[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: showgsd-l Digest V2 #1448
- From: XcaliburFarm@xxxxxxx
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 8 Jun 2008 00:21:02 EDT
Yes, canines can suffer from celiac disease....sensitive GI systems...wheat
or rather the gluten allergies. You are lucky to have gone the route of the
grain elimination from the dog's diet. There are three grains that contain no
glutens and can be utilized for animals with these problems. I am so glad to
hear you worked through the issue and the dog is doing so well....keep up the
good work. I am just surprised the vet didn't suspect this problem's origin.
Did the vet have anything to say since you have turned things around? Just
curious....Debbie
In a message dated 6/7/2008 9:09:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
Showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
From: "Lee Smith" <ladyaramis1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, June 07, 2008 8:39 PM
Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] Allergies
> For everyone who has a dog that suffers from occassional to frequent loose
> stool, has difficulty keeping weight on or always seems to have a dull
> coat,
> the following may be a solution. Certainly not a guarenteed solution, but
> a
> solution that is worth a try.
>
> I have a male around 8-years-old, that has always had a problem with
> keeping
> weight on. In his early years, he suffered with panno and it continued
> until
> he was about three. During that period he has all the symptoms of panno,
> refusing to eat, etc. He did get over it, but he still had the occassional
> runs for no apparent reason and he always had a problem keeping a decent
> weight, even though he had an excellent appetite. Consequently, he was a
> very difficult dog to show and never finished.
>
> Recently, I've been worried about his health and longevity. He has
> continued
> to have bouts of loose stool, his coat looked dry and -- even while eating
> like a pig -- he couldn't keep a pound on. Then, he started to lose weight
> and I became very nervous about his future.
>
> By the way, he is under the care of first rate vets and nothing ever
> showed
> up in any tests -- and many tests were run. About four rmonths ago, he had
> another bad case of the runs. He also had occassional bouts of throwing
> up.
> His weight was way down and his coat was terrible. He seemed lethargic. We
> changed food a couple of times and it wasn't the food. He was getting
> seriously thin; he looked malnourished. I knew if he kept this up, he
> wouldn't have too much longer.
>
> After the last time, I put him on a very restricted diet -- cottage
> cheese,
> baby rice or oat cereal -- just like any of my dogs. Then I added cooked
> gound beef. Still no problem and he was eating twice a day. It was at this
> point, I called the vet and said I wanted a stool test to see if there
> were
> any parasites. $800.00 later (I live in Boca Raton) he was declared
> parasite
> free and the vet suggested an intestinal biopsy.
>
> I suggested an elimination diet, since he seemed OK on what he was eating
> and I wanted to try that before we got into exploratory surgeries. I never
> completed the elimination diet because I now have a diet that has changed
> my
> dog's life. He no longer gets any grains -- corn, wheat or soy. He also
> doesn't get chicken or lamb, which he always had a tough time with. When I
> say no grains, I mean it. No pizza crusts, crackers, nothing at all that
> contains corn, wheat or soy.
>
> He immediately started to put on weight and he ate like I have never seen
> him eat -- four to five cups of kibble and two cans of dog food a day,
> plus
> cookies at bedtime. He has gained over 25 pounds. His coat has never
> looked
> better -- dark, glossy and full. His energy has returned and there has
> been
> a change in his personality. While he is a real sweetheart, he was always
> a
> softy -- the kind of dog you wonder if he will protect you. Since changing
> his diet, I have never seen him more self confident and relaxed. In fact,
> I
> have to say he has never looked better.
>
> I think, in fact I am sure, I have a dog with a wheat allergy and possible
> an allergy to corn, wheat and soy. I'm not sure if dogs can get celiac
> disease, but I suspect it. He now gets grain free kibble and cookies. His
> proteins include salmon, duck, venison and buffalo. The change in him has
> been dramatic enough that I highly recommend at least trying a grain-free
> diet if you have a dog that is not thriving. It is worth a try and I only
> wish I had tried this earlier.
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