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04-24-2014, 07:43 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Chattanooga
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| Severe belly noises Our Yorkie had a liver shunt about 3 years ago and has done well with it. However, we have noticed over the years that he seems to have more issues with belly issues than the other two dogs (rat terriers). We weren't sure if there is any research out there that the ring left inside him would ever cause problems with the belly. Not exactly sure what the issue is - when it starts, there are a lot of intestinal noises and he stays close to me - usually right at my neck/face. He then will either vomit or just pass gas/stools. No blood or anything odd or unusual about either. The episodes seem to be getting closer and he is now exhibiting behavior of low blood sugar and his legs giving out from under him for unexplained reasons. Once the belly issue clears itself, he is always back to his usual bouncy, full-of-life self, so we just attributed this to excessive gas. But we are just curious if anyone else has ever experienced anything like this, especially following a liver shunt procedure. Thanks for any input. |
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04-24-2014, 08:09 AM | #2 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Hi and WELCOME to YT...glad you found us . So sorry your kiddo is going through this. I don't have experience with shunt so I won't speak to that. But, I do want to ask if you've tried other foods bc oftentimes when there is gas/indigestion/bloating...it is bc there is something in their food that their system cannot tolerate, same as in humans. I would be trying a different food. I'd also ask the vet for something for the tummy for if/when it's at its worst. As far as the legs giving out, does this *only* happen when you're seeing these low blood sugar symptoms? If not, then I'd be concerned about her back/discs...and she should get an xray of her back and neck if they give out at times other than hypoglycemia.
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04-24-2014, 09:21 AM | #3 |
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| No change to food and we only just noticed the leg-thing today |
04-24-2014, 05:35 PM | #4 |
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| I think I would contact my vet. Maybe someone here can give you more advice. Welcome to YT!
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