DIARRHEA

[No Quarter Kennel]

Looked it up Jack. Symptoms are very similar. Treatment includes heavy anti-inflammatory therapy, like Dex as the main cause is inflammation of the intestinal lining. Says you can't cure it, but manage it. I'm going to give it a go.

What do you think about getting through with the zole/tmz treatment first to diagnose the actual problem OR go ahead with the Dex.

It reads that the diet should be monitored and tailored for the condition and that may be the reason for him getting like this. Cheap kibble and so forth has been his main staple thus far. If I can just get the guy to make a turd, I think he would do very well on what I feed.

Symptoms that matched him were, diarrhea of course, severe wait loss, however - stable attitude and energy levels and greasy ass hair around his butthole.

I will keep you guys posted.

[Officially Retired]

Looked it up Jack. Symptoms are very similar. Treatment includes heavy anti-inflammatory therapy, like Dex as the main cause is inflammation of the intestinal lining. Says you can't cure it, but manage it. I'm going to give it a go.
What do you think about getting through with the zole/tmz treatment first to diagnose the actual problem OR go ahead with the Dex.
It reads that the diet should be monitored and tailored for the condition and that may be the reason for him getting like this. Cheap kibble and so forth has been his main staple thus far. If I can just get the guy to make a turd, I think he would do very well on what I feed.
Symptoms that matched him were, diarrhea of course, severe wait loss, however - stable attitude and energy levels and greasy ass hair around his butthole.
I will keep you guys posted.

I would not give dex to any dog long-term cortico-steroid therapy without a vet being involved, for one to confirm the diagnosis, for two because longterm cortico-steroid therapy is serious business and needs to be dosed/administered professionally, and not by layman guesswork. Prednisone will probably be used, but those decisions are beyond your (or my) expertise.

Good luck,

Jack