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Originally Posted by Lolli_lah  Yeah. The vet is very good at what he does, he even specialize in yorkies.. but the problem is when he talks to me I don't seem to understand a full instruction, you know what I mean? Like he didn't seem to be very clear on what I should be doing for diet, then it was the weekend so a call back to be sure wasn't an option.
So I'm hoping it's nothing too serious, diet control can eventually be 'in' control just a matter of finding it. But something more serious I fear, but we ruled out kidney and liver problems from the blood panel. So that was a plus. She didn't show any sign of discomfort in the abdomen area or anything and I guess that's how they can test pancreatitis. There was no xrays or anything taken, though. He just wanted to try diets first.
I took away the kibble again to perhaps see if her stool will look any better. I don't know if this is good or not but it's the only thing I can think of to try to figure out what food is making her stools weird until I get in contact with the vet. Is it possible that even the rice could be? |
Sometimes I tell my vet I just have too much going on in my head, could he please have someone write down any instructions, or outline the treatment plan on paper for me bc by the time I get home I'll forget half of what he said. Or bring a friend with you to take notes. Or I'll call the front desk after I get home to verify any instructions.... Or sometimes I try to repeat back to them exactly what I'm to do, and take notes myself: this can force them to simplify things. Some vets can get very wordy...
That's great that he specializes in Yorkies....
I wouldn't go making too many changes in her diet just yet, wait to see what he says... if you didn't do what he suggested, just explain it slipped your mind bc you were so worried about her. Rice shouldn't make her stools soft. She may just need time (or probiotics) for her system to get back on track. It can take over a week for the flora to reestablish itself, without probiotics. Some Yorkies will have reactions to different foods, so you may have to experiment some to find out what she does best on, or better yet, wait and see what your vet suggests.
I would make a list, and leave room for notes, and for things he discusses that are not on your list... you can add on. Then, when you get home, you'll have all your ducks in a row. Things to include on your list would be: parasites, probiotics, burping, her stool being formed but soft, dry and/or wet food, protein/fat % of food (what is best for her age, history and body condition at this point in time), hormones and possible behaviors from recent spay, recommended treats (veges/fruits like carrots, apples, and broccoli, green beans, etc.), Mylecon for gas (to have on hand for reoccurences) and anything else you have questions about. I find a list is helpful, as I can get so off-topic very often and quickly!
Good Luck, and please update this thread after your appointment.