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04-03-2014, 07:20 AM | #16 |
Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota
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| Yes...it did go down and it happened quite quickly. Her tummy seemed like it had a bowling ball in it and when she started on the metronidazole, she lost her tummy quickly. She lost 1/2 pound two days in a row and it was a remarkable difference. She still has flare ups now and then and her tummy gets bigger, but nothing like it did at first. It took much longer for her to get her strength back and build up her muscle mass, but slowly but surely, she did. I also give her a product called Seacure which I believe has helped her a lot. Here's a link to a site all about canine lymphangiectasia. Canine Intestinal Lymphangiectasia 101 Louie the Love Muffin I'm praying for your baby to respond to treatment and lose her tummy!
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04-23-2014, 08:14 AM | #17 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Terre Haute
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| Progress report for Sophie Hi, I wanted to update everyone. Sophie is doing much better. Her weight has dropped from 13lbs to 10lbs. Her waist has went from 21" to 17". The doctors are very impressed and said that we have bought her time. Dr Thompson is very careful to caution me that she still will not live more than a few years at best. Her protein levels and calcium are all within normal limits. She is still getting b-12 shots and is on 10 milligrams of Pred everyday. They found inflammation in her bowels. The website that was shared with me has been so helpful. I want to thank you all for your help. Years ago people would not have had the kind of support that I am getting here now. I cannot imagine how tough this would be to feel like you are all alone. I talked with a lady online who had a yorkie diagnosed with this at the age of 8 and he finally was euthanized at 16. That gives me so much hope for Sophie. If I just listened to the vets I would have given up. |
04-23-2014, 08:18 AM | #18 |
Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas
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| I am SO happy to see this update! Thank you so very much for letting us know...it is wonderful to see another pup doing well with this condition! Go Sophie!!
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