Tag Archives: Plant Enzymes and Probiotics

German Shepherd with Perianal Fistula and Diarrhea

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a few questions about my 3 year old German Shepherd. He has been losing weight for months now and had previously had diarrhea for a while.  His diarrhea is more off and on now but he is still … Continue reading →

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Schnauzer with Swollen Glands, Vomits Bile

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

We rescued a dog from a shelter just over 6 weeks ago. He is a schnauzer mix about 4 years old, neutered, about 25 lbs. I took him for his shots to my vet of 20 years. I told her that … Continue reading →

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Cat with IBD – Digestive Enzymes may Help

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

We’ve been consistently giving our cat Gastriplex but she still throws up every few weeks.  Sometimes undigested food and sometimes digested food.  After loosing one cat from Ibd (well, actually FIP – but he had been very bad wtih IBD … Continue reading →

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Bedlington Terrier with Pancreatitis

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Our 9 year old female Bedlington Terrier has just been diagnosed with Pancreatitis. Which supplement do you recommend? He has soft, frequent, small mucousy stools.  His blood work indicates definite pancreatitis.  Thank you.  Hello, If your vet has not already placed … Continue reading →

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Cat with Sterile Cholangitis

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My cat, an 8 year old spayed female has been diagnosed with sterile cholangitis.  The vet says she has a lot of irreversible liver damage. Her veterinarian is using conventional treatments.  She is taking prednisolone, Actigall, Denamarin, and anti-nausea/antiemetic meds … Continue reading →

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Can Cats Take Probiotics Meant for Humans?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My cat is a 5 yr old male who recently had to take some antibiotics for a period of 8 days for an irritated bladder.  His vet said the antibiotics were necessary to prevent infection, he was also given a shot and he is … Continue reading →

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Cat with Watery Stools May have Food Allergy

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Hello Dr. Smith,  I am writing for help with my cat, Mancini, who has had watery stools for several months. I have been giving him Gastriplex for about a month-and-a-half. After reading the information that I provide below, will you … Continue reading →

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