Raleigh, Archie, Gus

[Mel-Tia]

Hey Vicki

Just wondering how you and the little guys are? Hoping Archie is feeling better?

Big hug

Mel
Xxxxx

[scoora]

Hey Vicki

Just wondering how you and the little guys are? Hoping Archie is feeling better?

Big hug

Mel
Xxxxx

Hi Mel,

Great to hear from you. Hope you are well. Thanks for checking on Archie. He has not had diarrhea(knock on wood) for weeks now. Once in a while, usually at least once a day he has some soft stools. He still itches but not to the point where he is getting hot spots(knock on wood). I asked the vet how long to keep him on Benadryl. She said as long as he is itching. She said it's good the Benadryl is helping because the next step would be steroids. It gets me that they don't want to try to find out what the problem is, just give pills. She knows how I feel about steroids. There are times, like this morning where he seems more tired. He hardly played this morning.

He is giving me such a hard time with eating. A Pug puppy should not be so picky. Gus will eat anything. I don't know what food to give Archie any more. One meal he will he a certain food, the next meal he won't eat that same food. It is so frustrating. Sometimes I think he isn't eating enough. This morning he ate some of this one food then when I tried to give him more of it he refused to eat more.

We have an appointment with the IMS on Tuesday 1/21/14.
Never would I have thought I would be going through this with a 7 month old puppy. I love him so much. It is so frustrating that this is happening.

I keep wondering if he should see a holistic vet. I don't know.
Any thoughts on Holistic vets?
Take care.
Hugs

[labblab]

Hi Vicki,

Since it seems as though your most serious medical worry with Archie right now relates to the abnormal blood counts, if it were me, I would stick with the regular IMS for this first consultation. That is an area that the IMS ought to be highly knowledgeable about.

Marianne

[scoora]

Thanks Marianne,

I will stick with the IMS. I was thinking about a holistic vet along with the IMS. I read stuff about detoxing(rabies shot) and diets and supplements and just wonder if stuff like that would help. I hope to ask the IMS about it if my mind doesn't totally forget. I have a list of things to ask.

[Doccy]

Hey Vicki,
I'm glad Archie is doing better. Good luck on the 21st!! I will be thinking of you guys. I think the holistic vet in conjunction with the IMS would be good. While I like holistic vets, some (not all) will push lots of herbs (and they can be very expensive). Make sure you do your research on anything they suggest. I found it to be a bit overwhelming with Doc. One thing I like about them is the openness for acupuncture and massage, etc. Consequently, I have stopped giving Chinese herbs to Doc because they started giving him diarrhea. I'm sending good vibes your way!! BTW, I tried to respond to your last private message but it wouldn't send it because it said your box was at it's limit.

[scoora]

Jessica, Thank you

Sorry about my private message box being full. I'm having a hard time getting rid of the messages because they were about Scoop.

[Budsters Mom]

Vicki,
You can copy the messages about Scoop and paste them someone else, like a word document or notes. That is what I have done with many of Buddy's messages. I then was able to delete those PM messages to free up space in my inbox/sent items boxes. I still have the messages, where I can go back and read them anytime. Just a thought...... Xxxx

[scoora]

Hi Kathy,
Thanks for the suggestion but I don't know about stuff like that. I am not good with computers. I wouldn't know where to start.

[Doccy]

Vicki--Doc and I are thinking of you and Archie for tomorrow.

[Mel-Tia]

Just popping in to let you know I will be thinking of you tomorrow. I hope you get some answers and peace of mind. I don't really know anything about holistic vets so can't really comment on that

Me and Boyce are doing ok, work is tough but isn't it always.

Will be looking out for your update.

Big hug

Mel
Xxx