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http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=31
We try to keep up with the recalls and post info when we get it so keep an eye on EE for updates and new recalls listed.
Hi Patti,
Hannah is currently taking sucralfate because the vet thinks she may have an ulcer. She took it for a week about a week ago as well. It seemed to help. Her stool was dark, which could have been from blood and
it got better after a few days. Now she is back on it for at least a couple of weeks because we don't think it fully healed. The main thing I read was that it can cause constipation. She was okay, and I was worried that could be a problem for het. The most difficult thing for me is spreading it out from her othermedications because it coats the stomach and will prevent absorption of other drugs. I spread it out at least one hour, and two if possible, from other meds. Does the vet want you to try it?
Julie & Hannah
Julie:
Thanks for the reply. I think Tipper will be on it once the IMS sees her as I know she probably has damage form the acid reflux. I think hers is in the throat. She is having a hard time swallowing, and seems to have acid creeping up at night. I am sure she will have to be put on something until it is healed. I assume they are going to take a biopsy while in there with the scope, and I will be a total basket case until it comes back. I don't think this is something they stay on right?? Did your baby have acid reflux? Blessings
Patti
So pleased you had a good night and that she is full of get up and go.
As she has always been an active girl, the storms probably annoy her cause she can't go out either, exercise is so good for their mood as well as their health IMO.
I hope upon hope that nothing comes along. I hate that you can never have peace of mind with this disease, I am praying for a good IMS visit.
Look forward to tomorrows update.
Big hug, kisses to Tipper and a belly rub ;)
Mel
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Ps never used the medicine which is why I never responded x x
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Originally Posted by goldengirl88
Hi Patti,
Hannah does not have acid refulx. The vet thinks she has an ulcer due to suddenly darker stools. The sucralfate is not supposed to be long-term, no. But for now we are trying 2-4 weeks. I have a month's worth if I need it. But we will check in periodically to see how she's doing, and I monitor her stools daily, of course.
I hope Tipper's appointment goes well. I know how stressful and worrisome it is whenever they have anything done. When is the appointment?
One other thing I thought of regarding the storm fear: have you heard of D.A.P. (dog appeasing pheromone) spray? They also make a plug-in. I have the spray and I spray it on a bandanna and tie it around Hannah's neck. She doesn't have storm anxiety, but I use it when we go to the vet or groomer and it really seems to calm her. My other dog, Izzy, has terrible storm anxiety. The D.A.P. doesn't seem to do much for her. She has a thundershirt, which helps a little. I also have Xanax for her and it also reduces the anxiety, especially if I give it a little before the storm starts.
Julie & Hannah
Julie:
Tipper's appointment is on Friday. I am so anxious about it. How do you give the Sucralfate? I am assuming it is a liquid?? If it tastes bad Tipper won't drink it. Did you ahve any trouble with the Vetoryl being absorbed? Any trouble with electrolytes after using it? Thank you for all your help. I am going to get that spray you are talking about as years ago I had a cat I used it on and it worked for him. Hope your baby is doing well today. Blessings
Patti
Hi Everyone:
In a way I cannot wait until Friday. Last night I thought Tipper would not be able to go until Friday. What a bad night! She was all over the bed every few seconds. At times I thought she was not going to be able to swallow. She was having a very difficult time. There is something very wrong with her throat and Friday seems an eternity right now. I am giving her small amounts of Manuka honey and coconut oil to soothe her throat. I don't know what else to do. Last night I gave her a small drink from a syringe and she could hardly swallow it. I need to get her seen and get this taken care of. I am sure her throat is raw from acid reflux. Since I have her back on the Pepcid she still gets maybe 2 episodes daily. This is making me a nervous wreck. I have the Cushings under control and now this. I feel so sorry for her when she stares at me like she is telling me what is hurting. I know just a regular sore throat is painful and she has been suffering this for over a month. I am wondering if I should ask my Vet to start Sucralfate today. I am afraid to wait until Friday, what do you think???
I don't see how it could hurt her. Anyone have any advise please let me know. Thank You and Blessings to all.
Patti
Hey
Sorry you didn't have a great night.
Would your normal vet just have a chat to you about your concerns with these episodes and if there was anything non prescribed you could do? Just asking as the IMS might want to go in a different direction and we wouldn't want to do anything that could set you back on that appointment. Or could you call the IMS and ask them if they think it's a good idea before speaking to your vet? Maybe they could bring the app forward?
Big hug, kisses for Tipper
Mel
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If Tipper's distress is getting worse, I would call the vet, probably whoever is going to be looking into what this problem could be, and let them know how she was acting last nite. Ask if there is anything you can do to help her between now and Fri - or if they think she needs to be seen before Fri. Don't hesitate to express your concerns - we are a huge part of the diagnostic processes our babies go through because we see how they are in their normal environment VS the vets seeing them in the clinic where our pups often act as if nothing is wrong at all and they just want to go home or become so stressed what the vets see is exaggerated. So let someone involved in Tipper's case know what is going on.
And let us know what they have to say.
Hugs,
Leslie and the gang
Patti, Sorry to hear Tipper had a bad night. Hope things will be better today.
Big hugs to you and Tipper