Christy...know that the reverse can be true as well. If your baby has food issues...allergies that are causing his seizures and not the liver shunt then the grains or soy can trigger them. I guess it is a catch 22. Get his tests done FAST and then submitt all the info to the Liver Shunt Mod...she can tell you exactly what those levels will mean. Also talk to her about ALL the tests your vet should give...not just the Liver Bile as it alone seems to not be the only indicator.
Nuggets Liver Bile levels were normal but I could tell if I switched to any grains at all his seizures increase....and fast!!! He got into my son's dogs kibble...a high quality food but has brown rice and whamo...a round of seizures within hours. If Nugget's seizures stay as they are...about 2 a month...i will not put him on the phenobarb. There seems to be a honeymoon period for the drug and things can change not to mention the affects of the pheno barb can be pretty nasty over the long haul too. We will see how it goes!!!! This sounds bad but I am hoping for you it is a Liver Shunt issue as it can be dealt with fairly easily and the prognosis is very good! Not knowing...after spending the big bucks on tests makes me crazy. In our case we basically are just playing a guessing game. The ONLY thing that has helped was Dr Symes working through with me the G.A.R.D. diet and making those changes...the seizures have dramatically decreased...but the monster still lives with us! There are a few good seizure groups to join as well...especially if it turns out to NOT be the Liver Shunt issue. You can read what everyone has done...how it helped and how it didn't and give you some direction and ideas to try...most vets have one basic protocal...and while sometimes it does work...in the long haul it can have other issues!!! I will be praying for you and Keeper...this road is NOT a fun one!!! Waggin' Tails in The Dog Park, Deanna and The Dog Park Pack: Nugget, Shuai-Li, Mouse, Myrtle, Mable,Madison and Caleb and honorary non-dog members of The Dog Park: Stella-Macaw, Stanley-Amazon, Miles the cat www.joys4toys.com ________________________________ From: Christy Sylvest <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, December 1, 2010 1:38:28 AM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Seizures Well, right now he isn't eating anything. I am giving him nutrical and trying to get him to eat the L/D. I have to try the low protein for now until I can get the bile test done. If it is a liver shunt and I keep feeding him protein his seizures will just keep getting worse. So...until then its low protein...if the test comes back negative for liver shunt then I will go raw for him. Did nugget get his bile acid tested? Did they say what caused his seizures? How did he act after his seizures? was he still eating? drinking? Thanks "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 23:48:57 -0800 Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Seizures Christy...the low protein diet is ONLY if his seizures are a result of Liver Shunt...if his seizures are a result of ANYTHING else a low protein diet can be harmful...I would have him ONLY on low protein IF he is diagnosed for certain to have Liver Shunt. If he does not...then get him on a raw diet. Raw is what really lessened Nugget's seizures...Nugget does not have liver shunt. Waggin' Tails in The Dog Park, Deanna and The Dog Park Pack: Nugget, Shuai-Li, Mouse, Myrtle, Mable,Madison and Caleb and honorary non-dog members of The Dog Park: Stella-Macaw, Stanley-Amazon, Miles the cat www.joys4toys.com ________________________________ From: Christy Sylvest <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, November 30, 2010 8:23:54 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Seizures >From what I have read the science diet is lowest in protein. If I give him >baby food he will get too much protein and it will make his body toxic. I do have lactulose and an antibiotic. But he had another seizure tonight...I am very worried for him. "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 20:41:27 -0500 Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Seizures Shanna, do you know why? The baby food chicken or things like that won't hurt the dog I don't think ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kavi Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2010 8:00 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Seizures Hi Christy Please do as your vet advises with the S.D perscription food. Shanna "My Chihuahua Ricky, Is A Heartbeat At My Feet." Kavi's Christening N Communion Store Children's Christening, Communion, Formal Wear + More http://stores.ebay.com/Kavis-Christening-n-Communion-Store --- On Tue, 11/30/10, Christy Sylvest <[email protected]> wrote: >From: Christy Sylvest <[email protected]> >Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Seizures >To: [email protected] >Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 4:20 PM > > > >I don't know...the vet said he trusted science diet for liver issues...it is a >prescription diet...I wasn't sure about it either, but he says it will allow >his >liver to not have to work so hard? Well see, he isn't eating anything right >now...I was going to pick up some baby food when I go to get his meds. > >Thanks for all the prayers > > > > >"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 18:52:10 -0500 >Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Seizures > > > > >They want him on science diet >================== > >Why? I don't understand this. This is by all counts a crappy food to feed your >animals so what is the reasoning behind this one? Just curious. I am sorry >for >the seizures > >Sheila > > ________________________________ > >
