So glad the Lepto was negative... Has your vet sent a stool specimen out to a lab for culture? (I would insist on this test being done)
Super that she's starting to eat again!
Lactulose is a synthetic man-made sugar that is not broken down and very little gets into the bloodsteam. It's looking less like LS though so Lactulose probably won't be needed. A few vets don't believe in using it.
I think it has saved my dog's life!
Data Sheet :
"Lactulose syrup contains galactose and lactose and should be used with caution in diabetics as blood glucose levels may be elevated, usually after extended use."
Lactulose : EnuloseŽ for Cats and Dogs | Drugs & Medications for Cats and Dogs : PetsMD Pet Health :
"HOW IT WORKS:
When your pet takes lactulose,
the syrup travels through their digestive tract without being absorbed. There, bacteria can break it down which makes the intestines more acidic. The acidity draws water into the intestine, loosening the stool. These acids also convert toxic ammonia in the colon into ammonium, which is then passed in the stool."
Interesting article about calcium stones:
01 Oxalate Bladder Stones (Canine) - VeterinaryPartner.com - a VIN company!
This article suggests wet food is better... helps with added water content...You can add water to dry food and make sure she's drinking. They also give links to a nutritionist that could develop a home cooked diet specifically for her, if a suitable commercial diet can't be found. They say this could result from a genetic problem... and give treatment options.... very good article.
Sounds like everything is going good... def retest Bile Acids... keep us updated!