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08-23-2012, 01:40 AM | #46 |
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| Update on Buddy Spoke to surgeon and Buddy will be going for Ultrasound and operation in the next 6 weeks. They are waiting for surgeon to come from scotland to Ireland. I cannot wait for this to be over. Will buddy be ok until then? is it not a long time to leave him. Myself and my boyfriend took him to the park yesterday and he had so much fun. He is going to the groomers today as a treat as his hair is gone a little too long on his face
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08-23-2012, 02:32 AM | #47 |
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| Pups that are diagnosed and have their shunts repaired under the age of 2 years do best with this surgery (at least thats what the statistics are for here). He should do fine with the special diet and the medication until the surgery is performed. My Tinkerbell was 2.5 years when she was diagnosed. Her surgery was 4 hours and she stayed in the hospital for 6 days. Her shunt was not repaired, she's still on meds and a low protein diet. She'll be 6 years old in September. Do you have a neighbor or a family member that could check on him while you're at work? Or hire a pet sitter for a few weeks at least until his stitches come out. Tinkerbell stayed in a large crate whenever I was not home. Praying for your puppy and you...
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08-23-2012, 03:52 AM | #48 | |
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08-23-2012, 04:44 AM | #49 | |
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I'm only feeding him royal canin hepatic and lactulose. Nothing else. Hopefully the wait will not be six weeks as I feel sad at the thoughts of leaving him to go work in school next week when he is not 100% but i will be home every lunch to him at 12.30 and my boyfriend finishes in his school at 2.10. I have a friend ready to look after him for the first week or two after his operation so the sooner the better. I cant wait to have my baby all better
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08-24-2012, 01:42 AM | #50 |
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| Put on weight ok so i spoke to the surgeon last night. she was lovely and very reassuring. the one thing she said was that she would like buddy to put on a bit more weight.... how do i do that if i am feeding him small quantities 4-6 times a day? i know i should have asked her that but i was just so overwhelmed by the whole conversation i just forgot
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08-24-2012, 03:59 AM | #51 |
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| Dee - I fed Lola as much as she would eat of her hepatic food 4-6 times per day. If I was feeding her several times a day, I think she was eating less per meal than if I was only feeding her 1-2 times per day. My problem with Lola was prior to surgery, she would hardly eat at all. My guess is that it would be ok for Buddy to eat more as long as he is eating several times a day along with the lactulose. I think I would let him have as much as he wanted, at least of the kibble. |
08-24-2012, 04:47 AM | #52 |
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| Tink was very lightweight at 2.5 years old (9 pounds). The Hill's Prescription L/D has a higher fat content but lower % protein than regular foods. I'm guessing any Hepatic diet would be higher in fat, as the liver needs the fat to do it's work. The protein is more easily digestable too, and this combination will help the pup to put on some weight, as his body will be able to process and use the food easier as it was developed specifically for dogs with problem livers. You can always call your vet back to verify any instructions given during a visit or over the phone. I usually leave a message for the vet to call me back when they have time, and I tell the receptionist or technician exactly what I need to discuss, so the vet can be prepared before they get on the phone with me.
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08-24-2012, 01:15 PM | #53 |
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| lactulose Hi AGAIN guys sorry for all the questions. Buddy is currently takin lactulose 2mls twice a day....the vet said if he gets diahorrea from it to reduce it to 1 ml twice a day. buddy doesnt have diahorrea but does an awful lot when he does go......do you think i should reduce the lactulose...im hesitant as i know that this lactulose will make him better.... but i dont want him to be doing that much when he does his number 2! What a topic to be talking about!
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08-24-2012, 01:50 PM | #54 |
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| Dee - don't worry about talking about this! It's something we all do around here with out pups! When he goes to the bathroom it should not be diarrhea, but more the consistancy of pudding or soft yogurt. You can adjust the lactulose accordingly...if 2 ml is too much, you could try 1.5 ml., then 1 ml, etc. I had to "play" with the dosage until I got it right. It should be soft, but never watery or diarrhea-like. Is he still felling better on his new food and lactulose? |
08-24-2012, 02:29 PM | #55 | |
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hes like a new dog....hes never had this much energy or been as playful. its such a pity he has to go through a horrible operation. I hope he will be just as happy after
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08-24-2012, 03:10 PM | #56 | |
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The easily digestable protein in his new food will break down quicker and the nutients will be absorbed through the intestines... the Lactulose will keep the food moving through his intestines quicker, allowing less time for bacteria to build up. The bacteria that break down the food produce the ammonia, so getting the food out of his system quicker also leads to less ammonia-producing bacteria, which is what is making him feel better. His poo should be formed, but difficult to pick up. (per my vet)
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08-24-2012, 06:31 PM | #57 | |
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08-25-2012, 01:28 PM | #58 |
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| Not eating Kibble hi guys... Since iv had buddy the only way he will eat dry kibble is if you feed him it one by one.. he does a little dance and bounces around the piece then eats it. Time consuming but very cute.... However with his new hepatic kibble he does the dance and all the bouncing but spits it back out. He is obsessed with the one from the tin and sits outside the press if he wants it. What will i do? I cant keep feeding him the tinned version can i? I want him to eat as much as he can but he seems to be refusing the kibble... Any ideas
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08-25-2012, 06:24 PM | #59 | |
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08-25-2012, 06:46 PM | #60 |
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| I would feed him whatever food the surgeon has approved - wet or dry....and I would let him have as much as he wants as long as you are feeding him 4-6 meals per day along with the lactulose. As you said earlier, the surgeon wants to put some weight on him prior to his surgery and that will be the way to do it! |
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