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lainacohen · 01-15-2013, 07:41 PM

Winnie has had SOO many stomach problems. My vet suggested to put her on a lamb and rice diet, this seems to be working for the most part. She hasnt had a HUGE vomiting fit in awhile and her diarrhea isnt that bad. I have her on Natural Balance Lamb and Rice.

The other day though she had this episode where she got very lethargic when I sat her up she started wobbling it almost looked like she was drunk. She wanted to lean on something. It wasn't obvious until you looked at her directly though. I hand feed her some food and comforted her in a few hours she seemed a bit better. But today she had another vomit session not as bad as the others though.

Doesnt anyone else have some of these problems? Should I be worried?

kjc · 01-15-2013, 07:45 PM

I'd have the vet do some further testing on her... bloodwork, Bile Acids Test, maybe an xray.

bchgirl · 01-15-2013, 07:47 PM

Hypoglycemia can cause an episode such as you mentioned.

Personally with the three symptoms combined, I'd also suggest having a bile acid test done, just to rule out a shunt.

lainacohen · 01-15-2013, 07:48 PM

What is a bile acid test, and what exactly is a shunt?

bchgirl · 01-16-2013, 04:31 AM

A bile acid test is a blood test. Approximate cost is around $100.

A liver shunt is a deformity of the vessel at the liver, and is unfortunately a prominent health issue with Yorkies. It's corrected surgically. You can find more information here.

Portosystemic Shunts FAQ

01-15-2013, 07:41 PM	#1
lainacohen Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 126	Wozzy Winnie ~ Advice NEEDED! Winnie has had SOO many stomach problems. My vet suggested to put her on a lamb and rice diet, this seems to be working for the most part. She hasnt had a HUGE vomiting fit in awhile and her diarrhea isnt that bad. I have her on Natural Balance Lamb and Rice. The other day though she had this episode where she got very lethargic when I sat her up she started wobbling it almost looked like she was drunk. She wanted to lean on something. It wasn't obvious until you looked at her directly though. I hand feed her some food and comforted her in a few hours she seemed a bit better. But today she had another vomit session not as bad as the others though. Doesnt anyone else have some of these problems? Should I be worried? __________________ Laina Cohen, "The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man's." Mark Twain

01-15-2013, 07:45 PM	#2
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,869	I'd have the vet do some further testing on her... bloodwork, Bile Acids Test, maybe an xray. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

01-15-2013, 07:47 PM	#3
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Hypoglycemia can cause an episode such as you mentioned. Personally with the three symptoms combined, I'd also suggest having a bile acid test done, just to rule out a shunt. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

01-15-2013, 07:48 PM	#4
lainacohen Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cleveland Posts: 126	What is a bile acid test, and what exactly is a shunt? __________________ Laina Cohen, "The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven, not man's." Mark Twain

01-16-2013, 04:31 AM	#5
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	A bile acid test is a blood test. Approximate cost is around $100. A liver shunt is a deformity of the vessel at the liver, and is unfortunately a prominent health issue with Yorkies. It's corrected surgically. You can find more information here. Portosystemic Shunts FAQ __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com