Taycie back at vet. GI troubles running some tests.

[RileyDC]

Awww... So Sorry to hear that about Taycie... sending good vibes your way!! Hoping she gets better, SOON!!

[yorkieusa]

Emily, I am so sorry Taycie was so sick last night. I hope your dr can find some answers for you this time. Sending get well wishes and prayers for Miss Taycie.

[southernbelle04]

Poor little Taycie! I just wanted to say that I am keeping you guys in my prayers! I hope she gets better!

[ladyjane]

Here is some information on the tests. Sounds like the vet is doing this in a logical fashion.

Merck Veterinary Manual

Hope you get to the bottom of this quickly. I have a pup on Hills Z/D and he has done very well! Previously he had horrible gas and nasty stools.

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Here is some information on the tests. Sounds like the vet is doing this in a logical fashion.

Merck Veterinary Manual

Hope you get to the bottom of this quickly. I have a pup on Hills Z/D and he has done very well! Previously he had horrible gas and nasty stools.

I do too. I feel confident we are going to get to the bottom of this. They fedex the Blood Sample to Texas A&M on Monday as today was Sat. I should hear back by the end of next week on the results.

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Yes, we've done the TLI with folate and cobalamin. Is there anything specific you were wondering about?

Been through all of this and honestly there is like a 99.9% chance her intestines wiill always get set off very easily.

Has she been tested for pancreatitis in the past?
Is this her first TLI?
Is her regular bloodwork normal?
Have they talked to you about intestinal biopsy?
Why are two rx foods being given at once?
Have you tried a diet without meat, poultry, or fish in it?
Have you just done Metro? Ever tried Tylan?
When she gets set off, is she stressed right before? Getting crumbs from the floor?

Some dogs are completely intolerant to meat protein. I'm not saying that's what's wrong with Taycie, but it is certainly possible. My girl can't really eat meat at all because she either gets very ill intestinally or gets severe itchies. So even hydrolyzed, the Z/D (although a very good food for some dogs) didn't work for us.

If all of the tests come back normal, then the next step really is a biopsy. Whether or not you want to go that way is a very personal decision. We chose not to. She is a young girl though. Definitely something to think about.

PM'ing you

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Thank you all for the well wishes. Taycie has rested comfortably today and no more diarrhea! We will get this all sorted out!

[Maximo]

Happy to hear that sweet Taycie had a good day. Sending prayers that you can get this sorted out once and for all.

[Micah my love]

Glad to hear she had a good day

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Still waiting on Test results. My vet didn't expect to have them until the end of the week. Stool Analysis came back neg. No parasites or Giardia. I honestly figured it would come back neg.. I know it is a deeper problem then this.

Praying for an answer from the results.

[chachi]

Im praying with you Emily! I hope they can find whats going on with Taycie.

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Originally Posted by chachi

Im praying with you Emily! I hope they can find whats going on with Taycie.

Thank you We will do what needs to be done.

[kdhawks]

I hate that it's not something simple, but hopefully you can find out the root cause of Taycie's GI issues soon! Give that little sweetie a cuddle from me & Levi.

[Taryn0405]

Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

Thank you We will do what needs to be done.

Poor little girl! Prayers that you find out what's going on!

[Bitsy]

Hoping you get some answers soon for your little sweetie!