LuvinThisPig
Member Since 2017
Yesterday's
Okay. I think we are on the mend over here. Finally! This was a rough run. I was very worried because Tail is literally NEVER sick and for something to get to him as well.. I was sweating it.
I spent literally the whole day yesterday tracking down diet and bladder solutions. I have come into contact with a gentleman who has a neuro compromised cat with many of the same issues as Pig has. This is fantastic as I have struggled to understand much of how these things work with Pig. He gave me some great solutions for megacolon and working to help stimulate the gut walls to help Pig pass stools better. His kitty struggles to pass loose stools as well. In regards to the bladder, we were on the right track with the Prazosin and Bethanochol, but my vet (and dude concurs) thinks that we should add in a very mild sedative to relax the sphincter muscles allowing Pig to release better. I will discuss this with his vet and find out exactly what sedative she had in mind.
However, as far as diet goes these are the add ins I am looking at:
Nutrivee Phages - To help the probiotics along. It is a prebiotic and actually targets rampant e. coli, basically clearing the way for the probiotics to do their thing. I really feel we has some sort of bacterial thing move through bc the way they both came down with it. This will also help in digestion.
Animal Essentials (per @LizzieInTexas suggestion) - To help take some stress of his pancreas and to better process his food.
NOW Pets L-Lysine - Immune system support. Also, when used in humans it is used for collagen and tissue maintenance, which can only be an added benefit for Pig. I feel this will help to support arthritic joints (collagen support) and also possibly rebuild damaged tissues. This has to be good support for organs.
Jarrow Lactoferrin - Another powerful immune system support. It helps to bind iron. This helps to promote growth of those beneficial bacterium in the gut, which in turn help to fight off both bacterial and viral infections.
Holistic Horse Ultra Pure MSM Powder - Manages pain and inflammation throughout the body. Powerful joint rebuilder. By decreasing inflammation and increasing circulation many who have seen damage to organs have noticed significant repair. I have had this MSM powder for a while, but all changes with Pig need to be made slowly and we have just not had the chance to start this yet....
This is where we are at right now. Someone said to start Milk Thistle and Sam-e for the elevated ALT values, but I am more concerned with improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and working to help this bladder function better. Also, and tissue repair that MIGHT happen would be a plus. I feel very strongly that a lot of his bladder retention is owed to the fact that he just doesn't want to move. When I had him in regulation for a month his bladder was flat and his colon functioned. At WSU he had no bladder retention and an empty colon. He was not always like that. Something changed that aided in his healing. Regulation and pain management I am sure of it. We can get back there.
Now, Tail on the other hand, finally pooed! He had two poos a day apart, each the size of a Labradors and as heavy as a black hole!!
There was a small hard piece towards the front of the first one and I can't help but think he was on his way to impaction. I have added lactulose to his regime... 
Okay. I think we are on the mend over here. Finally! This was a rough run. I was very worried because Tail is literally NEVER sick and for something to get to him as well.. I was sweating it.
I spent literally the whole day yesterday tracking down diet and bladder solutions. I have come into contact with a gentleman who has a neuro compromised cat with many of the same issues as Pig has. This is fantastic as I have struggled to understand much of how these things work with Pig. He gave me some great solutions for megacolon and working to help stimulate the gut walls to help Pig pass stools better. His kitty struggles to pass loose stools as well. In regards to the bladder, we were on the right track with the Prazosin and Bethanochol, but my vet (and dude concurs) thinks that we should add in a very mild sedative to relax the sphincter muscles allowing Pig to release better. I will discuss this with his vet and find out exactly what sedative she had in mind.
However, as far as diet goes these are the add ins I am looking at:
Nutrivee Phages - To help the probiotics along. It is a prebiotic and actually targets rampant e. coli, basically clearing the way for the probiotics to do their thing. I really feel we has some sort of bacterial thing move through bc the way they both came down with it. This will also help in digestion.
Animal Essentials (per @LizzieInTexas suggestion) - To help take some stress of his pancreas and to better process his food.
NOW Pets L-Lysine - Immune system support. Also, when used in humans it is used for collagen and tissue maintenance, which can only be an added benefit for Pig. I feel this will help to support arthritic joints (collagen support) and also possibly rebuild damaged tissues. This has to be good support for organs.
Jarrow Lactoferrin - Another powerful immune system support. It helps to bind iron. This helps to promote growth of those beneficial bacterium in the gut, which in turn help to fight off both bacterial and viral infections.
Holistic Horse Ultra Pure MSM Powder - Manages pain and inflammation throughout the body. Powerful joint rebuilder. By decreasing inflammation and increasing circulation many who have seen damage to organs have noticed significant repair. I have had this MSM powder for a while, but all changes with Pig need to be made slowly and we have just not had the chance to start this yet....
This is where we are at right now. Someone said to start Milk Thistle and Sam-e for the elevated ALT values, but I am more concerned with improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and working to help this bladder function better. Also, and tissue repair that MIGHT happen would be a plus. I feel very strongly that a lot of his bladder retention is owed to the fact that he just doesn't want to move. When I had him in regulation for a month his bladder was flat and his colon functioned. At WSU he had no bladder retention and an empty colon. He was not always like that. Something changed that aided in his healing. Regulation and pain management I am sure of it. We can get back there.
Now, Tail on the other hand, finally pooed! He had two poos a day apart, each the size of a Labradors and as heavy as a black hole!!
There was a small hard piece towards the front of the first one and I can't help but think he was on his way to impaction. I have added lactulose to his regime... 
