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Zanders' mom · 05-02-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

I have to agree, that at this point I would be going to a specialist to get a U/S - why wait, why chance something

and your right that he can't be on those meds for long without side effects popping up on a young pup

Glad you cleared up about the Pedigree not being your first choice, but honestly IAMS is pretty bad too

Some better choices would be:
Canidae
Merrick
Natural Balance
Nature's Variety
Solid Gold
California Natural

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

elleandca · 05-03-2009, 03:43 AM

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

Lolasmom1211 · 05-03-2009, 07:28 AM

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!

ThorsMom09 · 05-03-2009, 07:38 AM

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.

Lolasmom1211 · 05-03-2009, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThorsMom09

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.

wemple2 · 05-03-2009, 06:05 PM

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

Txgurl06 · 05-03-2009, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jeanm1963

I know this is going to sound crazy but please try it, my daughter was 2 years old and potty trained , grampa decided to share a can of peanuts with her and she got sooo sooo constipated I had to take her to the emergency room, I want you to know I live in Boston, Childrens Hospital Boston is a renowned hosptial where people come from all over the world. Well after this episode she was psycolgicly constipated, and acted similar to your dog even tho it really didnt hurt her any more , it was AWEFUL , and she too pooped several times a day only releasing a little bit at a time causing her to have to go more, she associated pooping wth PAIN... okay well I saw a specialist at childrens because it was torture watching her try to poop The Dr suggested Mineral oil, she was 2 and I had to give her 2 table spoons of mineral oil each day, what this does is make the poop slide out, there is no pushing involved and if there is a small blockage of hard poop it will soften it and make it come out easliy after it absorbs the oil, its all natural and it cant hurt him( well get more advise from someone on here), I tihnk you should try it, it was just in her mind that it would hurt again so after a few weeks of it sliding out and no pain associated with pooping she was fine... I have no idea what the recommended dosage would be for a puppy but maybe you could try 4 or 5 drops, it has no taste at all maybe mix it with yogurt. Maybe someone on here can tell you if mineral oil can be used on dogs, but I swear this really helped her!

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

YoRkiE Te aMo · 05-03-2009, 07:12 PM

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

BonBon · 05-04-2009, 11:36 AM

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.

kjc · 05-05-2009, 08:53 PM

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.

Jenz Jazmyn · 05-05-2009, 09:38 PM

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

Mom of 3 · 05-06-2009, 08:16 AM

Poor Thor. Still praying for you little guy.

ThorsMom09 · 05-07-2009, 06:21 AM

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.

dlross · 05-07-2009, 06:49 AM

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.

julietimothy · 05-07-2009, 07:20 AM

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

05-03-2009, 07:38 AM	#184
ThorsMom09 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 58	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. __________________ Sharon Rob Parents of Holland , Jonathan , Allison , Angel , Zoe , and Thor . Last edited by ThorsMom09; 05-03-2009 at 07:40 AM.

05-03-2009, 06:05 PM	#186
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Thor, we're still rooting for you little guy...hope you're feeling 100% better real soon. __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

05-04-2009, 11:36 AM	#189
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	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. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

05-05-2009, 08:53 PM	#190
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	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. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

05-05-2009, 09:38 PM	#191
Jenz Jazmyn Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 96	Aww your Thor is precious!! Not sure what happened... but I'm glad he's doing better!! Thanx for sharing the video and pics!!! __________________ Love my Jazmyn Honey

05-03-2009, 03:43 AM	#182
elleandca Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: united kingdom Posts: 218	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

05-03-2009, 07:28 AM	#183
Lolasmom1211 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 664	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!

05-03-2009, 07:12 PM	#188
YoRkiE Te aMo YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ont. Canada Posts: 421	we use cold pressed virgin olive oil about a half teaspoon a day in the food and no runs from it

05-06-2009, 08:16 AM	#192
Mom of 3 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,181	Poor Thor. Still praying for you little guy. __________________ My 6 Loves Sassy, Gracie, Rosie, Rocky..... Raindrop, and Candy

05-07-2009, 06:21 AM	#193
ThorsMom09 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 58	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. __________________ Sharon Rob Parents of Holland , Jonathan , Allison , Angel , Zoe , and Thor .

05-07-2009, 06:49 AM	#194
dlross YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 286	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. __________________ Deborah

05-07-2009, 07:20 AM	#195
julietimothy YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Frisco City AL Posts: 325 Blog Entries: 1	high - fiber diet can help too. Ask your vet about that.