My guy is not showing any symptoms other than an elevated Urea Nitrogen and BUN Creatinine ratio which led to Cornell University's suspecting GI hemorrhage which I precluded by having the Fecal Occult Blod test done. It could also be from his diet they claimed. (home made organic everything and not "dog food" their dish of choice)
His other symptom that I've noticed (particularly if he goes in the car on a full belly) is a posture the vet's call "prayer position" which he does on other occassions however infrequently. I was told it could be a sore back or sore tummy, which makes sense when he does it in the car as I assume its car-sickness. Not satisfied after going to Cornell, (which is a hike for me: 3 hours) I saw this internal med vet locally who ultra-sounded him and found the thickened lining of his stomach. He claims since he shows no signs (he has an appetite, eliminates regularly and is active and vital) than my next step would be to try to alter his diet (ofcourse he cannot tell me how) and if he does the "prayer position" thing more often to go and have him get endoscopic biopsy done. I have to say I want to avoid that as long as I can. I am presently sending his blood work history to Hemopet, where a fabulous veterinarian Dr. Jean Dodds will review it and I hope attempt to direct me in food or supplements I can give him to try to alleviate whats going on or thwart its getting worse. I fear knowing of this condition will be maddening unless I do get it biopsied and possibly save his life. Its all too scary sometimes. Thanks for your interest and answers. best, michelle and henry in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, NY -----Original Message----- From: donna norden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, 30 May 2007 2:33 pm Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] stomach lining thickening (donna) Donna, My Poppy had continued to vomit after 2 weeks of meds . A Barium x-ray revealed something in her stomach. My vet asked me whether I wanted a biopsy done or exploratory surgery. He felt there was no need to sedate her 2x. He went in - found this ball of infection that was thickening her stomach wall. He also spayed her at the same time. Test results revealed a bacterial infection with no known cause ? Baytril (antibiotic) was the only med that finally cured it. What does your vet propose for Henry at this time? Donna ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2007 11:30 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] stomach lining thickening (donna) Donna how did they find the bacterial infection? Biopsy? Henry has had historically slightly elevated Bun Creat ratios. We went to Cornell who made me do a Fecal occult blood test on his stool (after a five day meat fast) which came up negative ruling out GI Hemorrhage. They suspect its his diet but I went to another local internist who has ultra sound and he took a look at his insides, noting a thickened stomach lining and a slightly enlarged prostrate. (he's intact). best, michelle and henry in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, NY Donna: My chi mix Poppy had stomach wall thickening as a pup when she had a very bad bacterial infection. At first the vet thought she had an obstruction , but surgery revealed a pocket of infection. Unknown cause ? Why was Henry ultrasounded ? . AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.
