Poor Greyhound : (

[ownerof3dogs]

Well the results are in...the biopsy revealed that Stevie has Gastritis in his stomach, Enteritis in his intestine, and moderate Colitis in is colon.

The vet wasn't really happy with the results because there is no easy "cure" for these problems. Meaning there's not on medication you can put him on to cure it right away. It just seem that everything Stevie eats upsets his insides. The vet still seems to think that Stevie is allergic to something in dog food that casues him to have severe diarrhea. So right now Stevie's eating EN food. Its for gastrointestinal problems. But it's not doing anything. So tomarrow we're switching the food to Z/D made by science diet. It made for dogs that are allergic to food. And hopefully it will help...

But meanwhile Stevie has been so happy. I have become so attached to him...accually everyone at the animal Hospital has.
But the Vet said Stevie is in love with me. Stevie got out of the kennel and I was up front in the exam room with the door closed, and the vet came in and said Stevie was frantically looking for me. Around other people he's pretty aloof.

I know your thinking why don't you take him...believe me I would. I don't care if he has diarrhea and make a mess. But the problem is 1) the track still owns him and 2) my dogs aren't really fond of other dogs-especially males. I'd be afraid they would hurt him. But don't worry I'll do everything in my power to make sure nothing happens to him and he find the perfect home

[tatsxxx11]

Oh, dear Stevie. What a brave boy you are. What spirit, what courage! All of us here are praying that this new food will help settle your tummy. I know for sure that you are not lacking for love. Bless those kind, caring people who have openend up their hearts to you. Paws, tails, EVERYTHING crossed that you will be feeling better very soon! Love and hugs to you Stevie from Sandra, Cody and Star.

[Sudilar]

Oh poor Stevie!! I hope you get better soon.
When Killian was having trouble with his food and allergies when we first adopted him, he was put on Fish and Potato prescription dog food (made by Eukanuba). We also added salmon (omega-3) to help his hair loss. For him, it helped.

[jcsperson]

What was the history of this dog before he was adopted? Did he race? Was he adopted in this condition or did he start to lose weight afterward?

I'm wondering if a return to his track diet, essentially a raw diet, would help?