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TLC · 09-23-2005, 10:54 AM

Well after 4 months, we have finally found out why TJ has his episodes of gurgling noises, mucus and/or bloody mucus poop, and sometimes vomitting.
He has Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and he has very high levels of Bacterial Overgrowth in his Small Intestines.

He and Roxy must remain on the special diet - IVD - Duck and Potato. And TJ has to go on meds (Flagyl - Metronidazole) for 2-3 weeks. We go forward from there. Maybe he will be better or maybe he will have to continue with Meds.

The Vet said there is NO CURE, but it is controllable! THANK GOD!

I wanted to say THANKS so much to all you YTers that have been so kind and helpful to me these past months in my times of need. I am just so happy that I know what is wrong with TJ now and that I can finally help him lead a happy and healthy Yorkie life!

09-23-2005, 10:54 AM	#1
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	TJ has IBD & Small Intestinal Bacteria Overgrowth! Well after 4 months, we have finally found out why TJ has his episodes of gurgling noises, mucus and/or bloody mucus poop, and sometimes vomitting. He has Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and he has very high levels of Bacterial Overgrowth in his Small Intestines. He and Roxy must remain on the special diet - IVD - Duck and Potato. And TJ has to go on meds (Flagyl - Metronidazole) for 2-3 weeks. We go forward from there. Maybe he will be better or maybe he will have to continue with Meds. The Vet said there is NO CURE, but it is controllable! THANK GOD! I wanted to say THANKS so much to all you YTers that have been so kind and helpful to me these past months in my times of need. I am just so happy that I know what is wrong with TJ now and that I can finally help him lead a happy and healthy Yorkie life! __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com