Re: Questions about Cushings symptoms and diagnosis
Thanks Joan! Yes I'm hoping it's something simple like just being constipated. Although nothing is simple at this point. She is so skinny and not really eating enough to put weight back on, if that is even possible at this point. I need to go to the store and get her some ground beef, that seems to be what she wants now. I was thinking of making a patty with some grated veggies mixed in and hope that will help her get regular. She actually ate a couple of bites of asparagus this morning but she turned down chicken!
And yes, thank God for the Care Credit card! Although my local vet doesn't accept it I did use it at Davis for the things the Cushings study didn't cover. But I have about $3000 of credit card debt now and my husband isn't working right now so it's been a real struggle. I'm like you, hoping nobody else gets sick until we can get back on our feet!
Laurie
Re: Questions about Cushings symptoms and diagnosis
Hi Laurie,
You may want to consider slippery elm bark as it is wonderful for dogs who are refusing to eat and or experiencing diarrhea or constipation. I have had amazing results in my own dog with irritable bowel problems, colitis and recovering from severe pancreatitis. I've provided a link to some good information on this very natural supplement which can be found in most health food stores and some pharmacies. I personally prefer the gruel which I make by opening six capsules and stirring into 8 ounces of boiling water. I let it cool, suck up in a large syringe and slowly plunge in the side of the mouth. This can also be a meal replacement as it has lots of good stuff in it. My dogs are smaller breeds so I give them 1 to 2 tbls. You can find more complete dosing information, using the link below.
https://draxe.com/slippery-elm-for-pets/
I hope this helps.
Glynda
Re: Questions about Cushings symptoms and diagnosis
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Originally Posted by
lulusmom
Hi Laurie,
You may want to consider slippery elm bark as it is wonderful for dogs who are refusing to eat and or experiencing diarrhea or constipation. I have had amazing results in my own dog with irritable bowel problems, colitis and recovering from severe pancreatitis. I've provided a link to some good information on this very natural supplement which can be found in most health food stores and some pharmacies. I personally prefer the gruel which I make by opening six capsules and stirring into 8 ounces of boiling water. I let it cool, suck up in a large syringe and slowly plunge in the side of the mouth. This can also be a meal replacement as it has lots of good stuff in it. My dogs are smaller breeds so I give them 1 to 2 tbls. You can find more complete dosing information, using the link below.
https://draxe.com/slippery-elm-for-pets/
I hope this helps.
Glynda
Thank you Glynda! I have some! My husband takes it all the time. We have lozenges and capsules. I just wasnt thinking about this for her. I'm texting him right now to let him know as I'm at work and wont be home til late. Hopefully he can get some in her and it will help! Thank you so much!!!
Laurie
Re: Questions about Cushings symptoms and diagnosis
Oh i do hope the slipper elm bark will do the trick for her!
Re: Questions about Cushings symptoms and diagnosis
No pooping so far but she just ate about an hour ago and i gave her about a Tablespoon of the slippery elm after her dinner. She ate quite a bit, including some veggies, so im hoping she will be able to go tonight or by morning. She had a nice walk today too. This is one tough girl. She is fighting so hard.
Laurie
Re: Questions about Cushings symptoms and diagnosis
Poor Charlotte! You are doing such a great job caring for her with such love. Whiskey has been really picky too & as of now his favorite thing is meatloaf. I made him his own version without onions-I added eggs, oats, some very chopped up green beans and some ketchup. He really loves it.
Hope Charlotte goes soon & glad she ate the slippery elm. We are thinking of you.
Re: Questions about Cushings symptoms and diagnosis
Go easy on the veggies...you may not want to bulk up the poop right now so check each one and make sure it contains high soluble fibers. Giving her some mineral oil may help move things along, too. But don't give it when you feed or give other meds - give it alone. If she balks at taking it, mix it with a little something she likes to get it down. Plain pumpkin can also work...but it is a double-edged sword. Too much will make the situation worse so try something like a tablespoon. Be sure it is NOT the pie filling kind - just plain old pumpkin. ;)
Re: Questions about Cushings symptoms and diagnosis
Thanks Anne, I've tried the pumpkin but she won't eat it. She eats very few things these days and takes a long time to pick through them to make sure there is nothing added. Right now she is liking hamburger. A few days ago she wanted chicken. But if I add anything to it she walks away and won't eat at all. Meat is all she is wanting right now, and occasionally she will eat a few bites of broccoli or asparagus (her old favorites). It's a long drawn out process every day trying to get her to eat. I literally get up an hour early to take that time with her to find something she will eat in the morning.
We have put the slippery elm down her throat with a syringe twice now (last night and this morning) and I'm hoping it will help. I guess we could do the same with a little mineral oil. I never heard back from the vet about a possible laxative pill that would be safe to give her so I'm just trying to deal with this the best I can. I haven't seen her even try to go in the past 24 hours, very weird.
Laurie
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Whiskey's Mom
Poor Charlotte! You are doing such a great job caring for her with such love. Whiskey has been really picky too & as of now his favorite thing is meatloaf. I made him his own version without onions-I added eggs, oats, some very chopped up green beans and some ketchup. He really loves it.
Hope Charlotte goes soon & glad she ate the slippery elm. We are thinking of you.
I'm going to try that tonight, making a meatloaf for her and adding some chopped up greenbeans or zucchini for some fiber. I hope she will eat it! Thanks for the idea!
Laurie
