Dog_Horse_Girl Posted April 15, 2009 Author Share Posted April 15, 2009 If only it had lasted. Ruby's been miserable again... Went off to vet again and described symptoms (latest round of symptoms), which were vomiting, skin red all over, scratching again...this suggests a food allergy. Began elimination diet of cooked fish and sweet potato - did this for one week in which time symptoms abated somewhat. Re-introduced raw chicken, her skin reddened same day, then the vomiting and scratching started again. So we conclude she's allergic to chicken, back to fish and sweet potato. Will see the vet again on the weekend... The lame leg is worse again too. This leads me to think that perhaps the lameness is partially caused by the food allergy but I'm not sure. The allergy has definitely caused inflammation so it's possible the two are linked. I feel so sorry for this dog - she's not had the best luck when it comes to health issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted April 15, 2009 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Poor Ruby, she really has been through the mill hasn't she. Lucky she is loved by you! Immune mediated things can be a bit of a bugger to isolate, and food allergies can make them very miserable! I had a dog that in her last 4 years could only eat Eukanuba Fish and Potato. Not a think extra, a small treat would have her with the worst upset tummy! A piece of chicken would have the same effect. Even tinned sardines were a no-no. I hope she doesn't have a infectious arthritis going on in her hock, ouch! Sending lots of healing and feel better vibes to Ruby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog_Horse_Girl Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Ruby's just come back from having X-rays this morning. Unfortunately, she's ruptured her cruciate ligament. Once the mange and allergies are "controlled", she needs surgery. Of course, this is expensive but necessary... Wish it was better news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Ruby's just come back from having X-rays this morning. Unfortunately, she's ruptured her cruciate ligament. Once the mange and allergies are "controlled", she needs surgery. Of course, this is expensive but necessary... Bugger. Perhaps this is what has been wrong with her legs all along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog_Horse_Girl Posted April 18, 2009 Author Share Posted April 18, 2009 Ruby's just come back from having X-rays this morning. Unfortunately, she's ruptured her cruciate ligament. Once the mange and allergies are "controlled", she needs surgery. Of course, this is expensive but necessary... Bugger. Perhaps this is what has been wrong with her legs all along? Nope, the other leg's problem was confirmed by a joint tap and X-rays. She's just a miserably unlucky dog. The surgery isn't cheap either...around $1000 so we need to start saving. Once it's been operated on, she's not allowed to exercise for 2 mths...try telling her that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paptacular! Posted April 18, 2009 Share Posted April 18, 2009 Poor Ruby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog_Horse_Girl Posted April 19, 2009 Author Share Posted April 19, 2009 Poor Ruby. :D Yep, she's not a happy camper ATM. And carrying her up the stairs is NOT something I look forward to, but she's refusing to walk up them at all now. :p She hasn't got the same problem going down though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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