Well I thought it was time we had some good news, seeing it has been such a sad start to the year.
As you may have read, Tarka was changed to RC Sensitivity control and seemed to be doing well. Unfortunately, he did relapse a bit and was "drippy" again.
After reading several sites regarding diarrhoea and irritiable bowsel disease, slippery elm seemed to be suggested as a good herbal supplement so I though I would give it a go, along with some food that Mark sourced, Eagle Pack holistic food.
After just 24 hours Tarka was dry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. I didn't build my hopes up too much cos I thought it might just be a coincidence but we are now one week on and Tarka spent the first night of his seven month life outside of his crate last night and no marks.
His poo is still not firm, more of a coarse mustard consistency
but his bottom is clean. When he goes to toilet he is passing more in one go than he ever used to but he does not then leave marks everywhere afterwards.
Both Mike and I are gobsmacked at this "miracle". I don't know where it is the slippery elm or the food but he will be staying on both for the time being. The only time he is being crated now is when the others get their wet meal so that he doesn't nick it and then once it is finished he comes out again.
He still doesn't like being groomed at the back end so there's a bit more dry matted fur to remove but he looks so much better and I'm sure he is feeling much better. I don't think he believed it last night when I didn't put him away and when I got up early this morning I'm sure he was in his crate even though it was open - probably feeling a bit lost
Will try to take some photos of him later - if he will stay still long enough - he loves his new found freedom and runs around like a loon.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Mark for tracing the food and everyone else for their help and support with little Tarka.
