Hi, I just joined the group. I have a 10 year old Golden Retriever named Kate who was diagnosed with IMPA almost 7 years ago. She just experienced her latest...
Hi Dawn, I wish I could offer more help, but I have no experience with the drugs you're using. I do have a suggestion for pain remediation though... discuss ...
I don't have any suggestions regarding pain meds but wish you well. There are natural forms of prednisone that you can try - see if you have a holistic vet...
Thank you very much for your suggestion, I have been working with a Holistic vet as well and will bring this up to her- I believe we may have already tried...
Sorry I took so long to respond- I am fighting the flu. Thank you so much for all your suggestions! I do have a Holistic vet and she has consulted with many...
Hi Dawn, I'm sorry to hear your girl isn't doing well... I hope the Imuran helps. Are you sure you're dealing with IMPA? IME dogs on pred lose more mass...
Hi Sherri, Yes we are pretty sure (as sure as anyone can be since it is basically a disease diagnosed by eliminating every other possibility)- she has had...
Hi, I have a rescued 8yo little girl that I adopted last year. She was fine from Jne until October when she came down with a high fever and I took her to ER....
Hi, I have a Golden Kate who was diagnosed at 3 years of age -7 years ago with IMPA and I did originally attempt to treat her thru holistic methods and avoid...
Hi Anne, The doctors are correct, if this is IMPA it has the potential to spin out of control and become an acutely serious systemic disease. Prednisone...
Thank you both so much for responding, I am sure you understand how much it means to me to have your input. I feel God blessed me with finding this forum. I am...
Hi Anne, I feed Kate cooked meat when she is flaring and feed raw when she is in remission. My holistic vet has primarily used Chinese herbs and I am sorry...
-ok so I feel terrible. The neuro advised me on Tuesday to start the pred but I wanted to hold off until I felt they were sure of their dx. I spoke with the...
Well she pulled thru the weekend (temp over 107 but no stiffness this time)and of course she was started on the pred. Neuro told me to use Prilosec and have...
Hi Anne, One of the side effects of prednisone is an increase in the production of stomach acid which can lead to ulcers. You can combat this in several...
I used the DGL instead of Prilosec. The brand was licorace flavored and the ONLY pill she refused to take. I solved that problem by dipping it in peanut...
Trisha that is a great idea, will run it by my holistic vet on the 18th. Only thing I am concerned about is that everything I research on DGL says it must be...
Hi Anne, DGL can help to protect the stomach, but IMO if you already have signs of gastric bleeding you need something with more consistent potency. Dogs can ...
No bleeding yet, she just started the pred almost a week ago :) Has anyone reported any bad side effects from the Prilosec or should I just not be concerned at...
my 5 year old chihuahua was diagnosed in May '06 w/ IMPA. He has been on steroids since July '06. He is doing ok on them, he has lost alot of his hair and has...
Hi, Savannah has been throwing up her meals lately and I am very concerned. Tomorrow I will start her on some plain steamed white fish filets with sweet...
I'm sorry, I never had that problem. You've had fever and vomiting that I didn't have. I really think your should call your reg. Vet. Something just doesn't...
Just an update, I had posted that Savannah (sheltieX IMPA)was throwing up but problem stopped after I adjusted her diet. We went back to neuro last week as it...
Anne, Our girl Echo a Bernese Mountain Dog has is currently into her 8th week of treatment for IMPA. She had Imuran the Az you mentioned added in around week...
Remember I went through all this for over 5 years, no one figuring out the right combination to do, or just didn't know what was wrong. I never noticed any...
Thank you all for responses. My holistic vet has her on chinese herbs plus we did acupuncture and return for more next week. I am all for doing everything...
http://www.beaveranimalclinic.com/Dr. Doug Knueven It will explain everything. and also tell about his new book and other important info for your pet ...
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