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Ringo1 · 02-17-2011, 07:04 AM

Poor Ringo; he has been sick with bloody diarrhea and vomiting for two weeks. He doesn't act sick; still runs around and plays; walks, etc but I've had him to the Vet twice.

Last Monday, they have him several cans of Purina EN (which I feel like is not helping); Flagyl; and something in a tube like Mylanta I had to squirt in his mouth daily.

So we did that for a week and and soon as I transitioned him back to regular food - by Saturday he had the diarrhea tinged with blood; and vomiting up grass.

SO, back we went THIS Monday (to the tune of $$$172.) and he got a shot to 'dry him up'; more Flagyl at a stronger dose and more Purina EN.

He no longer has the blood or vomiting; and he is still acting fine; but his stools are an orange, runny, mess.

Could it be the Purina EN??? I kept telling the Vet that the Iams Low Residue helped him this summer when he got into the chicken bones. He must not sell it because we came hom again with 7 more cans of the EN.

Should I be considering beef and rice at this point? (Chicken gives him diarrhea as well).

Thanks

Furbaby Friend · 02-17-2011, 07:26 AM

Sorry to hear that your baby is still sick.

Sending prayers/good vibes your way!

Unfortunately, I don't have any advice to offer, but I'm a believer in positive energy.

Maximo · 02-17-2011, 10:13 AM

Poor Ringo and you! I don't have any advice either, but I wanted to send good thoughts and well wishes.

What tests has the vet done? Pancreatitis was ruled out? What kind of treats and food does Ringo normally eat?

Sammy Mommy · 02-17-2011, 10:54 AM

Sorry to hear that Ringo is still sick. Maybe you could try a little Iams and see if that helps. Then you would know whether or not it's the Purina that's the problem. Good luck. I hope he's better soon!!

Yorkiedaze · 02-17-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Ringo1

Poor Ringo; he has been sick with bloody diarrhea and vomiting for two weeks. He doesn't act sick; still runs around and plays; walks, etc but I've had him to the Vet twice.

Last Monday, they have him several cans of Purina EN (which I feel like is not helping); Flagyl; and something in a tube like Mylanta I had to squirt in his mouth daily.

So we did that for a week and and soon as I transitioned him back to regular food - by Saturday he had the diarrhea tinged with blood; and vomiting up grass.

SO, back we went THIS Monday (to the tune of $$$172.) and he got a shot to 'dry him up'; more Flagyl at a stronger dose and more Purina EN.

He no longer has the blood or vomiting; and he is still acting fine; but his stools are an orange, runny, mess.

Could it be the Purina EN??? I kept telling the Vet that the Iams Low Residue helped him this summer when he got into the chicken bones. He must not sell it because we came hom again with 7 more cans of the EN.

Should I be considering beef and rice at this point? (Chicken gives him diarrhea as well).

Thanks

I'd be taking him off of all pet food and start home cooking. You can cook red meat, such as an inexpensive roast, grind it or have the butcher grind it (cheaper this way than already ground beef, which has more fat as well) and cook up some rice, lentils and then ground up some veggies such as carrots, bok choy, swiss chard, jacima, broccoli and mix everything together. You can make big batches and freeze. I even cook pinto beans and black beans and add to this mix.

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south · 02-17-2011, 03:42 PM

Definitely have him checked for Pancreatitis. Sure sounds familiar. Make sure they actually tested for it.

Ringo1 · 02-17-2011, 05:36 PM

Ringo usually eats Blue Buffalo Wilderness Duck - treats are the occasional pupparoni. Wellness canned with his dinner time kibble.

I have no idea what set this off; but I DID come home the other day to the pantry door open and powedered donuts all over the floor so they have been getting into stuff.

How do they test for pancreatitis?

Maximo · 02-17-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringo1

Ringo usually eats Blue Buffalo Wilderness Duck - treats are the occasional pupparoni. Wellness canned with his dinner time kibble.

I have no idea what set this off; but I DID come home the other day to the pantry door open and powedered donuts all over the floor so they have been getting into stuff.

How do they test for pancreatitis?

I would skip the pupperoni permanently. Very high in fat and fillers. Put child safety latches on your cabinet doors or make sure all other food is out of reach.

There is a specific blood test I believe to help diagnose pancreatitis. Let me see if I can find it.

I would also consider a different food. Some dogs do great on BB, but I have read of a number of dogs with similar problems when eating this food.

Maximo · 02-17-2011, 05:51 PM

Here is the test: the Spec cPL is 95%+ accurate. Crystal posted this on several threads.

Is Duck high in fat? I know Capt Noonie had to eliminate Lamb from Uni's diet when she was diagnosed with mild pancreatitis.

CarolineH120 · 02-17-2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringo1

Ringo usually eats Blue Buffalo Wilderness Duck - treats are the occasional pupparoni. Wellness canned with his dinner time kibble.

I have no idea what set this off; but I DID come home the other day to the pantry door open and powedered donuts all over the floor so they have been getting into stuff.

How do they test for pancreatitis?

Hey Sorry your wee Ringo is not too well. I have my two yorkie on joes food its all organic food wet and dry check out his website Petskitchen.co.uk I live in northern ireland but order it from the mainland UK. wouldnt have my yorkies on anything else it would freak ya out if ya knew what sum of theses companys r putting in the dog foods. hopefully your wee ringo gets better soon xx

Lil Sis · 02-17-2011, 06:08 PM

I hope Ringo gets better soon!!!!

I agree that very simple single ingredients... home cooking may be best for a while. One of my guys has had similar problems a few year back and I had to fee chicken and rice for quite a while. Of course chicken would not do for you... but beef. I have also used pumpkin for upset ..

Sorry I really don't know enough to be of much help... but sending good thoughts your way!

107barney · 02-17-2011, 09:45 PM

Wellness canned food set Barney off into pancreatitis twice so I'd never use their food again especially canned. It is very high in fat.

I havent tried this yet but Barney's nutritionist recently recommended RC Gastrointestinal lowfat for him as a back up -- similar to the low residues. Maybe they sell RC at your vet and you can ask about it.

Britster · 02-18-2011, 08:14 AM

I'm sorry you're dealing with this with Ringo

Sounds like he is taking it like a champ. It's so hard when something is wrong and you feel like you can't help them. I hope you get to the bottom of this soon!

Ringo1 · 02-18-2011, 08:44 PM

$172 later and you think they might as well have just thrown in the blood test. He turned up his nose at the Purina EN this evening and was begging for Lucy's food; so I just gave him some of his plain, dry food.

I'm not giving him any more of that EN stuff; it looks horrid and it not helping him like the iams low residue. The congealed rice in it just comes out undigested.

He seems to be feeling good - quite full of fire and mischief tonight! My Dad said he had a firm stool after I gave him his Flagyl this morning. But I'll try the beef and rice tomorrow if he is still having liquid diarrhea (sorry). Maybe throw in some organic pumpkin; I actually found some.

THEN - it's off to a different vet.

Blue Sake · 02-19-2011, 12:58 AM

I am sorry to hear about Ringo. Hope the vet will be able to find the problem to treat it.

02-17-2011, 07:04 AM	#1
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	My Ringo is still sick Poor Ringo; he has been sick with bloody diarrhea and vomiting for two weeks. He doesn't act sick; still runs around and plays; walks, etc but I've had him to the Vet twice. Last Monday, they have him several cans of Purina EN (which I feel like is not helping); Flagyl; and something in a tube like Mylanta I had to squirt in his mouth daily. So we did that for a week and and soon as I transitioned him back to regular food - by Saturday he had the diarrhea tinged with blood; and vomiting up grass. SO, back we went THIS Monday (to the tune of $$$172.) and he got a shot to 'dry him up'; more Flagyl at a stronger dose and more Purina EN. He no longer has the blood or vomiting; and he is still acting fine; but his stools are an orange, runny, mess. Could it be the Purina EN??? I kept telling the Vet that the Iams Low Residue helped him this summer when he got into the chicken bones. He must not sell it because we came hom again with 7 more cans of the EN. Should I be considering beef and rice at this point? (Chicken gives him diarrhea as well). Thanks __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

02-17-2011, 10:13 AM	#3
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	Poor Ringo and you! I don't have any advice either, but I wanted to send good thoughts and well wishes. What tests has the vet done? Pancreatitis was ruled out? What kind of treats and food does Ringo normally eat? __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

02-17-2011, 05:36 PM	#7
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Ringo usually eats Blue Buffalo Wilderness Duck - treats are the occasional pupparoni. Wellness canned with his dinner time kibble. I have no idea what set this off; but I DID come home the other day to the pantry door open and powedered donuts all over the floor so they have been getting into stuff. How do they test for pancreatitis? __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

02-17-2011, 05:51 PM	#9
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	Here is the test: the Spec cPL is 95%+ accurate. Crystal posted this on several threads. Is Duck high in fat? I know Capt Noonie had to eliminate Lamb from Uni's diet when she was diagnosed with mild pancreatitis. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

02-17-2011, 06:08 PM	#11
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	I hope Ringo gets better soon!!!! I agree that very simple single ingredients... home cooking may be best for a while. One of my guys has had similar problems a few year back and I had to fee chicken and rice for quite a while. Of course chicken would not do for you... but beef. I have also used pumpkin for upset .. Sorry I really don't know enough to be of much help... but sending good thoughts your way! __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

02-17-2011, 07:26 AM	#2
Furbaby Friend YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY, United States Posts: 971	Sorry to hear that your baby is still sick. Sending prayers/good vibes your way! Unfortunately, I don't have any advice to offer, but I'm a believer in positive energy.

02-17-2011, 10:54 AM	#4
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	Sorry to hear that Ringo is still sick. Maybe you could try a little Iams and see if that helps. Then you would know whether or not it's the Purina that's the problem. Good luck. I hope he's better soon!!

02-17-2011, 03:42 PM	#6
south Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ft Lauderdale,Fl USA Posts: 79	Definitely have him checked for Pancreatitis. Sure sounds familiar. Make sure they actually tested for it.

02-17-2011, 09:45 PM	#12
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Wellness canned food set Barney off into pancreatitis twice so I'd never use their food again especially canned. It is very high in fat. I havent tried this yet but Barney's nutritionist recently recommended RC Gastrointestinal lowfat for him as a back up -- similar to the low residues. Maybe they sell RC at your vet and you can ask about it. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

02-18-2011, 08:14 AM	#13
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	I'm sorry you're dealing with this with Ringo Sounds like he is taking it like a champ. It's so hard when something is wrong and you feel like you can't help them. I hope you get to the bottom of this soon! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

02-18-2011, 08:44 PM	#14
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	$172 later and you think they might as well have just thrown in the blood test. He turned up his nose at the Purina EN this evening and was begging for Lucy's food; so I just gave him some of his plain, dry food. I'm not giving him any more of that EN stuff; it looks horrid and it not helping him like the iams low residue. The congealed rice in it just comes out undigested. He seems to be feeling good - quite full of fire and mischief tonight! My Dad said he had a firm stool after I gave him his Flagyl this morning. But I'll try the beef and rice tomorrow if he is still having liquid diarrhea (sorry). Maybe throw in some organic pumpkin; I actually found some. THEN - it's off to a different vet. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

02-19-2011, 12:58 AM	#15
Blue Sake Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 472	I am sorry to hear about Ringo. Hope the vet will be able to find the problem to treat it.