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Crickettsmom · 01-07-2010, 04:53 PM

I so HOPE both of your babies get better!!! I am just seeing this and hate it when our little ones don't feel good!!! Keep us posted on their progress!!!

YorkieMom6 · 01-07-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dwerten

if pancreas issue then just do the probiotics only as i will not risk any fatty acids with my pancreatic yorkie - i only use it in my allergy yorkie. Even though many nutritionists have said coconut oil is ok as it is a medium chain fatty acid i still will not take a chance with my dex

No, Zoey has not received a diagnosis of pancreatitis, I am just trying to be proactive and was curious about its possible implications is all. I am confident you have researched it and was curious what you had found.

dwerten · 01-07-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieMom6

No, Zoey has not received a diagnosis of pancreatitis, I am just trying to be proactive and was curious about its possible implications is all. I am confident you have researched it and was curious what you had found.

my dex has high triglycerides on a 12 hr fast blood draw so that is one sign that they have high fat content in blood so i do not do anything with him never will. My dd tolerated coconut oil for almost two years and someone scared me about it and red blood cell count but now wishing i stuck with it after dealing with the staph and diarrhea issues

it along with probiotics was working and dermatologist was impressed as she looked so good - i could kick myself

YorkieMom6 · 01-07-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by dwerten

my dex has high triglycerides on a 12 hr fast blood draw so that is one sign that they have high fat content in blood so i do not do anything with him never will. My dd tolerated coconut oil for almost two years and someone scared me about it and red blood cell count but now wishing i stuck with it after dealing with the staph and diarrhea issues

it along with probiotics was working and dermatologist was impressed as she looked so good - i could kick myself

I can appreciate what you are saying. While we want to find the right combination that works well for our little ones, we recognize that each one is different. Furthermore, with known problem areas with the breed, we try to take extra precautions but maybe we 'read' too much into every thing. At least I know that I have tendencies to do so.

cCat · 01-07-2010, 08:23 PM

I happened to run across this while searching for another product so I have no idea if it's any good -- decided to pass it along anyway just in case...

Canine Diarrhea Vomiting Combo

"If you want a natural, gentle solution to your dog’s GI problems, for less money than one visit to a vet, then this six product protocol is your answer. Dogs can regain GI stability even after long illnesses. Designed for TREATMENT RESISTANT DIARRHEA AND/OR VOMITING. Included in this kit are: Luxolite (16 ozs.); Canine Comfort (98 gms.); Lithothamnium (100 caps); Herbal Anti-Inflammatory, 8 drams, 280 drops; Starter Pack Pet Flora (16 caps); Scutellaria Lateriflora (Skullcap). We have used this combo pack with excellent and quick results!"

YorkieMom6 · 01-09-2010, 11:13 AM

Thanks again for everyone's support, thoughts and well wishes.

I wish I had spent the extra $15 for the 'human' probiotics to be shipped quickly. I only see a slight improvement in Zoey's stool with her current antibiotic and probiotics... but still far too loose.

I am praying still, that it just takes awhile to kill all of them nasty bacteria!

dwerten · 01-09-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieMom6

Thanks again for everyone's support, thoughts and well wishes.

I wish I had spent the extra $15 for the 'human' probiotics to be shipped quickly. I only see a slight improvement in Zoey's stool with her current antibiotic and probiotics... but still far too loose.

I am praying still, that it just takes awhile to kill all of them nasty bacteria!

we are on day 5 with the dds plus no diarhea but i am doubling it up and mixing it in pumpkin so fingers crossed your baby will be better soon

YorkieMom6 · 01-10-2010, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dwerten

we are on day 5 with the dds plus no diarhea but i am doubling it up and mixing it in pumpkin so fingers crossed your baby will be better soon

Still no DDS but I did regular shipping and it is Sunday or the wee hours of Monday morning

. May try to find it locally later but now I am doubting myself on purchasing the right one.

I order the Dds-Plus from Vitamin Shoppe (5 Billion CFU):

Dds-Plus Capsules by U.A.S.Laboratories - UA-1010 - at The Vitamin Shoppe

However, when I look at it again it does not say non dairy. So I tried to find a non dairy at Vitamin Shoppe with no luck (maybe I am searching for the wrong thing). But I did find this at a different site - called Dds-Plus Acidophilus Bifidus (2.5 Billion CFU) and it specifies that it is non dairy:

UAS Labs DDS-Plus Acidophilus Bifidus 100 Caps - Swanson Health Products

Did I goof????!!! Thanks for your help!

YorkieMom6 · 01-10-2010, 11:43 PM

Oooops, sorry - forgot to give an update.

Poop is still loose - medium brown in color. Her poop use to be firm if not on the hard side and dark brown - almost black in color before all of this started.

She slept alot more than normal today and wanted to be close to me. Being close isn't unusual but she generally wants to play the majority of the time - but not the case today. It could just be the weather or that DH hit the road today, but it makes me nervous with this going on for so long now.

Will be calling the vet in the morning to update him and get some feedback.

YorkieMom6 · 01-10-2010, 11:59 PM

Also I should add that I really had to coax her to eat this morning (and it had chicken in it

).

And ditto this evening - she only ate half her meal

Positive side.... she readily takes the bits of chicken as reward for good pottying

.

dwerten · 01-11-2010, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkieMom6

Still no DDS but I did regular shipping and it is Sunday or the wee hours of Monday morning

. May try to find it locally later but now I am doubting myself on purchasing the right one.

I order the Dds-Plus from Vitamin Shoppe (5 Billion CFU):

Dds-Plus Capsules by U.A.S.Laboratories - UA-1010 - at The Vitamin Shoppe

However, when I look at it again it does not say non dairy. So I tried to find a non dairy at Vitamin Shoppe with no luck (maybe I am searching for the wrong thing). But I did find this at a different site - called Dds-Plus Acidophilus Bifidus (2.5 Billion CFU) and it specifies that it is non dairy:

UAS Labs DDS-Plus Acidophilus Bifidus 100 Caps - Swanson Health Products

Did I goof????!!! Thanks for your help!

lool at the bottom left hand corner of the bottle it says non-dairy and that is exactly what i use - you can get it from whole foods or vitamine shoppe or lassens - keep it in the fridge when you open it

YorkieMom6 · 01-11-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dwerten

lool at the bottom left hand corner of the bottle it says non-dairy and that is exactly what i use - you can get it from whole foods or vitamine shoppe or lassens - keep it in the fridge when you open it

Oh thank goodness - yes I see it! Waiting to hear back from our vet.

Thank you!

YorkieMom6 · 01-11-2010, 10:59 AM

Okay, call me crazy (won't be the first time nor the last

) but....

How sick can Zoey really be when she is putting on sooooo much weight??!!

She weighed in right before spay surgery at 4 lbs 15 oz. Now 24 days later and sick.... she weighs 5 lbs 10 oz.

Doesn't that sound like alot to you??? Or is it like humans and changes hormones and thus weight gain?

YorkieMom6 · 01-11-2010, 11:30 AM

Okay, I spoke to our vet.

He wants me to get her off the chicken that she is on. She was put on it along with rice when this all started. We took her off of the rice when we got the Clostridium diagnosis and added in her kibble. We kept alot of the chicken to encourage her to continue eating well. He wants her on kibble and then her treats are okay - thank goodness, as I feel she is NOT gonna like being taken off her meat. He said he is not concerned about her and that it is taking a little time is not concerning him either. Wish I could be so calm about it

Her poop a few minutes ago was a bit firmer, with one tiny bit at the end that was still very soft. I am hoping this is a good sign and will just continue on. He said her weight gain and all of her checkups etc etc are excellent.

Okay, so I will try to take this in stride and hopefully she will eat (just kibble) and will get firmer as time continues.

Thanks again everyone!!

Huggs

4doggiemama · 01-11-2010, 01:41 PM

Maybe there is 'light at the end of the tunnel?' Know how frustrating it is to not find quick solutions. Snowboy, my 2 yr. old Pommie, has had loose stools from the time I rescued him. Have struggled with food issues....allergic to grains. Then he eats finds of horrible stuff to eat in our tiny outdoor pen.

Gives himself all sorts of intestinal issues. Think I'll start him on the probiotic that Cocoa is on......Primal Defense. Get well to Zoey. ~Joanne~

01-07-2010, 04:53 PM	#31
Crickettsmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,235	I so HOPE both of your babies get better!!! I am just seeing this and hate it when our little ones don't feel good!!! Keep us posted on their progress!!! __________________ Jennifer, Proud mom to Micah, Candy, Nikki, Gizmo, and Crickett (gone but NEVER forgotten)

01-07-2010, 08:23 PM	#35
cCat Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Grand Haven, MI USA Posts: 216	I happened to run across this while searching for another product so I have no idea if it's any good -- decided to pass it along anyway just in case... Canine Diarrhea Vomiting Combo "If you want a natural, gentle solution to your dog’s GI problems, for less money than one visit to a vet, then this six product protocol is your answer. Dogs can regain GI stability even after long illnesses. Designed for TREATMENT RESISTANT DIARRHEA AND/OR VOMITING. Included in this kit are: Luxolite (16 ozs.); Canine Comfort (98 gms.); Lithothamnium (100 caps); Herbal Anti-Inflammatory, 8 drams, 280 drops; Starter Pack Pet Flora (16 caps); Scutellaria Lateriflora (Skullcap). We have used this combo pack with excellent and quick results!" __________________ Me Reighny

01-09-2010, 11:13 AM	#36
YorkieMom6 ♥ Luv Zoey & Austen! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO, USA Posts: 2,015	Thanks again for everyone's support, thoughts and well wishes. I wish I had spent the extra $15 for the 'human' probiotics to be shipped quickly. I only see a slight improvement in Zoey's stool with her current antibiotic and probiotics... but still far too loose. I am praying still, that it just takes awhile to kill all of them nasty bacteria! __________________ Denise, Zoey, and Austen Dear Jazzy & Sasha forever in our hearts There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. ~Ben Williams

01-10-2010, 11:43 PM	#39
YorkieMom6 ♥ Luv Zoey & Austen! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO, USA Posts: 2,015	Oooops, sorry - forgot to give an update. Poop is still loose - medium brown in color. Her poop use to be firm if not on the hard side and dark brown - almost black in color before all of this started. She slept alot more than normal today and wanted to be close to me. Being close isn't unusual but she generally wants to play the majority of the time - but not the case today. It could just be the weather or that DH hit the road today, but it makes me nervous with this going on for so long now. Will be calling the vet in the morning to update him and get some feedback. __________________ Denise, Zoey, and Austen Dear Jazzy & Sasha forever in our hearts There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. ~Ben Williams

01-10-2010, 11:59 PM	#40
YorkieMom6 ♥ Luv Zoey & Austen! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO, USA Posts: 2,015	Also I should add that I really had to coax her to eat this morning (and it had chicken in it ). And ditto this evening - she only ate half her meal Positive side.... she readily takes the bits of chicken as reward for good pottying . __________________ Denise, Zoey, and Austen Dear Jazzy & Sasha forever in our hearts There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. ~Ben Williams

01-11-2010, 10:59 AM	#43
YorkieMom6 ♥ Luv Zoey & Austen! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO, USA Posts: 2,015	Okay, call me crazy (won't be the first time nor the last ) but.... How sick can Zoey really be when she is putting on sooooo much weight??!! She weighed in right before spay surgery at 4 lbs 15 oz. Now 24 days later and sick.... she weighs 5 lbs 10 oz. Doesn't that sound like alot to you??? Or is it like humans and changes hormones and thus weight gain? __________________ Denise, Zoey, and Austen Dear Jazzy & Sasha forever in our hearts There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. ~Ben Williams

01-11-2010, 11:30 AM	#44
YorkieMom6 ♥ Luv Zoey & Austen! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO, USA Posts: 2,015	Okay, I spoke to our vet. He wants me to get her off the chicken that she is on. She was put on it along with rice when this all started. We took her off of the rice when we got the Clostridium diagnosis and added in her kibble. We kept alot of the chicken to encourage her to continue eating well. He wants her on kibble and then her treats are okay - thank goodness, as I feel she is NOT gonna like being taken off her meat. He said he is not concerned about her and that it is taking a little time is not concerning him either. Wish I could be so calm about it Her poop a few minutes ago was a bit firmer, with one tiny bit at the end that was still very soft. I am hoping this is a good sign and will just continue on. He said her weight gain and all of her checkups etc etc are excellent. Okay, so I will try to take this in stride and hopefully she will eat (just kibble) and will get firmer as time continues. Thanks again everyone!! Huggs __________________ Denise, Zoey, and Austen Dear Jazzy & Sasha forever in our hearts There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face. ~Ben Williams

01-11-2010, 01:41 PM	#45
4doggiemama Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: KS Posts: 3,290	Maybe there is 'light at the end of the tunnel?' Know how frustrating it is to not find quick solutions. Snowboy, my 2 yr. old Pommie, has had loose stools from the time I rescued him. Have struggled with food issues....allergic to grains. Then he eats finds of horrible stuff to eat in our tiny outdoor pen. Gives himself all sorts of intestinal issues. Think I'll start him on the probiotic that Cocoa is on......Primal Defense. Get well to Zoey. ~Joanne~ __________________ Joanne Eli ChipperEva Snowboy Rosie(R.I.P. 1996-July 29, 2013) Cocoa(R.I.P 1998-April 26, 2012):