Update: Jake

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A couple of weeks ago I put out a prayer request for my dog – Jake.  Jake had gotten very sick, not eating and having severe diarrhea. Typical actions for dietary issues for a large dog like Jake would be chicken breast and plain rice. It didn’t work.

A couple of visits the vet found nothing in blood work. Special food was provided but Jake continued to deteriorate. Jake was down 20 pounds from his high of 75 and getting weak. Another visit to the vets and they recommended taking him to a specialist.

The specialist kept him for several days running numerous tests. In the end, they found the problem. He has a disease that will not allow his body to ingest fats. The fats clog up his intestines which stop absorbing nutrients.

$2500, several prescriptions – and special low-fat food and he is recovering.

I really appreciate the prayers and positive response.

Thanks

Rourke

Comments

19 responses to “Update: Jake”

  1. John P Avatar
    John P

    John, Happy to hear Jake is recovering.

  2. Floid Barnes Avatar
    Floid Barnes

    Prayers for Jake and for you… and bless you for fighting the fight for your boy…. may he recover fully and be a continued blessing to you and your family… Dan

  3. CaptTurbo Avatar
    CaptTurbo

    I’m so pleased that you found the root of the problem so you can keep your faithful friend by your side.

  4. JBernDrApt Avatar
    JBernDrApt

    Continued prayers for you and Jake. God bless you.
    – Keep Looking Up 🙏🏼☝🏼🙌🏼

  5. SingleMom Avatar
    SingleMom

    Thank God. I’ve been dreading the update, not expecting this result. I wish you both the best!

  6. StevefromMA Avatar
    StevefromMA

    Good news, vet news is not something you look forward to. You hate to lose a member of the family.

  7. D. Avatar

    Glad to hear this!!!

  8. Fred L Casteel Avatar
    Fred L Casteel

    Glad Jake is on the mend.

  9. Lynn Wiese Avatar
    Lynn Wiese

    Glad there’s something you can do.

  10. Vi Avatar
    Vi

    I’m so pleased, he is recovering,

  11. ralph k Avatar
    ralph k

    I was initially worried by the tone of this update and didn’t wish to continue fearing
    a poor outcome. Happy for Jake.

  12. 3rdMan Avatar
    3rdMan

    Glade he’s ok.

  13. George Avatar
    George

    Well, that was close, Glad Jake is better, and you had the wherewithal for the vet, I like to have lost my basset and I was sweating bullets over Don Vito,

    1. Arlene Avatar

      George. Our family has always had a Basset Hound as we do now.Aren’t they just the best !!!! Arlene

  14. Arlene Avatar

    Rourke- I will continue to pray for you and Jake. I have never heard of this canine health issue .Does it manifest in his breed? Big hugs to Jake. Arlene

  15. Kim Gammill Avatar
    Kim Gammill

    sending prayer for your fur baby

  16. Arlene Avatar

    Rourke- did the vet give you a name for this disorder? It seems very odd that it should begin at this time of his life. Cornell University of New York is also an exc. source of inf. Hugs and prayers to you and Jake and your family

    1. JR Avatar
      JR

      I am not sure of the name. She said it was fairly rare, but treatable with diet. I am getting ready to order a ton of the low-fat dog food.

      Thanks Arlene.

  17. JR Avatar
    JR

    Thank you everyone for the well wishes!!!

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