Am I being a worry-wart? Help?

[Teresa Ford]

Thanks for the update and let us know when the tests come back. Hope the week end is restful for both of you.

[azkaty]

May I suggest that a change of diet to a one protein, one carb diet may make a world of difference.

Ralphie keep having diarrhea issues, and I could not figure it out. Turns out he has a very sensitive stomach. Can not eat any veggies or allot of normal dog foods. Got him on simple solutions..and he has been great. I keep a script for metronitdizol ,and he has been fine for 5 years.

Never could get him to gain weight..etc.

No more problems now.

Katy

[Roxiesmama]

Vet called to say that blood tests and the second fecal came back clear. She said it may be a food sensitivity or allergy, so we should keep Roxie on the prescription food for two weeks and see how she does. She may need to be on prescription food from now on. I hope that's not the case. She also said to finish the course of Panecur (which is 3 more days).

Roxie threw up twice on Saturday, and she's only had 2 bowel movements since Friday morning (one early yesterday and one tonight). I told the vet this and she said it may take some time for her to get back to normal.

I feel a bit frustrated. I hate not knowing what is making her ill.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by Roxiesmama

Vet called to say that blood tests and the second fecal came back clear. She said it may be a food sensitivity or allergy, so we should keep Roxie on the prescription food for two weeks and see how she does. She may need to be on prescription food from now on. I hope that's not the case. She also said to finish the course of Panecur (which is 3 more days).

Roxie threw up twice on Saturday, and she's only had 2 bowel movements since Friday morning (one early yesterday and one tonight). I told the vet this and she said it may take some time for her to get back to normal.

I feel a bit frustrated. I hate not knowing what is making her ill.

Glad the tests came back ok. But I am sorry to hear that you still don't know what is causing it. Did you ask about IBS? Rosie has stomach issues that sound similar and she was diagnosed with IBS. I keep her on the I/D daily now. Keep us updated. Sending hugs and prayers to you and your pup.

[Roxiesmama]

I just spent some time reading online reviews and stories about the Hill's prescription food, and I REALLY don't want to be feeding it to Roxie at all. I will do the 2 weeks that the vet recommended, but I don't want to keep her on it.

[ladyjane]

I don't know what you have been reading about Hill's Science Diet RX Foods; but I can tell you that I have used them for different pups over many, many years and they have saved some of their lives.

I have one right now, Rookie, who gets sick on anything I give him except for Hill's Z/D

[yorkietalkjilly]

I had a little dog that went through something very like that. I finally found an answer and hope you do, too. It is so awful to watch your baby suffering and the vets aren't able to help much. I am so hoping she can get help very soon.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by Roxiesmama

I just spent some time reading online reviews and stories about the Hill's prescription food, and I REALLY don't want to be feeding it to Roxie at all. I will do the 2 weeks that the vet recommended, but I don't want to keep her on it.

We all do what we need to do. I felt the same way because of everything I had read. I think sometimes they forget to mention that some dogs need to have the RX diet to have a normal life. But with that said, if I want to keep my baby healthy it is what is best for her. Regardless of how others feel, it is what has worked for Rosie. I tried many other high quality foods only to have Rosie's problems flare up. Therefore, Hills I/D is the best choice for her right now.

[Roxiesmama]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I don't know what you have been reading about Hill's Science Diet RX Foods; but I can tell you that I have used them for different pups over many, many years and they have saved some of their lives.

I have one right now, Rookie, who gets sick on anything I give him except for Hill's Z/D

What is Z/D? Roxie is on i/d.

A lot of the stuff I have seen online rates the food as low quality because of some of the ingredients. I have also seen people posting horror stories saying their cats and dogs got sick after eating the food. I know you have to take some of those with a grain of salt, but I actually haven't seen one positive review anywhere (yet).

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by Roxiesmama

I just spent some time reading online reviews and stories about the Hill's prescription food, and I REALLY don't want to be feeding it to Roxie at all. I will do the 2 weeks that the vet recommended, but I don't want to keep her on it.

I use the Hill's ID and have never had a problem. The RX diet's are really good.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Roxiesmama

What is Z/D? Roxie is on i/d.

A lot of the stuff I have seen online rates the food as low quality because of some of the ingredients. I have also seen people posting horror stories saying their cats and dogs got sick after eating the food. I know you have to take some of those with a grain of salt, but I actually haven't seen one positive review anywhere (yet).

I/D is one that I have often used for dogs with upset GI systems. It is a good RX food. Z/D is for dogs with food intolerance and allergies. Hills does a lot of research and does feeding trials. Some of the sites that do those reviews are run by people without the credentials I would want someone to have who was rating my dogs' foods. I recently switched to Hills Nature's Best for ALL of my pups except those on RX foods ....after consulting with my vet and also a board certified vet nutrionist at Texas A&M.

The stories you hear are just that...stories. It is very sad that more people are not singing praises of Hill's RX foods. I am happy to say that some are posting positive experiences recently here on YT. Those foods DO save lives!

[ladyjane]

Here is a recent thread that has some great information:


http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ellie-may.html

[Roxiesmama]

Well, it makes me feel a bit better to see that YTers have had some good experiences with the Hill's. I guess we'll see where the next 2 weeks take us.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by Roxiesmama

Well, it makes me feel a bit better to see that YTers have had some good experiences with the Hill's. I guess we'll see where the next 2 weeks take us.

I hope it works for your baby. It has done wonders for Rosie. BTW, been there done that just like you are. I thought it was awful and Ladyjane clarified a few things for me too. I feel much better feeding it knowing my baby is not having the vomiting and diarrhea problems.

[AbbyMax]

So sorry to hear you are still having trouble figuring out what is wrong with your little baby. Sounds like you are doing everything right. Hopefully the tests will give you some answers. Will check back for updates - so let your vet know you have a whole community eagerly waiting for the results