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I know this has been discussed before, but I can't search a three letter word, so... Have you used the CET additive, and did you think it helped your dog's teeth?

To get a positive, definitive IBD diagnosis, they have to be scoped. I did not want to go there with Fletcher (even though he was only 2). We had tried everything else "easy", so my vet said, let's treat it as if it were IBD, and see what happens. That worked for me, and really turned him around! He was very skinny, even though he would (and still does) eat just about anything in sight. He was on Flagyl until his poop became stable, and would go back on it when he had a flare up. I am lucky, in that I can manage his condition with diet, and he rarely needs the medicine anymore. He doesn't try and eat cat poop anymore, either! He will occasionally eat his own poop when he is feeling off. One thing that has helped when I see him getting a bit "off" is Manuka honey. I was very skeptical, and it is expensive, but, at least for him, it really does help.

I had several months of stomach/poop issues with Fletcher when I first got him. He was eventually diagnosed with IBD, and It took more time (trial & error) to discover what he could eat and what to avoid. There are multiple foods that are a trigger for him. Also, in the beginning, he had worms (hooks? it's been 7 1/2 yrs, I forget ) and giardia, which I am convinced he got from feral cat poop. He is a stealth cat poop eater like Rego I guess what I am saying is, it might be more than one thing, and it might take awhile to figure it out, but you can resolve everything and he will be fine!

I am so sorry

I am so sorry

I am so sorry, but you made such a difference in her life at the end

glad he is feeling better! toes do seem to take FOREVER to heal

I went through this with Sugar, except I knew what was wrong, her kidneys were failing. Have you tried things like sulcrate (sp?) or some of the other stomach meds?

Interesting! I will check prices/availability at my nearest Target.

I am so sorry I know the last 10 months were the best of her life.

I am so sorry

have her neck/upper spine area checked! sounds like when Molly pulled something in her neck.

If the idea of handling the raw meat really gags you, say, if you are a vegetarian, then go with the ground, I think it would be easier to deal with.

poor boy has been through the wringer! for good results!

Don't worry, they won't choke unless you give them too small a piece, like a chicken neck or wing. If your dogs are gulpers, try for at least a leg quarter. If not, a drumstick is probably ok. Also, don't be worried if they chomp, chomp, swallow, and then yak it back up and re-eat it Gross, I know, but this is fairly common in the beginning, until they learn to chew properly. You can go with the ground commercial mix, but it is likely more expensive and you won't get the teeth cleaning benefits.

I hope it was just a one time thing! You could give her a little canned pumpkin to firm her up

Good idea to have it checked. I hope it turns out to be nothing serious!

Traumeel tablets worked well for Fletcher's arthritis for a couple of years. Unfortunately, it has gotten worse and we have had to switch to NSAIDs. Acupuncture was a huge help for my old girl who had arthritis and spinal problems, in fact, it got her walking again, about 90% normal, after she was almost unable to stand or walk. I am going to try and find an acupuncturist for Fletcher. I take Boswellia for my own arthritis, and it is in Fletcher's supplement, Arthrisoothe Gold. The yucca drops helped him, but he had to stop taking it because of his IBD.

I am so sorry for your loss, but how wonderful that you had her for so long

Oh Judy I am so sorry

I am so sorry

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