Since there have been many posts regarding protein requirements, I have yet another question regarding protein.....there is a 4-month+ old puppy boy who is having "liver problems", according to the vet. Apparently, he is not growing as he should and blood work-up now indicates that his liver is not processing enough protein. He was the runt of the litter (4 oz. at birth), thus has always been on the small side. Approximately 3 weeks ago, his owner indicated that he vomited on a Friday morning, but no other indications of illness until the following Monday afternoon, at which time she took him to her veterinarian. He was extremely dehydrated at that point and had to be placed on IV fluids. Every test imaginable was performed on the puppy (blood work-up, X-rays, sonograms, etc.) but at that time, they could find nothing wrong.
Suddenly this week, he has again become ill, and he is to be taken to Texas A&M tomorrow for more tests. The owner has been informed by her current vet that the puppy will probably either a) have to have surgery (not sure of the type); b) have a sonogram (to jolt the liver into action??); or c) have to be put down. Can anyone tell me if they have ever heard of this type of problem and if so, is it a genetic problem or would the initial illness and severe dehydration have caused liver problems? Any information regarding liver diseases or treatment would be appreciated. Ginger Harrison Bentwood Cavaliers _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
