I have just had to give my girl treatment for bacterial overgrowth brought on by the change of formula."
Louie has intestinal lymphangiectasia, a disease that affects his ability to absorb nutrients, and rabies vaccine-induced ischemic dermatopathy, a skin condition that causes large wounds on his ears and other areas. Originally created to address urgent dietary needs, I hope that this site can now become a useful resource for others whose dogs have these very difficult to diagnose and manage conditions.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Another Dog Suffers
I have just had to give my girl treatment for bacterial overgrowth brought on by the change of formula."
Food Trial: Cod
Meet Noid
A friend's Chinese Crested, Noid, has also been impacted by recent changes made by the Royal Canin Company. Noid's mom has given me permission to post his story here. In her words:
“Back in 2007 Noid was diagnosed with a rare genetic kidney disease called Canine Cystinuria which basically is his inability to reabsorb cystine and some other amino acids which then forms crystals and those block his urethra.