Guest leena Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 (edited) Hi all, I am going to post quickly and not give you the whole story because I am hoping for some fast replies. Have you ever heard of a med called DIAWIN? It is supposed to be charcoal and kaolin, I think? Leena has been sick for awhile, big D and occ. vomiting, horrible gas and very loud tummy noises. I fasted her and now is on boiled rice/chicken and pumpkin. I called the vet yesterday because she can't seem to shake it. It was a weekend so the tech called the vet at home and she prescribed diawin, and I am to follow up on Monday. I don't ever give Leena any new meds w/o researching first, and I can't find any mention of it on greytalk, and barely any mention of it even on google! Have you heard of it? I would like to give it to her but I want to make sure it is safe. My vet is very familiar with greys but I still like to double check everything. I am neurotic like that. Edited March 30, 2008 by leena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lotsagreys4me Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Sorry, I have never heard of it. I will be checking back to see as I am interested also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leena Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I just wanted to let you all know that I am checking this thread every 15 minutes this morning, so please, if you can help me, post it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 All I know is it's an herbal mixture for non specific diarrhea. Nothing harmful but I'm sorry I don't know more than that. I'm sure someone here does. I have a fairly new PDR so I'll check further Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leena Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Thank you! I am just kind of freaked that I can't find anything about it online. It doesn't look herbal, it comes in a prescription bottle from the vet. The pills are greenish black and round. She looks really unhappy today so I will wait a few more minutes to see if any new info comes up and then give it to her....Though I don't know how I will get her to eat it if she isn't feeling well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I'm almost sure it's a herbal mixture, and yes, in pill form. Give me a few and I'll check the PDR I have.Maybe you can pm Burpdog, she seems to be a wealth of knowledge. But I'll check as well.....hang in there Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 I've not heard of it. Searching, it is a prescription med: Detailed Description Helps control nonspecific diarrhea in dogs - usually within 24 hours. Also, relieves associated abdominal cramps, soothes indigestion and relieves nausea and upset stomach. Dosage: Dogs: 1 tablet per 30 lb(s) of body weight. Repeat 2-3 times daily as needed, or as directed by your veternarian. Double scored for easier dosing of smaller animals. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leena Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 (edited) That is what I found when searching too...It didn't seem to have a drug profile, which I found odd. I guess that I am going to give it to her if no-one finds any contraindications. I hate giving new meds! She just looks really miserable and the usual fasting then pumpkin/chicken/rice hasn't worked. I'll give it another 15 minutes or so to see if the PDR says anything. Thanks again guys! Edited March 30, 2008 by leena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 There you have it....I'm sorry I don't know how to post a link, but people who post on Greyhoundsreachthebeach.com use it for their Greys Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest leena Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Ok...Just gave it! At least she still feels well enough to eat a "pill pocket". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 It's a very safe drug, and tollerated very well with Greys. Please keep us posted and I hope Leena feels some relief soon. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GramatoKRZ Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 Our 10 year old Boxer, Charlie has been on Diawin for about 8 months now for chronic diahrrea of unknown etiology. He went through testing for parasites, etc. But nothing could be found. Only other option was to do a scope to check for any cancer, but that wasn't really an option because the vet said refused to refer because she didn't think he'd survive anesthesia! So, she prescribed Diawin 1 tablet 2x daily. Nothing ...we played with the dosage until finding he got best relief on 2 tablets 3x daily. If he misses even one dose he's back to the diarrhea! It's a wonderful relief to the chronic diarrhea and constant seepage of stool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mom2Shiloh Posted August 25, 2010 Share Posted August 25, 2010 I was out there doing research on it as if it were a new post when I realized the original post was from 2008.... I'm running into a lot more references with an online search through Diawin Veterinary Medicine . . . I wonder what happened with the op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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