New Diagnosis - GSD Puppy

[Ehellriegel]

Good morning, Everyone!

We have some updates on Fi. Her surgery went well, no complications or anything. She vomited once that night following surgery, but it was likely the anesthesia's effect. However, the next morning, she had a seizure which prompted a follow-up visit to the vet. Scariest experience of my life. It only lasted about 15-30 seconds, so very short, but they still ran bloodwork and kept her for the day to monitor her. Her bloodwork turned up nothing and she has had no further warning signs or seizures since Friday morning, so the vet is thinking it was a one-off occurrence from the stress that the surgery and anesthesia put on her body. While uncommon, it is possible for that to happen. We are keeping a close eye on her to make sure it doesn't happen again, as a recurrence could mean a more serious underlying issue such as liver shunts, but fingers crossed that she remains healthy. We will probably get her liver tested in the next couple of months regardless just for the peace of mind, even though she doesn't have any other symptoms.

She has been fine since Friday morning, but her appetite is lacking because of the medication she is on (Carprofen). She is interested in her food when it is dry, but once I add the enzymes and water, she is not interested in eating at all. I have tried adding beef broth and peanut butter, but no dice. Can I give her food to her with nothing on it, then give her the proper dose of enzymes in peanut better/greek yogurt directly following the meal? I want to do it following the meal because I want to be sure of how much she eats before I dose her with enzymes. I didn't know if anyone had tried this when their dogs decided they didn't like the taste of enzymes, so I was curious if it works the same way. Also, does it need to be incubated at all, or is it okay to give the enzymes directly after mixing them with something irresistible?

Please let me know if anyone has experience with this! Thanks!

[jilbert57]

If you try this make sure the food you incubate the enzymes in is room temperature, not cold.
You can also try putting the dose of enzymes in
empty gel capsules and administer pre meal. This worked for Mickey but he was pancreatic, not Epi.

Jill