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No advice on the swollen toe, but it's certainly not an easy fix. Poor lady. Have you done any massage? I'm wondering if maybe she's getting some poor circulation in her leg/foot? I think nerves and circulation are connected but I really can't recall. If you rub the legs enough and properly, the veins can reroute to get blood flowing properly again. It is not a permanent fix and doesn't last long but worth a shot.
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The D is just too long. Get him back to a vet. No "normal" dog has pudding poop this long with a couple good poop days scattered about. I agree with clepto. Push your vet for some blood testing to rule other issues out.
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DOGGY TIME!!!!!
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I can't remember, is he still being treated for worms? No dog should be having this much D trouble......
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Owie. 1 day after removing the "object" might not be long enough to stop the limping. Wait another day I'd say for limping to subside. Continue with the soaks and rest and see where you are in another week or so with the wound. If you can, try to express that pad after every soak. Feel free to soak twice a day. Hard to really say if it's a corn or a foreign body, I've experienced both and neither are fun for anyone.
The no blood after you got it out is a good thing, but I've had that happen after shedding a corn and after getting something out of the pad. If it's something in there, it might be down deep which is why he's so uncomfortable. -
LS is relatively common. Gabapentin is a wonderful help. It is a drug with a great range and you will notice if she benefits from it within the same day of dosing. I'd give that a shot.
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My goodness Sweep!!! That's dramatic!
Let us know how his follow up goes. My goodness poor guy! Might be too soon already, but is there any improvement that you can see?
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I don't think the kidney has the ability to heal itself like the liver does, which is why milk thistle and SAMe (look up Denamarin for example) are helpful to regenerate the liver - so I, like you, am on the fence about if you should invest in any of this to see any benefits - since you are focusing more on a kidney issue - just my two cents.
Omega 3's are also known to be really really good for the organs, and we know what it can do for skin and fur - maybe it'll help with the shedding, so I'd say that in the very least is an easy inclusion for you. I use Omega 3-6-9 from Springtime https://www.springtimeinc.com/product/omega-3-6-9-fish-oil-for-dogs-skin-coat/Natural-Dog-Supplements No idea if it's helping, but I think it couldn't hurt! It's easy to dose and Ryder readily eats it whole as opposed to splashing oil on the food that might turn him off of a meal. The capsules though are easy to puncture and squeeze onto food if you wanted instead.
To be honest, if he's eating now, and putting on weight (or at least maintaining it) just enjoy him and don't stress too too much with giving him too many new things. New things also create a stress on the body and his tummy. You are doing great!
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Let us know what happens. Gentle skritches.
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Accumulated youth, I like that! Certainly he might be weary. Keep us posted about Friday's visit.
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Milk thistle and SAMe are good for the liver, I assume kidney too? but Ryder just cannot tolerate milk thistle or denamarin. For a test (IMO for what it's worth) buy a small bottle of milk thistle (tabs) and see if it's tolerated before you get spendy on this. Tolerated as no D and still has an appetite.
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Bug bite? Sounds like he's having a reaction to something if he's swelling. Can you see any fang marks from a spider? Or a stinger?
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Is he on any medication? I've seen shaking when having withdrawal symptoms for Gabapentin.
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Glad i could help. Ive been on that davita site before. Basically if you are homecooking for your pup, you may as well play along and make a meal for you to eat!
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From what i understand it's not always a low protein that helps, it's the low phosphorus. Unfortunately this isn't shown on many labels. As a new additive, you can try couscous. Super low on phosphorus and different enough to encourage eating. Other low phosphorus items include egg noodles, pearl barley and then of course rice and macaroni. Low protein kibble diets fall into single digit percentages believe it or not, and as a result, often a lower phosphorus count too.
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I once got my guy going to eat a full meal by starting him on a digestive cookie....sometimes just starting gets things going. Shepherd's pie is also pretty amazing
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I have to agree his results look pretty decent. I have done a pooled sample for urine to get a better idea of what is going on (collection of first pees first thing in the morning for 4 days) but the urine for the most part doesnt seem that alarming to me either.
Feeding small meals and often is key, when he doesnt want to eat, use his favorites. Sardines help a great deal over here as well as cooked chicken. Have you tried lentils? Keep in mind that their sense of smell can wane as they get older so you might just have to get a bit trixy. I know how experimenting with food going in means the risk of bad stuff coming out so it is a very fine balance. Keep us posted
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Eating grass is quite normal for dogs with an upset stomach. Empty stomach puke (bile) is yellow and pretty bubbly. You might want to consider something anti-nausea to see if it helps - Cerenia is available from your vet, or have you tried Pepcid?
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I do remember holes in Iams kibble! and yes tomatoes are ok for dogs.
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How is she recovering from surgery yesterday?
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Sorry for the ignorant question, but how does a dog develop hepatitis? I know the various ways humans can typically get it, but not dogs.
My understanding regarding how a dog develops hepatitis is that it is the result of damage to the liver. If lepto was the cause for example, it is very likely that hepatitis has now developed. I believe the initial cause would have to be a toxin, like lepto, or Lyme Disease from a tick, etc. In humans, it is similar - a contaminated ice cube melts in a cocktail at a resort and when ingested hurts the liver. But if the cause is unknown, it's difficult to know what kind of specific hepatitis it is....to be honest, I'm still learning about it but that's my basic understanding.
I'm thinking about them and hope they get the answers they are seeking. It's much easier to treat or make a decision when you know what it is exactly you are dealing with. It's very unfortunate that the liver did not appear normal, but the sounds of the severity you mentioned it is not surprising. Did any other blood results come back yet to try to help determine the cause?
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If you did not see my other post, we brought the cat in only to find out Dally had been put on the list to be shipped to Canada. While we were there, we saw Dangit. They asked me if Dangit had any trouble 'with his back end.' He didn't at our house. When I went back there he jumped up as soon as he heard my voice and pressed against the kennel for scratches. Made me very sad.
Awh.
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It sounds like this happened suddenly (acute) so if the dog has been fed raw for some time, the diet IMO wouldn't be to blame however, could have been one bad batch meaning potentially some bacterial issue. (I'm a raw feeder - can she contact the supplier to ask if they have been informed of any other dogs have been affected?) Very easy and relatively inexpensive tests can be done to rule a lot of these in/out with blood work, urine and stool: snap tests, lepto, ecoli, pancreatitis etc. Do all those first. Unfortunately though, you just might not get an answer or a false result. But the second vet suggesting lepto et al, etc is bang on. Immediate round of antibiotics is necessary to try to get to the problem. Because of the yellowing of the skin, there has likely been severe damage to the liver/kidneys so even if the antibiotics help, the pup will be faced with long term effects and something that can potentially no longer be managed. If the dog is already lethargic and not eating, it has been my experience that SAMe or milk thistle will reduce appetite further, which is unfortunate because of the apparent benefits it has. (Every dog is different so certainly worth trying) If the dog already doesn't want to eat raw, you have nothing to lose by switching them to a renal kibble/canned wet. A U/S under sedation can be helpful however the only sure way to know what is going on is a biopsy, which of course carries its own risks. The liver is remarkable at repairing itself, but dead cells are dead cells. Antibiotics stat after all the blood is taken for testing.
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I didnt know about Melatonin either. Dosage?
The no blood after you got it out is a good thing, but I've had that happen after shedding a corn and after getting something out of the pad. If it's something in there, it might be down deep which is why he's so uncomfortable. 
Fingers crossed to continue getting things into him.
Gentle Shaking?
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Hind end weakness sounds like LS and he could really benefit from gabapentin! There is a simple test, not definitive, but if you lift the tail, take the end of a pen and gently trace a half circle on the left side of the anus. Then the right. See if he has a reaction (basically fluttering of the anus sides) to the touch and if the reactions are similar or less intense on one side. It is a real laymans way to see if there is a nerve reaction.