Immune Mediated Polyarthropathy

[Sarah]

Oh gosh I'm So sorry, I have never heard of this but hope she gets better soon.

I would try supplementing too vitamin b helps absorption of the other stuff too if that helps at all

[rebhhh]

hi , yes my dog is on the same med, she is also on it for 6 months, but she is not improving at all so we dare not wean her off she has mellitus, we are reviewing her condition by the week literally ! ... yes long term effects are horrendous it also includes kidney, liver failour and cushings disease ! thats why after 6 months its revised so iv been told ... we are preparing for the good and also the worst with jeanie x she has been on it for about 2 months and her doses have increased from just 1 tab 5mg a day to 2 tabs 5mg a day, and if im running a tad late with giving her her pills she just cannot move ! ... also im struggling now to get her to take the pills to ;-( doesn't matter how tasty the offerings are ! also she as lost her spark that made her ... x

good luck x wishing u all the best x

[mchis]

Aw, I'm sorry you & Lo have been having to deal with this. Sounds like such an ordeal!! I hope the med works & she doesn't get ill after being taken off. How stressful in the mean time wondering...

I'll keep sending positive thoughts your way & fingers crossed for the best!

[LovesMyPups]

Kristi-

Thank you SO much for taking the time to share the products you use with me. Definitely a great starting point for figuring out what I should be starting with. :-)

She has been on Ziwi for around a year, and before that was on a potato based kibble, I'm not sure if it had any or many other grains in it.

I read that the condition is often brought on by vaccinations. However Lo hasn't had anything since her last rabies vaccine which is actually almost due again as it was almost 3 years ago. We're going to opt for titers instead I think.

Rebhhh-

Thank you for sharing your experience with me. Makes me feel like we're less "on our own" :-) I'm terribly sorry to hear your girl isn't improving yet on the medication. When I was having to trick Lo into taking her pill I was usually able to get her to take it with a little BeechNut turkey & broth baby food. It is reasonably priced at Fred Meyer, maybe that would make it easier on you both? I truly hope she starts feeling better. I know what you're going through, let me know if you want to talk.

Sarah & Heather-

I appreciate the well wishes. I'm still learning more about it and feel much better having talked about it and sorting out where we need to go next in our plan. :-) Thank you for your kind words!

[Paula]

That is so awful, I'm so sorry Lo has that. I had not heard of it. I really hope the meds help her and that she's better soon, please keep us posted. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way and a kiss for little Lo. xx

[brodysmom]

wow, what an ordeal. How scary. I would DEFINITELY not give Lo any more vaccinations. You can get an exemption for sure considering her immune status. Vaccines depress the immune system, that's the LAST thing she needs!

I agree with heavy doses of fish oil (to bowel tolerance) and also vitamin C and the glucosamine/chondroitin/MSM. HA is getting a good look (Hyaluronic acid) and started out in race horses with joint problems. Definitely look into HA. I would probably buy the human brand Baxyl and start out with 1-2 ml twice a day. I think you will definitely see some good improvement using that regimen.

[Kristi]

Darcie you should be able to just get an exemption from rabies for her I'd think since she has been diagnosed with an immune disease?

[LovesMyPups]

Thank you for your comments.

I will definitely be looking into getting an exemption for vaccinations for her. I'm not too hot on the idea anyway, so after this I'm down right terrified to do it again!