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by triodegirl on 23 January 2009 - 17:01
Hopefully the Lyme disease was caught in time. There was one other abnormality in Trigger's bloodwork they were concerned about. Something to do with his auto-immune system, hence the return visit in a week to run the blood tests again. I did treat Trigger with Frontline, but it was over a year ago so probably was no longer effective.
by K9 Dreamz on 23 January 2009 - 17:01
Speedy recovery to Trigger, the other concern on his bloodwork, may again be caused by the lymes. Just get that boy well. Don't beat yourself up over not taking him in right away, if you took him in right away the Lymes may not have been detected and then you wouldn't have went back to have it tested. Smile, he is treatable :)
Kari
Kari
by yellowrose of Texas on 23 January 2009 - 19:01
Start adding supplements to his food and yogurt is one or a good probiotic..Also ester c and Vit supplements with Omega 3's to boast his immune system as all the drugs will block the immune..you have to get him to eat as much raw meat for the natural vit c as you can...plenty of water and use foods and natural vitamins as you can....
start him a little at a time,,not all at once. start adding the supplements small pieces at a time....vets dont suggest natural so please do your own research about his immune needing boosting....
YR
start him a little at a time,,not all at once. start adding the supplements small pieces at a time....vets dont suggest natural so please do your own research about his immune needing boosting....
YR
by Rezkat5 on 24 January 2009 - 05:01
Once started on antibiotics, you should have a "new" dog in about 48 hours. :)
Good that the rest of his bloodwork was good. In rare cases Lyme Disease can still go to the kidneys.
However, most of the ones that we've seen at the vet, show no other signs until they are actualy in kidney failure. So good that he was showing signs.
Good that the rest of his bloodwork was good. In rare cases Lyme Disease can still go to the kidneys.
However, most of the ones that we've seen at the vet, show no other signs until they are actualy in kidney failure. So good that he was showing signs.
by Orchardhof on 24 January 2009 - 09:01
Doxycycline has to be given for at least 6 to 8 weeks. Talk to your vet as Lymes has long term affects so make sure you get your dog bloodtested again even if after the first doxy treatment the nexts tests are negative. Long term side affects like kidney problems can occur.
Terri
Terri
by triodegirl on 24 January 2009 - 13:01
Appreciate the advice from everyone.I started Trigger on the Doxycycline last night. Hope it kicks in soon. The vet gave me enough for 4 weeks so hope that is enough. I also looked up Trigger's vet records. He had a lymes booster in Oct of 2007. Gues it didn't do much good.
by 1doggie2 on 24 January 2009 - 17:01
Do not beat yourself up, just do the best you can and move on. Good wishes to both of you.
by Asja on 25 January 2009 - 03:01
Four weeks is not long enough for the doxycycline. At least eight weeks, at least. My dog who nearly died from RMSF was on doxycycline for over three months.
by windwalker18 on 25 January 2009 - 03:01
Do a follow up titer after you finish this course of antibiotics... Lyme is a stubborn lil disease and tends to flare up again repeatedly. Try not to use steriods as it will supress the active titer, and mask the presence of Lyme still infecting the dog. Good luck...
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