My Pug Scoop (Precious Scoop has passed... )

there is this stuff that is called biosponge i think....for angry pooh. and it is amazing. and metronzide tablets are awesome as well.
how are his kidneys? i had a client whos baby became very picky and it was a kidney issue.
if its pancreas....i would have surly think the doctor would have said something. are pork chops low fat? you know the other white meat.....wonder if that would be good? i still think nutritionist would be good. And just one thing about the cat treats and foods.......they can wreck horrible havotic on dogs systems. i cant figure why the vet tech would be doing that. Offering gravy from cat food would maybe okay but i would sure be careful with any actual treat or food.
how are YOU doing...you are soooooooooo strong. so very strong. your a beautiful momma. think of you soooooooooooo often and i hope you know you are carried in hearts of all here. you rock.

Skye,
thank you for the tip on the Bio Sponge! I emailed Daisy's IMS to see what she thinks of it. Just in case I can't get her to take the Tylan powder.

i think that is what it is called. Its in a syringe, and the part that pushes in has knotches in it, so its a paste type substance.

Skye, Thank you for your kind words. I'll have to check out bio sponge.
Weird, yesterday and today so far Scoop's poop has been a slight bit better, just a slight bit. He is not on any meds right now except insulin and appetite stimulant. His eating this morning was terrible.

Do you know what the cat treats can do to a dog's system? The vet did say he shouldn't have many of them but not why.

I'm sorry to read about Scoop's food issues of late (as a mom to 3 pugs it hits home as we all know how pugs love their food). Here's some things to try:

Weruva Paw-Lickin Chicken (suitable for a dog w/pancreatitis) - this is basically just shredded chicken in gravy and I use it for tempt-to-eat situations

Honest Kitchen Ice Pups (also suitable for a dog w/pancreatitis) - this is a broth that you can serve warm (its a powder and you add water to it) or you can freeze and serve as ice cubes, dump ice cubes in water bowl etc. I only use it as a warm broth (its chicken + turkey + asparagus and a few other herbs)...basically Jewish chicken soup for dogs/cats. It is substantial enough to cut through the acidity in an empty belly and "prime the pump" so to speak so the dog/cat will want to eat again

Other canned foods to try (that are bland, pancreatitis-suitable and gravy-licious): Lotus chicken and asparagus, Evangers Whole Chicken Thigh (just serve up the meat and water down the broth a bit, Evanger's Hunk of Beef (same just serve up the meat and water down the broth a bit).

I hope you're able to get Scoop to eat and that he (and you) are feeling better soon.

Also so a ? you had about cat food/treats...they are always higher in fat than dog stuff so not suitable for a dog with pancreatitis...in an emergency to get the dog to take a pill or what-not no big deal, but you don't want him to get hooked on canned cat food or the like.

~~Lisa and Vince

I think of you Both often, I know its tough but just wanted you to know I am here for you

I really hope some of Lisas suggestions will work for Sweet Scoop

Big hug, kisses to the boys

Mel
Xxxx

Lisa, Thanks for all the suggestions. They all sound great and I will check them out. If Scoop's eating problems are caused by his tumor growing I just don't know what he will eat anymore. Monday I made a roast in the crockpot with carrots and potatoes. He couldn't get enough of the beef. He also ate carrots and I didn't even have to try to hide them, which doesn't work that great anyway. He can sniff out what he doesn't want. But anything is worth a try.

Hi Vicki,

I just ran across this thread re: a drug that might be helpful as an appetite stimulant. Maybe you can ask your vet about this?

http://www.k9cushings.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3094

It is a human antidepressant that apparently stimulates the appetite in dogs as well as humans, and also might have some small effect on keeping cortisol from getting way high again now that Scoop is off the trilostane.

Marianne

Thanks Marianne.

I just went to the link and that is what the vet has Scoop on. He has been taking it for a week now.

The pills are 15mg. He gets 1/4 tablet every 24 hours.

I wish it could be taken twice a day.

Oh Vicki, I'm sorry I didn't notice he is already taking that drug! :o

As always, sending loving hugs to you and your boys.
Marianne