1. Your pet's name: NED
2. Approximate age: 9.5
3. Sex : MALE
4. Neutering status : Neutered
5. Breed :Labrador Retriever
6. Approximate weight : 55
7. What's their BEAM (behavior, energy, appetite, mood) : Ned is high energy, animated, has hard time calming down especially around new people. Appetite is typical lab - healthy appetite. Mood is upbeat. Noted - walks lately he has walked slower than usual. Sometimes a bit mopey because of discomfort after meals (after whining)
8. Diet : Ned has been on a home cooked diet since fall 2021 because he had terrible skin issues the spring/summer leading up to that and had GI issues. He had been to vet numerous times and ruled out Addisons and Cushings. In Fall of 2021 we started with a new vet. His diet: turkey, pork or salmon or sardines; pumpkin or sweet potato; pinto or kidney beans; chard or collards or spinach; blackberries/raspberries, peaches, prunes, peas, carrots.
9. Vaccination history / exposure to toxins, other medication: Since 2021 no vaccinations - only titers to check levels. And only annual heartworm meds (generic Interceptor)
10. Primary problem, when it began and if there was anything else happening around that time. Current issue: since end of Feb 2024 Ned has had bloat after eating. He had this isolated times last summer and fall but short lived (lasted a day). Now it is all meals. After meals he bloats up. He whines because he is uncomfortable. I massage him gently. I have fed smaller portions and he is now on numerous supplements. Most are taken once a day, some twice. There has been no change. I was travelling week of March 11th and went to a vet in MA - did xray and no issues. Recommended Gas X and an antacid. Suggested Ultrasound. Completed ultrasound on 3/13 at Cape Cod Vet Specialists - no findings. Suggestions are to check into cortisol levels and smaller meals. Ned has always been anxious. The breeder said he'd need reassurance. My life is unsettled in ways, but not majorly different than the previous months/year - i.e. no major upheaval. One pet healer told me once he didn't bond with his mother. I gave him a few gas x the last few days (40mg) because it seemed to help and none of the new meds (starred ones below) seem to be changing things.
*(Medi Herb) Livton Complex
*(Systemic Formulas) Enzee
*(Medi Herb) Colax
*(Natural Vet Remedies) Intesti-Tune Plus
*(Herbalist & Alchemist) Calm Adapt
Elektra Extract (Good body products)
Terraluna Bentonite Clay
Rx Naturals Essentials for dogs
Rx Naturals Nutritional Support
Lyme Formula Jing Tang
Allegany Nutrition Digestive Enzymes HP90v
Cardio Calmpound (Herbalist & Alchemist)
11. Is the condition better or worse from exercise, heat, cold, time of day, certain foods, emotional upset, being touched, excitement, etc? Not really. Bloats with all meals.
12. Has any diagnostic work been done? Diagnosis if available (you can attach your diagnostic tests to the post if you have them.) Attaching some.
13. Current and previous treatment. See #10. I want to help him and I feel my current course is not helping him. I am interested in more ideas to help him. This has been going on for almost 6 weeks and that is a long time!
14. Other health concerns. No. Stools are normal.
2. Approximate age: 9.5
3. Sex : MALE
4. Neutering status : Neutered
5. Breed :Labrador Retriever
6. Approximate weight : 55
7. What's their BEAM (behavior, energy, appetite, mood) : Ned is high energy, animated, has hard time calming down especially around new people. Appetite is typical lab - healthy appetite. Mood is upbeat. Noted - walks lately he has walked slower than usual. Sometimes a bit mopey because of discomfort after meals (after whining)
8. Diet : Ned has been on a home cooked diet since fall 2021 because he had terrible skin issues the spring/summer leading up to that and had GI issues. He had been to vet numerous times and ruled out Addisons and Cushings. In Fall of 2021 we started with a new vet. His diet: turkey, pork or salmon or sardines; pumpkin or sweet potato; pinto or kidney beans; chard or collards or spinach; blackberries/raspberries, peaches, prunes, peas, carrots.
9. Vaccination history / exposure to toxins, other medication: Since 2021 no vaccinations - only titers to check levels. And only annual heartworm meds (generic Interceptor)
10. Primary problem, when it began and if there was anything else happening around that time. Current issue: since end of Feb 2024 Ned has had bloat after eating. He had this isolated times last summer and fall but short lived (lasted a day). Now it is all meals. After meals he bloats up. He whines because he is uncomfortable. I massage him gently. I have fed smaller portions and he is now on numerous supplements. Most are taken once a day, some twice. There has been no change. I was travelling week of March 11th and went to a vet in MA - did xray and no issues. Recommended Gas X and an antacid. Suggested Ultrasound. Completed ultrasound on 3/13 at Cape Cod Vet Specialists - no findings. Suggestions are to check into cortisol levels and smaller meals. Ned has always been anxious. The breeder said he'd need reassurance. My life is unsettled in ways, but not majorly different than the previous months/year - i.e. no major upheaval. One pet healer told me once he didn't bond with his mother. I gave him a few gas x the last few days (40mg) because it seemed to help and none of the new meds (starred ones below) seem to be changing things.
*(Medi Herb) Livton Complex
*(Systemic Formulas) Enzee
*(Medi Herb) Colax
*(Natural Vet Remedies) Intesti-Tune Plus
*(Herbalist & Alchemist) Calm Adapt
Elektra Extract (Good body products)
Terraluna Bentonite Clay
Rx Naturals Essentials for dogs
Rx Naturals Nutritional Support
Lyme Formula Jing Tang
Allegany Nutrition Digestive Enzymes HP90v
Cardio Calmpound (Herbalist & Alchemist)
12. Has any diagnostic work been done? Diagnosis if available (you can attach your diagnostic tests to the post if you have them.) Attaching some.
13. Current and previous treatment. See #10. I want to help him and I feel my current course is not helping him. I am interested in more ideas to help him. This has been going on for almost 6 weeks and that is a long time!
14. Other health concerns. No. Stools are normal.
