Guys, I appreciate all the helpful advice, suggestions and research. This is what makes this site so great. This is information we can all benefit from.
I'm a real dumbass. I bring this shit on myself. The real reason I took this dog on, is b/c I saw him in his current state of health and thought I could help. By all means, I'm trying and we'll see how it goes, but I took this dog on 100% as a "learning experience". Gluten for punishment I guess....LOL!
Did you find out what was wrong with the dog?
Update
Run all the worming protocols through the dog. Zole/TMZ, Fenben/Pyrantel, etc.
No change.
I hit him with Dex for two days.
Been on predinsone since then, 4th day today.
He has mashed potatoes shit PILES now. Not the real runny pancake batter that just spread out all over. This isn't what we want, but man, it's an improvement.
When reading about the malabsorption problem, I noticed it said some blood at times. He has a little bit of blood in his stool ever now and then.
With the way he is responding and from what I see and read, I think this is what his problem is. I'm going to continue on with the prednisone as long as I get positive to more positive results.
I truly appreciate everyone's help on this situation. JACK - many thanks for simply mentioning this disorder and I doubt I would've found as quickly as I did here on this board. This is a class act board.
I'll keep dicking with this situation and I'll keep all you guys posted so we can all learn something - hopefully.
Gone back thin today.
We going to the vet either today, or tomorrow.
Unbelievable how good this dog's appetite and behavior is with the way he looks.
Best of luck at the vet, I hope they have some answers for you.
From what I read about the malabsorption issues is that it could be several different types and that it is probably not curable, only maybe manageable. I have not heard of many bulldogs with this problem , it is usually other breeds.
If a dog can’t digest its food, then they cannot get any nutritional value from it and it goes right thru them. Even with enzymes or probiotics added, it is not a cure. Not a very good future for this dog if that is what is wrong…
Common sense isn't so common these days.
Exactly SGC.
Most mind blowing thing about this dog is his spirit and his appetite. Eats like a damn horse man.
do you let him eat small portions?
i would be hungry to when im so skinny.
Does anyone know what the outcome was to this tread?....
Second thatOriginally Posted by gigam
yep
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