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Comfortable Harness That Fits Well
Started this discussion. Last reply by Amy and Annabelle Feb 10, 2017. 7 Replies 1 Favorite
Hi everyone! I am looking for a comfortable harness that fits well. Teddy is almost 3 and isn't much of a puller on walks, but I do like using a harness instead of a collar/leash combo. I've tried…Continue
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"You never do a gradual switch with an IBD dog. It should always be cold turkey. However, I really wouldn't switch him yet. Wait until he's been symptom free for two weeks, at least. "
"Thanks, Karen - I read that article and found it very informative. Teddy has been doing well the last few days and finished the round of metrozidanole. I still have him on the hydrolyzed protein diet and will continue that for another day or two.…"
"Well, traditional vet wisdom is pretty accurate when it comes to IBD...provided the vet in question has specific, UTD knowledge and experience with IBD.
It's unrealistic for us to think that a GP should or can know every single thing…"
"Thanks, Karen - I will keep you posted. Do you have any good sites where I can get educated on IBD in dogs? Tried searching online but most of the stuff I've found is written through the lens of "traditional" vet wisdom. Thanks again!"
"Please keep us posted. Metronidazole may have mild anti-inflammatory properties, but it is not enough to suppress an IBD flare, and it may cause diarrhea when it's discontinued, because it is going to destroy whatever good gut bacteria Teddy…"
"Ugh- so frustrating! The vet specifically mentioned a hydrolyzed protein diet so I thought that’s what she was giving me. I went back and exchanged the food. I guess she’s just a fill in vet while the normal vet is on vacation. Hopefully…"
"NO.
The whole point of the Rx food is that hydrolyzed protein is not recognizable by the body, so dogs with IBD don't have reactions to it and can absorb nutrients.
The food you bought is chicken by products, rice, wheat and corn gluten.…"
"I had a feeling you would say that about the metronidazole. I figured I could live with it though if he does well in a few days with the B12, food change, and probiotics. I have Proviable that I give him every morning but will wait 2 hours. The…"
"And which Royal Canin food? If it's not HD (hydrolyzed protein), that's a HUGE mistake. If it's not HD, return it. "
"I think metronidazole is a mistake. But let's see how it goes. CRUCIAL to give him probiotics, separate from the meds by at least two hours. "
"Just got back. She wanted to take a conservative approach first which, of course, means metrazidonole (sp??). Course of that plus weekly B12 shots for now and at the end of the month move to monthly, and also Royal Canin food. Hopefully after he…"
"OK- I will let you know how the appointment goes. We are just about to head out."
"Yes. You haven't got all that many "novel" proteins left, it would be a shame to waste one when we're talking about the rest of his life here.
After JD was scoped, he was put on prednisone among other drugs, and for a week…"
"So the idea being that I shouldn't start him a new protein source until he's had the testing (endoscopy?) done and is stabilized from this current flare?"
"If your vet can get him started on prednisone, you can probably feed the homemade chicken diet until you can get in to see an IMS and get that testing done. I really do think at this point, you need to do that. The prednisone should suppress his…"
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- At 8:12pm on April 3, 2015,
Susan & Randy's Kate said…
Teddy looks sweet. Love those doodles.
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