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06-12-2010, 05:22 PM | #46 |
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| Tuckers diarrhea is returning Tucker is gonna have to go back monday to the vet, he's having liquid bm's 2x a day again. I don't understand why the frequency a day isn't more. She's gonna have to retest the stool. I'll keep you all posted. Tracey and Tucker |
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06-12-2010, 05:24 PM | #47 | |
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Do you know if anything fungal is in that compost? also was anything else off on that blood panel besides Calcium Last edited by dwerten; 06-12-2010 at 05:26 PM. | |
06-12-2010, 05:28 PM | #48 |
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| there is a very comprehensive fecal that you can do as i paid for it for my dd when she was having diarrhea and it was not cheap. It was $200 here in california may be cheaper there but it covers EVERYTHING - very very thorough so I would get that done as well. I think it was sent to antech so let me see as antech order form is online i believe |
06-12-2010, 05:34 PM | #49 |
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| ok it was idexx lab I just pulled it out and it is called Canine Diarrhea Panel Comprehensive. It is a 4 page extensive report |
06-12-2010, 05:41 PM | #50 |
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| tucker The very first labs that were drawn, had low protein, which she said could be from the diarrhea, then the very low calcium which was her major concern, pancreatic enzymes were a little up, and WBC were very elevated. And nothing to be found in the urine. I have to work early tomorow, so maybe after work I'll try and find that person you said had similiar doggy issues. I have a feeling you are right about the fungal, or maybe the flagyl wasn't strong enough, she said he had multiple things flying around in his stool specimen. My poor boy.. |
06-12-2010, 05:49 PM | #51 |
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| I'll run that by the vet, I am sure she'll do it, also I want to ask about hooking him up to some IV fluids while I'm there, I think that would at least make him feel better. Thanks for the info. on that canine panel. Tracey |
06-12-2010, 05:50 PM | #52 | |
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I still think fungal though if the metronidazole did not stop it then it is not bacteria and could be fungal. Just throwing my thoughts out there | |
06-12-2010, 05:56 PM | #53 |
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| ok epi dogs are anorexic as they eat but lose weight but they lose protein and tli will determine this or rule it out- It is found in dogs that get chronic pancreatitis over time they can develop this Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency in Dogs (EPI) lymphangiectasia is usually when a dog has ibd for years but it can be onset of diarrhea - low protein, low calcium, low cholesterol show up on blood work Lymphangiectasia PLE is another thing that runs in the breed - low protein Protein Losing Enteropathy in Dogs (PLE) and then i sent this link but this is what manolosmom's dog had but her dog had perfect blood work and why i posted the above due to things you stated were off on blood work that run in this breed Histoplasmosis in Dogs Last edited by dwerten; 06-12-2010 at 05:57 PM. |
06-12-2010, 06:47 PM | #54 |
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| That epi thing you sent hits home as far as the symptoms. Oh God, I am gonna write all this down and give it to her. This isn't sounding any better, I think I am hoping for fungal. |
06-13-2010, 06:40 AM | #55 |
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| do not stress as I know a few people that have dealt with epi ad ple and once on the right diet and supplements they are fine so do not panic. I just want you to ask more questions and make sure all of these are ruled out and no steroids until they make sure that histoplasmosis is ruled out as that can make the dog worse if they treat with steroids which is what happened to manolosmom. They did endoscopy to determine it was fungal not lymphangiectasia so the steroids were actually making her dog worse and fungal infection got worse after steroid use. They will use steroids for ibd dogs and lymphangiectasia dogs but they need to endoscopy before any drugs are given as if it is not that then it can cause a huge problem if it is fungal and why narrowing down what is going on and when it all started is key. Sounds like when it all started was when your dog ate that compost as your dog was fine before that correct? Last edited by dwerten; 06-13-2010 at 06:42 AM. |
06-13-2010, 08:34 AM | #56 |
YT 500 Club Member | Just like to say I hope your vet finds out whats going on with your little man. I looked in on this thread because of the title, my mom has hyperparathyroidism and until this wasn't aware dogs could get it too. We almost lost my mom to this two x-masses ago, its a worrying condition but controlable. Must say I never thought I'd be learning anything about it on a site for dog lovers. |
06-13-2010, 12:01 PM | #57 |
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| correct, never really had any problems except medicines for his trachea issues. this just came on after the visit in the veggie garden. tonight I am gonna back track and write down all your ideas. |
06-13-2010, 12:22 PM | #58 |
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| i will find all the threads on lola here is one before it got worse http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...ectasia-2.html more info http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...e-nuts-12.html Last edited by dwerten; 06-13-2010 at 12:25 PM. |
06-13-2010, 05:41 PM | #59 |
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| wow. you found me gold!! I wish you the best of everything for all you did for my tucker. You are truely too good!!! |
06-13-2010, 05:43 PM | #60 |
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| You are so welcome. I know how it feels almost lost my dog 4 years ago so have always tried to pay it forward to help others I hope it helps and your baby gets better real soon Last edited by dwerten; 06-13-2010 at 05:45 PM. |
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