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Sunny95 · 08-04-2011, 07:28 AM

Ginger had something similar (HGE) and was prescribed some probiotics (capsules) that I sprinkled over her food for 30 days. It was to put the good bacteria back in and regulate things. She was also given antibiotics. She has recoverd 100%. Ginger did eat a bland food diet for about 10 days too.

I hope Betty Boop bounces back quickly! Praying for you both!

enchilila · 08-04-2011, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

That would be a good question for her vet. My vet would probably tell you no, there is no use in giving the probiotics in yogurt for an intestinal issue, and because it is dairy, it is possible that she would be able to handle it. However, probiotics pills might be an option for long-term use. That said, we don't use them here. I just find that with the conflicting information, that money is better spent elsewhere.

I'm sorry about your girl.

How often does this happen?

She just turned 2 and it has happened 3 to 4 times, I believe. I would have to look back at her notes. She last got this in January of this year.

She is just lying around with watering eyes and not feeling well. She scarfed down a good bland breakfast of boiled chicken and rice and has kept it down today. I gave her the PeptoBismol and antibiotic.

Do you think Reglan is hard on them? She didn't move all night long last night except to pee once. This is not like her.

I'm going to call the vet this afternoon and report in. Thanks for your input.

enchilila · 08-04-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunny95

Ginger had something similar (HGE) and was prescribed some probiotics (capsules) that I sprinkled over her food for 30 days. It was to put the good bacteria back in and regulate things. She was also given antibiotics. She has recoverd 100%. Ginger did eat a bland food diet for about 10 days too.

I hope Betty Boop bounces back quickly! Praying for you both!

I'm not really sure what HGE is, but I'll research it and see if she fits the description. I'm so glad Ginger recovered 100%!

gidget529 · 08-04-2011, 07:48 AM

My Cricket had quite a few bouts of enteritis until her vet put her on a canned I/D diet. He said a lot of yorkies have sensitive tummies and need to be on a prescription GI diet. This really helped keep down the bouts.

Maximo · 08-04-2011, 07:49 AM

Sending well wishes for Betty Boop and praying you and your vet can figure this out and get her on the mend quickly.

enchilila · 08-04-2011, 08:14 AM

Thanks again for everyone's well wishes.

Sammy Mommy · 08-04-2011, 08:19 AM

Sending get well hugs and prayers to Betty Boop!! Feel better soon sweetie!!

Ellie May · 08-04-2011, 08:20 AM

What food is she eating? What treats and chews? 3-4 bouts of this in just a couple years sounds like a concern.

I have never had a problem with Reglan making Ellie lethargic, but that is a very common side effect. I wouldn't be surprised. But I'd also wonder if she is lethargic from whatever is going on...

Have you talked to your vet about more extensive testing?

BabyGirl Rosie · 08-04-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

My Cricket had quite a few bouts of enteritis until her vet put her on a canned I/D diet. He said a lot of yorkies have sensitive tummies and need to be on a prescription GI diet. This really helped keep down the bouts.

I am so sorry to hear Betty Boop is not feeling well.

Rosie has had numerous problems like this. She was diagnosed with IBS. She too is on the canned and dry I/D diet. It does seem to help also.

Sunny95 · 08-04-2011, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by enchilila

I'm not really sure what HGE is, but I'll research it and see if she fits the description. I'm so glad Ginger recovered 100%!

Thanks!! Me too! It scared me to death.

Just Google "Hemorrhagic GastroEnteritis (HGE) in dogs". There is tons of info. When I did my research, yorkies were in the top 4 as common breeds. I had never heard of it before either.

The blood in the poop was from her intestines being irritated and the sides were sloughing (is that a word?) off. The blood was jelly like. TMI - sorry!

Lil Sis · 08-04-2011, 09:35 AM

Hi Betty Boop .. hope you feel better soon

enchilila · 08-04-2011, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

What food is she eating? What treats and chews? 3-4 bouts of this in just a couple years sounds like a concern.

I have never had a problem with Reglan making Ellie lethargic, but that is a very common side effect. I wouldn't be surprised. But I'd also wonder if she is lethargic from whatever is going on...

Have you talked to your vet about more extensive testing?

She has been eating Precise Lamb & Rice that the vet sells. She really likes it. We took her off chicken last year to see if that was causing her itching. Couldn't really determine that was the cause, though. Right now, she is only eating chicken & rice. She doesn't get any chews. The only snacks she gets is occasional apple, banana and seedless watermelon. I saw something that looked like a small, soft white watermelon seed in her poop. Could have been anything, though. She is always making her rounds around the house.

She had her 2 year wellness bloodwork done last week and it came back good.

Are there any other tests you can think of that would be helpful for me to ask the vet about?

enchilila · 08-04-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Sunny95

Thanks!! Me too! It scared me to death.

Just Google "Hemorrhagic GastroEnteritis (HGE) in dogs". There is tons of info. When I did my research, yorkies were in the top 4 as common breeds. I had never heard of it before either.

The blood in the poop was from her intestines being irritated and the sides were sloughing (is that a word?) off. The blood was jelly like. TMI - sorry!

That's OK because that is how I described it to the vet. It was bright red and jelly-like, but not a lot of it. I might ask the vet about the I/D food or just something that is for sensitive tummies.

SpArKyOfCaLi · 08-04-2011, 09:43 AM

Hoping Betty Boop feels better soon.

Ellie May · 08-04-2011, 09:44 AM

First, I see I mistyped before. Lethargy is a common side effect to drugs in general. I don't know about Reglan in particular.

I would do some basic blood work WHILE she is in the middle of an episode to see if anything looks off. This way you'll know if it is likely HGE, pancreas, infection, etc.

The high lipase from a few days ago is in the back of my mind too. Wouldn't hurt to do the cPL.

I'd ask the vet what their thoughts are on going a bit farther with testing to see if this can be prevented in the future.

08-04-2011, 07:28 AM	#16
Sunny95 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 2,120	Ginger had something similar (HGE) and was prescribed some probiotics (capsules) that I sprinkled over her food for 30 days. It was to put the good bacteria back in and regulate things. She was also given antibiotics. She has recoverd 100%. Ginger did eat a bland food diet for about 10 days too. I hope Betty Boop bounces back quickly! Praying for you both! __________________ *~ Melinda* ~ Mom to Lindsey , Ginger & Pepper RIP Sunny*:February 5,1995 to June 3,2008*

08-04-2011, 07:48 AM	#19
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	My Cricket had quite a few bouts of enteritis until her vet put her on a canned I/D diet. He said a lot of yorkies have sensitive tummies and need to be on a prescription GI diet. This really helped keep down the bouts. __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

08-04-2011, 07:49 AM	#20
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Sending well wishes for Betty Boop and praying you and your vet can figure this out and get her on the mend quickly. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

08-04-2011, 08:14 AM	#21
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,689	Thanks again for everyone's well wishes. __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!

08-04-2011, 08:20 AM	#23
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	What food is she eating? What treats and chews? 3-4 bouts of this in just a couple years sounds like a concern. I have never had a problem with Reglan making Ellie lethargic, but that is a very common side effect. I wouldn't be surprised. But I'd also wonder if she is lethargic from whatever is going on... Have you talked to your vet about more extensive testing? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-04-2011, 08:19 AM	#22
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	Sending get well hugs and prayers to Betty Boop!! Feel better soon sweetie!!

08-04-2011, 09:35 AM	#26
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	Hi Betty Boop .. hope you feel better soon __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

08-04-2011, 09:43 AM	#29
SpArKyOfCaLi Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 232	Hoping Betty Boop feels better soon. __________________ Sparky (2 years 5 Months)

08-04-2011, 09:44 AM	#30
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	First, I see I mistyped before. Lethargy is a common side effect to drugs in general. I don't know about Reglan in particular. I would do some basic blood work WHILE she is in the middle of an episode to see if anything looks off. This way you'll know if it is likely HGE, pancreas, infection, etc. The high lipase from a few days ago is in the back of my mind too. Wouldn't hurt to do the cPL. I'd ask the vet what their thoughts are on going a bit farther with testing to see if this can be prevented in the future. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶