Mom to 10 year old GSD Rayne - trying to figure everything out
Mom to 10 year old GSD Rayne - trying to figure everything out
Hi folks -
Thank you SO much for the creation of this board and group! The situation here (and apologies for gross details):
Our 10 year old GSD Rayne has suffered increasing and inexplicable bouts of uncontrollable diarrhea for the last year or so. No particular trigger we've been able to identify.
EPI was mentioned by the vet at one point. We've had an ultrasound done, no notable organ abnormalities. And SO FAR, the pancreatic bloodwork's come out normal. There's been NO change in diet to explain the flare-ups. (And poor Rayne does try to eat the stool.. which he never, ever did before.) There's been a bit of weight loss, too.
We're open to trying anything/everything else re: diet, tests, supplementation. There's much we don't have identified yet. Any thoughts would be very welcome. BTW - here's our baby! (We had a professional photo done.) He's a saint: loves dogs, cats, kids - the world. He's even a minor celebrity throughout our neighborhood.
Thank you SO much for the creation of this board and group! The situation here (and apologies for gross details):
Our 10 year old GSD Rayne has suffered increasing and inexplicable bouts of uncontrollable diarrhea for the last year or so. No particular trigger we've been able to identify.
EPI was mentioned by the vet at one point. We've had an ultrasound done, no notable organ abnormalities. And SO FAR, the pancreatic bloodwork's come out normal. There's been NO change in diet to explain the flare-ups. (And poor Rayne does try to eat the stool.. which he never, ever did before.) There's been a bit of weight loss, too.
We're open to trying anything/everything else re: diet, tests, supplementation. There's much we don't have identified yet. Any thoughts would be very welcome. BTW - here's our baby! (We had a professional photo done.) He's a saint: loves dogs, cats, kids - the world. He's even a minor celebrity throughout our neighborhood.
Re: Mom to 10 year old GSD Rayne - trying to figure everything out
Has Rayne been tested for giardia?
Here is a link another member posted for a IDEXX diarrhea panel:
https://cms2.netnews.cz/files/attachmen ... panels.pdf
Jill
Here is a link another member posted for a IDEXX diarrhea panel:
https://cms2.netnews.cz/files/attachmen ... panels.pdf
Jill
My name is Jill and we live on the Hood Canal in Washington State. We currently have 2 Jack russells, TJ is 8 and Sadie is 2.
Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014
Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.
Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014
Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.
Re: Mom to 10 year old GSD Rayne - trying to figure everything out
Hi Jill -
Thanks for the response! WA state? We're NYC... but I briefly interned in Port Townsend, after college. ))
I just asked, and Rayne's Giardia came back clear. They're now stating that the ultra-sound shows minor dilation in the small intestine, and they're recommending Cobalequin supplements for six weeks, followed by a new blood panel. Fingers crossed. We also need to up his calories - the poor baby is looking thinner.
Thanks for the response! WA state? We're NYC... but I briefly interned in Port Townsend, after college. ))
I just asked, and Rayne's Giardia came back clear. They're now stating that the ultra-sound shows minor dilation in the small intestine, and they're recommending Cobalequin supplements for six weeks, followed by a new blood panel. Fingers crossed. We also need to up his calories - the poor baby is looking thinner.
Re: Mom to 10 year old GSD Rayne - trying to figure everything out
We are about 50 miles south of Pt. Townsend on 101 going to Olympia!
Let us know how the supplementation goes. What food are you feeding?
Jill
Let us know how the supplementation goes. What food are you feeding?
Jill
My name is Jill and we live on the Hood Canal in Washington State. We currently have 2 Jack russells, TJ is 8 and Sadie is 2.
Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014
Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.
Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014
Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.
Re: Mom to 10 year old GSD Rayne - trying to figure everything out
OMG - small world!!
ATM - we're feeding Rayne Blue Buffalo Basic - grain free, Salmon and Sweet Potato formula. Out of desperation, I just picked up some Wellness Complete Health Whitefish and Sweet Potato to try something different.
And - on vet's orders to stabilize the diarrhea, he's been getting a sprinkle of rice and boiled chicken on top of that, too.
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On a non-medical issue, I see you have a Jack named TJ. Rayne's adopted brother, Thunder (yes, intentional name matching...) is a Decker Rat Terrier that was found as a stray in KY. I'm willing to bet Thunder and TJ have similar attitudes and jumping abilities.
ATM - we're feeding Rayne Blue Buffalo Basic - grain free, Salmon and Sweet Potato formula. Out of desperation, I just picked up some Wellness Complete Health Whitefish and Sweet Potato to try something different.
And - on vet's orders to stabilize the diarrhea, he's been getting a sprinkle of rice and boiled chicken on top of that, too.
***
On a non-medical issue, I see you have a Jack named TJ. Rayne's adopted brother, Thunder (yes, intentional name matching...) is a Decker Rat Terrier that was found as a stray in KY. I'm willing to bet Thunder and TJ have similar attitudes and jumping abilities.
Re: Mom to 10 year old GSD Rayne - trying to figure everything out
Do you plan on having Rayne tested for Epi at some point?
Yes, my first Jack, Mickey brought me to this site in 2012 with his chronic pancreatitis. He passed in 2014 at 15yo. We waited a year and got TJ. He jumps high and both of them have attitude!
Jill
Yes, my first Jack, Mickey brought me to this site in 2012 with his chronic pancreatitis. He passed in 2014 at 15yo. We waited a year and got TJ. He jumps high and both of them have attitude!
Jill
My name is Jill and we live on the Hood Canal in Washington State. We currently have 2 Jack russells, TJ is 8 and Sadie is 2.
Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014
Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.
Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014
Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.
Re: Mom to 10 year old GSD Rayne - trying to figure everything out
Hi Jill -
We did obtain bloodwork on Rayne's pancreas; I had assumed that also covered EPI. (EPI's been discussed back and forth with the vet, so it should have been something they were looking for. I'll have to call and specifically ask.)
Mickey made 15?!? Bless you - and him! I recently saw a video of an allegedly 20 year old German Shepherd. I keep telling Rayne: we're gonna best that milestone, bud...
We did obtain bloodwork on Rayne's pancreas; I had assumed that also covered EPI. (EPI's been discussed back and forth with the vet, so it should have been something they were looking for. I'll have to call and specifically ask.)
Mickey made 15?!? Bless you - and him! I recently saw a video of an allegedly 20 year old German Shepherd. I keep telling Rayne: we're gonna best that milestone, bud...
Re: Mom to 10 year old GSD Rayne - trying to figure everything out
I am not sure this would cover the specific Tli test. It is a fasting test. You might ask your vet specifically.
Jill
Jill
My name is Jill and we live on the Hood Canal in Washington State. We currently have 2 Jack russells, TJ is 8 and Sadie is 2.
Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014
Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.
Mickey and his pancreatitis brought me to Epi4dogs.com site in 2012 to help manage it.
He lived from 6/99 - 8/2014
Mickey, Jack Russell. Chronic Pancreatitis. Dianes enzymes, 1/8t 3x/day with meals.
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Re: Mom to 10 year old GSD Rayne - trying to figure everything out
Hello and welcome from me in UK
The cTLI EPI test is specific as Jill says and is 8-12 hours food fasted, so you need to ask questions
I really feel for you my Kara was some protein intolerant , so you might have to try a novel protein
Please let us know
Other than that what has the vet sugested
The cTLI EPI test is specific as Jill says and is 8-12 hours food fasted, so you need to ask questions
I really feel for you my Kara was some protein intolerant , so you might have to try a novel protein
Please let us know
Other than that what has the vet sugested
My name is Jean we live in Liverpool in Uk
I am the Forum Director which I am very proud of
My Kara born 21 July 2009 diagnosed with EPI by cTLI test August 2010 TLI = <1...folate 14 Cobalamin 408, shot down to 94, b12 injections every other day
Lowest weight 39 pounds
We used Panzym enzymes, Tylan and Chemeyes b12 capsules
Sadly, on 10th May 2019, we lost her to DM
Jeanx
I am the Forum Director which I am very proud of
My Kara born 21 July 2009 diagnosed with EPI by cTLI test August 2010 TLI = <1...folate 14 Cobalamin 408, shot down to 94, b12 injections every other day
Lowest weight 39 pounds
We used Panzym enzymes, Tylan and Chemeyes b12 capsules
Sadly, on 10th May 2019, we lost her to DM
Jeanx
Re: Mom to 10 year old GSD Rayne - trying to figure everything out
Hi Jill, Jean - thanks for the information... I'll call them up and ask today! He *did* do a fasting test, but I don't know for a fact which one it was. I'll keep all informed as to what we hear.
(Needless to say, things are now possibly getting complicated re: food options for him- we're in NYC, which is edging towards quarantine and some empty shelves, due to the virus.)
(Needless to say, things are now possibly getting complicated re: food options for him- we're in NYC, which is edging towards quarantine and some empty shelves, due to the virus.)
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