Raleigh, Archie, Gus

Oh Vicki, so sorry to hear that the boys were having a rough time with vomiting and diarrhea, it sure gets scary when that happens. Keeping fingers and toes crossed that this was a one time thing and our boys keep on improving every day.

Hugs, Lori

Thanks Sharlene and Lori,
The vet thought it could have been this pork product that I told him about. But why would it have effected Raleigh and Gus 3 days later? They ate it at the same time.
I wonder if there is something Archie picked up from outside and then he passed it to the other 2. There are people who walk their dogs on our road and don't clean up after them and of course Archie always finds it before I see it. I often wonder if Archie could get something from it. When Scoop was young he had whipworm. The vet said it comes from other dog's poop. He had plenty of diarrhea from it but not vomiting.

Has anyone used any of the following products for their furbabies-

Fermented fish stock

Food grade Diatomaceous Earth (internally)

Manuka Honey

I have never used either of them but do remember a thread in which Diatomaceous Earth is discussed, tho I'm not sure if this is what you are asking about: Diatomaceous Earth . . . . for tick control

Member's post about Manuka Honey:http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/show...5&postcount=17

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/show...8&postcount=17

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/show...&postcount=115

This post includes a link to a study in which manuka honey was used to help in wound healing: http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/show...4&postcount=90

Hope this helps, how are the boys doing?

Hugs, Lori

The DE and Manuka Honey were suggested to me to try to help Archie's digestive system. She's a nutritionist who owns a place called The Dining Dog. She thought maybe his system needs to be cleaned out. I have been working with a homeopathic vet and she said not to use either of those right now.

Raleigh went for a routine check-up on Tuesday. He hasn't gained any weight but the vet said it would help him if he was about 3 lbs. lighter. He is a bit chunky. He is due for his distemper/parvo vaccination. I said I don't want to do it. Raleigh is 11 and he has had vaccinations all his life. In the beginning it was every year. The vet said he has no problem with that. He believes vaccinations last longer than the 3 years. He didn't even feel it was necessary to titer test him right now. The vet said he even believes the rabies vaccination lasts longer than 3 years but it is the law. I said there is a rabies challenge going on right now. He said it will be hard for them to get the states to change it from 3 years.

Raleigh had blood work done. There were a few things off but what the vet mentioned to me was his creatine kinase and triglycerides are high. KC is 229 ref. range 10-200. His triglyceride is 401 ref. range 20-150. Last July he had blood work done before his eye surgery. His triglyceride was only 71. What happened to up it so much in less than a year?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my sweet boy Archie.

Today (6/6) Archie is 2 years old.

Love you Archie!

Happy Birthday Archie!!!!

Happy 6th Birthday, Archie!

Time does march on. It's been almost two years since our precious boys have crossed the bridge and now both our babies have turned two.

Happy Birthday Archie!!!!

Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear Archie!! Happy Birthday to you!!!!!