05/21/2026
Vet Day!! We took Sterling in last week to get bloodwork and do a GI panel in the hope of finding out the cause of his vomiting. Doc called today to let us know he has low B12 and IBD (inflammatory bowel disease). Poor guy keeps getting hit.
He's been doing well on a mushroom tincture called Digest by . We've used a lot of their products, as we've mentioned before, so we gave it a shot. He's done very well and his vomiting has decreased significantly (as has Paulie's who has dealt with some chronic vomiting). Doc said to keep on doing what we're doing (Digest, probiotics, etc.) and add the B12. We'll make sure his diet is appropriate, and while we hope all goes well, should things take a turn, we'll have to add prednisone.
I guess he got jealous of Magoo all these years and now wants to get all of the attention, for at this point he has and takes meds for:
Alopecia
Advanced cataracts/blindness
Anxiety
Hypothyroidism
and now low B12 and IBD.
So we'll let him stay in the sanctuary, unless his dream family comes along and says "We love that adorable senior warthog with his funny little gait and soft kisses!"
Despite it all, he's a strong boy who's still affectionate, yells at the youngsters, bolts out the door announcing his arrival in the yard, and looves his food. Just keep him in your thoughts and prayers that we can continue on a path that will help him feel better.
