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03-04-2010, 12:31 PM | #16 | |
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what type of IBD TJ has; small (vomiting) or large intestine (diaherea)? i am trying to get people to share their experience and story with IBD; because Ava is my first and only dog; and i have no idea where i stand. i would like to know how other people are managing the IBD in their dogs. please share stories. thanks much everyone!
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03-04-2010, 12:46 PM | #17 | |
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03-04-2010, 01:13 PM | #18 | |
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so pumpkin is ok to give for dogs with ibd? if i were to use little to give the probiotic
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03-04-2010, 01:20 PM | #19 |
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| I home cook for him. Yes. |
03-05-2010, 06:23 AM | #20 |
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| went to see her yesterday and she's doing well. her GI panel came back clean; no problem still waiting for biopsy results. she ate and drank; so far so good. i walked her for few minutes outside and she was happy to see me. but she didn't want to stay there. will be picking her up today and hoping for the best.
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03-05-2010, 07:31 AM | #21 |
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| Hi! So sorry to hear Ava is having problems again. Mine were having recurring bouts of diarrhea every other month or so... finally even the Metronidazole didn't help. My vet switched to a sulfa drug and also prescribed Probiotics. When I researched it online, it stated that it could cure diarrhea! When the intestines become inflamed, blood will begin to show up in the diarrhea. Probiotics work by flooding the intestines with good bacteria, making it impossible for the bad bacteria to get a hold on their system. Mine have had good poops for 8 months or more now, and no squirts! I never thought I'd see the day! I think the Probiotics (I get the kind with prebiotics (special fiber that gives the good bacteria from the probiotics a place to live and be happy) and enzymes (Proteins that help break down food quicker making it more readily available to the body) also help with improving the appetite of picky eaters, and helps to put weight on chronically thin dogs, by improving their digestion. Mine are on it for life! Praying and sending positive thoughts for a speedy diagnosis and recovery for sweet Ava... and prayers and blessings to you to have strength, courage, and determination in getting this illness resolved.
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03-05-2010, 11:25 AM | #22 |
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| all that money for nothing; they couldnt locate the reason or what type of ibd; so they only stated chronic ibd; which already was suspected; so thousands of dollars later to tell me the same thing. i am really upset, because i wanted a diagnosis. so now he said she might have food allergy. we need to try different food until we get right. do u think i can keep letting her get sick like this and spend more money everytime. seriously what is wrong with these people. so now what; i am back at square one.
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03-05-2010, 11:43 AM | #23 |
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| What kind of food did they suggest? I just picked up Z/D Ultra for one of my fosters who has IBD. That is what my vet recommended. Elly, you do have a diagnosis! The biopsy needed to be done to rule out something that needed to be treated separately. You did not waste money! Talk to this vet and ask him what you should do in the future when/if she starts this vomiting. At least you will not have to do a bunch of tests! It all comes down to learning how best to manage it!
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03-05-2010, 11:48 AM | #24 | |
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he suggested to do the allergy test that cost $200 i dont know but he's starting to sound that he's all about the money maybe it's me; or maybe he's really thorough but knowing i am low on money; he should have done blood tests first then endoscopy. her GI panel was clean, her blood tests were clean; and i knew she had IBD the point of the endoscopy was to find out what type of IBD; and they couldnt' even do that.
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03-05-2010, 11:54 AM | #25 | |
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i am going to take you up on your offer. do you mind sending me a packet to try on Ava. i tried sending you a PM with my adress but ur mailbox is full let me know when you have room
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03-05-2010, 12:17 PM | #26 | |
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I will mail it to you first thing on Monday morning, as it need to be in the fridge asap, and since no mail on sunday, i don't want it to get stuck sitting around... | |
03-05-2010, 12:26 PM | #27 |
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| just sent it; thanks for ur help
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03-05-2010, 12:29 PM | #28 |
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| He would have to do a lot of convincing for me to do an allergy test. I really don't see how that is going to help. Personally, I would probably just go with the treatment plan he has outlined. And, of course, the probiotics will also help.
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03-05-2010, 12:32 PM | #29 | |
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do maybe that test should have be done first; it makes sense if she's allergic to grains, corn or chicken.. then most food has that i think it does make sense to do this test to avoid the allergen however he will be putting her on low residue which has all the above including corn grits; so i am sure her GI tract will react; we'll just have to wait and see; the next food will be ultra Z/D by the way linda how does ur dog like to Z/D; is he eating it fine?
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03-05-2010, 12:38 PM | #30 | |
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He is one of my fosters. He has been exhibiting signs of IBD and a fecal showed nothing; so we are trying food to see if it helps. If it does not then we will get into further testing. Maybe once/week or every 2 weeks he will have a bout of loose yellow stools....and sometimes a stool with gelly like, blood. It only lasts for a day when it happens. SO....this is a guess. He has never eaten this food before today, so i cannot give you a review on it. I had looked at some threads here and saw that many do use it with success and since it also was the one my vet suggested we start with, that is what I did. I agree with you....and I would NOT use a food that had corn in it...no way. No matter what the vet said. (I would definitely ask him why he is suggesting corn....and ask him about Z/D....I don't like to tell people not to listen to their vet...he would have to give me a good reason for that food...and I doubt he really could) That was the first thing I looked at with the Z/D...if it had corn.
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