I am so sorry to hear that you are both going through this. I just wanted you to know that Nutra-Cal is not just to maintain their sugar level, it is to replenish their electrolytes too. It is better then GatorRaid since Gator Raid has too much sugar in it, which if given regularly will cause other problems. So I would keep trying to give him the Nutra-Cal several times a day. Their is another brand on the market, similar to Nutra-Cal but supposedly higher in electrolytes made specifically for sick dogs, and I am sorry but I can't think of the name. It's the low electrolytes that are robbing him of his energy. I been their...
I know that they say, it is the protein that can make them worse, but you may want to ask your Vet if their is any way of knowing just how much protein is in boiled chicken, and would it be okay to give him a little each day. Their is much information on the web, But I found that this article gave more facts and explains it a lot better. http://ezinearticles com/?Liver-Shunts-In-Dogs---Why-My-Dog-Went-Undiagnosed-For-3 5-Years-And-How-You-Can-Spot-It!&id=800718 Paw prayers and I sure hope he gets well. -------Original Message------- From: Christy Sylvest Date: 11/30/2010 6:37:26 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Seizures well Keeper had a second seizure this morning around 11am. I was at the vet by 11:30. He is convinced it is a liver shunt but wants to do a bile acid test to make sure. Poor boy has done nothing but sleep since his second seizure. He just lays there and looks pitiful. I have been trying to get him to drink a little... he is not interested in food or water. I put a little gatorade in his water and he will take a few sips when I put it in front of his face, but he hasn't gotten up on his own since we got home and he got into his bed. He hasn't eaten anything all day. He took a few bites last night before his first seizure, but nothing since. I have been forcing nutrical a little just to keep his sugar up, but his blood tests said his sugar was fine. He had elevated liver enzyme ALK and his electrolytes were all low. They want him on science diet L/D and lactulose and an antibiotic until I can get the bile acid te st done. He hasn't had any more seizures yet today, and I am praying that this was just an isolated incident and he does not have a liver shunt. Poor thing is just exhausted. He is also acting like he is having trouble swallowing a little. the vet did say he noticed a narrowing of the trachea, but he never had any trouble with it before...I am wondering if it could be swollen from the vomiting and the seizure? Please say a prayer for my little guy. I hope everything goes ok. .it has been a tough day. "Whether or not it is clear to you, the world is unfolding as it should." -Desiderata Christy Sylvest [email protected] To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:13:18 -0800 Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Seizures oh dear, I'm sorry. Love to Keeper... From: Christy Sylvest <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, November 30, 2010 5:10:44 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Seizures I knew something was wrong with Keeper...he just wasn't himself. Well about 15 minutes ago hehad a seizure. It scared the daylights out of me. He is sleeping peacefully and I am still shaking. He is 10 months old today and has never had a seizure before. Anyone have any experience with this? "Whether or not it is clear to you, the world is unfolding as it should." -Desiderata Christy Sylvest [email protected]
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