liver shunt

[d-bo]

Originally Posted by Telea

You haven't done anything wrong, you are just like everyone on here that bought their first pet, Yorkie, and many of us were not educated about the breed. Yorkies are 40 percent more likely to have liver shunt then any other breed, it can happen with other animals also.

Talk to your vet and change her diet right away, that is essential. Liver shunt babies can not handle the high protein in most dog foods. They have different brands dry and canned. The l/d diet is important as are the liver supplements that can help with the build up of toxins in their blood and help control more damage to the liver. Ask about the Lactalous, it keeps there stool from being hard and also breaks down the toxins when they eat. A very small amount is all you use and it is not very expensive. You have to get it at a people pharmacy, so you need a prescription from the vet. You can also feed a small amount of boiled chicken & rice, cottage cheese, yogurt, veggies for treats. The key is small amounts and very little protein.

I don't know everything but I lived the life with a MVD baby, and I am here for you. I had to learn, you can p.m. me anytime. Don't take what others say to heart no one feels your pain or knows your situation. Sending a prayer and a big hug to you.

thank you so much, I really needed that support right now.

[d-bo]

Originally Posted by d-bo

thank you so much, I really needed that support right now.

also can the yogurt be flavored or does it have to be plain, I almost gave her strawberry yogurt today but then rethought it. I really hope her vet has her new diet ready tomorrow.