I agree with Kathy. Would test him for EPI. And I always prefer Tylan over
Flagyl.
Kay
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On Nov 20, 2016, at 4:32 AM, (Redacted sender "Pinehillgsds" for DMARC)
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
First I would run a fasting cTLI test to check his scores. Under 2.5 is a
definitive diagnosis for EPI however many dogs struggle at a higher value and
we know pancreatic function can diminish with age. With symptoms of
reoccurring loose stools I would treat anything under a 6.
I really hate flagyl and won't use. Sounds like you are on a merry-go-round
of wiping out all of the good GI flora, then he comes off the med, then you
get an overgrowth, then he goes back on....IF I had to use anything it would
be a pinch (and I mean PINCH, 1/8 of a teaspoon) of tylan.
I would also have him on Cani Otic, much, much better than any other probitic
out there, it is sourced from dogs. (Google, you have to buy it on line from
KY). Really does a nice job. And no, I wouldn't be changing his food.
Good luck Beth.
Kathy Salvucci, member GSDCA, DVGSDC
Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions
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In a message dated 11/20/2016 6:33:58 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
wilkersonem@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
Asking the list a question. I have a 10 1/2 yr old male that has reoccurring
diarrhea. He has had his stool checked numerous times,and nothing shows up.
He has taken Fortiflora, Zypan to put in the good bacteria and still comes
back. He is on Ivomec for his heartworm and have also put him on the IBS
diet to control it. He will be good for about a week then back it comes. I
have put him on Flagyl to stop it, but he cannot live on that. I have also
changed his food to Science Diet for Sensitive stomachs and still it comes
back.
Any thoughts? Would putting him on raw change it.
Beth
