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Bellaandhelen · 08-07-2009, 01:57 AM

Hi, I just wanted to let everyone know that Bella is continuing to get better.

I had a little scare Wednesday night when there was a trace amount of fresh blood in her stool again, but I had switched her back to her regular food on Wednesday from the Prescription Diet, so that may have upset her stomach along with all the medication she is taking. There has been no sign of blood since then thank goodness and after talking with our vet yesterday morning, she is back on the Hill's Prescription diet I/D again at least for while she is taking her medications. She's getting perkier every day- her ears and tail will perk up now and she's wanting to move around more. She doesn't seem to be in any pain, so I'm really trusting that there isn't actually a back injury or problem- whew.

Still trying to have her take it easy- she's getting stroller rides while her brother does longer walks, but I'm letting her walk a little bit. The muscle relaxer does make her a bit drowsy understandably- but we are almost done with that one.
When I think back on the months Bella has been with me (I adopted April 3rd 2009), I do see a pattern of her having a sensitive stomach. She's given me a couple of scares- though this was the worst. I have been thinking about giving her probiotics on a regular basis to help with her digestion, etc. Does anyone give these or have a certain kind or brand they would recommend? I was looking at onlynaturalpet and saw some probiotics of their brand and also some that also added plant enzymes. It's hard to know what would be best. Any thoughts?

Thank you again for caring and for all your support!

TLC · 08-07-2009, 11:01 AM

Glad to hear she is doing better.

I give mine:
Nature's Farmacy - Store - Product Details

It has all sorts of good stuff, so you can give it to both of your dogs. And I think it has a shelf life of 3 yrs

Bellaandhelen · 08-07-2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TLC

Glad to hear she is doing better.

I give mine:
Nature's Farmacy - Store - Product Details

It has all sorts of good stuff, so you can give it to both of your dogs. And I think it has a shelf life of 3 yrs

Thank you! I just placed an order.

Bellaandhelen · 08-11-2009, 06:24 AM

I just want to close out letting you all know Bella is completely back to normal/ full recovery. Thanks again to all!
We can't wait to get our probiotics in the mail. I'm going to give them to both furbabies as a preventive.

Hope all your babies stay healthy!!!

08-07-2009, 01:57 AM	#31
Bellaandhelen Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Lafayette, IN, USA Posts: 279	Friday Update Hi, I just wanted to let everyone know that Bella is continuing to get better. I had a little scare Wednesday night when there was a trace amount of fresh blood in her stool again, but I had switched her back to her regular food on Wednesday from the Prescription Diet, so that may have upset her stomach along with all the medication she is taking. There has been no sign of blood since then thank goodness and after talking with our vet yesterday morning, she is back on the Hill's Prescription diet I/D again at least for while she is taking her medications. She's getting perkier every day- her ears and tail will perk up now and she's wanting to move around more. She doesn't seem to be in any pain, so I'm really trusting that there isn't actually a back injury or problem- whew. Still trying to have her take it easy- she's getting stroller rides while her brother does longer walks, but I'm letting her walk a little bit. The muscle relaxer does make her a bit drowsy understandably- but we are almost done with that one. When I think back on the months Bella has been with me (I adopted April 3rd 2009), I do see a pattern of her having a sensitive stomach. She's given me a couple of scares- though this was the worst. I have been thinking about giving her probiotics on a regular basis to help with her digestion, etc. Does anyone give these or have a certain kind or brand they would recommend? I was looking at onlynaturalpet and saw some probiotics of their brand and also some that also added plant enzymes. It's hard to know what would be best. Any thoughts? Thank you again for caring and for all your support! __________________ Helen, Bella and Baci

08-07-2009, 11:01 AM	#32
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Glad to hear she is doing better. I give mine: Nature's Farmacy - Store - Product Details It has all sorts of good stuff, so you can give it to both of your dogs. And I think it has a shelf life of 3 yrs __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

08-11-2009, 06:24 AM	#34
Bellaandhelen Donating YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: West Lafayette, IN, USA Posts: 279	Full recovery I just want to close out letting you all know Bella is completely back to normal/ full recovery. Thanks again to all! We can't wait to get our probiotics in the mail. I'm going to give them to both furbabies as a preventive. Hope all your babies stay healthy!!! __________________ Helen, Bella and Baci