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09-29-2011, 06:00 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Perry, Florida
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| Help!!! Hi all, I'm new here and desperate for some answers. I have a 3 year old Yorkie (female) and just recently she has started having SEVER problems with constipation. She has not gone poop without an enema in over 4 weeks. I've had her at the vet twice for xray, and barium xrays, enemas etc. He said there was no blockage, not kink but that her stomach itself was about 3 times the size it should be. He also said that her pyloric valve is emptying very slowly. He put her on Reglan 1ml twice a day but has increased it to 1 1/2ml twice a day. I'm taking her back for lab work tomorrow but I'm so worried. Bless her heart, we have tried everything we can think of to help. Milk, benefiber in the milk, doses of milk of magnesia, fruit, etc. Increased exercise hasn't worked either. I bought her only about 6 months ago as a retired breeder. I had her spayed shortly before this problem started and wondered if that could have contributed in some way, I'm stressed to the max about this, I've already spent $600+ dollars this month at the vet trying to solve a problem and I'm no closer to a cause than I was in the beginning. If anyone has ever experienced anything similar before, PLEASE HELP ME and TIA!!! |
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09-30-2011, 04:54 AM | #2 |
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| I am so sorry that you are dealing with this. I do not have any advice as I have never had experience with this issue. However, hoping this will bump the thread and someone else can give you some help.
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09-30-2011, 05:10 AM | #3 |
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| I honestly wouldn't give my dog milk if he/she was constipated- Its known to block people up. When we have babies at the birth center who are constipated, we give karo syrup in a bottle of water. (obviously, check with your vet before giving her anything)
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09-30-2011, 05:39 AM | #4 | |
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i agree with the Karo syrup, it's safe for dogs, if you can put it in warm water it gets the bowels moving faster. | |
09-30-2011, 11:19 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Perry, Florida
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| I will try the Karo Syrup. She was back at the vet today for blood work and another round of enemas. I can't do anything but cry. I've only owned her for 6 months and she has stolen my heart. As much as it breaks my heart, I just can't afford much more in vet bills. I'm out almost a $1,000 this month alone and still am no closer to finding out the problem. Please pray for little Tia. |
09-30-2011, 11:42 AM | #6 |
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| I am so sorry. I can only imagine the expenses. Have you considered another vet? Maybe your current vet could send the information so they would know what has been done already? Sometimes another set of eyes can catch things. Please keep us updated on Tia.
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09-30-2011, 11:44 AM | #7 |
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| Tia is in my prayers As was just said, maybe another set of eyes would help.
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09-30-2011, 11:46 AM | #8 |
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| I wonder if it could have something to do with the food you are feeding her. Just a thought.
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09-30-2011, 12:18 PM | #9 |
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| Constipation I am so sorry to hear about your poor baby; how uncomfortable she must be not being able to 'go'. You too must be very worried about this situation. I have read here that pure pumpkin is good for both loose and hard stools. Don't understand why it is said to work for both issues, but worth a try. Perhaps you could try and use the human fiber approach and feed oaty things, like 'Cheerios'?? My dog loves them as treats and they can do no harm as far as I know. Hope you find a solution soon to relieve both of you. Good luck! |
09-30-2011, 12:23 PM | #10 |
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| What food & treats were you feeding her when this started? Were there any changes in diet when this began? Is she still on the same diet? I agree with others that I would not use milk. The sugar content of Karo would make me a little nervous. Did the vet offer an theories on why her stomach is so large and why the pyloric valve is emptying slower than normal?
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09-30-2011, 02:40 PM | #11 |
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| I am curious if your girl has had any cesareans or other abdominal surgeries prior to her spay? "Adhesions" might be the cause. Ask your Vet... Here's a definition of what adhesions are in the human form but, animals can have them, too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adhesion_%28medicine%29 Small bowel obstruction (SBO) is another significant consequence of post-surgical adhesions. A SBO may be caused when an adhesion pulls or kinks the small intestine and prevents the flow of content through the digestive tract.
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09-30-2011, 02:51 PM | #12 |
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| I wish I knew more about this to help you and your little girl. My little girl, Ashley, had many gas pockets in her belly because of taking in too much air due to her trachea. I always had to make sure that she was not constipated because of the gas. Have you tried using warm water on her rectum to stimulate her to go to the bathroom? I often would put Ashley under the faucet of the sink running warm water and sometimes had to apply gentle pressure. If she is constipated you need to be very careful, though, because too much pressure could hurt her. Ashley took Reglan four times a day, and it helped her a great deal. It seemed to be a necessity so that she wasn't in pain, but I worried about that medication because it is not good for long term use. Ashley was almost seventeen, so the long term neurological risks weren't as much of a concern. I have read a lot about canned pumpkin being very good for constipation. My prayers are with you and your baby. I would seek the advice of another vet, as well.
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09-30-2011, 02:55 PM | #13 |
No Longer a Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Idaho
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| have you tried pumpkin? |
09-30-2011, 03:24 PM | #14 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Texas
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| I have used pumpkin for years.it will work for both dia. & constip. Use the plain pumpkin not the pie mixture.......It really works great About a teaspoon on her food each morn. My vet recommended it for my sons Lab. It helps balance the colon.
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09-30-2011, 03:28 PM | #15 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: toronto
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| I know it will sound funny but my mother used to put parsley in my nephew's behind when he was constipated. its like one of those old grandma medicine. if it started right after the surgery - maybe something went wrong there. I hope she feels better! |
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