. My pup has good days and bad days. On her good days, I half expect her to run up the walls and across the ceiling. On her bad days, she gets in her crate and sleeps alot... she is not crate trained and barks incessantly if I put her in it.? Other things you can do to help her liver: Feed 3-4 small meals per day. Easier on the liver to process smaller amounts at a time. Use only stainless steel or safe ceramic bowls for food and water, plastics can leach chemicals into the food and water. Use filtered water, if possible. |
Ok, thanks. I think I will end up going to a specialist because though my Vet is wonderful; I don't think he's up on all this. Otherwise, why would he not be changing her diet and adding the lactulose . . .
And he IS nervous about the spay so maybe he'll refer me to a specialist anyway and I'll get some of the prescription food (he didn't want to give me any) and some of the other things she might need.
OR - best case - we restest and her numbers are clear! Wouldn't that be so wonderful! In the meantime, I'll be armed with questions for him.