[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Help with Poo Problem
- From: Pinehillgsds@xxxxxxx
- To: LinronsKnl@xxxxxxx, showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 5 Nov 2012 09:22:38 -0500 (EST)
Yes, actually....
I have been trying to get info on cTLI scores that are in the "low normal"
range and the different gastro problems this can cause in GSDs.
We know that dogs who are not considered to have EPI (less than 2.5), but
would be in the 2.5 to 5 or even up to 10 (Kay's vet, who has been most
helpful treats under 10) can have difficulty w/ digestion, are prone to SIBO
and a host of other malidies.
I would have your vet run a fasting cTLI test. Texas A & M can do it or
any other lab your vet chooses. If you find the dog is under 10 I would
absolutely reach out to Kay's vet and get the protocol her vet uses to treat.
Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC
Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions
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In a message dated 11/5/2012 8:54:53 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LinronsKnl@xxxxxxx writes:
I have a male puppy who just turned four months old on Oct. 30, who has
been having intermittent loose stools/diarrhea since Oct. 17. Prior to
that
time, stools were fine.
He is eating Purina Pro Plan Chicken and Rice Puppy and has been since
August 25.
One time his stools are fine, the next they may either be "cow plops" or
watery.
On his first puppy visit to my vet on August 28 his stools were tested
and
were negative for any parasites and Giardia.
On Oct. 18, he was tested for Giardia, Parvo and an intestinal parasite
test was done. All were negative. He was given Famotidine and put on
Imodium
and Pepto Bismol.
On Nov. 2, another intestinal parasite test was done and he tested
positive
for Taenia Tapeworm.
My vet gave him Drontal Plus at that time and it is to be repeated in two
weeks.
His stools were watery on Friday and he was going frequently. I called my
vet on Saturday and he said to give him Imodium and Pepto Bismol, stools
firmed up almost immediately and were great all weekend. This morning he
went
twice before breakfast, once "cow plops" and the second time watery.
I gave him another Imodium and Pepto Bismol and he hasn't gone in about
three hours.
His appetite is great, shiny coat and super activity level. He is gaining
weight (32 lbs. on Friday). No vomiting, just funky stools intermittently.
I have been giving him one probiotic once per day but, other than his
kibble and one Purina biscuit per day, that's all he's getting. He is
never
outside alone so I know for certain he's not getting into anything.
Does anyone have any ideas what could be causing these poo problems or any
suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Linda Butler
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