Our boxer is 3 years old and has been sick for several months. We have taken him to multiple vets and internal specialists all are stumped. Last Friday he had a prolapsed rectum which the vet put back in. She tested material from her glove and found that Indy has no flora in his bowel. He was started on yougart, cottage cheese, chicken, and rice. She is also treating him like a Chron's patient with steroids, flaggyl and an enzyme to jump start his bowel again. He is starving but not gaining weight. Our neighbors watched him over the weekend for us and when we got home today he has what looks like a goiter under his neck. He is not having any breathing problems but this thing has grown since we have been home (8 hours). He has an appointment tomorrow for a follow up with the vet. Has anyone had any problems like this. Indy had exploratory abdominal surgery 1 1/5 months ago for vomitting and diarhea (he lost 20 pounds and hasn't gained it back yet). The vets are stumped and I think we are loosing our battle. He is still entergetic and playful. He eats and drinks but if he comes off the prednizone his stools are pure blood and he vomits everything he eats. We need any and all suggestions or I am afraid we will have to put him to sleep. Our vet made it sound on Friday that we will try these meds and hope for the best but we may have to make some hard decisions soon. Please help.
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BeckyNC
Boxer Insane
Have you thought about taking your boy to a veterinary school? I'm not sure of the school closest to you, but there is one here in Raleigh at NC State and it's an excellent place.
If you are unable to go the a place like the vet school at NC State, can your vet call and speak with a specialist?
I wish you the best.
If you are unable to go the a place like the vet school at NC State, can your vet call and speak with a specialist?
I wish you the best.
Mama_Zookeeper
Boxer Insane
Poor Baby
I am in tears for you guys. How very frustrating, have you tried a holistic vet? You & your pup are in my prayers, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you at all. Give your baby lots of hugs & kisses and tell him I hope you find out what is wrong and can make him better soon.
Dora
I am in tears for you guys. How very frustrating, have you tried a holistic vet? You & your pup are in my prayers, please let me know if there is anything I can do for you at all. Give your baby lots of hugs & kisses and tell him I hope you find out what is wrong and can make him better soon.
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