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Wise Old Thumper
Hopefully his recovery will continue. Re future meds, if you can find a Vet who will prescribe Cisipride this may be more beneficial to Dash than just Metoclopramide (which only works on the upper GI tract) given that his GI tract issues are hind gut related
http://www.medirabbit.com/Safe_medication/GI_stimulation/cisapride.htm
Thanks for the reminder Jane. I always forget what section of the digestive tract is effected by Metoclopramide.
I had Cisapride years ago before they stopped manufacturing it in the US. At one time you could get it compounded through the specialty pharmacy, but when I tried a couple years ago it was not even available through them. I'll call the compounder tomorrow to see if they would be able to get components now since some items go in and out of manufacture. If it is something I can get made, I will call my vet when he returns on Wednesday and have a script sent to the compounder. If not, I will need to research if it is available in Canada where many people in the US are having their human prescriptions filled for cost reasons-and how I can do the same for a pet.
Dash is still weaker than usual. He feels like he lost a lot of weight but it could just be that his gut is so empty. It even feels like he as extra loose skin/fur hanging down near his belly. Now I hope he does not have any permanent damage or tears in his system from having his guts so distended.