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Originally Posted by specialklm  Yes, she has Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, A Protein-Losing Enteropathy. She was diagnosed 2 years ago, is now on a schedule of 1.25mg/day Prednisone for 2 days then 1 day off, on for 2 days/off for 1 day etc. She gets blood work/check ups every 6 weeks and so far no bad effects from the Pred. ( except constant hunger & urination). JaJa is 9 years old. I don't like keeping her on Pred. but our vet says it is keeping her alive & healthy... |
It sounds like your vet is monitoring her closely. It also sounds like prednisone is commonly prescribed for this condition. If she is doing well, I'd hate to try to "mess with success" and substitute something else.
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