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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom  YES!!!!!!!! I have more experience that I ever wanted. It can often be treated w/out any drugs whatsoever. Immuno suppressive drugs are SO tough on their systems.
First: age? when did it start? what were/are you feeding? how is the weight? did she have giardia or any intestinal infection as a pup?
I agonized for months w/ mushy poos, mucousy/bloody stools, mulitple drugs, painful puppy tummies.....and on and on. And I was homecooking, so I was shocked that I couldn't fix my little lovebug!
Finally, I had a phone consult w/ an animal nutritionist, who put him on hypoallergenic homecooked diet (no kibble at all) - and 1.5 days later HIS STOOLS WERE FORMED....after 5 months of mush. I almost cried, I tell you!
He's been "firm" now since Sept. and I still just ooh-and-ah over his poos. So, the bottom line is: try diet and supplements FIRST, meds as a last resort. It can merely be a food allergy that is irritating the ibs/intestines/colon - and you may be able to completely avoid all drugs. |
were the AMylase and lipase values high? My Sadie's is amylase 1346 and lipase 1236. her poo was very mushy today. not runny- but very mushy. she has passed some very smelly gas 2 x's today. so nothing constant but twice today I really noticed it. She seemed fine all day but about an hour ago she had a mini spell of not looking like she felt good. as soon as we came in she layed down immediately. She came in the kitchen just a few min ago- i was making coffee and I was glad to see her come in there and nosey around. The vet specialist she is seeing said he suspects Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Pancreatitis. he suggested a low fat/high fiber diet.
I am debating if i should give her 1/4 of a pepcid a/c or not??? I have read so much info today on YT that I can't remember if i read somewhere that pepcid a/c was good to give with dogs that suffer Inflam bowel disease. I know to give for upset stomach but are these similar conditions? As they say when in doubt just ask... and I am in doubt - :-) :-)