Pup was overdosed with antibiotic

[Karlakae]

Hello.
Golden Retriever, female, 9 months, not spayed, 65 pounds, rabies and DAP vaccines, usually a very normal, happy puppy.
Since we do not do preventative oral medicine, our vet suggested we do stool and blood tests every year to see if our girl is disease free. We took her in and they told us she was positive for lyme. We did antibiotics. 23 days into the medicine, she started limping bad (front left) and we took her into a different vet to get it checked out. As they got the records from old vet, realized her chart said she was actually NEGATIVE for lyme. Not only that, they prescribed 400mg of doxycycline for her, instead of the 100 mg she would have gotten for lyme. We stopped the meds immediately. She has elevated liver enzymes, no sign of leg injury due to the xrays. She is limping terribly, in pain, sleeping a lot. Im sure her gut health, liver, etc is wrecked.
My question is, please detail what I should be doing to support her gut health, organ functions? Specific probiotics? What else? Thank you.
@drjeff

 

[GinnyW]

Well, after I shot the vet, I would find a brilliant classical homeopath to take her entire case. I'd probably use milk thistle, silymarin, etc. for her liver. I'd feed a nicely balanced raw diet, ideally with lots of organ meats and a few fresh chopped veggies, perhaps celery, radish..Don't overdo the veg, as this can unbalance things worse. (A useful product, if you can get it, would be www.greentripe.com's Tripe/organ blend...) A probiotic wouldn't hurt, but don't overdo it. You know what? She is strong and vital, and the present symptoms are part of her cure. They will resolve, and more quickly with good homeopathy. Keep it simple, with loads of love, touch, and pleasures, and she will come along nicely. Find a holistically-minded vet who will listen to you and your homeopath for the future. Be positive; this, too, shall pass, and she will be strong and happy.

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Oh boy. I'm so sorry for the challenges that you and your pup are having.

I can not over emphasize the importance of what Ginny said. Your pup will absolutely get back to balance and being the best that she can be.

Your super conscious pet parenting will help insure that as you are an incredible advocate for her and will be even more vigilant after this experience.

IMHO the sad irony of it all is that your pup, like all of nature, is designed to seek homeostasis/equilibrium. For example, it is known that only 75 years ago (before many commercial processed dog foods, vaccinations, drugs, etc.) dogs lived happily into their late teens (and beyond).

When I was in vet schoool in the early '80s, we didnt see much cancer, or other serious dis-eases in young dogs and cats. Unfortunately that is no longer the case. I believe that the frequency of vet visits is decreasing because pet parents are awakening to the fact that so-called preventive care with vaccines, flea and tick killing/repelling chemicals, etc. are leading to other health challenges.

It's time to "Restore the Kinship Worldview" where we respect the power of nature.

You can definitely help do this with your young pup.

Perhaps start with the fun-damentals described in the HA! 101 course.

This is an overview of this perspective and a little book that describes it:

The Return to Wholeness and Homeostasis

As the legacy of Decartes comes to an end, the principle of dynamic equilibrium is being rediscovered and gaining prominence in veterinary medicine.

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The One Health Paradigm

Pets, people and the planet are inter-connected. This relationship is called the One Health between all living beings and the world in which we live.

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https://www.amazon.com/Kinship-All-Life-Allen-Boone/dp/0060609125

And for an even deeper dive into an understanding of indigeneity and the connectedness of animals, spirit and healing:

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My question is, please detail what I should be doing to support her gut health, organ functions? Specific probiotics?

First steps are the course and a fresh and varied meat-based diet. Second step is to add a classical vet homeopath to her vet care team. Third would be a good rebalancing probiotic and prebiotic. Fourth is general support of her detox processes, liver, etc.

Holistic Pet Support-Fiber Plus powder - HomeVet

Use Fiber Plus to support healthy bowel and anal gland function.

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Adored Beast (10% member discount on the HA! trusted brands page) has a great variety of probiotics such as The Wolf and Fido's Flora, As each probiotic runs out switch to a new one such as Visbiome, Probio Defense, Mitomax, etc.

Pre & Probiotics

Pre & probiotics are an essential part of a healthy supplement regimen. Probiotics encourage the growth of friendly bacteria in the gut, helping to crowd out harmful, disease causing bacteria. And prebiotics feed probiotics, allowing them to thrive! To keep your animal healthy, you want to help...

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Liver Tonic | Support & Detoxifier

Liver Tonic supports the health of the liver by helping regenerate healthy liver cells and boosts the organ’s ability to filter toxins from the blood.

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There are also dozens of videos on probiotics, gut and organ health and more in the member area that will also be helpful.

And be sure to focus on getting her outside (even if it's just to lie on the ground), sniffing and whatever brings her joy (without running around).

The Happiness Protocol in Your Pet's Life

At HA! we are committed to much more than helping pets become dis-ease free. We promote restoring and maintaining vitality, balance, energy, & happiness.

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HA! Happiness Protocol: 7 Ways to Optimize Your Pet's Life

How can you empower your pet to live their happiest life? Here are seven activities to implement and boost your pet’s behavior, energy, appetite, and mood.

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Breathing: A Powerful and Surprising Way to Increase Your Pet’s Health and Happiness - Holistic Actions!

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