California natural has the least amount of ingredients. Great for pups with allergies and other tummy sensitivities.

ohh wow what an intense read .. that first video was just hear breaking .. but the last video was so heart warming

hope your little guy continues to get better

If you can't get anything resolved on the track you're presently on, I would for sure contact University of Tennessee. They are experts with these tiny dogs, have all of the special equipment to test and take care of them and have special grants to help minimize the cost. I would only think if they had not seen a case such as this, it would present a challenge to them, a teaching hospital, and one that they would want to treat. The people there are wonderful and caring...I cannot say enough good things about them. It would definitely be worth sending your video and a brief history to get their opinion. Good luck to you - I know how heart wrenching it can be to take care of these sick babies. Thor is lucky to have you!

Thor is still having issues. I am sorry I have not updated here but with school and family, its hard to find time.

Thor had another set of x-rays looking for stenosis and fissures, they found nothing.

He has since had and endoscopic colon biopsy to check for other issues. We will know those results within a week and will let you all know.

Our vet is in contact with a vet at the university of Missouri and a few other vets around the country...if there is a problem we will find it. If it is within our monetary means, we will do it.

He is still a happy healthy puppy in every other way.

He has been on 10 different dog foods, none of which helped so his food isn't the issue. He has been on natural, homecooked, cheap (trying to get his poo loose) and all different brands.

Right now he is on IAMS puppy can food, and Wellness Kibble. He is now 2.8 pounds so he is growing normally now. (he wasn't before)


I will keep you all posted as much as possible.

I know you are doing all that you can. Know that you are doing more than most people would have done at this point...what a lucky little boy he is to have you! How they capture our hearts, don't they. Like I said above, University of TN was wonderful with my Lola...I flew from Houston, TX to have her seen and even with the air and hotel, etc., it was less that having her procedure done at home. They were so wonderful and caring there. She went for a liver shunt, but there were babies there with all kinds of problems and the grants make it a lot cheaper. They saved Lola's life. I am sending you prayers and hope all works out well for you and Thor.

Thor, we're still rooting for you little guy...hope you're feeling 100% better real soon.

mineral oil and vegetable oil are what my vets suggest too. just a little

we use cold pressed virgin olive oil about a half teaspoon a day in the food and no runs from it :animal-pa

This little guy is such a cutie! I love his coloring. I'll continue to pray for the doctors to find a solution and treatment for him.

Best Wishes to Thor and Family ...

Lactulose, as suggested in a previous post, is really great stuff. It is a man-made sugar solution and is used to treat or prevent complications of liver disease, or may be taken to treat constipation. The dose can be adjusted to produce the type and frequency of BM desired, regardless of the brand of food that is being fed. So you can feed him something he likes that is nutritious instead of changing his diet so much. Much harder to regulate with oils and such. Oils can coat the intestinal tract and interfere with absorption of nutrients from the food if used on a regular basis.

Another previous post suggested Preparation H. I think they make a PH Plus with pain reliever too. I would try this on his anus after each cleansing. If this helps him to have painless poos, then that tells you the problem is there and not further up inside.

One other concern I have is anal glands. Many dogs will hide when bothered by anal glands. Some dogs have a problem with their glands but it doesn't seem to bother them at all. Others will tremble and shake when their glands are barely full. Some dogs scoot their butts across the floor or ground in an attempt to find relief. Anal glands contain extremely stinky liquid (skunk stinky, can gag you stinky). If you raise your dog's tail and pretend you are looking at a clock with the tail being the 12, the glands would be located at the 4 and the 8., the anus being the center of the clock. Any swelling in this area is not normal. The glands may fill but when BM's occur they should empty out. I have seen this problem overlooked and /or dismissed many, many times. I have seen anal gland function improve with consistant diet management.

Never give any kind of rawhide treats or bones.

I am just making these suggestions as these are things you can do between vet visits and they don't cost alot of money. The Lactulose is by prescription and may not be necessary if stools are of an acceptable consistancy and frequency.

Aww your Thor is precious!! Not sure what happened... but I'm glad he's doing better!! Thanx for sharing the video and pics!!! ;)

:hands: Poor Thor. Still praying for you little guy.

OK, we have the results of Thor's testing.

He has Colitis. They are recommending cortisone enemas, which we can't get in America. They are only available in Canada he said so he has to get with a "compound pharmacy" in order to get the meds for Thor.

SO....that is where are now :) Thor is still acting just fine, spoiled rotten and only having the occasional potty accidents.

I live in Calgary AB Canada, can anyone of us get the cortisone enemas for you and send down. Let me know I can do this for you, one thing our dollars is low which means you get more for your money in here. My new email is cheldaisi@shaw.ca, I check my email all day. My sister-in-law will be return to Phoenix this Saturday May 9/09, I suppose it's too soon to the get med by this Friday, she would be able to get it into the US then courier it to you. If interested let me know.

high - fiber diet can help too. Ask your vet about that.