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LOW PHOSHATE LEVELS
Shane Carter Australia (Verified User) Posts 4842 Dogs 15 / Races 0 11 May 2014 04:41
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My friend's bitch has had ongoing problem with her phosphate levels .....multiple blood tests over a 3 month (and more) period and the problem remains.......he had tried just about everything that the vet has come up with ....tried just about every suppiment out there.......the bitch doesn't exactly help the situation as she very hypo......
No sure if people have some old remedies or diet idea's .....??
this girl has a lot of potential and is from a handy litter....
any help/advice will be truly thankful...
cheers
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 11 May 2014 05:42
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Shane, there is an interesting article in Wikipedia on hypophosphatemia. Among other things, apparently too much carbohydrates can cause it, and milk helps the condition, as it is high in phosphate. What are her symptoms ?
Jack Gatty Australia (Verified User) Posts 2055 Dogs 1 / Races 0 11 May 2014 06:52
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Sorry to be off Topic but a big thanks for your help recently Carole - much appreciated.
Jack Ogilvie Australia (Verified User) Posts 15482 Dogs 0 / Races 1 11 May 2014 07:01
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Shane is it high or low.
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 11 May 2014 07:04
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Says low in the heading, Jack. Glad to have helped, Jack G.
Shane Carter Australia (Verified User) Posts 4842 Dogs 15 / Races 0 11 May 2014 07:11
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I'm sorry......Low....very...
he mentioned she's anemic too.....she's now spelling for the third time......
really appreciate you help......
cheers
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 11 May 2014 07:25
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What treatment is she getting for the anaemia ?
Shane Carter Australia (Verified User) Posts 4842 Dogs 15 / Races 0 11 May 2014 08:31
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just got the info....ironcyclin and feramo...
thanks
Carole Brown Australia (Verified User) Posts 32355 Dogs 185 / Races 2 11 May 2014 08:33
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Shane, injectable iron and B12/folic acid are much better treatments for anaemia. Foliphos also has phosphate in it.
Poor absorbtion from the intestine is the most common reason for hypophosphataemia. Make sure she is wormed and consider a hypoallergenic diet. A blood test for cobalamin (vit B12) and folate could be very useful. If they are low then it indicates intestinal problem.
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