Update

[glorybea]

I got Bindii's results back regarding her hair loss and rash

she has a kidney infection lactic acids 7% ideal 5%

congested liver and gut uric acids 9% ' 4%

she has lactose intolerance

her digestive system is down as well

I have been given detox tablets for the acids + bodily wastes

homeopathic medicine for kidney infection and to restore functions to all organs

I am to send another sample of hair in 3wks for re analysis

all I want now is to see a new dog !!!

if anyone wants a follow up pm me

cheers Glorybea

[morgan]

Poor thing, she's really in the wars isn't she :D

Here's hoping she's feeling better in no time!

[Poodle wrangler]

You said in another thread that Bindi has "the beginnings of" renal failure. This usually only worsens over time. I'm sorry, but I'm not a believer in alternative treatments for clear-cut medical conditions like renal failure, renal (kidney) infections etc. These are serious conditions which can respond to conventional vet treatment. (Dons :D suit)... These results are gibberish:

lactic acids 7% ideal 5%

congested liver and gut uric acids 9% ' 4%

Glorybea, this is no criticism of you. You seem like a very caring pet owner, trying to do the best for her dog. Unless you have a health-medical-veterinary background, however, how would you know these tests aren't valid for renal failure and infection?

My mother is on renal dialysis following many years of worsening kidney failure. Specific diet and monitoring fluid intake- output is needed +/- some medication, depending on severity. An infection- untreated with antibiotics- can further worsen your dogs renal failure. It could even kill an elderly dog. Some antibiotics can also worsen renal failure, sometimes only temporarily, but it's a case of choosing the least bad option.

About the rash: If your dog's kidney's aren't working properly, phosphate builds up in the blood and causes skin itching++. A simple blood test at the vet will show if this is the case for your dog. This is a common, treatable problem and cortisone is not the answer. Giving calcium or Alu-tabs will bind the phosphorus to help stop the itch. Vet will need to adjust for your dog, based on blood test results.

Best wishes for you and your dog .

Edited June 28, 2007 by Poodle wrangler

[glorybea]

Hi Yes I am a caring person for my dog and she is under a vet and is tested AND is on a special diet which has enabled me to keep her kidneys at the same level that they were 18mths ago , she is tested every 8 - 10 weeks by the vet .No I don't have a degree as a vet but what I do have is a will to give her every bit of comfort that she can get and excluding cortizone if possible

thanks for your concern

cheers Glorybea