InspectorRex Posted June 18, 2005 Author Share Posted June 18, 2005 Maggie had a set back overnight. She had severe diarrhoea, real thin,brown watery muck. rung my Vet at 12midnight who met me at the Clinic. Maggie had a temp. of 40 degrees and was very distressed. Vet gave her scourban and kept her in for observation. He was concerned too. Maggie came home around 3pm this arvo. He is like me, at a loss as to why this happened. She had lectade in her water at vet's and an antibiotic injection and he will see her again tomorrow morning. This had to happen today, the young 7mo pup had a very big show 2hrs drive away so only had about 2hrs sleep. I just hope and pray Maggie's IBD issue resolves very soon or I will be in the looney bin. Apart from Dad, she is the last link I have to my deceased Mum. Please everyone, help me pray that Maggie recovers asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezzyr Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 prayers for Maggie, hugs for you all. I sent you some PMs but not sure if you got them + my inbox has been pretty full recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loraine Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 I think that this is an interesting link (mentions feeding kangaroo meat) that you may find helpful http://www.geocities.com/ibdogsintl/yourdogarticle.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted June 18, 2005 Author Share Posted June 18, 2005 Thanks Loraine, my Maggie has been on nearly all the drugs mentioned in that very good article. Pure kangaroo meat is hard to get and so is vension. we see the Vet again today so will update then. So far no more diarrhoea and Maggie is brighter today. For thos interested she is a Rough Collie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Update 20.6.05- Spoke with Maggie's Specialist this morning over the severe attack of diarrhoea at the weekend. he suspects the Z/d was the culprit and that Maggie is super allergic to Chicken) Z/d is chicken based ). He has suggested we try the Eukanuba FP(FishNPotato) and see how that goes.Our Vet had to order it but should be there Tuesday,tomorrw. so for today it is back to turkey mince and potato. If the FP doesn't work then we have to try the Hills Prescription Turkey and Rice. Geez if that one does not work then I give up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lablover Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Oh dear, what a worry for you. There is also a new diet produced by Eagle Pack which has duck in it for bowel disorders, just in case you wanted another option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 Thanks Lablover. It has been a real roller coaster, what with having to PTS our 9mo pup July '04 due to severe genetic problems, losing Mum Nov '03 and my old Collie April'03 it has been a nightmare to say the least. At least our 8mo pup is fighting fit and eating us out of house and home . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CavsRcute Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Just from an economic point of view...... if the dry foods are not working for your dog, are you taking them back for a refund? I know how expensive it can be, trying different types of food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 CavsRCute, yes all foods have been refunded on as Vet Presciption food is sold on a Money Back Guarantee. Has reduced amt on Vet bill big time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouiseBrooks Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 InspectorRex, I found out here that the I/d formula was making my fellow worse as well because of the chicken. Good Vibes sent for your Maggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 LouiseBrooks, and I/d is upposed to be for dogs with upset guts etc, go figure? will keep you all posted how Maggie goes with the Eukanuba Fish and Potato. Doing it all gradually thought, with a bit of cooked turkery mince and potato and a bit of the FP dry. I just pray to God that she can tolerate the FP, cos after this there is only 1 only food to try. At the moment am really tearing my hair out as I also care full-time for my 82yo Dad( lives with me ) and he is not well either. thanks everyone for your thoughts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 My IG was diagnosed about 4 yrs ago, age around 8. He was put on cortisone and it changed our lives, the only food he could eat was Hills Ultra ZD. He didn't like it and i tried to prepare it in various ways to tempt him. Read on the web that sweet potato was good so eventually started adding that. Each night was a fight with food, he wouldn't eat but was hungry and he would bark at me and claw at me to give him food. I would make a game of it with the biscuits but in the night he'd wake me several times to demand food. Got to the point after 2 years of sleep deprivation that I couldn't cope any more. Went to a new vet and said I can't cope. They suggested 2 other drugs. The first didn't work and we tried salazaprin and he eventually became the dog I'd first rescued. He still isn't keen on the food but he doesn't wake me several times each night any more. It saved my sanity ... I now add cottage cheese as well which helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted June 22, 2005 Author Share Posted June 22, 2005 Maggie has only ever refused her food twice, that is when all the alarm bells went off. She loves food big time and would probably eat 24hrs a day if I let her We just have to see how we go with the Eukanuba FP and pray to God that it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted July 14, 2005 Author Share Posted July 14, 2005 (edited) About 2 wks ago we had to take Maggie of the FP as tummy upsets again and buy Rabbit to steam( our last food source/resort). we thought she was doing ok until yesterday- Our girl " Maggie" took sick again 13.7.05 with gurgling tummy. Vet checked her and her heart rate was slow for her , 80 beats per minute( she usually is about 100). Her feet were cold and her nose very dry and hot. He tried to get a bood sample from her but it was clotting as he was taking it so haemtology was not able to be done. She had and injection of cortisone plus her upped her preds to 5mg twice a day. we came home and she settled again. 14.7.05; this afternoon Maggie was unsettled, asking to go outside and then not wanting to. She ate her tea and I took her outside and she promptly had an acute attack of blackish diarrhoea. Phoned vet and took her straight done( of course this was after clinic closed). Vet did prelimary checks and then said Maggie was not well and they would place her on IV fluids and keep her overnight. Her specialist said today( before this latest attack) that if there was not a marked improvement in the next couple of days things were not looking good at al for Maggie. Please include her in your prayers tonight, we do not know how much longer she will be with us, she is not even 8yo yet. Life really sucks - since April 2003 we have lost 14yo Collie, then wife/mother to cancer and then 7/04 had to pts 9mo pup due to too many genetic defects. Edited July 14, 2005 by InspectorRex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Thinking of you all and hoping that Maggie is feeling better in the morning... Hugs for Maggie... Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fido666 Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 (edited) Hi InspectorRex, I don't know what else to say ;) . I am sending out prayers for you and Maggie tonight . Having lost a 4yo to a ruptured Gall Bladder some years back I can really feel for you on this . Regards, Corine Edited for spelling only. Edited July 14, 2005 by fido666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 Inspector REx You and Maggie are in our thoughts, I hope things pick up for you both. Can I please ask something here? A friends dog was diagnosed with I.B.S last year, just over the last few days, they have noticed the dog vomiting chocolate coloured vomit, no the dog has not eaten anything of that colour, they are organising some meds, but just wondering if your dog had vomit such as that too? Hugs to you Holly and family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chezzyr Posted July 14, 2005 Share Posted July 14, 2005 What an unsettling time for you all. Our thoughts, wishes and prayers are with you. Hugs and kisses (and a lick from Rosie) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scales of Justice Posted July 15, 2005 Share Posted July 15, 2005 Inspector Rex, From what you are describing, can you tell for certain that your vet has tested for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency as a couple of other posters suggested? What you are describing sounds like classic symptoms of EPI to me and if Maggie has EPI she will not improve until such time as she gets the correct medication. Please check with your vet to see whether they have tested for EPI - this is a special test (a TLI test) and if they haven't please get her tested ASAP. If she has it she can lead a normal life on the correct supplements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted July 15, 2005 Author Share Posted July 15, 2005 Sad News: Maggie deterioated this morning with further diarrhoea and we had to make the decision we all hate making- we had to let Maggie go to the Rainbow Bridge and yes TLI's were checked ( not EPI) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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