Briana + Binx
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The weekend is here!!! Hope everyone enjoys
For those following along, the saga continues... and boy, what a rollercoaster.
After deciding and failing to pick a good novel protein diet (curse tuna!!), I went back to the pet store after hours in the food charts to try to find a novel protein without seafood and that worked for his FD, CKD, hyperT and sick tummy. IMPOSSIBLE! I kept finding options that were "novel" and then would find mussels or kelp or chicken ingredients. Ugh! Just as I was about to give up and pick the "best" compromise, the vet called me
She had results from Binx's GI panel and spec fPL.
I unprepared for just how bad his results were. Spec fPL was literally off the chart (clip below). And his B12, incredibly low!! I was sad and relieved to know and then livid. 2 appointments with a vet and 1 with an internist and no one thought to pursue these tests... so disappointed. But grateful that I pushed and that we went for the B12 injection right away at the vet. For the p-titis, besides giving him pain meds, I think we're doing everything to treat his symptoms now. She did push me to talk to the internist and get the ultrasound but I just want to make it through the weekend right now... plus, the internist hasn't called me even though she said she would and I've left messages/emails. I feel like she's checked out.
While I had the vet on the phone, I asked about food and what to prioritize and ultimately she said I should look for a vet specialized food and that I'd be hard pressed to find anything without ordering it. Unhelpful! Once again, livid we didn't speak about this earlier and also defeated because I wanted something right for Binx. I'd seen online a brand called Rayne that had novel proteins and a good balance of all his FD/CKD/hyperT needs. I called 3 local vets, to no avail. On my walk home from the pet store, I passed one last vet and popped in on a hail mary attempt. CAN YOU BELIEVE THEY HAD THE EXACT FOOD I WANTED!!!!! *tears* The receptionists were incredibly kind!!! Talked to me about food options, gave me their booklet of data, printed info sheets for me and sympathized hard. I felt lucky.
The food is called Rayne Rabbit - Maint. The website specifically says it's good for p-titis (patient dependent) and has low-ish phos, exclusively rabbit/no seafood, and while higher on the carbs (medium carb) I'm less concerned about that because I can compensate with insulin. And it's wet food!
Started transitioning Binx to that yesterday and he's loving it. And I wonder if his tummy is too because... pastey poop last night!!!! Even some formed bits. Of course, this could be any one of the things we're doing right now, but I'm just accepting the win.
Sincere apologies for the novel, but the drama!
Safe surfing and thanks everyone for your support
The weekend is here!!! Hope everyone enjoys
For those following along, the saga continues... and boy, what a rollercoaster.
After deciding and failing to pick a good novel protein diet (curse tuna!!), I went back to the pet store after hours in the food charts to try to find a novel protein without seafood and that worked for his FD, CKD, hyperT and sick tummy. IMPOSSIBLE! I kept finding options that were "novel" and then would find mussels or kelp or chicken ingredients. Ugh! Just as I was about to give up and pick the "best" compromise, the vet called me
She had results from Binx's GI panel and spec fPL.I unprepared for just how bad his results were. Spec fPL was literally off the chart (clip below). And his B12, incredibly low!! I was sad and relieved to know and then livid. 2 appointments with a vet and 1 with an internist and no one thought to pursue these tests... so disappointed. But grateful that I pushed and that we went for the B12 injection right away at the vet. For the p-titis, besides giving him pain meds, I think we're doing everything to treat his symptoms now. She did push me to talk to the internist and get the ultrasound but I just want to make it through the weekend right now... plus, the internist hasn't called me even though she said she would and I've left messages/emails. I feel like she's checked out.
While I had the vet on the phone, I asked about food and what to prioritize and ultimately she said I should look for a vet specialized food and that I'd be hard pressed to find anything without ordering it. Unhelpful! Once again, livid we didn't speak about this earlier and also defeated because I wanted something right for Binx. I'd seen online a brand called Rayne that had novel proteins and a good balance of all his FD/CKD/hyperT needs. I called 3 local vets, to no avail. On my walk home from the pet store, I passed one last vet and popped in on a hail mary attempt. CAN YOU BELIEVE THEY HAD THE EXACT FOOD I WANTED!!!!! *tears* The receptionists were incredibly kind!!! Talked to me about food options, gave me their booklet of data, printed info sheets for me and sympathized hard. I felt lucky.
The food is called Rayne Rabbit - Maint. The website specifically says it's good for p-titis (patient dependent) and has low-ish phos, exclusively rabbit/no seafood, and while higher on the carbs (medium carb) I'm less concerned about that because I can compensate with insulin. And it's wet food!
Started transitioning Binx to that yesterday and he's loving it. And I wonder if his tummy is too because... pastey poop last night!!!! Even some formed bits. Of course, this could be any one of the things we're doing right now, but I'm just accepting the win.
Sincere apologies for the novel, but the drama!
Safe surfing and thanks everyone for your support
Incredible info on the raw diet!! So true that EVID and amazing you found support. And can't believe you got to tour the plant and were connected to those that were part of the chain. Also, so cool you had a local organic EXOTIC meats butcher! So many interesting things.
I think these helped last night 
woke up to a more formed poop this morning! (edit, many anti-jinx!!)
!! Do you think he'll still need to stick with the novel diet, even though you're pretty well assured that the tummy/poop issue is the p-itis (at least I think that's what you're suggesting)? And p-itis! Man--that ish is BAD. I hope he's going to start feeling better soon. Good job being his faithful advocate, Briana. I'm so, so sorry that you have had to be the detective and ask questions that a specialist should!
Leroy can't eat mussels or random other fillers that most novel protein foods seem to have. We're on Koha LID and Canada Fresh for canned food now. Main meals are frozen raw.
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I do think maybe Binx may also have some kind of allergy (in addition to the p-titis), even if just to chicken. So I think I'll leave him on the novel diet for now until his weight goes up a bit (assuming he keeps improving) and then once he's stable, I might try some alternatives.
Always reassures me when anyone on FDMB has experience with something... I trust this community more than anything.
I was spooked to see Binx off the chart, so helpful again to know someone else has experienced it 
