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Re: Unwell GSD

Posted: 29 Jul 2022, 06:18
by Jean
I really feel for you Kara really struggled with it

just remind me, are you supplementing b12

as for Tylan vets will tell you its not for companion animals, you can get it , you just have to sign a disclaimer

Re: Unwell GSD

Posted: 29 Jul 2022, 07:47
by LauraF
It's been a rollercoaster the last few weeks, she was doing great previously and had been stable for 18 months. It's just reminded me of how stressful it was in the beginning trying to get an EPI diagnosis.

She gets b12 with instrinsic factor every day as well as prebiotic.

Thanks for the heads up on Tylan, appreciate it!

Re: Unwell GSD

Posted: 29 Jul 2022, 10:22
by Jean
do you get the b12 from Chemeyes

Re: Unwell GSD

Posted: 29 Jul 2022, 10:25
by LauraF
Yeah I do, I get the b12 and high strength enzymes from Chemeyes.

Re: Unwell GSD

Posted: 29 Jul 2022, 11:06
by Olesia711
the fresh blood in the stool (if bright red blood) can indicate colitis, which antibiotics should clear up.. in short order....
BUT.... if the blood is dark red... please call you vet immediately... that could indicate an internal bleed (could be from the meds) and needs to be addressed sooner rather than later.........

Re: Unwell GSD

Posted: 04 Aug 2022, 08:49
by LauraF
The blood in her stool was fresh and bright red, the vet came to the conclusion the extended period of antibiotics wouldn't have helped her gut.
Unfortunately, after seeming well for a week or so Rosie went down hill again very quickly. She is currently being kept by a specialist veterinary hospital to undergo full tests to see what is causing the nervous system issues she has been having. At the moment they suspect she may have had a stroke recently.

I appreciate everyone's help to date, it means a lot, especially as this hasn't seemed to be EPI related!

Re: Unwell GSD

Posted: 04 Aug 2022, 13:57
by Barb
I am so sorry you and Rosie are going through all this. Please let us know how she is doing. It sounds like you may be getting an answer to her recent symptoms, but certainly not the answer you would like to have.

We are thinking of you. It is so difficult to see our pups not doing well. Please let us know how she is when you can.

Barb