Re: I'm losing my Gypsy

[Nina]

Thanks Michelle, I think I've heard that an new study has shown that Autistic kids (who also have a terrible time with diarrhea), have deficiencies of Glutathyamine (sp?).  Very interesting that L-Glutamine sounds so very similar.  I haven't tried it, haven't heard of it, until now.  I doubt my house call vet, will have heard of it either.  He's a very nice man, but isn't much of a help.  I'm sure if I need a prescription, he'll write it though.  It's very exciting to know there are things that I haven't tried yet.  I just hope she can hang in there long enough to keep trying.  I know you understand that all too well.  Please, yes, if you can find the name of the over the counter product, I'll ask Gracie's internist about it.  Now that you mention it, slippery elm had been suggested at one time also.  If it's what I'm thinking of, someone told me it's gnarl y tasting, and if Gypsy won't eat it, then I can't give it to her.  Of course, if there is something that is going to save her life, I'll take my scratches and force it down her. I was out at a lesson and haven't been able to respond until now, of course it's okay for you to cross post!  I appreciate any and all help I can get.  You can copy and cross post anything I write, anytime you want to. Nina [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh Nina, I am so sorry.  An herbal or east/west vet would be a good idea.  Also, have you tried giving her L-Glutamine, which is an amino acid that helps build the intestinal walls? When our dog Nubi had terrible intestinal problems after radiation a vet told us to give her this. Also something in the drug store, over the counter, that is a nutritional supplement for humans with IBS/IBD and is fairly new.  I will look for the name of it. Both seemed to help her. I am not sure they are ok for cats, but it is worth checking. Slippery elm is good for diarrhea, nausea, and other problems and maybe could help? If you don't mind, I can post your message on the feline lymphoma list-serve, because there are a lot of people on there who have cats with IBD who might be able to help. Let me know if this is ok. Michelle