1. Test and Diagnosis
1.1. Veterinarian ask for a complete health history of the dog
1.2. Biochemical profile
1.3. Complete blood count
1.4. Urinalysis
1.5. Screening and X-rays of the chest and abdomen
2. Treatments
2.1. Thiamine Supplement
2.1.1. Giving a liquid tablet or multi liquid vitamin daily
2.2. Proper Diet
2.2.1. * Avoid raw fish and meat, over-processed foods and foods containing sulfites. * Read labels carefully and choose brands that don’t contain chemical preservatives.
2.3. Brewer’s Yeast
2.3.1. *Improve immune system *rich source of B-complex vitamins such as vitamins thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7 or H), folic acid (B9), selenium and chromium.
3. Causes
3.1. Raw Fish especially catfish
3.1.1. * Fish contains Thiaminase, an enzyme known to destroy thiamine.
3.2. Poor Diet/Over-Processed Foods
3.2.1. * some may over-process the food, which destroys most of the vitamins and minerals.
3.3. Foods Containing Sulfites
3.3.1. * Sulfites interfere with the body’s ability to absorb thiamine.