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Hi the tablets he was on are called Synulux and I believe are a penicillin based product. I have been back to my vets today he suspects it is a condition where the gut over produces bacteria and therefore the body can't properly digest the food.
He has prescribed a longer course of anti biotics (6 wks) then has said he will need a dose of pro biotics to replenish good bacteria in his gut. If this is unsuccesfull we may try the colonic biopsy and it's possible he may need anti biotics for a long period of time.
Reply:
Synolux is a penecillin. Nothing dangerous.
I think this is great news if this would work.
How happy i am for you and your dog.
The patients i have had suffering of this condition have had antibiotics for at least 4 weeks.
Serum Cobalamine and Folate can also change (low cobalamin and/or high folate) in this disease.
All the best and i really hope this works!
Per Schonbeck
Feb 25, 2010
Food Intolerances cntd by: Jennie Stringer
Hi
Just an update.
After no improvement in my puppy we decided to try a course of anti biotics for 7 days. after only 24hrs on them he started to improve dramatically and by the end of the 7 days was practically normal. Only going to the toilet 2/3 times a day and his stools much improved with no blood or mucus. I thought this was going to be the end of his problems but unfortunatly within 24hrs of finishing them he has started to return to how he was which is very upsetting. Any ideas as to why this could be? I have made an appointment to see my vet at the beginning of next week.
Kind regards
Jennie
The Reply:
Hi Jennie
No, this is difficult i admit.
My first thought and idea was "coccidiosis" actually.
But this is only a guess of cause.
What kind of antibiotic did you use?
Sometimes the bacteria in the gut can "get in a total mess"
Some bacterias can get in far to large numbers and cause problems.
Perhaps this is something....?
The problem treating coccidiosis in Cockers is their eyes.
Sulfonamids can be a cause of dry eyes as well.
So, using this should be done knowing the risk and after
risk benefit analysis.
Otherwise i would try to give AB for a longer period and see
if this can stabilise the gut.
This is only some ideas....
Please keep me updated.
DVM Per Schonbeck
Feb 07, 2010
Food Intolerances/Allergies by: Jennie
Hi
Thank you for your response to my questions regarding my Cocker Spaniel, I really appreciate your advice.
He has been tested for Giardia and had a slight infestation which was treated with Panacur. His stools often contain mucus and usually very strong smelling!
I am presuming the blood tests done were to illiminate the abnomalities you mention because my vet did talk to me about the medication which may cause dry eye but as the results came back negative wasn't required. He has also been tested for pancreatic and enzyme deficency which have come back all clear. The blood tests did show up a that his red blood cells wetre a little on the low side but the vet thought that was probably consistant with him frquently passing blood. He has also had a short dose of steroids for a week to try to help any inflammation of the colon but again made no differance.
My vet has talked to me about the next steps being a Colonic biopsy but said we may have to wait a little longer as at present he is still slightly too small for the endoscope.
Am I right in thinking that from both your and my vets advice it is more than just a food intollerance and in which case doesn't really matter what I feed him as long as it is a good quality well balanced food?
Kind Regards
Jennie Stringer
Answer
Hi Jenny
Yes, it sounds like "there is more to it" than just intolerance.
When i suspects food intolerance and recommend a special diet, very often you see fast results.
Dealing with food allergy (and here you always see puritus, with or without skin infections) the diet should be given for 12 weeks before you can be sure to see results.
You did not mention any itching in your mail so i really don't think it matters what you feeding as long it is balanced.
Ask your vet if he can agree with me if you should try one type of pro biotic. I use this a lot in all types of gastrointestinal patients.
I use one from UK called Pro-Soluble.
It is a powder and added on his food on a daily basis.
Omega 3 can also have some anti inflammatory properties and you can try that as well.
I really hope that his problems are being solved.
But, he is in good hands - you being the owner.
Your regular vet sounds very well skilled and well informed as well.
So, his supporting team is well in place and that is important.
