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#10739 - 05/13/2003 05:02 PM |
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<img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Does anyone know anything about a disease called Eosinophilia? My young 14 month old german shep bitch has been diagnosed with it, my vet tells me it is common in german shepherds and often just mis diagnosed. The dog is allergic to food due to the substance crossing the gut wall and thus the dog builds antibodies against it and when the dog ingests those foods creates a mass inflammation of the gut and render the dog unable to eat. Any one have any further info on it. i would really like to understand a little more what has happened and what this disease is ect
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#10740 - 05/13/2003 08:48 PM |
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I have not heard of it, but I did do a search and would advise you to do the same. Do a Google search and also look it up in the Merck Veterinary Manual.
You did not describe any signs the dog is displaying, or what led to this diagnosis. What do you feed your dog? From what I read, two of the main causes appear to be parasites and allergies. Perhaps considering a diet change would be beneficial to your dog (get away from grain filled kibble) and see if there are any improvements. I do believe in good health through proper diet. Good Luck!
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#10741 - 05/13/2003 09:47 PM |
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In my experience working for a vet, dogs that show Eosinophils may have whipworms....they are not always apparent in a stool test and hard to erradicate.
I would probably worm my dog and get it on a high quality raw or home cooked diet...I would get away from grains of any kind which means NO kibble.
I would contact Lew Olson for nutritional and supplement advice...her website is http://www.b-naturals.com
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#10742 - 05/14/2003 01:49 AM |
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The bitch lost dramatic amounts of weight and wouldnt eat. She has been blood tested and other tests done all have come back positive for this disease. I have tried to feed her before knowing what this condition was eggs, fish, 7 different dry foods just about every can food avail, red meat, dry liver, chicken rice ect. The bitch doesnt have whip worm as we dont have it here in this country. She would be starving hungry couldnt wait for her bowl to be put down then eat a small handful if that and then the face changed and she looked like she was gonna be sick. But in changing the food and quaterzone for the moment she is putting weight on at great rates 500 grms in 4 days. She now eats boiled chicken mince, rice and mashed pumpkin with raw carrots to chew.
thanks for the info
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#10743 - 05/14/2003 07:53 AM |
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What country do you live in?
Where and when did you get the dog? I am just curious as I didn't realize intestinal worms were only found in certain countries? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />
I am assuming you have your dog on cortizone right now which is probably what is stimulating her appetite. Please contact Lew Olson like I recommended. While I realize many diseases must be managed with Steroids, cortizone is a dangerous drug and can cause more problems than it helps.. It is a bandaid that covers up the symptoms and doesn't get to the real problem.
Only my opinion, of course but I have worked at a vet's office since '85 and doctors (human and animal) are quick to give meds to relieve the symptoms without really solving the underlying problems.....
Good luck.
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#10744 - 05/14/2003 11:10 AM |
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This is usually treated with corticosteroids adminstered directly into the bladder with in injections.
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#10745 - 05/14/2003 11:44 AM |
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Kris, I think you and your Vet are having a communication problem.
Eosinophilia is not a disease, it is a symptom of a disease or disorder. Eosinophils are a blood cell type ( like red and white blood cells are different types ) who's function is not clear to modern medicine. They are a sub set of white blood cells.
On lab tests, you can see an increased number of eosinophils for a wide range of problems. In humans, you see the number of these cells dramatically increase in asthma, for instance.
And like Cindy said, they increase in animals with parasitic infestations.
Hope this info helps.
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#10746 - 05/14/2003 11:47 AM |
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Eosinophilia is a symptom not a disease. Depending on where you are located there are several parasites that can cause this symptom. If it is being caused by a food allergy, switching to a diet with protein and energy sources that the dog has not been previously exposed to would solve the problem, at least temporarily. Do not mix multiple protein or energy sources.
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#10747 - 05/14/2003 12:11 PM |
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Kris, Check with your vet first... but, it might be worth trying a round of Flagyl. Works great for non-specific parasites that are hard to find.
Or as Cindy said talk to Lew Olson at b-naturals. She has some wonderful natural products.
Debbie
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#10748 - 05/14/2003 09:21 PM |
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Kris, good to hear that your girl is eating now. Keep up the raw pumpkin to help keep her digestion going, (the cortisone will constipate her) and if the vet also has prescribed antibiotics, get her a non-dairy probiotic to also assist digestion (or the antibiotics will cause problems).
Keep her diet bland for now, I would not advise carrots, the sugar and starch may be a bit much for her and try to incorporate small amounts of raw garlic, a wonderful natural antibiotic.
Do consider all possibilities of parasites.
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