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  • in reply to: protein losing enteropathy #117882 Report Abuse
    emmygirl01
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    Thank you–I think working with the balanceIT team will be one of my best resources.
    The recipes don’t make sense to me– For one day: he is to eat: 3 cups spaghetti and 2 oz chicken (plus oil and balanceIT) THAT’s IT!! Certainly contradictory to what I think is right–but then again, I am not a doctor and he does have a debilitating condition that makes his situation different.
    I was instructed that he is to have a very low fat diet, low or no fiber.
    He is on steroids, which makes him crazy and they want me to put him on Plavix–to prevent blood clots–which is a side effect of this condition. It’s a lot to take in –if anyone has had a similar experience, I would appreciate additional thoughts and advise. I am worried sick about my little guy!

    in reply to: I literally don't know what to do! #114341 Report Abuse
    emmygirl01
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    Deanna,
    THANK YOU!
    I bought several cans of the lamb or turkey, which was like 96 or 97% pure meat ( with vitamins) Then, I took him off of it because I was advised to try the Royal Canin hypoallergenic line–that did not work, so now I am still trying to find the right combo of foods.
    He started Budesonide Delayed Release capsules this am., a steroid that is supposed to stay in the intestine only, and have less side effects of a regular steroid.
    He will get his second B-12 shot tomorrow.
    I continue to look for the right combo of cooked/canned/dry–WHAT EVER will work, is good for me at this point.
    I will go to chewy.com right now and look at the ingredients and fiber in Wellness.
    Maybe I can score some free samples at one of the pet stores around here.
    I have stayed away from all lentils, chickpeas, legumes, beef, chicken, salmon and most peas. Looking for low fat, low fiber foods without the above ingredients, is a chore.
    Thank you for taking the time to give your suggestion, it is appreciated.

    in reply to: I literally don't know what to do! #113942 Report Abuse
    emmygirl01
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    Thank you Susan, I loved reading your story. I am so VERY glad that your boy is still with you and that you do so much for him. What a lucky doggie!
    I will go over your information and highlight some of your ideas. I think they sound good and you certainly have been through it all with Patch! I am re-trying Wellness canned lamb. I think the Wellness products look good–and I am with you–No lentils, chick peas, peas–I know they use it as a binding agent, but if they are an ingredient, –I have to say, “NO”.
    Give me a day to look your post over and thank you for your time. I do appreciate it.
    He has been on flagyl. I would try him on it again, but like I said, 4/4 vets that I have contacted in the past 6 weeks don’t call me back. I can’t believe all of them are avoiding me, so the receptionists must not relay the message. It’s frustrating. I will try the B-12 this weekend when I can be home and watch him–although I am not worried, I think it will be good for him. Thanks again,

    in reply to: I literally don't know what to do! #113938 Report Abuse
    emmygirl01
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    HI,
    Thank you for your words of kindness and support.
    I will check out tuscan naturals and nutro! He was on Nutro when he was a pup–that was one of the first foods he became sick on–but that was 10years ago!
    I will check out Rick Scheyer–can’t hurt! I am open to having someone listen and I 1000000% agree about vet’s. One of the vet’s I respect, actually told me “all I know is science” I can only speak about the food that has data and science behind it. Which is all great, unless your pup gets sick from it!
    CockalierMom, I actually loved your questions because just today, my husband and I were talking about the squash/root veggies. My husband was actually the one who said he thought the veggies might be too much. Your logic about the soluble fiber is genius–and I am taking a look at that. He has had those veggies for the WHOLE 4 months–( prescribed by the holistic vet I went to for a short time)
    He has had great success with The Honest Kitchen in the past–which is why I am trying it again–he seems to have a little reflux, 5 minutes after he eats it–which he did not have the last time he was on it, so IDK.
    He has tolerated lamb, venison, duck, turkey, oatmeal, potato, sweet potato, pumpkin, apples, parsnips.
    He seems intolerant of pork, chicken, rice, beef, salmon and salmon oil and most recently probiotics ( he was on proviable for a year) I saw some articles about enterococcus faceum, and after he vomited one day after getting a proviable, I hesitated giving it to him anymore.
    Thank you for your help and good words–I was feeling kind of defeated last night when I wrote this–I think I just about have it figured out and then I DON’T!! I love the idea of keeping a journal. Thanks everyone!

    in reply to: persistant diarrhea #97579 Report Abuse
    emmygirl01
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    Thank you for your help! It just so happens that I have a sample can of Raw 4 Paws in my cupboard! I appreciate the information and will try it in the future.
    Since I last posted: Our guy has been diagnosed with IBD. He was on months of steroids, rounds of antibiotics and I did try to cook for him. My vet and I worked with the balance it company. Absolutely wonderful people and product! However, for my pup, it just didn’t work.
    He had to have copious amounts of protein and cooking and bagging it and adding the supplements was just too much. I was not able to work him up to the proper amount of supplements from balance it. So, I ended up giving him Hills d/d venison and potato.
    His health has returned and his bowels are stable. I would prefer to find another good source of food, but for right now this is working. It is an exhausting situation to try to find the right food for him. I am also considering canine caviar. There seem to be a lot of good options through that company too. At his next visit, if blood work is good and he remains healthy until then, I am going to ask my vet to work with me to use Raw 4 Paws and Canine Caviar. Thank so much for sharing your information!

    in reply to: persistant diarrhea #92391 Report Abuse
    emmygirl01
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    Thank you, Susan, for your information! I took notes (lol) and I will definitely consider all the great points you shared.
    Your pup’s symptoms seem so similar to my Murphy. It looks like you have figured out the perfect solution for him–
    pitluv – Thank you for your words too. I agree with you and the vet said give him 72 hours and we should see a vast improvement. He is happily eating the new food and so I think we are already making progress! I will work with my vet to choose a good rotational diet for the future.
    Thanks, guys!

    in reply to: persistant diarrhea #92378 Report Abuse
    emmygirl01
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    Well, we just got back from the vet and he was prescribed more antibiotics for gram negative bacteria and now hydrolyzed protein dog food. The goal: calm the gut and then try to add foods back in and see if we can figure out what he is allergic/ intolerant to.
    I am not a huge fan of “special” food, but I am seriously desperate. He has lost more weight and just isn’t “right”. SOOOO, I’ll keep you posted and we will wait and see, I guess.
    Thanks for your post! I appreciate it!

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