Well, on a normal basis her stool stays firm, only loose when she has an
attack. And the baby rice cereal that I have added to her ID has helped with
slowing down the digestion.
But I recently read that oatmeal would slow it down, so I may try the baby
oatmeal cereal and see. The rice made since to me, since rice is a recommended
food for dogs with sensitive stomachs. And We all know that the boxed rice
baby cereal is mild. It is usually what we all start our babies on for solids.
I even wonder sometimes if the phenobarbital effects her digestive system,
because when we first started her on it, the vet said it would stimulate her
appetite. That would be fine for a dog who normally eats, but she does not.
I recently have been more careful to give her food first before giving her
phenobarbital doses.
Becky and the girls
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On Sep 3, 2012, at 9:58 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote:
> You know I am thinking that since she is on the canned food that is mostly
> water, and very soft food, so logical thinking to me says yes you would
> continually have a softer stool and more watery stool. Have you ever tried
> the dry food if it comes in ID? Or any dry food? Maybe she needs something
> that is more firmer, firmer food would take longer to digest and that may
> help to stop the runs?
>
> Peggy
>
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>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Becky Stewart
> Date: 9/3/2012 9:48:22 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas
>
>
> You may be right. However this last RV trip was a little different. We had
> company staying with us, and it wasn't exactly the routine trips we normally
> make. It is really hard to figure out. That is what makes it so frustrating
> for me. I am always trying to figure what makes her have episodes. I
> especially become stressed when she seizures. She has cluster seizures,
> that is why she has to get the Diazepam . Without it, her little heart may
> give out to so many of the seizures, and no time in between.
>
> I know that if Sabrina does not get food every 4 hours throughout the day,
> her stomach begins to make noises, and then she starts with the IBS. So it
> is extremely important about her feeding schedule.
>
> She used to have to be taken to the vet and get the Reglan shot to stop
> things, this always runs me about 180.00 depending if it is during regular
> hours. Much more if it happens at night.
>
> I finally asked for oral Reglan to keep on hand. This has helped with many
> vet visits, and expense.
>
> It does seem however, that there are times when she seems to digest food very
> quickly, and the IBS starts. Don't know why. Same food, same feeding
> schedule. But it will happen.
>
> Becky and the girls
>
> Sent from Becky's IPad
>
> On Sep 3, 2012, at 5:32 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote:
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>
> Also wanted to add that I doubt that Sabrina's attack was from stress when
> you went for your regular RV trips. Since it is something that she is use to
> and always enjoyed why would the attack come from stress? The odds are that
> over-excitement caused the seizure. Totally opposite from stress. Excitement
> has been know to cause seizures in dogs that are prone to it, just like
> reverse sneezing can come on when a dog is over excited. Or it could have
> just been a coincidence that she had it on the trip and stress had nothing to
> do with it.
>
> After Gigi goes on the wee pads, she knows that she will get a treat, and
> sometimes when she sees me walking into the kitchen to get her milk bone she
> gets so excited that she starts that hacking, honking, choking sound, and I
> have to calm her down before I give her the biscuit so that she doesn't
> choke on it. Usually, all I have to do is put her in a sit and put my fingers
> over her nose for a second and say 'easy, Gigi' and she calms down and stops
> the gagging.
>
> Peggy & The Girls
>
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Peggy & The Girls
> Date: 9/3/2012 5:10:21 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas
>
> Well for me I use to believe that, because the doctors said that was a
> possible cause. BUT, I don't believe it anymore, because since I retired my
> life has become one of bliss and contentment. I don't worry about 'having to
> get up at a certain time', or having to travel in insane bumper to bumper
> crazy traffic every single day. I don't have to worry about corporate and
> peoples attitudes either, or what to wear. In fact I don't have too many of
> those "I have to do" things in my life anymore. The ones that I do have to
> do, are the things that I enjoy.
>
> That has relieved a tremendous amount of anxiety and stress. I wake up when I
> want to, I shop when I want to, I clean when I want to, I eat when I want to.
> I don't live by a calendar and clock, and the feeling of freedom from that
> lifestyle is awesome! I don't feel stressed at all, and haven't for the past
> couple of years.
>
> So if stress is such a big cause, then why am I still suffering? I came to
> conclusion that doctors, especially male doctors love to say women have
> physiological problems when they are too dumb to come up with the actual
> reason they can't explain. You know they condemned menopause woman for many
> years, saying everything that they were feeling was all in their heads. Now
> they know that's not always true, and that a hormone imbalance is the real
> cause.
>
> If you look up autoimmune deficiency, you will find that it means your body
> is rejecting itself. Anything that is normally good for your body, it
> interprets it as a threat. For example, we know that veggies and fruit are
> good for us, but try telling my body that. I can't digest them and have
> attacks and the pain is horrible. So no, I don't believe that it is mostly
> from stress. JMO
>
> Peggy
>
>
>
>
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Becky Stewart
> Date: 9/3/2012 8:51:30 AM
> To: [email protected]
> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas
>
>
> I do agree with you Sheryl, that stress has a lot to do with it. We noticed
> that along time ago with Sabrina. Trying to always keep things low key,
> stress free environment for her.
>
> In fact she started with an episode just a couple of weeks ago, after going
> out on one of our weekend RV trips. First time that has happened. She even
> suffered a seizure while on the trip. I am sure she felt stressed for some
> reason. Usually, she is pretty happy to travel. You just never know.
>
> I feel bad for anyone who suffers from this disease. Just wish that the
> medical field understood it more, to help those who suffer with it.
>
> Becky and the girls
>
> Sent from Becky's IPad
>
> On Sep 3, 2012, at 7:45 AM, Mommabear7772004 <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>
> Yes the triggers are different for each one that has it . It can be started
> by stress and episodes triggered by stress
> too . It makes you feel sick and exhausted .
>
> Sheryl
>
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