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Hi My mentors 9 year old female longcoat gsd has been diagnosed with perianal fistula (anal furunculosis). My friend has obtained several opinions - all suggest that surgery is not the preferred treatment option but advise that the dog be put on a drug called Atopica (which is very expensive). We'd be keen to know if anyone has used this drug (with or without any success) or if anyone has heard of any other ideas re diet, homeopathic or alternative treatments that might help. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated! Regards Karen

And here is a photo of my girl!

Thanks Isaviz and I would love to post a photo but I dont know how!! I had only just figured out how to post a message and respond ! but I will ask the IT people at work today and have a go at posting a photo tonight. Kaz

Hi everyone and thanks for all your help - I have been a viewer of this forum for some time but this is the first time I have posted something and I am so happy with the response I have received! Dogdayz - I have signed up with the group - thank you for all the info and for your reassurances! Holly - great idea - I will contact Dr Hedburg and see if I can organise to see her Magnum - I have contacted the breeder that my girl came from (they actually own the sire - hope thats the correct term for my girls dad) and they are contacting the breeder (owner of the dam) and trying to find out whether there have been problems with any of the others from that litter etc Isaviz - thanks for all the diet info - it is interesting that you mention excessive drinking/possible diabetes - my girl started drinking heaps more than usual from when I started giving her the enzyplex - I mentioned it to the vet but she didnt seem too bothered about it and - do you think i should chat with the vet again? how do they test dogs for diabetes? Once again - thank you all I will let you know how she goes Kaz

Thanks so much for your responses and I'll look forward to hearing from you tomorrow. Its reassuring to know that other dogs with this condition are doing ok. Kaz

Hi Loraine Thanks for the link. I hope my girl will be ok. It has been very sad to see her lose so much weight so quickly but hopefully the enzyplex will help her get better soon. Kaz

Hi My gsd has been diagnosed with exocrine pancreatic deficiency. My vet has suggested that I continue to feed her normally but add a supplement called "enzyplex' to each meal. I'm wondering if anyone else has had a dog with this condition or can give me any other information or ideas re special diet, etc that may help my beautiful girl! Any advice would be greatly appreciated Thanks Kaz