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Hi, I recieved your answer re: my poodles diet, but you never mentioned about what do to for his pain on ulcerative colitis. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you!! God Bless You!!!! I already sent some money on the first question. Thankyou soooo much!!

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February 23 9:57 PM (2 hours and 21 minutes and 37 seconds later)
         
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 I'm going to pass this one on tyo Dr. V our site vet because I honestly am not sure of what you can give for pain with ulcerative colitis...so I guess we'll both learn!

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February 23 10:06 PM (9 minutes and 40 seconds later)
         

 Is your dog on any medication at all??

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February 23 10:20 PM (13 minutes and 13 seconds later)
         
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 I gave Zoo some advice to help you out...she will answer. If you need further help, I will respond tomorrow.

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February 24 2:15 PM (15 hours and 54 minutes and 59 seconds later)
         
Reply to Dr. Vamvakias's Post: Thank you very much! I will look for the posting on my sick poodle. Jane Vanderbush Customer (name blocked for privacy)@msn.com
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February 24 2:16 PM (1 minute and 17 seconds later)
         
  Hello Jane,
Need to know first what meds your pup is on exactly.


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February 24 2:19 PM (3 minutes and 29 seconds later)
         
Hello, yes he is on carafate, and some kind of suspension, and baytril. He hasn't been able to take anything but the liquid suspension tho., as he is so sick to his stomach, along with the bloody diarrhea. This is 2 full days with no food, he is drinking some water. Bought him a vitamin supp. in a tube, but he refuses that too. Thanks for all your help, and I would like to send you some more money, just send me a bill. Thanks so much, you are really a blessing. Jane Vanderbush Customer (name blocked for privacy)@msn.com
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February 24 2:23 PM (3 minutes and 11 seconds later)
         
Hi again, and thanks so much, baytril, carafate, and a liquid suspension, he can't take anything that will stay down except the liquid. Still not eating, over 2 full days now. Refuses everthing, even vit. supp. paste. Drinking some water. Thank you so much, God Bless! Jane Vanderbush Customer (name blocked for privacy)@msn.com
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February 24 2:31 PM (8 minutes and 40 seconds later)
         
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Ok, what you really need is your pup to be on steroids and that is for the pain of the colitis...that would be Carafate or similar gi protectant. That maybe why he won't eat so I would talk to your vet about possibly changing to a liquid gi protectant if thats all she'll take..It's kind of a catch 22 she needs the steriods for the pain but they can also cause the stomach to become ulcerative if not taken with carafate so this would result in more pain. Thats why the carafate is needed. She really should be on steroids but also intestinal protectant.
You can request Torbugesic(analgesic) from your vet to help with the discomfort until the pred works well enough but no Aspirin or NSAIDS while on pred.


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February 24 5:59 PM (3 hours and 27 minutes and 44 seconds later)
         
Reply to ZooCVT's Post: Cannot thank you enough!! You have given a direction in which to go!! I thank God, and you, for this service!! Jane Vanderbush Customer (name blocked for privacy)@msn.com
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February 24 6:03 PM (3 minutes and 52 seconds later)
         
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  Well you can mainly thank Dr. V becuase it was her advise that I quoted but at any rate, I hope your pup starts feeling better soon! Let us know how she does!


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February 24 6:24 PM (21 minutes and 14 seconds later)
         
Reply to ZooCVT's Post: Hi, you have been so very helpful, and you answer quickly, and more in detail than our vet. I just cannot thank you enough!! God Bless You!! Jane Vanderbush Customer (name blocked for privacy)@msn.com Also a BIG thanks to Dr. V. :) :)
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