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anitapitbull · by anitapitbull on Wed 28 Oct 2009, 08:40

my apache as has diarrhoea for about 2 months now and he as had a biopsy done
and he as lymphangiectasis about 3 weeks ago so he is not aloud to have much fat in his food but high protein and they have put him on steroids and on tuesday he went to have a weight check and he as put on weight he was 13.40kg and now he is 13.75 to think he was 18.5kg 2 months ago but as long as i keep up with his new feeding he will soon be back to his right weight

lindauk · by lindauk on Wed 28 Oct 2009, 08:47

poor apache.steroids will build him up.
whats lymphangiectasis ?

suzieT · by suzieT on Wed 28 Oct 2009, 12:58

Hi Anita

Poor pup - is this anything to do with the intestines similar to Chron's disesase or I am on the wrong path altoogether xx

Is this an hereditary disease or has it developed from something else?

Suzie T

**wids** · by **wids** on Wed 28 Oct 2009, 13:16

Sorry to hear about Apache. It is always awful when they have to undergo all these tests and you keep trying to find out what is wrong. I guess it is good news in a way to have a proper diagnosis at least you can now do everything you can to help him.

Am I right in thinking this is a lifelong condition where the body does not absorb protein? properly and if they do not have the right diet they lose weight as if they are not eating?

It's good that he has gained a little weight ..that is a great start for him.

I wish him all the luck..let us know how he is geting on.

lindauk · by lindauk on Wed 28 Oct 2009, 13:53

let me know if its doggy crohns disease, my youngest son has it and its a vile disease.if hes really bad steroids are the only thing to give relief.

**staffylover70** · by **staffylover70** on Wed 28 Oct 2009, 20:07

Poor Pache, big hugs.

anitapitbull · by anitapitbull on Fri 30 Oct 2009, 22:41

wids wrote:Sorry to hear about Apache. It is always awful when they have to undergo all these tests and you keep trying to find out what is wrong. I guess it is good news in a way to have a proper diagnosis at least you can now do everything you can to help him.

Am I right in thinking this is a lifelong condition where the body does not absorb protein? properly and if they do not have the right diet they lose weight as if they are not eating?

It's good that he has gained a little weight ..that is a great start for him.

I wish him all the luck..let us know how he is geting on.

yes you are right he can't obsorb protein and it not nice to see him this way after being so big but will keep you posted

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