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  • in reply to: Low-fat healthy diet needed #122005 Report Abuse
    Melanie B
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    Carol,

    Thank you. We are so blessed. We did have the Plural Port surgery. His ports were no longer viable at about a year. However, we took him back to Purdue, and they confirmed Cooper was no longer producing chyle. 

    When he went for his last vet check, our vet was astounded. His lungs, which had become diminished, were completely restored. You would never know he had been so sick.

    I am still following the same food, rutin, and honey/cinnamon regimen.

    And, prayers!!!!

    Melanie

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    Melanie B
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    Tamera,

    I forgot to mention.. the reason we only pulled fluid for a year, is because he stopped producing the fluid. 

    Melanie

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    in reply to: Low-fat healthy diet needed #121867 Report Abuse
    Melanie B
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    Dear Tamara,

    I know exactly how you are feeling. 4 years ago, our Sheltie,

    Cooper, was diagnosed with Idiopathic Chylothorax. I had never heard of this before. We did opt to have the plural ports surgically inserted, because his lungs were so diminished. We pulled fluid from his chest for approx. one year. I also did a lot of reading about this disease. Because of the fluid buildup in the chest, the chest can become inflamed. So, we started him on 3000 mg of Rutin daily (1000 mg 3 x’s daily). Also, started him on Raw Unfiltered Honey, and sprinkled Ceylon Cinnamon on top (the only cinnamon dogs can have), this is for the inflammation. About 1 Tablespoon of honey with a good sprinkling of cinnamon on top of the meals.. breakfast and dinner. I found Nutro dog food to have the lowest fat count. My dog would not eat the food the Dr recommended.. it was really dry. This was and still is our regimen. Fast forward, our Cooper is now 9. We no longer have to pull fluid, his lungs are again in great condition. You would never know he had ever been sick. I know this is not the case for all dogs diagnosed. But, I wanted you to know this is not necessarily a death sentence, as I had thought. So, we followed the above regimen, along with lots and lots of prayers, and our boy is doing wonderful.

    I wish you the absolute best with your baby!!!!!

    Sincerely,

    Melanie

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    Date: 9/16/18 5:51 PM (GMT-06:00)

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    Subject: [Dog Food Advisor] Low-fat healthy diet needed

    Tamera S wrote:

    Been reading through all these posts and could find any recent from Nancy M. I was wondering how things turned out for her baby. Any of these babies really. We are heartbroken, as our 3 & 1/2 year old Sheltie has just been diagnosed with Idiopathic Chylothorax. The specialist I took him to terrified me, and he will not be going back to them even if we decide on surgery. When I told them we wanted to try least invasive options like Rutin and a low fat diet first, she wouldn’t be listen. Then came back telling me they nicked Scout’s lung when draining fluid so now his chest was filling with air! They wanted to keep him overnight, I refused to let them, he is fine, no symptoms they said he would have because of their incompetence. I feel they where just a surgery factory. My regular vet closed her practice and moved out of country on the Friday before this all happened. We are $2000 in. No surgery, just drain and diagnostic. No answers. I have talked to a Holistic doctor and he recommended supplements to ssupport his urinary tract as well. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We love our baby and want to do the best we can to give him the full and active life he deserves.
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    Tamera

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    in reply to: Low-fat healthy diet needed #80844 Report Abuse
    Melanie B
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    Hello. My name is Melanie, and I’m from Indiana. My 6 year old male, Blue Merle Sheltie was just diagnosed 3 days ago with Chylothorax, and basically sent home with a death sentence. This is the sweetest little boy, and I am trying to fight for his life. I am unable to afford the surgery, and understand the success rate is low. I have been researching this disease, and see where a low fat diet and Lutin may slow down the fluids from building up in his chest cavity. We had 1 liter drained from the left side of his chest, and nearly that on the right side. Last night, I browned 100% pure ground venison (no fats added) and mixed it with white rice. He ate it like a little trooper – thank you, Lord. I have not started him on the Lutin, as I’m uncertain on the dosage. He weighs approx. 40 pounds… he’s lost about 5 pounds. I am just reaching out for any help anyone could offer. Cooper and I thank you tremendously.

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