Clostridium Perfringens--- positive for enterotoxin A

[Tumby]

Hi all,

I had a post with regard to Jacko's diarrhea before, and which the vet and myself thought the cause is from his hypo thyroid. I took Jacko in again for another visit today, and have a further discussion with the vet regarding his recent on going diarrhea. Now the vet states she has done more reach into it recently, and the issue with the thyroid not really has anything to do. But in fact, it is the problem from clostridium perfringens, which is basically casued by the immune system is aging and no longer able to control the amount of the clostridium in his colon. Once the bacteria has grown to a certain point, it starts producing enterotoxin A that cause the diarrhea.

I don't know whether the above description make sense but this is my best understanding to this matter. Anyway, have any one of you have this problem with your Chow? If so, how do you guys deal with it?

Thanks in advance.

T

[samsmom79]

Sorry havent had this problem, yet,but do feel bad for both you and Jacko, Hope things work out. Good luck. Its hard to see them grow old.
Robin

[Tumby]

thx....

I am trying to switch food for Jacko and I hope it may help... as I don't want him to be on antibiotic.

Any comments are welcome.

[kiwani]

I had a post with regard to Jacko's diarrhea before, and which the vet and myself thought the cause is from his hypo thyroid...Now the vet states she has done more reach into it recently, and the issue with the thyroid not really has anything to do. But in fact, it is the problem from clostridium perfringens, which is basically casued by the immune system is aging and no longer able to control the amount of the clostridium in his colon....

I'll give you the same advice that I offered the first time. A large part of the immune system is in the gut, and probiotics have a great role in keeping the gut immune system in a healthful balance. You can do an online search using keywords, 'probiotics' linked with 'clostridium perfringens'. There's an archived forum thread titled "Probiotics", which also includes information on glutamine.

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8632

[kiwani]

Excerpt: Lactobacilli Bacteria

"Lactobacilli are one of the most important types of friendly bacteria found in the digestive tract. They are often referred to as probotic since they are positive or supportive microorganisms.

The following claims have been attributed to strains of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria:

Inhibition of potential pathogens, such as E. coli or Clostridium perfringens"

etc...

http://www.fermplus.com/lactobacilli