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Lizzie07 · 04-26-2011, 03:12 PM

Hope Griffin is doing better and home soon. I know how scary it is for one of your babies to be so ill. Will keep him in our prayers.

Ringo1 · 04-26-2011, 07:47 PM

Lucy is a picky eater as well. The one SURE way to go her to eat is if Ringo finishes his food first and starts sneaking over toward her bowl. She will rush over; give him the stink-eye and promptly finish ALL her food.

I sure hope it's nothing more serious.

Fingers still crossed.

abbie506 · 04-28-2011, 10:33 AM

well....the wee man is home now....
he had the pre done first which was negative
and the bat....was low....on the cusp as the vet said.

he remained in hospital for two days ...on fluids, and dextrose, along with lactulose four times a day
and low protein diet.

the difference in this little guy is amazing....
even though he is still not a great eater....
he doesn't "deep sleep" now....is more active, alert,
and not having any seizures.
I am waiting for vet to call with respects to other things I need to introduce into his diet.

I have to say it sure is one hellva lot of work, however he is so worth it.

the next few days should tell the tail.
He is having loose stool......which is understandable
with drugs and new food....
hopefully I can find out from vet what to give him and how much.

I am feeling optimistic.....and relieved.

*huge smile

Buster Brown · 04-28-2011, 02:48 PM

I am glad to hear that he is feeling better. I am sorry that the bat was low but it is easier to deal with a known problem that an unknown one. Best wishes for Griffin's continued improvement!

Taryn0405 · 04-28-2011, 02:58 PM

Glad to hear you little guy is doing better. Gizmo is a pick eater as well, and I thought there was something wrong, rushed him to the vet, and what not. But what we discovered is that he was holding out for treats and maybe some left overs from mom and dad. Also, he is teething. However, he went after my Cairn's food, which is Innova, so I bought him the puppy version and he seems to love it.

It seems to be trial and error sometimes to get their fur babies to eat.
Good luck!

MauiGirl · 04-28-2011, 03:31 PM

Glad things are improving, and hope you can find a way to get him to eat the proper food. Nutrical can be misused, can lessen their appetite and cause rebound hypoglycemia, and should be balanced with protein when it is used. Have you tried giving him finely diced boiled chicken breast? I've never met a dog that would refuse that.

This old thread is very educational:http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ly-dosage.html

FYI, last I heard the protocol for fasting before bile acid testing was changed, and fasting is not necessary. Again I reference a thread discussing it: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...-required.html

By the way, thank you YorkieTalk members who have taught me almost everything I know about Yorkies health, and who are always there to help.

Ringo1 · 04-28-2011, 04:59 PM

So glad to hear that he's doing better! Since his BAT was low ~ are they ruling out liver shunt/MVD?

Sounds like liver if the lactulose and low protein diet are helping.

Buster Brown · 05-03-2011, 03:29 PM

Just checking in I hope Griffin is doing well.

abbie506 · 05-03-2011, 03:42 PM

hey Buster Brown.....well.....he is better,however I've been having to syringe feed him...other than that you'd never know he had a thing wrong....
I am thinking if I can get a little weight on him things will improve more.

He just had a bath, and is sleeping like a little prince ....

thank you so much for asking about him....

hugs
A

Buster Brown · 05-03-2011, 04:18 PM

I am glad he is doing well. Are you using the syringe because he is being finicky about eating? When Buster is being finicky I crumble some of his favorite treat over his food. I am glad your sweet Prince is doing well. They are so adorable when they sleep you just want to kiss them, heck I want to kiss poor Buster all the time.

04-26-2011, 03:12 PM	#31
Lizzie07 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ball Ground, GA Posts: 1,262	Hope Griffin is doing better and home soon. I know how scary it is for one of your babies to be so ill. Will keep him in our prayers. __________________ Kristan Lizzy's mom

04-26-2011, 07:47 PM	#32
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Lucy is a picky eater as well. The one SURE way to go her to eat is if Ringo finishes his food first and starts sneaking over toward her bowl. She will rush over; give him the stink-eye and promptly finish ALL her food. I sure hope it's nothing more serious. Fingers still crossed. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

04-28-2011, 10:33 AM	#33
abbie506 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: saint john new brunswick, canada Posts: 73	update well....the wee man is home now.... he had the pre done first which was negative and the bat....was low....on the cusp as the vet said. he remained in hospital for two days ...on fluids, and dextrose, along with lactulose four times a day and low protein diet. the difference in this little guy is amazing.... even though he is still not a great eater.... he doesn't "deep sleep" now....is more active, alert, and not having any seizures. I am waiting for vet to call with respects to other things I need to introduce into his diet. I have to say it sure is one hellva lot of work, however he is so worth it. the next few days should tell the tail. He is having loose stool......which is understandable with drugs and new food.... hopefully I can find out from vet what to give him and how much. I am feeling optimistic.....and relieved. *huge smile

04-28-2011, 02:48 PM	#34
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I am glad to hear that he is feeling better. I am sorry that the bat was low but it is easier to deal with a known problem that an unknown one. Best wishes for Griffin's continued improvement! __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

04-28-2011, 02:58 PM	#35
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	Glad to hear you little guy is doing better. Gizmo is a pick eater as well, and I thought there was something wrong, rushed him to the vet, and what not. But what we discovered is that he was holding out for treats and maybe some left overs from mom and dad. Also, he is teething. However, he went after my Cairn's food, which is Innova, so I bought him the puppy version and he seems to love it. It seems to be trial and error sometimes to get their fur babies to eat. Good luck! __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

04-28-2011, 03:31 PM	#36
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	Glad things are improving, and hope you can find a way to get him to eat the proper food. Nutrical can be misused, can lessen their appetite and cause rebound hypoglycemia, and should be balanced with protein when it is used. Have you tried giving him finely diced boiled chicken breast? I've never met a dog that would refuse that. This old thread is very educational:http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ly-dosage.html FYI, last I heard the protocol for fasting before bile acid testing was changed, and fasting is not necessary. Again I reference a thread discussing it: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...-required.html By the way, thank you YorkieTalk members who have taught me almost everything I know about Yorkies health, and who are always there to help. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

04-28-2011, 04:59 PM	#37
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	So glad to hear that he's doing better! Since his BAT was low ~ are they ruling out liver shunt/MVD? Sounds like liver if the lactulose and low protein diet are helping. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

05-03-2011, 03:29 PM	#38
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	Just checking in I hope Griffin is doing well. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

05-03-2011, 03:42 PM	#39
abbie506 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: saint john new brunswick, canada Posts: 73	hey Buster Brown.....well.....he is better,however I've been having to syringe feed him...other than that you'd never know he had a thing wrong.... I am thinking if I can get a little weight on him things will improve more. He just had a bath, and is sleeping like a little prince .... thank you so much for asking about him.... hugs A

05-03-2011, 04:18 PM	#40
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	I am glad he is doing well. Are you using the syringe because he is being finicky about eating? When Buster is being finicky I crumble some of his favorite treat over his food. I am glad your sweet Prince is doing well. They are so adorable when they sleep you just want to kiss them, heck I want to kiss poor Buster all the time. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."