What is causing Exercise Intolerance, Excessive Thirst, Chronic Diarrhea, - English Springer Spaniel DOG - 1year old

Dirk&Coopie said:

Hello:
Any help or guidance would be really appreciated! I have seen a number of vets and specialists and trying to determine what is causing Coopie's Exercise Intolerance. Prior to about a month ago, he had unlimited energy and could run miles a day. THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!

CONTENTS BELOW: * Symptom Summary * Historical Issues * Current Diet * Tests Performed * Observations * Vet Clinical Summary - 6 days ago*


SYMPTOM SUMMARY
1. Exercise Intolerance (NOT lethargy) - presented May 20.
2. Tense abdomen.
3. Chronic intermittent diarrhea.
4. High water consumption - 6 to 8 cups/day.
5. Bowel movement straining - intermittent.
6. Reduced appetite - still eats everything. Presented sometime in May.
7. Pacing or inability to get comfortable since birth. ? Could be because bored, medium sized apartment. Moves around during sleeping.
8. Chews on rear paws occasionally - mostly right side.
9. Flatulency & Burping - After eating - presented ~May 27th .
10. Eye buggers - daily since birth.
11. Some anxiety.

HISTORICAL ISSUES
1. Clostridium Difficile - Treated 2x.
2. Umbilical Hernia - Vet evaluated in December as OK.
3. Anxiety. (Car, dog park)
4. Food sensitivity. (On Limited Ingredient Sensitive Stomach Food)

CURRENT DIET
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diet Adult Dry Dog Food - Beef & Brown Rice - 3 CUPs per day

TESTS
1. Echocardiogram: normal heart, no arrhythmia or murmurs.
2. TFAST: No pleural effusion, no pericardal effusion, no overt cardiac chamber enlargement, normal contractility.
3. Bloodwork - ANTECH: Normal - EXCEPT (1) Lymphocytes= High, 4674 (Range: 690-4500) & (2) PrecisionPSL= Low, 18 (Range: 24-140)
4. Heart Xray: 1 vet said enlarged heart, 2 others said normal.

OBSERVATIONS - Associated with diseases etc.
1. Normal breaths per minute.
2. Normal gum color.
3. Neck and head normal during exercise - not down or not straining upward.
4. No problem laying on sides after exercise.
5. No heart murmur or arrhythmia.
6. No weight change.
7. No potbelly.
8. No blood in stools, urine etc.
9. No dermatological issues.

VET CLINICAL SUMMARY - 6 days ago
1. Body condition score-: 4/9
2. CRT-: <2 sec
3. weight-: 20.4 kg
4. hydration-: <5% dehydrated
5. EENT-: - no oculonasal discharge, no oral lesions. clear OU, clean AU
6. Lymph Nodes-: WNL
7. Lungs-: clear, eupneic, synchronous breathing pattern, no crackles or wheezes heard.
8. Heart-: no murmur, regular rhythm, strong synchronous femoral pulses
9. Abdomen-: tense painful, no distinct masses or foreign bodies palpated.
10. Musculoskeletal-: strongly ambulatory x 4, no joint swelling appreciated. No pain on rotation, flexion or
11. extension. No cervical or spinal pain.
12. Neurologic-: BAR mentation appropriate, no cranial nerve deficits found. Normal CPs, vol motor, pain,
13. withdraw X 4 limbs. Normal reflexes.
14. Integument-: No wounds found. normal haircoat and skin.
15. Urogenital-: nonpainful urinary bladder. no discharge noted
16. Rectal Exam-: not done
17. Diagnostics/Therapeutics:
18. Echo by Cardio- normal heart- no arrthymia seen
19. blood glucose- 107 g/dl

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Lillith said:

Has the dog been tested for Lyme's disease? All other diseases that might be borne by ticks? Screenings for parasites?

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K9luv said:

This wouldn't explain the excersise intolerance, but if he's been having diarrhea, straining to deficate on and off and no rectal exam was done, there could be a anal gland issue.

Just noticed your update. Has the temperature outside increased substantially in the last month? My pup doesn't jog half as long as he did in the winter and he sniffs more in this weather.

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K9luv said:

This wouldn't explain the excersise intolerance, but if he's been having diarrhea, straining to deficate on and off and no rectal exam was done, there could be a anal gland issue.

Just noticed your update. Has the temperature outside increased substantially in the last month? My pup doesn't jog half as long as he did in the winter and he sniffs more in this weather.

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Dirk&Coopie said:

I looked up the Alan Gland disease - is that what you are referring to? He has not been dragging his rear on the ground and I have not seen any discharge or puss from the rear...any other ideas? Thanks!

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Dirk&Coopie said:

Hello:
Any help or guidance would be really appreciated! I have seen a number of vets (GP, ER#1, ER#2) and specialists (Cardiologist) and trying to determine what is causing Coopie's Exercise Intolerance. Prior to about a month ago, he could run miles, walk more miles, play at the dog park for at least an hour without any interest in laying down. Now after 5minutes at the dog park he is laying down panting like crazy - when on walks he is panting like crazy at 1mile.
THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!

English Springer Spaniel (ESS), 1year 2months old, 44lbs (Smaller side of ESS size/frame), NO visual physical difference or mental difference.

CONTENTS BELOW: * Symptom Summary * Historical Issues * Current Diet * Tests Performed * Observations * Vet Clinical Summary - 6 days ago*


SYMPTOM SUMMARY
1. Exercise Intolerance (NOT lethargy) - presented May 20.

• No collapse, no loss of interest in play, no sleepiness or tiredness, no wobbly gait.
• Panting occurs prematurely and escalates quickly compared to ~1.5mo ago.

2. Tense abdomen.
3. Chronic intermittent diarrhea.
4. High water consumption - 6 to 8 cups/day.
5. Bowel movement straining - intermittent.
6. Reduced appetite - still eats everything. Presented sometime in May.
7. Pacing or inability to get comfortable since birth. ? Could be because bored, medium sized apartment. Moves around during sleeping.
8. Chews on rear paws occasionally - mostly right side.
9. Flatulency & Burping - After eating - presented ~May 27th .
10. Eye buggers - daily since birth.
11. Some anxiety.

HISTORICAL ISSUES
1. Clostridium Difficile - Treated 2x.
2. Umbilical Hernia - Vet evaluated in December as OK.
3. Anxiety. (Car, dog park)
4. Food sensitivity. (On Limited Ingredient Sensitive Stomach Food)

CURRENT DIET
Natural Balance Limited Ingredient Diet Adult Dry Dog Food - Beef & Brown Rice - 3 CUPs per day

TESTS
1. Echocardiogram: normal heart, no arrhythmia or murmurs.
2. TFAST: No pleural effusion, no pericardal effusion, no overt cardiac chamber enlargement, normal contractility.
3. Bloodwork - ANTECH: Normal - EXCEPT (1) Lymphocytes= High, 4674 (Range: 690-4500) & (2) PrecisionPSL= Low, 18 (Range: 24-140)
4. Heart Xray: 1 vet said enlarged heart, 2 others said normal.

OBSERVATIONS - Associated with diseases etc.
1. Normal breaths per minute.
2. Normal gum color.
3. Neck and head normal during exercise - not down or not straining upward.
4. No problem laying on sides after exercise.
5. No heart murmur or arrhythmia.
6. No weight change.
7. No potbelly.
8. No blood in stools, urine etc.
9. No dermatological issues.

VET CLINICAL SUMMARY - 6 days ago
1. Body condition score-: 4/9
2. CRT-: <2 sec
3. weight-: 20.4 kg
4. hydration-: <5% dehydrated
5. EENT-: - no oculonasal discharge, no oral lesions. clear OU, clean AU
6. Lymph Nodes-: WNL
7. Lungs-: clear, eupneic, synchronous breathing pattern, no crackles or wheezes heard.
8. Heart-: no murmur, regular rhythm, strong synchronous femoral pulses
9. Abdomen-: tense painful, no distinct masses or foreign bodies palpated.
10. Musculoskeletal-: strongly ambulatory x 4, no joint swelling appreciated. No pain on rotation, flexion or
11. extension. No cervical or spinal pain.
12. Neurologic-: BAR mentation appropriate, no cranial nerve deficits found. Normal CPs, vol motor, pain,
13. withdraw X 4 limbs. Normal reflexes.
14. Integument-: No wounds found. normal haircoat and skin.
15. Urogenital-: nonpainful urinary bladder. no discharge noted
16. Rectal Exam-: not done
17. Diagnostics/Therapeutics:
18. Echo by Cardio- normal heart- no arrthymia seen
19. blood glucose- 107 g/dl

SUGGESTIONS FROM POSTS TO FOLLOW UP ON:
1. Lyme Disease
2. Cushing disease

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Toofas said:

Could he have eaten something off the dogs can't eat list? Or maybe some other toxin?
And you are more thorough than my GP.

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