:( :( :( We didn't find out...:(

[DogLover9501]

The vet called today, and the other alergy test didn't show what Jasper is alergic to

I spent all my birthday money, hoping this would be it, and we'd find out, but no

I feel so bad, I feel like Im a horrible fur-mom because I can't fix him!! I don't know what's wrong with my baby and it's driving me crazy!!!

They said he could go on alergy pills, but they'll shorten his life because they are really bad for his liver

I don't even know where to go from here, I am so depressed and angry because I hate not knowing what I can do to help him

[Kfamr]

Oh no. (
{{{{{HUGS}}}}} Robyn.
I don't know what to say. I feel terrible for you. Don't blame yourself for this. You never wished for him to have such a thing, so it's not your fault. You're doing the best you can, and that's what matters.


{{{more hugs}} to you and to Jasper.

[primabella]

Oh Robyn, you can't blame yourself. I'm hoping and praying that Jasper will be alright. Your constant love and care for Jasper is what matters to him most.

[Karen]

What do you feed him now?

[guster girl]

Are there not sucessive tests that the vet can do? Or is there a dermatologist that your vet can recommend? I don't know if it's ever been done before, but, I know I'd donate ten bucks (I know that's not a lot) to help with Jasper's testing if that's what the problem is, maybe we could help out or something. That sucks that those tests didn't find anything. Don't blame yourself, though, there's nothing you could have done to prevent this.

[DogLover9501]

Thanks Kay {{{{Hugs}}}}

And Thanks Liana...Im trying not to blame myself but I hate not being able to do anything

Karen, Im feeding him Wellness fish and sweet potato

[Shelteez2]

Originally posted by DogLover9501

Im feeding him Wellness fish and sweet potato

How long have you been feeding it for? Sometimes it takes awhile for a new food to show it's effects on a dog's skin and coat.

[DogLover9501]

guster girl, sorry I think we were posting at the same time! I have asked about things like that, but none of it's available here. The vet told me we could bring him to P.E.I(Prince Edward Island) to get lots of better tests, but we cannot afford to go to P.E.I, so I have no idea where to go from here

Thanks

[trayi52]

Robyn, I was really hoping your problem with Jasper would be solved. ((((HUGS)))) Sweet Robyn, like Kay said you are doing the best you can, and that really counts for a lot. Taking care of the pet you love, and we really love you for the love you show Jasper. Your a very good pet mommy, so don't be so down. You will find the right thing that works for Jasper.

We are all praying that you find the best solution, and soon. Jasper looks to be very well cared for and very happy! Why? Because he has somebody that is willing to go to the ends of the earth for him!

Willie

[DogLover9501]

Originally posted by Shelteez2
How long have you been feeding it for? Sometimes it takes awhile for a new food to show it's effects on a dog's skin and coat.

The problem is my grandparents AND my mom, my grandparents live in the same house--upstairs, they feed him other things, lots of things, either on the sly or when Im not around, thinking hes always hungry(being a growing puppy, that is what he acts like), I really "went off" on my mom, telling her she's only making it harder on him, and also told my grandparents that if they don't stop giving him food he is not going to be allowed upstaits, which my pop would hate(because he just adores Jasper, and sometimes reminds me that he hasn't seen Jasper yet today!)

[DogLover9501]

Thanks Willie {{{Hugs}}}, wow everyone is posting at the same time today I am just scared that we're going to run out of options, and my parents will hold that "we can't buy anything, all our money is going into the dog" thing over my head for the rest of my life

I am really trying to help with all this, I am willing to return my camera to pay for his things, was willing to give up the camera to pay for his things in the first place.

I also babysit almost all week long and am still looking for another job to go with it!

Bleh

[Glacier]

I'm sorry the tests didn't give you any answers.

One of mine has allergies. We've never been able to determine what it's to and my vet can't do any testing. Sleet's skin turns black in spots and she get extremely itchy. So she scratches and makes big sores mostly on her belly and front paws. When the itching gets really bad, my vet gives her a shot of Depro-Medrol. It's a steriod, basically a milder version of prednisone. It doesn't address the allgery, but it does knock out the symptoms for several months. Prednisone did nasty things to Sleet's personality. She stays her usual sweet self on this drug and gets to be comfortable as well. Might be something to ask about anyway? (oh, and it's relatively cheap--Sleet gets a couple shots a year at abotu 30 bucks a pop.)

[guster girl]

I know this is a strange thing to say, and, I don't know how often this actually happens, but, I do know I've seen things like this on Animal Planet. Where a person with a bad situation goes to a few local television and radio stations and they end up on the news, and, people donate money and time and services and all sorts of stuff to help out. It's a lofty aspiration, and, probably unlikely, but, it does happen. How much would it cost just to send Jasper to Prince Edward Island (which, by the way, I've always wanted to go there because of Anne of Green Gables!)? Maybe he could be boarded there while the tests were being done? Is there anyone on here that could do a transport to get him from point a to point b? Just brainstorming, I just don't want to leave any possible options ignored.

[guster girl]

Have you contacted his breeder and asked how his siblings were faring? Did his parents or grandparents have any allergies? I'm sorry, I've not really been following Jasper's story, so, these may have already been asked and answered!

[binka_nugget]

Maybe you can contact one of the specialists in PEI and ask about payment plans? You could even try arranging to have him transported with rescue dogs from various rescues. I know around here, it's not uncommon to see dogs (already with homes) in the same transport with rescue dogs to get somewhere they really need to go.

Have you looked into home cooking? Even temporarily, it might help you pin point what he's allergic to. A lot of raw feeders only feed one meat in the beginning and slowly introduce new foods one at a time just in case the dog doesn't react well to a certain food.

Don't feel bad Robyn! Sometimes, we just get unlucky. You're still a good dog mommy. Kaedyn's been getting really itchy lately and I suspect it has to do with food allergies. I'm in the same position as you. I can't afford testing which makes me feel bad but remember that you're trying your hardest and will eventually find something that will help out your dog!