Crossing fingers for some answers tomorrow. :)
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Sharlene and Molly Muffin
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Crossing fingers for some answers tomorrow. :)
hugs
Sharlene and Molly Muffin
Thanks everyone. Hope the appointment doesn't get postponed. We are supposed to get snow.
Archie has me so worried. He did not eat any supper tonight. I gave him the same kind of food for supper that he ate for breakfast. I tried a different one and he wouldn't eat that either. He sniffs at it and walks away. This has me so scared. I have tried so many of the better brands of dry and canned. It's a roller coaster. I don't know what to do. It makes me so angry that this is happening to my 7 month old sweetie, Archie. He's still a baby. I love him so much this is breaking my heart.
He has changed in other ways.
Vicki, I would be scared too. I know we talked about him possibly just being stubborn and 'training you'... but, if he has other changes too, then it really may be something else. I am so sorry this is happening. :(
I hope the IMS can be helpful, and I look forward to hearing how the appointment goes.
We saw the IMS today. She is not concerned about his white blood cell count, at least not right now. She wants to see if any of his problems have anything to do with food intolerance. She wants to try a venison and potato prescription diet. I told her I don't know if he will eat it. She said then I could home cook. She stopped the Benadryl. I told her the vet said if the Benadryl wouldn't work then steroids would be next. The IMS said NO next would be to see a dermatologist. So if his itchiness comes back she said to schedule an appointment with one. She did 2 tests that the results could take a week to get back. I don't understand what they are but on the discharge paper it says Fast Panel PCR and Giardia Eliza. Has anyone heard of them? She said if the results are negative and Archie's appetite is still waning then an abdominal ultrasound is warranted. She also said if no medical abnormalities are found to consider a consult with a behaviorist for Archie and Gus. She thinks there could be a problem there.
So don't know much right now.
HI Vicki,
Sorry no quick answers! Crossing fingers on the blood tests. I don't know what either of those things are, hopefully someone on these boards has experience. Did he eat the venison and potato? I'm so sorry you are having these problems with such a young pup. But, he is lucky that he has you. I'm keeping you in my thoughts and hoping that you all are staying warm and safe.
Hugs!
http://www.antechdiagnostics.com/Mai...chNews/14.aspxQuote:
The FastPanelŪ PCR Canine GI Profile tests for nine infectious agents by real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR): Campylobacter coli, Campylobacter jejuni, Clostridium difficile toxins A/B, Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin, Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia spp., Salmonella spp., canine enteric coronavirus and canine parvovirus. The FastPanelŪ PCR Feline GI Profile tests for Tritrichomonas foetus, Campylobacter coli, Campylobacter jejuni, Clostridium difficile toxins A/B, Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin, Crytoptosporidium felis, Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia spp., Salmonella spp. and feline parvovirus, also known as feline panleukopenia virus.
https://ahdc.vet.cornell.edu/sects/P...ts/giardia.cfmQuote:
Alexon Giardia Monoclonal Antigen Capture Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) is a fecal procedure designed to detect a Giardia specific antigen. This procedure is done in parallel with a double centrifugation concentration flotation procedure for Giardia cysts and any other parasites that may be present in the fecal sample.
So those two tests are looking for parasites and infections in the digestive tract that would cause diarrhea and loss of appetite.
If you need advice on home cooking, even just for a short stint, let me know. I really hope the bloodwork comes up with something treatable so you can move forward.
A behaviorist is not a bad idea.... but, they can do damage if you get a bad one. Not sure I would rule out something medical just yet though.
Leslie, Thanks. I sent you a PM
Renee, I could use some advise on home cooking. I don't think this prescription diet is going to work with Archie. The IMS said I could home cook but she would like it to be limited like the venison and potato. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Have you had any dealings with Pug Dog Encephalitis?
The IMS has mentioned it a few times because of his seizure and his personality changes. I talked to her on the phone this morning and she asked how attached I am to Archie. She's not confident she will be able to solve his eating problem. She told me that about Scoop too. I love him so much and this is breaking my heart. I don't want to lose him. Financially I can't afford this but I don' t want to give him up. She said that maybe the pet shop would take him back or about a rescue. My heart is breaking so much right now! I know Patti wants one of these too. Anybody have a money tree or a miracle in their pocket? I looked for those things for Scoop too but never found any.
I am so sorry Vicki. :o. ((((((HUGS))))))
Sent you a PM Vicki.