The final word on Jack

[Jennifer and Jack]

I just spoke to the specialist today about Jack. From his Ultra sound he had done that shows inflamed bowel loops, to his lack of appetite, to his sometimes liquid poops. He has been diagnosed with IBS... They strongly feel that Jack has taken on the job of thinking he has to take care of me. They reminded me that that is how he became a working dog without training, He was able to tell when I was going to go into respiratory distress before I even could and he would alert me

 

HIs lab work they draw on him directly co relates to how sick I am. When I am doing well, his lab work is normal, when I am really struggling, the poor boys thyroid and cortisol levels act up. I would imagine more people might find that with their dogs too,  if they had lab work drawn on their dogs. I don't know, I spent thousands, well insurance did to discover this..

 

We are starting him on Pepcid AC 5mg daily and he will be getting some other standard medications. He is going to actually have a doggie colonoscopy because they need to biopsy his intestines... I have no idea what he is going to have to drink to clear himself out of even if that is how they do it but they can be the ones to give it to him, I have to almost suffocate him holding his mouth shut and massaging his neck to get him to swallow a beef liver heartworm pill.

 

I will hear back later today when that is scheduled... I think it is so sad and shows just how much our dogs are in tune with us, love us and need us.

 

It is sad to me that Jack took this job upon himself because I can't do anything about it.  I am thinking of maybe sending him back to daycare for a few days a week just so he can get away from me.. He already goes on play dates with my neighbor......

 

So hopefully the Pepcid and other medications will get Jack feeling better soon.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Wonderful plan, Jennifer.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Thanks, He really loves going there, She used to be one of his puppy sitters when he was a tiny puppy too little for daycare. She also is the one that has watched him when I go in the hospital.. To him it is a second home.

 

Today after his playdate, my friend just opened the door and let him in the house because I was napping, He came in, licked my face and passed out snoring within 10 seconds flat..

 

I am so grateful for this time for him to play...

[Suzann, Rosey & Bandit]

knowing is better than not knowing... hugs to you and jack!!

[BG and Gavin]

Ok, this is a good outcome.  It is not life threatening and it sounds like its reversible.  And now that you have awareness, you can make a plan.  Having a plan always brings me a great deal of comfort.  Get well soon...both of you!

[Kyoko]

 I am so sorry to hear that you and Jack are going through this.... Sending my thoughts and prayer for his recovery....