Kobi1

[ownedbyspencer]

I'm so sorry to hear about Kobi. My family has had three special needs dogs and once you get in the routine of special food and meds, it quickly becomes your new normal. They're so adaptable to circumstances. Wishing Kobi good luck with her new food. Sounds like she is getting excellent care and has a very loving family, so I'm sure she'll do great!

[clokatys]

Thanks. She is our first Basenji and she has been a joy, even with all this.

[Chealsie508]

I'm gla you have the answer and the doctor feel the prognosis is good and quality of life can be maintained. I'm sure once you get into he routine things will get easier- when they have issues it makes you cherish them more…best of luck to you guys!! Keep us updated on the progress or hurdles..great to have the info on the forum for people to see

[DebraDownSouth]

Darn, sorry about the dx but glad early and on top of it.

[tanza]

Yes IBD is in many breeds, different then IPSID, so while sorry for the news, better then it could have been.

[clokatys]

Oh good I thought they were the same. So this IBD is not as bad?

[tanza]

There are different degrees, did the Vet say it was IPSID from the biopsy? IPSID is a form of IBD

[clokatys]

Well update on Kobi. Good news it is not IPSID confirmed with the vet. And actually Michigan State termed her as mild IBD.
However she was doing good on prescription food for a week and than started throwing up last night. So she is now on meds
and prescription food unfortunately. Flagyl and Predinisone. They are going to wean the Pred and see if she can just maintain
on Flagyl. We are all hoping she can. Predinosone is horrible. I had a Whippet who had to be on it most of his life until the
Pred put him into kidney failure at 9 years old. Keep fingers crossed. She is the only Basenji they have at my vet and you would
think she was a movie star the way they treat her. lol She eats it up. Even gave up a few kisses to them last night.

[tanza]

I assume that the Vet has for sure ruled out EPI?

From the Basenji Club of America website
Pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) can be confused with IPSID, but the treatment is very different. EPI should be ruled out before a diagnosis of IPSID is made. If your dog is diagnosed with pancreatic insufficiency, or if you have questions about the disorder, information is online at http://www.epi4dogs .com/

[clokatys]

Update on Kobi. She is doing great om her hypoallergenic diet. Vet has weaned her off steroids and weaning her down to the lowest dose of Flagyl she can handle. 3 weeks and going strong. Has gained back her lost pound and a half. Bouncy happy and no vomiting. Keep fingers
crossed. Again she tested very mild IBD so we are hoping she can live a long and healthy life on the diet and minimal meds. Thanks for
everyones support.