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107barney · 01-31-2011, 09:04 AM

Prayers for Apple! It sounds like you are doing treatment just fine so you should ignore those particular posters who want to cast judgment on your actions -(including some people who do not take actions for their own dogs, by the way) and keep doing what you are doing for her. I would trust my vet before anyone on the internet, no matter how much they *seemed* to know.

I did want to point out that my Daisy who has many medical problems also had similar type diarrhea for years on and off as a younger dog.....the cause was NOT HGE....it was Irritable Bowel Disease. Treatment for her diarrhea, along with finally finding the right diet for her, has kept her free of the issue for many years now. I do not give my dogs raw food and would never feed raw for various reasons that I won't get into here and I do not use any chews with any risk of bacteria such as bully sticks in my dogs with medical concerns.

I'm sure your vet will get to the bottom of her issues, but I personally would stop any raw food and any chew or snack with a probability of introducing bacteria to the gut. I'd wash all toys or replace them. I'd keep bedding very clean and floors where she might lick.
Best wishes.

valerieam · 01-31-2011, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

Prayers for Apple! It sounds like you are doing treatment just fine so you should ignore those particular posters who want to cast judgment on your actions -(including some people who do not take actions for their own dogs, by the way) and keep doing what you are doing for her. I would trust my vet before anyone on the internet, no matter how much they *seemed* to know.

I did want to point out that my Daisy who has many medical problems also had similar type diarrhea for years on and off as a younger dog.....the cause was NOT HGE....it was Irritable Bowel Disease. Treatment for her diarrhea, along with finally finding the right diet for her, has kept her free of the issue for many years now. I do not give my dogs raw food and would never feed raw for various reasons that I won't get into here and I do not use any chews with any risk of bacteria such as bully sticks in my dogs with medical concerns.

I'm sure your vet will get to the bottom of her issues, but I personally would stop any raw food and any chew or snack with a probability of introducing bacteria to the gut. I'd wash all toys or replace them. I'd keep bedding very clean and floors where she might lick.
Best wishes.

Cathy what is the difference between HGE and IBD? The symptoms sound alike. I also didn't know about washing the toys.

Buster Brown · 01-31-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Have you tried CET chews? That's what I use...very good for teeth too. I use only the Medium size so that the choking hazard is minimal (vs. the Petite size).

I hope Apple continues to improve each and every moment!

Good suggestion. I also use the chews but in petite size and Buster sometimes has trouble with the long strip shape.

Best wishes to Apple and her family. I hope the find the trigger to these episodes so that Apple does not have to go through these debilitating bouts of vomiting and diarrhea.

Lisa and Pic · 01-31-2011, 02:24 PM

Good to hear that Apple has had a little bit of improvement. Sending positive thoughts and prayers for both Apple and for you.

chandracz · 01-31-2011, 03:37 PM

what are CET chews?

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Have you tried CET chews? That's what I use...very good for teeth too. I use only the Medium size so that the choking hazard is minimal (vs. the Petite size).

I hope Apple continues to improve each and every moment!

ladyjane · 01-31-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chandracz

what are CET chews?

Virbac Animal Health | C.E.T.

LisaD · 01-31-2011, 05:06 PM

Sending prayers your way. I am so sorry that you are having to go thru this.

yorkieusa · 01-31-2011, 09:00 PM

Maggie, I hope Apple continues to improve and return to feeling great again. I know you are doing everything possible. You're such a great mommy.

Maximo · 02-01-2011, 06:10 AM

How is sweet Apple today? Hoping she is continuing to get stronger and that she feels better.

Sweet Apple · 02-01-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Maximo

How is sweet Apple today? Hoping she is continuing to get stronger and that she feels better.

I'm being cautiously optimistic...She still sleeps, more than she used to, but will rally and play w/Buzz and Apple for short periods of time...She had her first bm, since the serious event on Sunday, that had her back on fluids and meds..She did have some mucus, but no bleeding, so I'm hoping it's all going in the right direction...I believe the next few days are crucial...She only has two days of antibiotics, so I'll be interested to see how she does, after she's finished...I sure do thank you, Kristin, for asking about my Sweet little Apple...
hugs
maggie & apple

Ringo1 · 02-01-2011, 08:56 AM

Stopping by to see how Apple is doing. Sending prayers her way.

Maximo · 02-01-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

I'm being cautiously optimistic...She still sleeps, more than she used to, but will rally and play w/Buzz and Apple for short periods of time...She had her first bm, since the serious event on Sunday, that had her back on fluids and meds..She did have some mucus, but no bleeding, so I'm hoping it's all going in the right direction...I believe the next few days are crucial...She only has two days of antibiotics, so I'll be interested to see how she does, after she's finished...I sure do thank you, Kristin, for asking about my Sweet little Apple...
hugs
maggie & apple

Very happy to hear you are seeing improvement. Apple remains in my prayers. Keep us updated with her progress.

Ladymom · 02-01-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

I'm being cautiously optimistic...She still sleeps, more than she used to, but will rally and play w/Buzz and Apple for short periods of time...She had her first bm, since the serious event on Sunday, that had her back on fluids and meds..She did have some mucus, but no bleeding, so I'm hoping it's all going in the right direction...I believe the next few days are crucial...She only has two days of antibiotics, so I'll be interested to see how she does, after she's finished...I sure do thank you, Kristin, for asking about my Sweet little Apple...
hugs
maggie & apple

What wonderful news! Thank you so much for updating us!

megansmomma · 02-01-2011, 09:40 PM

I'm just catching up with all that has gone on with Apple and hope that she is now on the way to feeling so much better.

Mom to Hot Rod · 02-01-2011, 10:13 PM

Wow, just catching up. Sending good thoughts and prayers that Apple starts to feel better! I am sorry that you are going thru this.

01-31-2011, 09:04 AM	#76
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	Prayers for Apple! It sounds like you are doing treatment just fine so you should ignore those particular posters who want to cast judgment on your actions -(including some people who do not take actions for their own dogs, by the way) and keep doing what you are doing for her. I would trust my vet before anyone on the internet, no matter how much they seemed to know. I did want to point out that my Daisy who has many medical problems also had similar type diarrhea for years on and off as a younger dog.....the cause was NOT HGE....it was Irritable Bowel Disease. Treatment for her diarrhea, along with finally finding the right diet for her, has kept her free of the issue for many years now. I do not give my dogs raw food and would never feed raw for various reasons that I won't get into here and I do not use any chews with any risk of bacteria such as bully sticks in my dogs with medical concerns. I'm sure your vet will get to the bottom of her issues, but I personally would stop any raw food and any chew or snack with a probability of introducing bacteria to the gut. I'd wash all toys or replace them. I'd keep bedding very clean and floors where she might lick. Best wishes. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

01-31-2011, 02:24 PM	#79
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	Good to hear that Apple has had a little bit of improvement. Sending positive thoughts and prayers for both Apple and for you. __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

01-31-2011, 09:00 PM	#83
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Maggie, I hope Apple continues to improve and return to feeling great again. I know you are doing everything possible. You're such a great mommy. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

02-01-2011, 06:10 AM	#84
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	How is sweet Apple today? Hoping she is continuing to get stronger and that she feels better. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

02-01-2011, 08:56 AM	#86
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Stopping by to see how Apple is doing. Sending prayers her way. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

01-31-2011, 05:06 PM	#82
LisaD YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 250	Sending prayers your way. I am so sorry that you are having to go thru this.

02-01-2011, 09:40 PM	#89
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	I'm just catching up with all that has gone on with Apple and hope that she is now on the way to feeling so much better. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

02-01-2011, 10:13 PM	#90
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	Wow, just catching up. Sending good thoughts and prayers that Apple starts to feel better! I am sorry that you are going thru this. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10