Brodie has a Stomach Bug??

[kjc]

Originally Posted by Brodies Mommy

Brodie is doing MUCH better... in fact the only reason I had yet to reply was I had the flu! (UGH!). The vets at cornell actually told me to give him cheddar cheese cubes as a treat - one or two a day they said would be fine. I have never and will never feed Brodie chicken!!! He is fed Hills L/D diet. I have brought Brodie to Cornell several times and he has a diet made by them.
Thanks so much for the vet recommendation! I have a new vet now but for some reason I can't seem to find a good one.
Brodie is back to eating and drinking and almost back to his normal self! I am glad this was just a passing cold... or constipation and not something more serious!!! Thanks so much for everyone's help! As usual, you guys are the best!!!

Just to note: Hill's L/D dry contains pork fat, and L/D canned contains chicken fat...

[TLC]

Originally Posted by kjc

Just to note: Hill's L/D dry contains pork fat, and L/D canned contains chicken fat...

This is why lots of LS Mommy's choice to feed RC Hepatic LS 14 (dry) - it doesn't have that stuff, and is actually lower in fat and protein grams. Since it's dry, it's best to add distilled water to it.

[Brodies Mommy]

This may help some other YT members with LS doggies... or it may not, it seems as though the best route is really based on your own dog, your vet and your opinion. Anyways, I work with physicians on a daily basis and was given a purine chart from them for people with gout. Obviously gout is different than LS, but since purines are what makes my baby sick, it certainly can't hurt to know what has a lot and what doesn't. I hope it helps someone! I can't figure out why it has so many types of brains on the list - ew! I know I was happy to see Brodie's favorite treat, pear, was very low

This is the site with the list:
Foods High in Uric Acid

[TLC]

Originally Posted by Brodies Mommy

This may help some other YT members with LS doggies... or it may not, it seems as though the best route is really based on your own dog, your vet and your opinion. Anyways, I work with physicians on a daily basis and was given a purine chart from them for people with gout. Obviously gout is different than LS, but since purines are what makes my baby sick, it certainly can't hurt to know what has a lot and what doesn't. I hope it helps someone! I can't figure out why it has so many types of brains on the list - ew! I know I was happy to see Brodie's favorite treat, pear, was very low

This is the site with the list:
Foods High in Uric Acid

Glad he is doing better.

We had a member: YorkieLuv
She hasn't been on in a while, but perhaps you can go back and search her old posts (2005-2007 range). Her Yorkie had BATs in the 300 range, but he had MVD - he was producing crazy amounts of stones, and I believe they were Urate. She started to juice fresh zucchini daily and added this to his food (can't remember how much, maybe a teaspoon or tablespoon), but it had to be fresh, and every day. Anyway, after some time, he stopped producing the stones, but I believe she had to continue with the juiced zucchini.

Also, that group I posted DogLiverDisease on yahoo. You should really join. They follow Dr. Center's protocol and follow a strict Medical Management for Liver Shunt dogs (with or without surgery). They have lots of good advice and suggestions, and I really think you and Brody would benefit!

[laci32]

Originally Posted by Brodies Mommy

Being a shunt dog nothing in Brodie's blood work is ever correct or consistent. My vet didn't run any tests. He has thrown up about 4 times this evening - each time several hours after eating?? This makes no sense to me... he eats and keeps the food down then 5 hours later it comes back up?
I'm at my wits end with Brodie! Every time we have things under control another thing pops up. Does this sound like a typical doggie flu? I'm not sure what else to do with the little guy. He has been drinking plenty. I am leaving the state on Thursday and he was suppose to come with me and now I'm very nervous because we will be very far away from the vet.

I've been so busy with the holidays I have fallen behind in posts, I do hope Brodie is feeling better and I wanted to say this. When I travel I take my vet file with me. If something ever happened to him and I had to go to a vet where I was they would have copies of all medical done on him. Good luck and give him a kiss for me

[Brodies Mommy]

Originally Posted by laci32

I've been so busy with the holidays I have fallen behind in posts, I do hope Brodie is feeling better and I wanted to say this. When I travel I take my vet file with me. If something ever happened to him and I had to go to a vet where I was they would have copies of all medical done on him. Good luck and give him a kiss for me

Will do! ::SMOOCH:: Brodie has a vet binder with him at all times. I picked it up at HomeGoods and tediously filled the entire thing out. I worry when I leave him places that his watcher (usually grandmom) won't know what to do so always provide them with the binder! He is feeling much better and pouncing about! I love the little guy so much I'm so glad he is his bouncy self again!!!!

[Brodies Mommy]

Originally Posted by TLC

Glad he is doing better.

We had a member: YorkieLuv
She hasn't been on in a while, but perhaps you can go back and search her old posts (2005-2007 range). Her Yorkie had BATs in the 300 range, but he had MVD - he was producing crazy amounts of stones, and I believe they were Urate. She started to juice fresh zucchini daily and added this to his food (can't remember how much, maybe a teaspoon or tablespoon), but it had to be fresh, and every day. Anyway, after some time, he stopped producing the stones, but I believe she had to continue with the juiced zucchini.

Also, that group I posted DogLiverDisease on yahoo. You should really join. They follow Dr. Center's protocol and follow a strict Medical Management for Liver Shunt dogs (with or without surgery). They have lots of good advice and suggestions, and I really think you and Brody would benefit!

WOW! I had never read that. I will have to go search her now. I am a member of the yahoo group, I have been since Brodie's first bought with LS... back when I wasn't sure what it was. I find the format of yahoo a bit confusing though I must admit! Thanks for the well wishes for Brodie!

[TLC]

Originally Posted by Brodies Mommy

WOW! I had never read that. I will have to go search her now. I am a member of the yahoo group, I have been since Brodie's first bought with LS... back when I wasn't sure what it was. I find the format of yahoo a bit confusing though I must admit! Thanks for the well wishes for Brodie!

Yes - look for her posts.

I saw that you are a member of the "other" yahoo group.

You should really join the DogLiverDisease one. The format is though your emails.

[Brodies Mommy]

Originally Posted by TLC

Yes - look for her posts.

I saw that you are a member of the "other" yahoo group.

You should really join the DogLiverDisease one. The format is though your emails.

OH! That would be much easier! Thank you