Ok just to add more confusion , Drs often prescribe a med for its side effects . So it may not actually be a med Specifically for that condition , but to help a symptom that you have . My son once was prescribed Reglan , only for Cramping so maybe that is why . It helps Her tummy feel better !
Sheryl Sent from my iPhone On Sep 3, 2012, at 10:05 PM, Becky Stewart <[email protected]> wrote: > Well, on a normal basis her stool stays firm, only loose when she has an > attack. And the baby rice cereal that I have added to her ID has helped with > slowing down the digestion. > > But I recently read that oatmeal would slow it down, so I may try the baby > oatmeal cereal and see. The rice made since to me, since rice is a > recommended food for dogs with sensitive stomachs. And We all know that the > boxed rice baby cereal is mild. It is usually what we all start our babies > on for solids. > > I even wonder sometimes if the phenobarbital effects her digestive system, > because when we first started her on it, the vet said it would stimulate her > appetite. That would be fine for a dog who normally eats, but she does not. > I recently have been more careful to give her food first before giving her > phenobarbital doses. > > Becky and the girls > > Sent from Becky's IPad > > On Sep 3, 2012, at 9:58 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> You know I am thinking that since she is on the canned food that is mostly >> water, and very soft food, so logical thinking to me says yes you would >> continually have a softer stool and more watery stool. Have you ever tried >> the dry food if it comes in ID? Or any dry food? Maybe she needs something >> that is more firmer, firmer food would take longer to digest and that may >> help to stop the runs? >> >> Peggy >> >> >> >> >> -------Original Message------- >> >> From: Becky Stewart >> Date: 9/3/2012 9:48:22 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas >> >> >> You may be right. However this last RV trip was a little different. We had >> company staying with us, and it wasn't exactly the routine trips we normally >> make. It is really hard to figure out. That is what makes it so >> frustrating for me. I am always trying to figure what makes her have >> episodes. I especially become stressed when she seizures. She has cluster >> seizures, that is why she has to get the Diazepam . Without it, her little >> heart may give out to so many of the seizures, and no time in between. >> >> I know that if Sabrina does not get food every 4 hours throughout the day, >> her stomach begins to make noises, and then she starts with the IBS. So it >> is extremely important about her feeding schedule. >> >> She used to have to be taken to the vet and get the Reglan shot to stop >> things, this always runs me about 180.00 depending if it is during regular >> hours. Much more if it happens at night. >> >> I finally asked for oral Reglan to keep on hand. This has helped with many >> vet visits, and expense. >> >> It does seem however, that there are times when she seems to digest food >> very quickly, and the IBS starts. Don't know why. Same food, same feeding >> schedule. But it will happen. >> >> Becky and the girls >> >> Sent from Becky's IPad >> >> On Sep 3, 2012, at 5:32 PM, Peggy & The Girls <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> Also wanted to add that I doubt that Sabrina's attack was from stress when >> you went for your regular RV trips. Since it is something that she is use to >> and always enjoyed why would the attack come from stress? The odds are that >> over-excitement caused the seizure. Totally opposite from stress. Excitement >> has been know to cause seizures in dogs that are prone to it, just like >> reverse sneezing can come on when a dog is over excited. Or it could have >> just been a coincidence that she had it on the trip and stress had nothing >> to do with it. >> >> After Gigi goes on the wee pads, she knows that she will get a treat, and >> sometimes when she sees me walking into the kitchen to get her milk bone she >> gets so excited that she starts that hacking, honking, choking sound, and I >> have to calm her down before I give her the biscuit so that she doesn't >> choke on it. Usually, all I have to do is put her in a sit and put my >> fingers over her nose for a second and say 'easy, Gigi' and she calms down >> and stops the gagging. >> >> Peggy & The Girls >> >> >> >> >> -------Original Message------- >> >> From: Peggy & The Girls >> Date: 9/3/2012 5:10:21 PM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas >> >> Well for me I use to believe that, because the doctors said that was a >> possible cause. BUT, I don't believe it anymore, because since I retired my >> life has become one of bliss and contentment. I don't worry about 'having to >> get up at a certain time', or having to travel in insane bumper to bumper >> crazy traffic every single day. I don't have to worry about corporate and >> peoples attitudes either, or what to wear. In fact I don't have too many of >> those "I have to do" things in my life anymore. The ones that I do have to >> do, are the things that I enjoy. >> >> That has relieved a tremendous amount of anxiety and stress. I wake up when >> I want to, I shop when I want to, I clean when I want to, I eat when I want >> to. I don't live by a calendar and clock, and the feeling of freedom from >> that lifestyle is awesome! I don't feel stressed at all, and haven't for the >> past couple of years. >> >> So if stress is such a big cause, then why am I still suffering? I came to >> conclusion that doctors, especially male doctors love to say women have >> physiological problems when they are too dumb to come up with the actual >> reason they can't explain. You know they condemned menopause woman for many >> years, saying everything that they were feeling was all in their heads. Now >> they know that's not always true, and that a hormone imbalance is the real >> cause. >> >> If you look up autoimmune deficiency, you will find that it means your body >> is rejecting itself. Anything that is normally good for your body, it >> interprets it as a threat. For example, we know that veggies and fruit are >> good for us, but try telling my body that. I can't digest them and have >> attacks and the pain is horrible. So no, I don't believe that it is mostly >> from stress. JMO >> >> Peggy >> >> >> >> >> -------Original Message------- >> >> From: Becky Stewart >> Date: 9/3/2012 8:51:30 AM >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] IBS / chihuahuas >> >> >> I do agree with you Sheryl, that stress has a lot to do with it. We noticed >> that along time ago with Sabrina. Trying to always keep things low key, >> stress free environment for her. >> >> In fact she started with an episode just a couple of weeks ago, after going >> out on one of our weekend RV trips. First time that has happened. She even >> suffered a seizure while on the trip. I am sure she felt stressed for some >> reason. Usually, she is pretty happy to travel. You just never know. >> >> I feel bad for anyone who suffers from this disease. Just wish that the >> medical field understood it more, to help those who suffer with it. >> >> Becky and the girls >> >> Sent from Becky's IPad >> >> On Sep 3, 2012, at 7:45 AM, Mommabear7772004 <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> >> Yes the triggers are different for each one that has it . It can be started >> by stress and episodes triggered by stress >> too . It makes you feel sick and exhausted . >> >> Sheryl >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> = >> >> >> = >> > = > > Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic > Messages in this topic (10) > RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 3 New Photos 15 > Visit Your Group > Switch to: Text-O
