Rural mystic
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This is a question for a friend and coworker.
A few months ago a coworker and his girlfriend adopted a pitbull from the shelter.
The dog was basically house trained and they experienced very little behavior or other issues with the dog.
Recently the dog has not been able to maintain its regular potty schedule and has at times difficulty eliminating and has gone several times in the home.
The feces range from normal but on the soft side to runny with traces of blood and mucus.
The Vet diagnosed the dog as having Hemorrlogic Gastroenteritis or HGE.
The dog was given a round of antibiotics and placed on a bland diet.
The dog has finished the antibiotics but although somewhat better is still having difficulty holding its bowels and when outside sometimes going several times in a short period and often straining without passing anything.
They plan on returning to the vet if the situation continues. I have recommended yogurt or probiotics to help restore the good bacteria in the stomach and intestines
from the round of antibiotics but have no other suggestions as I am not familiar with this condition.
My question: Has anyone in the forum experience with this with your dog or someone you know and how was it treated? How successful was the treatment? And how long did the problem continue and any helpful remedies that may prevent future occurrences.
A few months ago a coworker and his girlfriend adopted a pitbull from the shelter.
The dog was basically house trained and they experienced very little behavior or other issues with the dog.
Recently the dog has not been able to maintain its regular potty schedule and has at times difficulty eliminating and has gone several times in the home.
The feces range from normal but on the soft side to runny with traces of blood and mucus.
The Vet diagnosed the dog as having Hemorrlogic Gastroenteritis or HGE.
The dog was given a round of antibiotics and placed on a bland diet.
The dog has finished the antibiotics but although somewhat better is still having difficulty holding its bowels and when outside sometimes going several times in a short period and often straining without passing anything.
They plan on returning to the vet if the situation continues. I have recommended yogurt or probiotics to help restore the good bacteria in the stomach and intestines
from the round of antibiotics but have no other suggestions as I am not familiar with this condition.
My question: Has anyone in the forum experience with this with your dog or someone you know and how was it treated? How successful was the treatment? And how long did the problem continue and any helpful remedies that may prevent future occurrences.