Vivi is better thanks to this Liver/Kidney supplement - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

LaviniaHyacynth · 11-29-2007, 07:02 PM

Hi! Vivi eats organic baby food from the supermarket..She likes the stage 2 vegetable/meat combos. I am careful that onions are not part of the recipe..... I have been putting 1.5--2 cc's of the herbal supplement in each small jar of baby food. I then mix in some chopped apple pieces or banana slices. She gets this twice a day. In addition I give her 3 cc's of Lactulose 3 times a day.At one point I was giving her flagyl 2x a day but I am no longer doing this. For snacks I buy baby carrots and dried sweet potatoes. I have been trying to give her as much nutrition as I can with a close eye on her protein intake. SHe is a great eater...food is one of her pleasures so for that I am lucky. Occasionally I give her cottage cheese or egg whites as they are both great sources of non animal meat protein. I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask any other questions you might have.

scoobiedooiscoo · 11-29-2007, 07:39 PM

that is AWSOME news! i pray for the day lacey is running around like she used to. right now we are working on getting her stable enough to take her to the surgon to find out what kind of liver shunt she has. do you think i should start her on something like that right away or wait until she is a little more stable? she is the light of my life and i want to do everything possable to amke her feel better.

LaviniaHyacynth · 11-30-2007, 07:56 AM

I hope Lacey is feeling better soon....I am just a dog mom and not a vet so I am uncomfortable telling you what to do; however, when i started Vivi on this supplement she was recovering from a serious bout of kidney stones as a result of her liver shunt and not in very good shape. Due to the fact that Vivi's situation is serious and inoperable I have taken the "I will try anything in moderation " approach. I was told that the worst thing this herbal supplement could do would be to cause her to have a stomach ache if given too much so I have been giving her more than the recommended dosage for her weight and she has tolerated it well. My vet has supported my holistic efforts and is behind me on the success of this. He was so happy that her numbers were better for both liver and kidney function. I began seeing small but noticable to me results after about 3 weeks....after 4 months the improvement is noticable by everyone that knows her. I hope this helps you and your baby.

Yorkieluv · 11-30-2007, 09:16 AM

You should come onto the liver shunt group and tell them your experience...

LaviniaHyacynth · 11-30-2007, 09:28 AM

How do I join the Liver SHunt Group?

Yorkieluv · 11-30-2007, 10:00 AM

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/L...d_MVD_Support/

shelschrader · 11-30-2007, 10:18 AM

What great news, I'm so happy to hear it.

Zanders' mom · 11-30-2007, 10:41 AM

Hi, how exciting that this herbal supplement has improved Vivis life. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. My pups are ok but one never knows what the future holds, so I will keep a copy of this thread in case I ever need it or to refer this thread to someone who may benefit from it.

Very happy for you and your baby.

Annie
Zander & Jazzies mom

charly · 11-30-2007, 10:49 AM

Its great to hear your furbaby is doing better. I hope for a continued recovery.

LaviniaHyacynth · 11-30-2007, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/L...d_MVD_Support/

Thanks Yorkieluv, I have submitted my info to join the group and will share the info as soon as I am approved.

Yorkieluv · 11-30-2007, 11:11 AM

Thank you!!

mybirdys2003 · 11-30-2007, 01:17 PM

WOW! Isn't it something that we can spend so much on a vet and then we ourselves do something and it works? I am so very happy for you. Could you give me her systoms of the liver shunt so I can compare what is happening with Snoodles with it? The vet is not very helpful1
Pat

mybirdys2003 · 11-30-2007, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mybirdys2003

WOW! Isn't it something that we can spend so much on a vet and then we ourselves do something and it works? I am so very happy for you. Could you give me her systoms of the liver shunt so I can compare what is happening with Snoodles with it? The vet is not very helpful1
Pat

By the way, how much did it cost including shipping?

Yorkieluv · 11-30-2007, 01:29 PM

Lethargy/sleeping alot, head pressing, bad breath, lack of appetite, drooling, vomiting, pacing, circling, UTIs/stones/crystals, dark urine, inability to sit still for long periods of time, drinking lots of water, staggering, listlessness, blank stare...
These are all symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy...Remember, some dogs will exhibit only a few of the symptoms sometimes or maybe just ONE.

Yorkieluv · 11-30-2007, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mybirdys2003

WOW! Isn't it something that we can spend so much on a vet and then we ourselves do something and it works? I am so very happy for you. Could you give me her systoms of the liver shunt so I can compare what is happening with Snoodles with it? The vet is not very helpful1
Pat

What is happening with Snoodles? What kinds of symptoms is she exhibiting?

11-29-2007, 07:02 PM	#16
LaviniaHyacynth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: montclair,nj Posts: 925	Hi! Vivi eats organic baby food from the supermarket..She likes the stage 2 vegetable/meat combos. I am careful that onions are not part of the recipe..... I have been putting 1.5--2 cc's of the herbal supplement in each small jar of baby food. I then mix in some chopped apple pieces or banana slices. She gets this twice a day. In addition I give her 3 cc's of Lactulose 3 times a day.At one point I was giving her flagyl 2x a day but I am no longer doing this. For snacks I buy baby carrots and dried sweet potatoes. I have been trying to give her as much nutrition as I can with a close eye on her protein intake. SHe is a great eater...food is one of her pleasures so for that I am lucky. Occasionally I give her cottage cheese or egg whites as they are both great sources of non animal meat protein. I hope this helps. Please feel free to ask any other questions you might have. __________________ Rest in peace my sweet angel dog, Lavinia Hyacynth, Vivi. I love you forever. Bear healed my broken heart!

11-29-2007, 07:39 PM	#17
scoobiedooiscoo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,423	that is AWSOME news! i pray for the day lacey is running around like she used to. right now we are working on getting her stable enough to take her to the surgon to find out what kind of liver shunt she has. do you think i should start her on something like that right away or wait until she is a little more stable? she is the light of my life and i want to do everything possable to amke her feel better. __________________ [url]http://www.dogster.com/dogs/585863

11-30-2007, 07:56 AM	#18
LaviniaHyacynth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: montclair,nj Posts: 925	I hope Lacey is feeling better soon....I am just a dog mom and not a vet so I am uncomfortable telling you what to do; however, when i started Vivi on this supplement she was recovering from a serious bout of kidney stones as a result of her liver shunt and not in very good shape. Due to the fact that Vivi's situation is serious and inoperable I have taken the "I will try anything in moderation " approach. I was told that the worst thing this herbal supplement could do would be to cause her to have a stomach ache if given too much so I have been giving her more than the recommended dosage for her weight and she has tolerated it well. My vet has supported my holistic efforts and is behind me on the success of this. He was so happy that her numbers were better for both liver and kidney function. I began seeing small but noticable to me results after about 3 weeks....after 4 months the improvement is noticable by everyone that knows her. I hope this helps you and your baby. __________________ Rest in peace my sweet angel dog, Lavinia Hyacynth, Vivi. I love you forever. Bear healed my broken heart!

11-30-2007, 09:16 AM	#19
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	You should come onto the liver shunt group and tell them your experience... __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

11-30-2007, 09:28 AM	#20
LaviniaHyacynth Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: montclair,nj Posts: 925	How do I join the Liver SHunt Group? __________________ Rest in peace my sweet angel dog, Lavinia Hyacynth, Vivi. I love you forever. Bear healed my broken heart!

11-30-2007, 10:00 AM	#21
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/L...d_MVD_Support/ __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

11-30-2007, 10:18 AM	#22
shelschrader Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 743	What great news, I'm so happy to hear it. __________________ Shel & her gang Bruiser Ballard - Schrader - Proud member of the Little Gentleman's Club & Marcus Aurelius - Sekwetary of the Little Gentleman's Club!

11-30-2007, 10:41 AM	#23
Zanders' mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,351	Vivi Hi, how exciting that this herbal supplement has improved Vivis life. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. My pups are ok but one never knows what the future holds, so I will keep a copy of this thread in case I ever need it or to refer this thread to someone who may benefit from it. Very happy for you and your baby. Annie Zander & Jazzies mom __________________ With GOD .... All things ARE possible!

11-30-2007, 10:49 AM	#24
charly Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So Ca Posts: 2,376	Its great to hear your furbaby is doing better. I hope for a continued recovery.

11-30-2007, 11:11 AM	#26
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Thank you!! __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

11-30-2007, 01:17 PM	#27
mybirdys2003 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 980	WOW! Isn't it something that we can spend so much on a vet and then we ourselves do something and it works? I am so very happy for you. Could you give me her systoms of the liver shunt so I can compare what is happening with Snoodles with it? The vet is not very helpful1 Pat

11-30-2007, 01:29 PM	#29
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Lethargy/sleeping alot, head pressing, bad breath, lack of appetite, drooling, vomiting, pacing, circling, UTIs/stones/crystals, dark urine, inability to sit still for long periods of time, drinking lots of water, staggering, listlessness, blank stare... These are all symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy...Remember, some dogs will exhibit only a few of the symptoms sometimes or maybe just ONE. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy