Indy’s Check-Up

As expected, the conclusion is, we still don’t know what is wrong with Indy.

But there is some good news. It’s not cancer because if it is, there would be protein loss.

The vet took some stool sample and examined under the microscope. She did find a lot of microbes, but they turned out to be bacteria and yeast, which is normal after a course of antibiotics. There was no coccidia, but just to cover our bases, Indy will go on a 3-day course of anti-protozoa (Toltrazuril) for coccidiosis.

As for trichomonas, very likely it’s not that either. But even if it is, there is no medication for it. It would resolve by itself but the diarrhoea can be prolonged. It’s also not giardiasis, because Indy was already treated for it (with Febendazole) and his stools did not improve.

So, what is the pathogen that is causing the loose stools? We still don’t know.

Maybe it’s an immune mediated response. That would be the closest guess we have for now. The body’s immunity is reacting to….”something”.

Anyway, a blood test was done to determine if there is any protein loss. It was a full blood test.

Well, no protein loss too, which is good.

And surprisingly, Indy’s creatinine went down a lot. On 14th Sept 2019, it was at 173 and today, it’s only 115. Is it because of the subcut or the raw food? I was quite shocked because previously, Indy had always had high creatinine levels. A creatinine level of 115 is very good, but let’s hope it isn’t caused by anything else.

In general, Indy’s blood test indicates that everything is quite normal. His liver readings too are all in the normal range. Only the globulin level is slightly high, but given the issues he is facing now, that is to be expected.

So….we don’t know what is wrong with him!

The vet gave him a B12 injection (which is more effective than the tablets that I’m giving) and advised that he should come back every week for the injection.

The good news is there is no need to put Indy on any gastrointestinal kibble. In fact, the vet advised me not to change his food. But instead, she will order a fibre product for him to be added into his food.  This product: https://www.vetplusglobal.com/products/fibor/. It contains probiotics too.

The vet also prescribed a low dose of 1/4 tablet of Prednisolone (a steroid) for Indy. This will address any inflammation. She suspects his gut could be inflamed, so let’s address that. We will try it out for 10 days and see if there is any improvement.

So, that’s about it for today. If I remember anything else, I will add on later.

Baffling everyone again, Indy?

Source: https://myanimalcare.org/2019/11/14/indys-check-up/

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