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I am brand new to Dogforums. After a long scary week for my dog and I, I decided to reach out to others that are passionate about their dogs and hopefully find others who have had or have a dog with H.G.E. After a long spell of enjoying the pets of friends and family, I decided I was ready for a new partner in crime. I was calm, I planned, I saved. I sought out a good breeder to ensure a healthy animal and be certain I was not supporting any kind of breeding practice that treats animal poorly or inhumanly. Then came one of my happiest moments in this life, I was picking up my West Highland White Terrier Pup. Being of Scottish ancestry had always loved the breed and I melted as soon as he looked at me. They are very active, clever little dogs. I realized I had my hands full with a dog that was from the birthplace of Stubborn and he was definitely playing chess, not checkers! Everything was going great until a year old then what no dog lover ever wants to see happened, sick puppy. Vomiting first and shortly after blood/mucus in his stools. I rushed him to our vet immediately. Blood panel and exam revealed nothing so they suggested a deworming and ''tylosen?'' Another episode followed. They needed to rule out many diseases known to effect Westies (Addison's, White Shaker etc.) After x-rays they suggested an ultrasound by a specialist. It came back clear, all normal but the H.G.E attacks have reappeared many times. My vet has basically given up since he can not tell if it is food or environmental issues triggering his H.G.E. Any advice would be a tremendous help to my best friend and I.
I am brand new to Dogforums. After a long scary week for my dog and I, I decided to reach out to others that are passionate about their dogs and hopefully find others who have had or have a dog with H.G.E. After a long spell of enjoying the pets of friends and family, I decided I was ready for a new partner in crime. I was calm, I planned, I saved. I sought out a good breeder to ensure a healthy animal and be certain I was not supporting any kind of breeding practice that treats animal poorly or inhumanly. Then came one of my happiest moments in this life, I was picking up my West Highland White Terrier Pup. Being of Scottish ancestry had always loved the breed and I melted as soon as he looked at me. They are very active, clever little dogs. I realized I had my hands full with a dog that was from the birthplace of Stubborn and he was definitely playing chess, not checkers! Everything was going great until a year old then what no dog lover ever wants to see happened, sick puppy. Vomiting first and shortly after blood/mucus in his stools. I rushed him to our vet immediately. Blood panel and exam revealed nothing so they suggested a deworming and ''tylosen?'' Another episode followed. They needed to rule out many diseases known to effect Westies (Addison's, White Shaker etc.) After x-rays they suggested an ultrasound by a specialist. It came back clear, all normal but the H.G.E attacks have reappeared many times. My vet has basically given up since he can not tell if it is food or environmental issues triggering his H.G.E. Any advice would be a tremendous help to my best friend and I.