Buddy, The Mighty Lizard Hunter - Suspected Pituitary Macro Tumor

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Originally Posted by Budster's Mom

Lori,
Do you buy it in capsules or as a spice to sprinkle on food? I'll Google it and see what I can find out. Thanks,
Kathy

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In my area, the ginger root is found in any grocery store. I believe you can make some kind of tea/broth out of the meat of the root and mix it in some wet dog food.

I think it is also sold in a capsule form, and I am not sure if the ginger spice can be feed to a dog, it might be but I'm just not sure.

AW poor Buddy, goodness he just can't catch a break...sending hugs and prayers!!

Ohh no, poor Buddy. Flynn takes Losec for his tummy, maybe that would be worth asking your vet about?? When his tummy was real upset I was giving him one capsule a day (10mg) but now it has settled I just give him one every 2-3days. Sure hope you find the magic ingredient that will settle him, hope your last few work days are whizzing by nice and fast so you can be home with him full time for the holidays xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

The ginger has the potential to help. The Pepcid AC stopped helping Squirt after a while and I switched her to Tagamet (Cimetidine) when she needs some assistance. The SEB helps her more than anything. Squirt will eat some ginger cookie treats I have but will not eat the ginger itself. :rolleyes: The Queen RULES! :D

Kathy:
You can't be chasing down lizards with a tummy ache and runny nose, so we have to get Buddy fixed up! Tipper does the same thing with the tummy ache, and allergies. Did you happen to try the SEB? Maybe just a one time and see how it goes?? You could try some yogurt, that is a cheap try and if it doesn't work no money thrown away. Do you give Buddy the meds inside food or not?? That could make a difference. I put Tipper's inside of a piece of chicken or she won't take them, and will get a stomach ache also, maybe try that. How about a small amount warm rice and chicken with the meds? How about Manuka honey that has done wonders for Tipper with the acid reflux erosion they get. You give them a small amount on a piece of bread or by itself about 20minutes before meds or food. Ok that's it I'm out of ideas for now. God Bless
Patti

AH! My mind! I've been wanting to share something with you and keep forgetting! duh....

Tasha also had allergies and when we found the CHF the vet wanted to put her on Lasix - I wanted to try some natural diuretics first. I had Dandelion so I came home, made up some tea, dipped my finger in it and touched Tash's belly. Within minutes, it was red and itchy so I knew she couldn't take that and I started the Lasix. Every time there was something I wanted to use with her, I tested it that way - mixing it up as required then touching her belly with just a wet finger. Even when she didn't react on her skin, I kept Benedryl close just in case. ;) But I found that method to be quite accurate in determining if she could try something or not.

Thanks Leslie, that's a help!:) Once the pumpkin is out of Buddy's system and his allergies settle, I want to try the slippery Elm bark. I know it's a risk, but I'm at a loss for what to try. I'll make the tea and test it like you did with Tasha.
Hugs,
Kathy

Summer break starts officially now! I'm going home to take a nap with the Budster! The last week of school is exhausting! :eek:This is a huge treat, as I never get to nap during the week! I'll catch up with all of your threads later this evening.
Hugs to all!
Kathy

So happy for you that the Summer break is finally here!! Hope you have a very restful nap with sweet Buddy, sending you both huge hugs, Lori

Well, Buddy hasn't had any pumpkin since yesterday morning. Today was the first day in several, that I came home and he wasn't wheezing with a runny nose. So pumpkin is out to help ease his tummy issues. Walmart carries ginger in capsules. I know because they had a empty spot on the shelf when I was there today!;) What would you suggest I try first? The SEB or the ginger? I am thinking that the ginger might be more mild, therefore less likely to cause an allergic reaction. I wouldn't be giving him a whole capsule at once. I would probably just sprinkle a little bit on his food. Now that I know Leslie's testing method, I will definitely try that first. The SEB arrived yesterday. That is fast! I only ordered it on-line Sunday afternoon and just used standard shipping.

Okay angels, it is poll taking time. Cast your ballots on my thread. Should I try ginger first or SEB (Slippery Elm bark)? Don't delay, vote now! Thanks!;):D

Right now I am sitting pool side in my back yard. A beautiful yellow and black butterfly is flittering from flower to flower. His friend who is staying right with him is a baby blue hummingbird. It is an unlikely pair of friends, but it seems to be working for them. We can learn so much from nature!:) What an incredible gift nature gave me today!:)

I will be waiting to tally those votes!
Hugs,
Kathy