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Patti
I am sorry that no one has contacted me from the vet's office about the oxygen yet. It is not good at all is it.
It must be so hard for you with her wanting food and drinking water to fill herself up.
How was she in your room last night, I hope you both got a better nights sleep.
I didn't know that some people give their babies Coconut oil what do you give it for?
Take care Patti
Love to you and all your babies
Diana & Teddy x
Diana:
The reason I use the coconut oil is it antibacterial, balances the thyroid so dogs can lose weight, elevates the metabolism, and helps with many skin disorders. It is a medium chain triglyceride. I try to give Tipper anything that will help her with this disease. This soil is very beneficial, and even people take it for those reasons. Anything I give her is well researched, well though out and I weigh the benefits of it before giving it to her. I am hoping that by using supplements etc. to support her various systems that it will keep this disease from doing any more damage. I am sorry that you have so many health issues, but you have a positive manner in dealing with them. To have that many things to contend with is daunting, but you handle it well. You and Teddy are so alike, all these health issues but you have one another. It is good that you have a supportive husband to help you through all this. Hugs and Kisses to you and Teddy.
Patti
Oh I see that is very interesting, I didn't know it was used for that, You are so good at your research and for doing all you can for Tipper, I know we all do our best, but I know the time it takes to research and then to get vets to work with you, it is a real battle at times isn't it. I hope they come back to you about the Oxygen tent soon too.
Love Diana & Teddy x
Hi Everyone:
I have been still researching the oxygen for Tipper. I have found out that if using it you must have moisture also as the dogs corneas, and lining of the throat can dry out quickly. I will be at the vets on Wed. for the blood pressure and I am going to ask who dropped the ball about calling me on the oxygen concentrator?? Can't wait to hear that answer as the vet will be there to give Tipper her Adequan injection. I will get to the bottom of it then. The IMS emailed me and at the top of her email it said re: Dear,sweet, beautiful Tipper. It made me cry. She said when I bring Tipper for her heart and eye check up on the 25th that she will be working and if I want her to she will do the blood gases. I am torn on that one. I want no more pain than necessary for her, and I am worried it will show nothing, as I think the oxygen level is low only at nite when she struggles to breathe. So that would be a waste. I would like some opinions on this please. Tipper slept well and walked this morning. We have about 60mph winds right now and the temperature is rapidly dropping. Today is a good day for a bowl of hot soup! I am hoping Tipper keeps this weight loss off when we get back to the vets on Wednesday as I am watching every nugget she eats. I need to get some more off her without her getting so hungry though. I have had pains in my back all morning and hope it is not this kidney stone I never had removed starting up again. I have to make time and get it done, just now when things are so up in the air with Tipper. I think I will call next week and schedule and appointment. I am going to take it easy today, just in case this is starting up. Blessings
Patti
You asked this on Squirt's thread and I'm answering here. :pQuote:
I ordered the wild salmon oil in the link Glynda sent me. I am wondering since they say you can overdo this and cause problems if giving this every day as they say on the website is advisable? Do you know anything about this?
I'm not sure which oil you bought, but I've used the Kronch in the past and was very satisfied with it. The things to look for in fish oils are the amount of EPA and DHA - you want the highest you can find in these two. Also watch the Omega 6 - you do NOT want very much of this included. Most feeds contain plenty of Omega 6 and tho this is an EFA (essential fatty acid), too much is pro-inflammatory, ie it causes inflammation.
As for why too much could be bad - this is an oil, a fat, so for one it can cause weight gain; two it can be too much fat for a cush pup or a pup with pancreas issues; three adding these oils can cause diarrhea so if a high dose is the end goal, you start with a low dose and slowly add more until the stools start to loosen. This is the maximum dose until the pup adjusts. If the loose stools persist, you cut the dose back to the last amount that did not cause digestive upset.
Something else to keep in mind when adding oils - you don't want the oils to oxidize, causing free radicals, so I always add Vitamin E oil along with the fish oil even when antioxidants are included in the oil itself as with the Kronch -
Hope this helps!Quote:
Ingredients - Salmon Oil and Antioxidants (extracts of natural origin containing strong tocopherol, 6-palmityl-L-ascorbic acid, olive extract and rosemary extract)
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
I agree with Squirt's mom - if giving fish oil you do need extra vitamin E unless you are feeding grass fed meat. Most fish oils come with some kind of preservative like Vit. E but not enough. Then there is great controversy about fish oils and I am currently using Carlson's liquid and keep it refrigerated to keep it fresher. It does not smell bad nor taste fishy and I think it does not get rancid as easily as the others. I'm not an expert here, and am sure there are others better but the cost is pretty high.
As far as coconut oil, I use it sparingly and as Squirt's mom said start out with low amount, but you also need to be careful of the type you use per Whole Dog Journal - I'm not sure why as can't remember but it should be in a glass jar rather than a plastic jar and probably organic virgin oil. Whole Dog Journal mentioned all their reasoning but don't have the article handy. I even take a bite of the coconut oil once in a while myself.
As far as the elevated Reticulocyte count - I get concerns about these medication causing bone marrow problems although I don't see any mentioned for trilostane - I did find one that mentioned Lysodren having this as an adverse reaction.
My dogs tend to run high hematocrit and hemoglobin normally due to their diet. Jan W.
Leslie:
Sorry we kind of hijacked your thread. I will have to check the Omega's in the Kronch oil. I intend on giving her small amounts, as I do not want to deal with pancreatitis ever. Thanks for your help, I know you would know what to do. Blessings
Patti
Jan:
I have been giving the coconut oil to Tipper about a teaspoon every morning. I will look for the organic and see if I can find any. Gee I did not know that about the glass jars either, you learn so much from others on here it is a God send. Thank you for your help. Blessings
Patti
Regarding omega 6-
A healthy diet contains a balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids help reduce inflammation, and some omega-6 fatty acids tend to promote inflammation. In fact, some studies suggest that elevated intakes of omega-6 fatty acids may play a role in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. The typical American diet tends to contain 14 - 25 times more omega-6 fatty acids than omega-3 fatty acids.
Source: Omega-6 fatty acids | University of Maryland Medical Center http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed...#ixzz2kGwkgoDP
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Hi Everyone:
Thanks for all the help with the fish oil. I am going to give it to her in small amounts and not every day. I want to see if I can get these triglycerides down. Her highest was 629 and the lowest was the one we just did of 394 so they really need to come down. I will talk to the vet about it on Wednesday and the vet hospital at the end of the month. Blessings
Patti