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Post by spacecadet71 on Apr 29, 2009 11:46:16 GMT -5
Reggae was diagnosed with a digestive problem where his pancreas isn't making enough of the enzymes needed to digest his food. His poos are very light in color, which the vet says means he isn't producing bile. I guess the enzymes tell the liver to release the bile to digest the food. He said there was a lot of undigested fat and protein in his poo. So, since he isn't getting the nutrition he needs out of his food, he is basically starving to death no matter how much he eats. The vet ordered an enzyme replacer that should be in tomorrow. Hopefully this will give the pancreas time to heal and start making the enzyme on its own again. The vet said based on cases he sees of this, there is about a 40% chance that this will work. So he has a chance, but it's not a very good one. :cry:
BTW His fasting BG was 83, so he isn't insulinomic. At least yet anyways. Also his weight in Sept. was 2 lbs, and he is now down to about 1 1/4 lbs.
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Post by yukkabelle on Apr 29, 2009 12:39:17 GMT -5
I have just the hope now that the new med will do the good work for helping about the enzyme. Please keep us updated about Reggae. Sending Love to both of you
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Post by loveaferret on Apr 29, 2009 15:07:42 GMT -5
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Post by greta on Apr 29, 2009 15:58:58 GMT -5
I just now found your two posts about Reggae, gf. You have a great vet to have picked up on this. I'll be keeping you and Reggae in my prayers that the Enzyme replacement will work well and that Reggae's pancreas will soon produce this essential enzyme on its own. Please keep us posted. God bless you both, Girlfriend. Loving hugs, Greta
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Post by huronna on Apr 29, 2009 19:51:32 GMT -5
This is very interesting information. I've never heard of this before. Let's hope and pray that Reggie will be in that 40% group
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Post by spacecadet71 on Apr 29, 2009 22:38:55 GMT -5
Thank you for the prayers. I had never heard of this either. But my vet said he has seen quite a few cases in cats and dogs.
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Post by furballlover on Apr 30, 2009 6:22:40 GMT -5
Sending many good thoughts for Reggae.
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Post by ferratootsie on Apr 30, 2009 6:26:55 GMT -5
 Isn't this called "seedy poop"? I think I did a bland diet(baby food/ensure, carafate) It is like a food allergy?  ? Maybe Ragae is different....hope it works.  |
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Post by spacecadet71 on Apr 30, 2009 9:54:41 GMT -5
His poops are actually normal texture. They look like a regular ferret poop, but they are tan in color.
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Post by yukkabelle on May 1, 2009 0:22:01 GMT -5
Reggae is still in my thoughts. Thank you for the update. I will come back to check how your precious is baby is doing. Sending love to both of you
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2009 10:37:22 GMT -5
I hope reggae starts doing better real soon!!
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Post by greta on May 1, 2009 17:31:57 GMT -5
My daughter breeds Golden Retrievers and one of the puppies she sold developed this condition. The enzyme treatment worked well for the doggy and now she's good as new. I've been praying for Reggie and keep watching your post for updates and hopefully good news. Loving hugs, Greta
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Post by yukkabelle on May 2, 2009 23:18:18 GMT -5
I wonder How is Reggae ? I hope all is fine
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? Maybe Ragae is different....hope it works.
