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vlmoultri
Feb 13, 2010, 02:35 PM
My dog has a bacterial infection in her liver. I have taken her to the vet so many times this week. The first time I went they said nothing was wrong with her, however when I brought her home there was no changes. The next day I took her back, when they ran tests on her. They came to the conclusion that she had a bacterial infection in her liver. My dog is a Yorkie and I know liver disease is common with that breed. However the liver disease they talk about only occur when they are very young. She is 3 years old. I just want to know if the antibiotics they put her will work? Its been only one day but I still don't see any changes in her health. She lays around all day like she doesn't have any energy she never eats I have to feed her with an injection. She's not drinking water. And her bowl movements are few and far in between. And when I finally get her to start walking she staggers and falls over. I'm scared and I don't know what else to do. I just want her to get better. Can some one help?

Cat1864
Feb 13, 2010, 03:04 PM
What did your vet say about her condition and prognosis?

It generally takes at least a couple of days for the antibiotics to show any improvement. Until she is eating again, she won't have very many bowel movements.

vlmoultri
Feb 15, 2010, 08:04 PM
The vet said she has an bacterial infection in her liver. She is doing a lot better now thanks for responding.

KISS
Feb 15, 2010, 09:02 PM
Good. Make sure she is drinking. You can try some Pedialyte and hopefully some warm Chicken broth.

Antibiotics work on bacterial infections. Improvement should be noted within a day or two.

Cat1864
Feb 15, 2010, 09:39 PM
The vet said she has an bacterial infection in her liver. She is doing a lot better now thanks for responding.

I am glad she is doing better. I hope she has a speedy recovery. :)

n15
Feb 15, 2010, 09:52 PM
I am glad everyone here is so smart :P