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Originally Posted by Brodies Mommy  I unfortunately can't get enough time off work to make a trip to Tennessee so have elected to go to Cornell as that is my next best option. Brodie has an appointment on August 12th to do an evaluation and CT. The following is going to be done "a multisector CT. That requires that he be anesthetized for about 20 minutes and a scan done. This is reconstructed using a computer to without a doubt verfiy whether he has a shunt, where it is, and a presurgical assessment that will help determine what might be done surgically." This was the earliest appointment they had available.
My fingers are crossed he at least starts to feel better soon. Dr. Center's said that she didn't recommend a holistic diet and as I still have the L/D food I think I am going to keep him on it. Currently he is not eating much of anything and is spending a good majority of his time sleeping. I have to trick him into eating with bits of "treats" ie some orzo mixed in. Even then he is only picking at his food. He has me very worried but at least it looks like we are moving in the right direction. I have been working with my vet AND an internal med doctor from the Atlantic group I sent you the link to. They are still quite convinced it isn't a shunt. I will be interested to see what the test results from Cornell say! |
Is Brody peeing now? Did they do anything for him or put him on meds yet? If Brody get on the meds, that could possibly buy you more time... when can you get a week off? In 6-8 months? He may be able to be medically managed until then or longer.
Not eating/ picky eater is a sign of LS. Is he on the dry L/D or canned? If dry, you could moisten it with some warm water or chicken broth (low sodium). You can also offer him green beans, fruits, noodles/pasta, cottage cheese mixed in with the food.
Did you ask about the ultrasonic treatment for stones? Wondering what they said...
There are YT members that live near the UofT, and may be able to offer assistance (pick him up and keep him till you could get there to pick him up)....
Links to YT LS dogs....
Liver shunt surgery - Google Search