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oakley

Our golden has not been himself for about 4 months. He initially started with very bad breath, and lethargy, and fever. I took him to the vet and they sedated him to check his teeth, and saw nothing negative. He was put on antibiotics, and Pepcid. He started getting diarriha so they told me to stop the Pepcid. He got better, but once the antibiotics stopped the symptoms returned. The vet did an xray of the stomach, again negative. He was put on a stronger dose of antibiotics. Again, symptoms returned after he was finished with meds. Vet did stool sample for worms, and again negative, antibiotics were again prescribed but for longer duration. Again, symptoms returned after meds stopped. Took to 2nd vet for 2nd opinion. CBC, chemistry profile stat, x-rays were done 4DX-HW/E Canis/Lyme/anaplasma done...results all negative. He is now on Cephalexin 750 mg 2x daily for 2 months. Do you have any suggestions, I feel so sorry for him I know he is suffering. It seems to me that it is something in his mouth...he hacks, especially on exertion, which doesn't take much to exert him. At one pt in the beginning of this condition he was so lethargic he couldn't even walk, and fever was extremely high. Added symptom red eyes, and when he is feeling sick, gets aggressive possesive

Symptoms: Exercise Intolerance, Lethargy, No Appetite & Anorexia, Vomiting, Behavioral, Coughing, Ears

• Experienced Advisor Greg Martinez DVM says:

  January 26th, 2009 at 11:22 AM

  Goldens have defective immune systems due to intensive breeding. They often get persistent infections because they cant get rid of them. Your vets have ruled out treatable stuff.This is a tough one. He has an infection somewhere or is reacting to something in his food or enviroment. Heartworm? Endocarditis? Try a injection of dexamethasone to see if it helps. Ultrasound heart. Radiograph chest and windpipe. Good luck.

  Start feeding healthy hypoallergenic diet.Fish capsules every day can help the immune system.Check out my diet tips No beef or wheat No treats check out my diet tips

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• Shelly says:

  January 26th, 2009 at 12:04 PM

  Thank you, Dr. Martinez for your response. I will print this and take it to the vet. They will be calling in 2 wks to see how he is doing on the meds. Also, if after the 2 months of being on the antibiotics, if symptoms return they want to consider a scope of the esophogus. Oakley has been known to chew on logs found in the yard, and I am concerned that a splinter is somehow lodged somewhere that is not visible. I viewed your video on diets for dogs, however will have to view it on another computer, because I have somehow lost the sound here. Thank you, again. I will check here periodically to see if anything else may be considered.

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• Experienced Advisor Greg Martinez DVM says:

  January 27th, 2009 at 09:00 PM

  Hope he gets better with the antibiotics. I looked at the symptoms again. Does he throw up undigested food? Gagging and fever could also be a sign of a megaesophagus, which you can see with a barium radiograph of the chest and throat

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  Dr Greg's Dog Dish Diet

  Ten years ago I started using nutrition to help resolve many common and chronic ailments, and now dietary/nutrition counseling is part of my treatment. I have a new book, called Dog Dish Diet: Sensible Nutrition for Your Dog's Health and a blog.