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Originally Posted by Woogie Man  I'm hesitant to post as I've never had to deal with such issues. A couple of things do come to mind, however.
You are in a wait and see mode right now waiting on results. It seems like a big coincidence that the symptoms arose only a day after giving the Sentinel. It may be that, a liver or neurological issue or a combination of any of these.
One thing I was wondering is if milk thistle could be given to de-toxify the liver. If it is either LS or a reaction to the Sentinel, it would seem to be something that could be done and you might see some positive results. I found this info.... "Milk thistle protects the liver against drugs and heavy metals. It also activates protein synthesis. If liver cells are dead or damaged due to illness or toxic exposure, milk thistle will activate the growth of new cells. Liver issues that can be treated with milk thistle include hepatitis, cholangitis, pericholangitis and hepatic lipidosis.
Other uses for milk thistle are as an anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory supplement. It can also be used to treat gallstones and inflammatory bowel disease.
Milk thistle taken after a drug regime may protect your dog's liver against damage from chemicals. This can include chemicals taken for treatment of illness or even vaccinations or heartworm, tick and flea preventative applications."
From this source.... Milk Thistle Dose for Dogs | DailyPuppy.com
I am not advising this but do think it is something you could consult with your vet about since this *could* be a reaction to the sentinel (please note the disclaimer). Maybe someone with some experience with this could offer an opinion? |
both my vet and a doctor i spoke to at novartis do not think that it is sentinel. i'm not ruling it out.
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Originally Posted by bjh I think the best thing right now is to just wait and see what the vet says. You will have time later to decide what to do if he does have a liver shunt. Not all liver shunts are operable. I know just the testing alone can get pretty expensive. You mentioned that you have been taking him outside on your grass. Have you treated the grass with any kind of chemical recently? I do pray he is just having a reaction to something and that it is nothing permanent. |
the grass is not treated with anything.
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Originally Posted by kjc Are Max's poops a normal color...or more yellow? Does his urine look dark...and/or have a bad, strong smell to it? Lactulose won't hurt him... the diarrhea will subside when you stop dosing the Lactulose. It shouldn't be enough to cause him tp dehydrate.
The treatment for HE resulting from LS is 1-2cc Lactulose every hour until the onset of diarrhea. You will see marked improvement ie: no seizures, neuro episodes by the second dose. It is a manmade sugar solution, and it will cause bowel movements, and binds amonia in the intestine preventing it from reaching the liver and getting into the bloodstream. Food will move more quickly through his system, producing less amonia. Red meat may cause a reaction, as it gives off more amonia in the gut than other meats.
Just a reminder: This is truly a nightmare... I prayed before you got a puppy that this would not happen. I know how heartwrenching it all is, I felt similarly when Tink was diagnosed a year ago in April. Shock, disbelief, confusion. Then reading about it, for over a year now. Hint: don't schedule any tests beyond the BAT. If you do decide to go for Surgery... they will want to do all their own testing. University of Tennessee is the best place. They've been researching LS in Yorkies for over 24 years, and they keep their costs down.
If it is LS, it is not the Breeder's fault. A dog that is negative at 2 years old can be positive at 2.5 - 3 years old. They are trying to find the genes responsible at this point in time (I think) to figure early detection or an easier fix. |
His poops are perfect brown and solid. His urine is very yellow,not dark and does not have much odor. I hear you about not testing anything more than BAT. I just cannot imagine going to Tennessee for testing for my new puppy. That seems insane to me. I don't blame the breeder, but I will blame her irresponsibility for not taking him back.