[nagdu] Tips and tricks for dealing with diarrhea

[Tracy Carcione]

A friend's shepherd had serious intestinal concerns, including frequent
diarrhea.  My friend put her on a grain-free diet, and the problem cleared
up.  I think she started by feeding a raw diet, but that can get
complicated, so she switched to one of the commercial grain-free, mostly
meat, diets.
Just thought I'd mention it, although I understand how nerve-wracking it
can be to think about switching foods in the midst of a serious problem.
Tracy
> Marty,
>
> My vet and I, are trying a less expensive treatment first. Clinically she
> has all the signs of EPI. But the blood tests came back normal. He was a
> little baffled at that. And thinks we will eventually treat her for the
> EPI.
>
>
> The good news is that Emma had a bout of diarrhea yesterday but I was able
> to get to the vet, for meds. She is now on meds to firm up her stool,
> sorry
> I can't spell the drug name. And then another powder meds that the vet
> typically gives to dogs with chronic diarrhea. He, the vet, wants to try
> this out first. I am going to try to find a low cost version of the EPI
> powder.
>
> My biggest concern is her weight, as she is at 50 pounds, when she should
> run about 67 or 68.
>
> Thank you for the support
> Marsha
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Mardi Hadfield
> Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 2:54 AM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Tips and tricks for dealing with diarrhea
>
> Marsha, is there a reason that your vet has not put Em on medication for
> EPI? This is a serious condition as the dog is lacking the enzymes to
> digest her food. She will continue to have problems if she is not
> medicated
> properly.This is a life long condition. I have a friend who had a dog with
> EPI. Shepherds are prone to this condition more so than other breeds. My
> friends dog got much better when she was on the meds. Her dog still has
> bouts of diarrhea occasionally.She manages it with slippery elm and
> Probiotics as well as the regular meds and special food. I hope Em is
> feeling better soon. You might try lining the crate with news paper and
> taking out the paper when it is soiled. I do this and then use a mop to
> clean the crate.If the crate is really messy, then I hose it with water
> also. None of my dogs have EPI but with rescue dogs,well they always come
> in with something medically wrong and the changing of the food from the
> shelter food always causes diarrhea, so I am frequently cleaning up after
> them. I sympathize with you. I will keep you and EM in my prayers.  Mardi
> and Shaman and Tipton, future GDIT
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