Barb,
Thank you so much for the info on the L-Glutamine. I guess I'm going
to the health food store tomorrow! I'd be very interested to read the
abstract on it!
Nina
Barb Moermond wrote:
I give L-Glutamine to my boys (along with prozyme) because Smoky
has had chronic g/i issues and Bandit's intestines showed thickened
walls during an ultrasound (he had significant weight loss - he's a
tall skinny guy at 10lbs and he was down to just over 8:( ) one of his
kidneys palpated as being much smaller than normal too. Anyway, you
can get capsules or loose powder at a health food store or holistic
pharmacy, no prescription needed. I have an abstract on L-Glutamine's
positive effects on the intestines somewhere - if anyone wants it (and
I can find it ),
email me and I'll send it off-list.
Nina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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
Barb+Smoky the House Puma+El Bandito Malito
"My cat the clown: paying no mind to whom he should impress. Merely
living his life, doing what pleases him, and making me smile."
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