Casper, 12yr old blue bedlington (update: Casper has passed away)

[Dawn]

we have stopped vetoryl ourselves to see how casper goes as not got much faith in the vets anymore - the only thing is cas is not eating at all this is a real worry and we cannot understand why the vet hasnot done anything about it they gave us carafate and tagamet but we have stopped giving him everything as we think is frail little body is overloaded with chemicals what do you think
dawn

[lulusmom]

Dawn, something isn't right when a vet throws in the towel without giving you an explanation as to why nothing else can be done. Isn't there another vet, a specialist in particular, that can see Casper? Not all vets are created equal and it's possible that your vet's experience is limited. If this is the case and you don't think your vet has done all that can be done for Casper, please get him to somebody that can help him.

[Dawn]

thanks lori this means so much to us knowing you are with us - the vet gave us ulcer meds but we have also stopped them in order to ssee if casper will start to eat again before more meds been given.How can you tell if the end is coming - he appears to have picked up himself now taken off the meds given if only we caould get some food into him
dawn

[Dawn]

do you know in what way they may treat him?
dawn

[Dawn]

thanks you ellen for your kind thoughts - we are really needing them at present. Will post what is happening thanks again dawn and casper

[Dawn]

thank you that is my opinion too will post updates

[lulusmom]

Hi again,

I really don't know if another vet could help Casper but a second opinion, preferrably by a specialist, sure wouldn't hurt. You stated that your vet said he has a gastro intestinal problem. There are any number of gastro intestinal disorders, a lot of which are very much treatable. Which specific disorder did your vet diagnose?

[Dawn]

Thank you both Deb and Lori we have stopped Trilo - and will be making a appointment at another specialist for another opinion will let you know result
dawn

[Dawn]

The main thing at the moment is his weight loss the vet did not say what kind of gastro problem he has only gave him tagamet and carafate but we have stopped all meds to see if there is any improvement

[Harley PoMMom]

Oh Dawn,

I am so sorry that Casper is feeling so ill. If he has not been drinking and eating for a period of time then I'm afraid his prognosis may not be good but getting him to an Emergency Clinic where they could give him fluid therapy and possibly a feeding tube could help him greatly.

Keeping you and Casper in my thoughts and prayers.

Love and hugs,
Lori