Just to keep you updated..
September: 32.9 kg
October:weight 32.2 kg
We recchecked his PCV (Packed cell volume) this lets us know if he is becoming anemic. The normal PCV for a dog is 37% - 55% Kohls is at 29 to date. His last test it was 34% in September.
Mucous membranes are abnormal. Pale pink, moist.
He has started to vomit water. Not drinking the whole bown at one anymore but still drinking which is a good sign that he isn't dehydrating. Still has diarrhea and has been sleeping alot more. He has been a little clumsy lately which is another sign of kindney failure is progressing fast.
We just started a medication called Sucralfate (back ground below) ($60/ week).
Back Ground
Stomach ulceration in humans is a prominent medical condition and there has long been pressure to develop effective and convenient ways to address this problem. Until relatively recently, we relied on simply neutralizing stomach acid by pouring alkaline solutions (ie alka seltzer, Tums, Rolaids etc.) into the stomach. In fact, ulceration is a complicate process and there are many ways to address it.
Sucralfate was developed as an adjunctive treatment for stomach ulcers in humans. Sucralfate is a sucrose aluminum hydroxide compound that forms a gel-like webbing over ulcerated or eroded tissues serving as a sort of a bandage. It is effective in the upper GI tract: stomach, duodenum (upper small intestine), and possible esophagus.
Sucralfate not only “bandages” the ulcer but accumulates healing tissue factors in its bandage; it not only protects the ulcer but actively assists in the healing process.
HOW THIS MEDICATION IS USED
Sucralfate may be used in any condition associated with stomach ulceration. Common examples include: toxin ingestion, kidney failure, liver failure, certain forms of cancer, and megaesophagus. It is also often given with medications that are associated with stomach ulceration such as pyroxicam (feldene).
One dose of Sucralfate lasts approximately 6 hours after it is taken orally.
SIDE EFFECTS
Because sucralfate is a locally acting medication and is not absorbed into the body it has very limited side effects potential. Approximately 2% of humans taking sucralfate report constipation as a side effect
September: 32.9 kg
October:weight 32.2 kg
We recchecked his PCV (Packed cell volume) this lets us know if he is becoming anemic. The normal PCV for a dog is 37% - 55% Kohls is at 29 to date. His last test it was 34% in September.
Mucous membranes are abnormal. Pale pink, moist.
He has started to vomit water. Not drinking the whole bown at one anymore but still drinking which is a good sign that he isn't dehydrating. Still has diarrhea and has been sleeping alot more. He has been a little clumsy lately which is another sign of kindney failure is progressing fast.
We just started a medication called Sucralfate (back ground below) ($60/ week).
Back Ground
Stomach ulceration in humans is a prominent medical condition and there has long been pressure to develop effective and convenient ways to address this problem. Until relatively recently, we relied on simply neutralizing stomach acid by pouring alkaline solutions (ie alka seltzer, Tums, Rolaids etc.) into the stomach. In fact, ulceration is a complicate process and there are many ways to address it.
Sucralfate was developed as an adjunctive treatment for stomach ulcers in humans. Sucralfate is a sucrose aluminum hydroxide compound that forms a gel-like webbing over ulcerated or eroded tissues serving as a sort of a bandage. It is effective in the upper GI tract: stomach, duodenum (upper small intestine), and possible esophagus.
Sucralfate not only “bandages” the ulcer but accumulates healing tissue factors in its bandage; it not only protects the ulcer but actively assists in the healing process.
HOW THIS MEDICATION IS USED
Sucralfate may be used in any condition associated with stomach ulceration. Common examples include: toxin ingestion, kidney failure, liver failure, certain forms of cancer, and megaesophagus. It is also often given with medications that are associated with stomach ulceration such as pyroxicam (feldene).
One dose of Sucralfate lasts approximately 6 hours after it is taken orally.
SIDE EFFECTS
Because sucralfate is a locally acting medication and is not absorbed into the body it has very limited side effects potential. Approximately 2% of humans taking sucralfate report constipation as a side effect
Keep posting, and I'll keep positive thoughts for you and Kohl.
