GreyPoopon

Before she was three, I almost lost Minnie to HGE. She stabilized after the first bout, then had 2-3 more in the course of a month. We finally scoped her and found she had IBD related (in part) to food allergies. She was eating exactly what she had for years, but it wasn't working for her any more. She ended up on an extremely restricted diet: a new kibble with novel ingredients. Period. As Batmom said, there are lots of options for treats. It turns out that kibble from one's pocket is much tastier than the stuff in the bowl. Eventually, I started to make potato chips (no additives, just slices dried in the oven), which was OK because her kibble included potato. I didn't try to get the meat (venison), but if it had been beef or something, I could have dried some plain strips. It is also possible to soften the kibble in water, reform it into more treat-like shapes, perhaps add some garlic powder to make it more interesting, and bake it again. ETA: I just realized that this thread is several days old. I hope Chance is feeling better now.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry.

How incredibly sad. I'm so very sorry.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so sorry. Godspeed Bonnie and Clyde.

Woohoo!!!

I'd like to second Batmom's recommendations. I've been having similar issues with Cora. Since we're having trouble sorting out the food, and the puddles are huge (and we're pretty sure she doesn't have a UTI), we're treating the incontinence in the meantime. We're using Propalin, a non-hormonal medication that tightens the sphincter. It's working very well. I don't know if it works for boys. Cora is not on any other meds.

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I'm so sorry. He was a handsome boy and he left far too soon. Godspeed Turbo.

I'm sorry.

She ate kibble? Again? Good heavens, she's not only fine, she's great. Yippee!

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry. He had to leave far too soon. Godspeed Jerry.

It may only have been a week, but it was a wonderful week--as is clear from her expression in the last photo. Thank you for being there for her. Godspeed Jackie.

Betsy had one of those. There were two differences: her teeth were cleaner, and the excess was smaller and less red. My vet said that it can happen if a dog has had gum disease, which Betsy did when she had her adoption dental. I opted not to have it removed since it wasn't bothering her. It has since receded so that it is almost gone.

Woohoo!!! Congratulations to you and especially to Amy! Good job, Arco! (I'm glad you sent a grey. )

Food can do it. I'm having a similar problem with Cora. We have a tentative diagnosis of kidney problems (based on the specific gravity of her morning urine), but she can't eat the kidney support diets that my vet carries. However, since the excessive drinking started roughly when I changed her food, I'm hoping that's the issue. The change back did not start well (soft poop), so I don't know yet if I'm right. I agree: a vet visit is a good idea to rule out infection, kidney issues, and so on. You might also PM Batmom, since her Zema has been showing similar symptoms, and she's done a lot of experimenting with food.

I am so very sorry. He was far too young. Godspeed Diplomat.

Cora has been through two rounds of infected anals. The first time they were very very bad. The vet infused her glands, which she said was the normal procedure. She then said that the glands were so bad she would also prescribe oral antibiotics. She also re-infused the glands once or twice more at one or two-week intervals. The second time we caught the infection earlier, and she infused the glands once without adding oral meds. That proved to be sufficient. So, at least at the clinic I go to, oral meds are not used unless the infection is very bad.

I'm so very sorry.

I'm so very sorry. What a heartwarming story of his recovery. Godspeed Kiowa.

I'm so sorry.