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I think diarrhea is more common than vomiting with IBS, but nearly everything related to it is so vague. I hope you can figure something out.

IBS is tricky, Fletcher could eat just about any protein, but not most veggies and nothing processed. That is when I started feeding raw. I know one dog who could only eat fish. There are anti nausea drugs, stronger than Pepcid and the like, perhaps she needs something like that? What does the internal meds vet think?

I thought IBS as well. About the only thing to do for that is find out what are her triggers and avoid those. That is a sensitivity/allergy to some food(s). My vet explained to me the difference between vomiting and regurgitating. Regurgitation is when the food comes back up shortly after eating looking undigested. That has different causes from vomiting, which is often caused by a bacteria, virus, or parasite. Obviously, the treatment would be different. I agree, time to see a specialist.

As I recall (this was for a cat) the initial blood test wasn't fasting, but the monitoring to establish the correct amount of insulin was fasting, and involved several trips over time to adjust the dosage, but this was 25+ yrs ago, things may have (probably have) changed.

Addisons? I might test for Cushings as well, even if he doesn’t show typical symptoms. Sounds like it might be some kind of hormonal thing.

I always try to give medicine with food unless specifically told not to (for people as well as animals) it just seems like a good idea. That said, Conner often skips breakfast in the summer, and I still give him his Gabapentin in the morning. It is wrapped in a piece of cheese, don’t know if that is enough to count as “food”. He has never had any issues.

The heat could also be a factor, many dogs just don’t want to eat breakfast if it’s really hot (even if they are living in the air conditioning ) Both of mine have shown no interest in eating first thing, but will happily eat a couple of hours later, and always eat dinner

I am so sorry to hear about Conrad. Bisbee sounds like she is ready to continue Conrad's legacy. She is a broodie, after all

:pepper what a handsome fellow! glad to hear things are going well, you are smart to take things slow.

I agree about the acupuncture. My first grey developed spondylosis at almost 12. She suddenly could barely stand, certainly not walk. Anti-inflammatories and pain meds got her going short term, but she couldn't stay on the anti-inflammatories long term (heart condition). It took a few weeks, but the acupuncture got her back to about 90% of her previous mobility. It saved her life.

I am so sorry your beautiful girl is gone

Some vets say protein is ok in a kidney diet if it is lean, which would work for the pancreatitis, but definitely ask your vet.

He could have dislocated it and then it popped back in.

Another protein source you might try is whey powder. Get the unflavored, unsweetened. I like tera’swhey because it’s grass fed.

now that is come from behind!

If he has never showed interest in chasing before, he probably won't now, but it may take them a bit to adjust to their new living situation. They probably both just sleep when you are gone

Always have a safe space that the cat can get to but the dog can't. A finished basement with a cat flap in the door works if you have one (I don't). I have one room that has a baby gate installed about 8" above the floor, so the cats can run under it but the dog can't crawl under. Probably a good idea anyway to keep the dog out of the litter box and cat food A muzzle really isn't enough to keep the cat safe if you are not there. I always keep them separated when I am not home in the early days. once they have both gotten used to the new situation, they will probably be fine, but I would always keep that safe space for the cat.

I am so very sorry

Conner had a break that left his back right foot, well, wonky. When I first got him at 9 (bounce) he favored the foot a bit, sometimes he would tripod, but it didn’t seem to hurt him or slow him down much. When he was 10 he developed a limp in his left front shoulder which was eventually diagnosed as nerve or possibly ligament damage because the chronic limp threw his gait off. He takes Gabapentin for that, and sees a chiropractor, which helps him quite a lot. He also developed something called sprung toe on his bad foot. This is an injury racers get where the ligaments in the toe joint basically stretch out and don’t work right. The toe joint swells. In an active racer, rest and cold laser treatments, and some pain meds can fix it, but in his case, because the foot is already wonky, it won’t get better. All that said, he is now 13, and while he is a bit gimpy when he walks, he gets around fine and is a happy boy. In addition to his Gabapentin he gets Body Sore, a TCM medicine, his chiropractor treatments, and cold laser therapy. We added Tramadol a few months ago as his pain seemed to be getting a bit worse and he has proved to be ok with it.

I’ve stayed out of this since I don’t feed kibble, but OP said her lurcher is only 18 months, so essentially an adolescent. I think you would want to feed him more than a four year old as he is still growing, and will probably have a higher energy level. Just another thing to consider

something flat and firm, like a memory foam mattress. A crib mattress would be good, because of the waterproof cover, if your dog will sleep on it. None of mine like the crib mattress, but many do.

that is so sad

I am so sorry, she does sound like a broodie She did pack a lot of living into her years

sometimes the stitches pop, hope that is all it is.

:yay very excited for you!