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
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