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orlnurse · 11-16-2009, 02:01 PM

Hoping she gets well soon!

luvfla · 11-19-2009, 10:32 AM

Sophie will start her HW treatment the week after Thanksgiving.
Her bile test is back before eating it was normal after it was 74.4 which is below 100 but still it indicates something...so we'll be changing her diet. Then in 3 months another bile test.

Any recommendations for a good food that is liver friendly. Right now the are on Natural Balance LTD.

Robin Lodal · 11-20-2009, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvfla

Sophie will start her HW treatment the week after Thanksgiving.
Her bile test is back before eating it was normal after it was 74.4 which is below 100 but still it indicates something...so we'll be changing her diet. Then in 3 months another bile test.

Any recommendations for a good food that is liver friendly. Right now the are on Natural Balance LTD.

It must be low protein... can you get some Royal Canin Hepatic LS 14? Its a prescription food and you should be able to get it from your vet. It has 14% protein in it. I think you could also try Natural Balance's Veg diet (it may have like 18% protein - I think)...

Stay away from meats if at all possible (definitely no red meat). They are harder for the liver to metabolize.

Join this group Liver_Shunt_And_MVD_Support : Liver Shunt & MVD/HMD Support there is TONS of info here and a lot of other people who will be able to give you LOTS of advice. I am a member (along with several other people from YT). They have archives that are FILLED with info... you could be reading for days!

Hope that helps!

luvfla · 11-20-2009, 07:50 AM

I joined the group but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to naviagate it.

My vet doesn't carry Royal Canin BUT the LS & MVD group said that the Science Diet LD is a good food also. They removed an ingredient that was not good (can't remember the name) clinching their endorsement.

I read somewhere...again, I should have tagged it...that said to juice celery & zucchini & give it as a liver cleansing.

luvfla · 11-30-2009, 06:08 AM

I have to drop Sophie off at the vet early Thursday for the start of her heartworm treatment. She'll get one shot & stays over night because they will do a pain treatment the next day.
My question is...what can I expect when I get her home? How is she going to feel & act?
The Doc says the first week is most critical....I am scared! If I do something wrong, she could die. How could I live with myself?

ARCHIE · 11-30-2009, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvfla

I have to drop Sophie off at the vet early Thursday for the start of her heartworm treatment. She'll get one shot & stays over night because they will do a pain treatment the next day.
My question is...what can I expect when I get her home? How is she going to feel & act?
The Doc says the first week is most critical....I am scared! If I do something wrong, she could die. How could I live with myself?

Just wanted to let you know I will be praying for your sweet Sophie
to come threw this treatment with flying colors. I have no experience
with heartworms but do know dog's do get healed with treatment.
Sophie's young and otherwise healthy, I see no reason for her treatment
not to be successful

Hang in there, with your loving care she'll be
fine.

Sarah Sadie · 01-19-2010, 08:32 PM

Hoping Sophie recovered completely and your holidays were happy.

WV~Yorkies · 01-20-2010, 04:51 AM

Sending you my prayers!

luvfla · 01-20-2010, 05:28 AM

Thanks! Sophie is doing so well. She had her second round of treatment on the 7th & 8th but still needs to be 'quiet' for the whole month. Thanks for your well wishes!

Her energy level is through the roof so she is not staying as quiet as she should. Once the month is over I'll be walking walking walking her to burn off some of this energy. Her personality has become so much more loving...she now gives kisses, we can pick her up, she'll jump into our lap. And commands...she can now sit, shake, stay, come. Doesn't sound like much but before it was like she couldn't concentrate. We're so proud of her.

Her favorite treat is a rub! Before we could barely touch her...she'd back away.

ladyjane · 01-20-2010, 05:35 AM

Oh, that is wonderful news! Thank you for the update!

spiritwings1202 · 01-20-2010, 06:27 AM

I am so sorry for Sophie she is in my prayers, and she will get through this!

chattiesmom · 01-22-2010, 07:57 AM

Just finished reading about Sophie. I am SSSOOO glad that she is recovering well. Your family will be in my thoughs and prayers.

Patti · 01-22-2010, 08:38 AM

Happy to hear she is doing so well.

kjc · 01-22-2010, 01:59 PM

Glad to hear she is doing well... prayers for her continued recovery...

ltret0294 · 01-23-2010, 12:37 AM

Good to hear that Sophie is responding well to the H/W treatment. Bet she can not wait to get back to being her active self after the last treatment.

11-16-2009, 02:01 PM	#31
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	Hoping she gets well soon! __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae

11-30-2009, 06:08 AM	#35
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	Sweet Sophie has HW treatment this Thursday. I have to drop Sophie off at the vet early Thursday for the start of her heartworm treatment. She'll get one shot & stays over night because they will do a pain treatment the next day. My question is...what can I expect when I get her home? How is she going to feel & act? The Doc says the first week is most critical....I am scared! If I do something wrong, she could die. How could I live with myself? __________________ Elizabeth - mommy to...Keegan & Sweet Sophie RIP Duncan (the cat who wanted to be a dog) & Clarence

01-19-2010, 08:32 PM	#37
Sarah Sadie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 87	wondering about Sophie... Hoping Sophie recovered completely and your holidays were happy.

01-20-2010, 04:51 AM	#38
WV~Yorkies Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WV Posts: 3,605 Blog Entries: 2	Sending you my prayers! __________________ Melissa Wvyorkies

01-20-2010, 05:28 AM	#39
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	Thanks! Sophie is doing so well. She had her second round of treatment on the 7th & 8th but still needs to be 'quiet' for the whole month. Thanks for your well wishes! Her energy level is through the roof so she is not staying as quiet as she should. Once the month is over I'll be walking walking walking her to burn off some of this energy. Her personality has become so much more loving...she now gives kisses, we can pick her up, she'll jump into our lap. And commands...she can now sit, shake, stay, come. Doesn't sound like much but before it was like she couldn't concentrate. We're so proud of her. Her favorite treat is a rub! Before we could barely touch her...she'd back away. __________________ Elizabeth - mommy to...Keegan & Sweet Sophie RIP Duncan (the cat who wanted to be a dog) & Clarence

11-19-2009, 10:32 AM	#32
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	Sophie will start her HW treatment the week after Thanksgiving. Her bile test is back before eating it was normal after it was 74.4 which is below 100 but still it indicates something...so we'll be changing her diet. Then in 3 months another bile test. Any recommendations for a good food that is liver friendly. Right now the are on Natural Balance LTD.

11-20-2009, 07:50 AM	#34
luvfla YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 3,691	I joined the group but I'm having a hard time figuring out how to naviagate it. My vet doesn't carry Royal Canin BUT the LS & MVD group said that the Science Diet LD is a good food also. They removed an ingredient that was not good (can't remember the name) clinching their endorsement. I read somewhere...again, I should have tagged it...that said to juice celery & zucchini & give it as a liver cleansing.

01-20-2010, 05:35 AM	#40
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,493	Oh, that is wonderful news! Thank you for the update! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

01-20-2010, 06:27 AM	#41
spiritwings1202 Pixie and Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT USA Posts: 2,680	I am so sorry for Sophie she is in my prayers, and she will get through this! __________________ Proud Mom of Daisy and Pixie

01-22-2010, 07:57 AM	#42
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Just finished reading about Sophie. I am SSSOOO glad that she is recovering well. Your family will be in my thoughs and prayers. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

01-22-2010, 08:38 AM	#43
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Happy to hear she is doing so well. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

01-22-2010, 01:59 PM	#44
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Glad to hear she is doing well... prayers for her continued recovery... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

01-23-2010, 12:37 AM	#45
ltret0294 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Satellite Beach, FL Posts: 838	Good to hear that Sophie is responding well to the H/W treatment. Bet she can not wait to get back to being her active self after the last treatment. __________________ Zack, Zeke, Zoey, Zipp RIP 6/28/12