Other Banks is home - update

[2BullyMama]

Well, the update is... there is no change or explanation at this time. Our vet did not see anything to overly concerning during the week she was with them (figures, right)! he did not want to do any unnecessary tests or procedures until he saw what we were talking about. all her 'accidents' just look to be left-over from her normal bowel movement and he thinks it could just be she is not fully emptying the tank and when she relaxes, the makes it's way out.

so, for the first time in 10 years going to him, I was unsatisfied with the visit.

He wants me to give her some Metamucil with her meals for a few days, stop all medicine and see if there is any change; then call him. he did not rule out my thoughts of her spine getting worse and putting pressure on a nerve, but he said that is not uncommon in her situation. Overall, she is still a beeotchy girl and is very happy to be home.

her and Cheli are beating each other up and she is attacking or trying to anyway, the sprinkler.

thank you all for the thoughts, prayers and concern.... it is greatly appreciated.

I'll keep you all posted so we have the knowledge going forward to help others

 

[brutus77]

I'm sorry you didn't get satisfying answers. I hope Banks gets bettwer soon. How is her little coolie doing?

 

[Texas Carol]

Hmmmm, like you...not satisfied.

Waited all day for this and I'm happy Banks is home, looks well
and still beeotchy Love her and you to pieces!

How's her butt looking?

 

[2BullyMama]

I'm sorry you didn't get satisfying answers. I hope Banks gets bettwer soon. How is her little coolie doing?

Hmmmm, like you...not satisfied.

Waited all day for this and I'm happy Banks is home, looks well
and still beeotchy Love her and you to pieces!

How's her butt looking?

Her bum looks great... no signs of issue, but our vet told the techs her butt was to be cleaned throughout the day and an antibiotic powder placed on it. So, with 24/7 care and constant wiping, there was no time for the skin to be affected. Guess i need to be on top of it more so than i was before, and make sure she is super clean before I leave for work... might need to do lunch hour runs too.

 

[brutus77]

Ugh. Well I hope this resolves soon.

 

[dozersmama]

Aww glad to hear she is home. Hopefully the vet's advice works

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Aww glad to hear she is home. Hopefully the vet's advice works

 

[Ftse 100]

Glad to hear she is home but can see why you are unsatisfied just gets so frustrating

 

[cali baker]

The metamucil will hopefully help with any runs she may have so hopefully (fingers, toes, eyes crossed), this will be a good addition. I know how frustrating this can be, Christine. Let's see how the next few days go with her, that's really all one can do, and see how Banks progresses. I'm glad to know she's back home with you guys though. I'm sure Cheli is happy too!

 

[Bulldogfan]

I know it is frustrating when we don't have clarity on our dogs health. I hope the Metamucil will help.

 

[RiiSi]

That is so frustrading, not to know for sure what is going on!

 

[Jonel]

Good luck with Banks. Boy, do I know first hand how frustrating these vet experiences can be.

 

[Bella and Dozers Dad]

So sorry you guys are going though this as it sounds very frustrating but glad he's back home with you. Fingers crossed for some improvement's though the week.

 

[dieMuttivonBifi]

Well atleast the little Diva is home. I share your frustrations about not knowing the cause of your baby's problem. It's very exasperating for me. Hope the medicine helps. And hope she gets well really soon. Please give her lots of smoochies and tight hugs for me.

 

[dolphin]

I hope the Metamucil experiment works out, I love that picture. Can totally picture the gnat in all his glory running around after her

 

[bullmama]

I know I've already been rambling ideas to you but I had another thought! Estrogen /testosterone helps the bowel and bladdar muscles. This is produced by the adrenal or pituitary gland (can't remember which). With age there is less being produced especially in dogs that have been fixed. So those muscles become weak due to lack of estrogen in females, testosterone in males. Just a thought to run by your vet.


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