@Dr. Jeff @Dr. Christina @Dr. Sara
Seeking advice for Ned:
Tested pos for Lyme in March '24, but no C6 given and no other symptoms. Tested pos for Lyme on 9/5/24 and C6 indicated reading of 80. Dox was prescribed (150mg) but not administered.
As I understand it, and from reading several threads on Lyme treatment in the forum and other articles, I would not give dox in this situation since no signs of lameness, loss of appetite. But, are there other symptoms and does it depend on the dog, and am I letting him get worse by not treating it? What would lead to chronic lyme disease? How can I support him?
I am wondering: can I complement his meals with some other immune support? I know there is a list of immune boosting supplements and flower essences on the lyme resources page. Should I elect one? Should I change his diet, how else can I support him besides daily exercise and love. Exercise this summer was tough with the extreme heat. Thank you for any advice.
Ned’s diet:
Cooked: gr turkey, ground pork, salmon/ greens, peas, carrots/canned pumpkin. Handful of Acana LIT ingred dry pork or duck. Once a day: 1T of Rx Vitamins Nutritional Support and Essentials for Dogs. Also one capsule Allegany Nutrition Digestive Enzyme HP90V. He had been on Jing Tang Concentrated Lyme Formula pretty consistently from 2021 Fall until this spring when I ran out and changed vets.
Here are his recent labs. His ALT has been high for a few years ranging from over 100 in 2021 to 199 in March 2024. But, now a lot higher. He is not losing protein in his urine. He is an energetic ten year old lab. He walks a bit slower on our walks, but still has pep, no lameness.
Seeking advice for Ned:
Tested pos for Lyme in March '24, but no C6 given and no other symptoms. Tested pos for Lyme on 9/5/24 and C6 indicated reading of 80. Dox was prescribed (150mg) but not administered.
As I understand it, and from reading several threads on Lyme treatment in the forum and other articles, I would not give dox in this situation since no signs of lameness, loss of appetite. But, are there other symptoms and does it depend on the dog, and am I letting him get worse by not treating it? What would lead to chronic lyme disease? How can I support him?
I am wondering: can I complement his meals with some other immune support? I know there is a list of immune boosting supplements and flower essences on the lyme resources page. Should I elect one? Should I change his diet, how else can I support him besides daily exercise and love. Exercise this summer was tough with the extreme heat. Thank you for any advice.
Ned’s diet:
Cooked: gr turkey, ground pork, salmon/ greens, peas, carrots/canned pumpkin. Handful of Acana LIT ingred dry pork or duck. Once a day: 1T of Rx Vitamins Nutritional Support and Essentials for Dogs. Also one capsule Allegany Nutrition Digestive Enzyme HP90V. He had been on Jing Tang Concentrated Lyme Formula pretty consistently from 2021 Fall until this spring when I ran out and changed vets.
Here are his recent labs. His ALT has been high for a few years ranging from over 100 in 2021 to 199 in March 2024. But, now a lot higher. He is not losing protein in his urine. He is an energetic ten year old lab. He walks a bit slower on our walks, but still has pep, no lameness.
