XTRAWLD Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 This is wonderful and heartwarming. Sure fire things that work here is rice with some stock, helps keep the dehydration down too, since they are just lapping up the liquid. Pasta always works as well. Have you tried Satin Balls? I think that might be too much, too fast, too soon for that, but it's something different and if you make it smelly enough might be of interest? There are several different recipies around but they all involve ground meat, cereal, oatmeal, wheat germ, eggs etc. and it's fed raw. Continuing the prayers over here..... Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Oh, random thought, but if you need to keep up hydration or possibly for mixing into food to entice him, my dogs loooove coconut water. We stock the VitaCoco pineapple, but I am guessing any would work. Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Glad to hear things are slowly improving! I can't remember if you have tried these already, but if he likes bread & starch, oatmeal and pasta might be two more things to try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 We had to limit protein sources in our IBD situation. But for extra calories we used vanilla Ensure, original formula (so it's not too rich). We started with 1/3 bottle per day, went to 1/2, and then 1/2 twice a day, going slow to make sure we didn't induce diarrhea. It's about 220 calories/bottle, 9 grams protein. That would help with the hydration too. Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 That is great news your boy is improving. Continued good thoughts! Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alannamac Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 (edited) Well he's back in the hospital today for more hetastarch IV to keep his blood vessels working properly til his albumin levels come back.....His fluid buildup began again yesterday and was pretty pronounced by evening. He's still ok and moving in positive direction just needs hetastarch to keep his blood volume and components where they should be rather than in his belly and legs. Just in case anyone in the Tidewater VA area is looking for a good vet, Seaford Veterinary Hospital in Yorktown VA absolutely ROCKS! The docs and technicians and staff are caring, compassionate, dedicated and absolutely fabulous in all ways! He's still eating cookies and his spirit and attitude are there so things are still looking good! Thanks again for your good thoughts and food suggestions! Edited June 4, 2014 by alannamac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Moving in a positive direction is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I caught a glimmer of info in another thread. Can you please update us on Red?! Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alannamac Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Red passed last Saturday morning. His recoveries were only temporary and he tanked again twice. He was losing protein through his bowels and kidneys and everything we transfused in, came right back out again. He would not eat anything for days, ..even Vanilla wafers, was swollen with edema so badly he could not walk, was weak and clearly suffering so I made the difficult decision. My vet said she would have done the same thing so I feel better at least about it but I miss my baby terribly and feel like my going on vacation was the cause of his death it all happened so quickly. Trying to find answers. I am sorry I was hoping to keep the thread open to post Red's autopsy results before it was locked, but I guess I can do that in another post once I hear the final results. Thank you all for your good wishes and advice. It was hopeful there for a while but whatever happened was severe and unrecoverable. Your kind words, support and thoughtful advice helped me so much and I am grateful. It was nice to know that I was not alone by times trying to help him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Oh my God. I'm so, so sorry for your loss. You tried so hard to help him. Godspeed, Red. Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msnikkerdoodle Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I am so very, very sorry for your loss. Run free sweet Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I am just so very sorry. You did every possible thing you could for Red. Please believe in your love for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 He was too young. I'm so sorry. I too lost a 5 yr old. I brought her in with protein losing enteropathy. Turned out her liver was non-functioning. Her liver enzyme test were always ok, it wasn't until we did a liver function test that the values went flying thru the roof. I took her to U of Penn for a second opinion. She never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IansMom Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I am so, so sorry for your loss. Red was very fortunate to have a mom like you. Lisa & Chris with Bella and Little Petey ~Our sweet Ian forever in our hearts~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greymomnc Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 (edited) I am so sorry! I just read through the entire thread and thought for sure he had turned the corner. My heart sank when I read your last post. I know you are missing him right now. Sending prayers for your heart to heal. This one makes my heart hurt for you. Edited June 12, 2014 by greymomnc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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deboosh Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Oh, what a shock to read this terrible news. We were all praying that Red would pull through. I am heartbroken for you, but hope that you take comfort in knowing that you did your very best for Red. I am so sorry. Image removed, not within Signature Guidelines. Forever Home on December 20, 2012Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 You and your vets tried so hard . Godspeed, Red. Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryffenne Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I am so, so sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hugs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 My words seem so inadequate. I am so very sorry for your broken heart. Godspeed Red. Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I'm so sorry. There really aren't any words. I hope the autopsy will give you some answers so you have a little closure at least. Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I'm so sorry to see this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I'm so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 IBD is an unforgiving disease. I'm so sorry for your loss--I had hoped so hard that he would be able to find remission. I know you tried so very hard for him--deepest condolences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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