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Dudley's Mom · 07-18-2007, 07:32 PM

and two vets don't know why. He first stopped eating 2 weeks ago. At first I didn't get too concerned, but after a whole day went by I realized something was wrong. He drank alright but just didn't want anything to eat. I took him to the vet where they ran all sorts of blood tests and took x-rays. They all came back normal. He told me to go home and watch him. Then he started to vomit after about 5 days. I took him back to the vet and he took more blood to test him for pancreatitis. The next day he called. The test came back normal. Then he got diareah for 24 hours. I took him to another vet. He ran tests for addison's disease and sent us home. Dudley doesn't have addisons. He vomited once more-a dark brown ugly looking mess that looked like diarreah but didn't smell. He put him on pepcid ac and a anti-nausea medicine. No more vomiting or diarreah, but now we are back to no interest in food. He has lost almost a pound and at only 4 pounds to start with I am really worried. Has anyone else had this happen to your baby? He is 3 years old. I have been force feeding him pedialyte and Recover dog food by syringe. Thanks for any help you can give me.

marcerella02 · 07-18-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dudley's Mom

and two vets don't know why. He first stopped eating 2 weeks ago. At first I didn't get too concerned, but after a whole day went by I realized something was wrong. He drank alright but just didn't want anything to eat. I took him to the vet where they ran all sorts of blood tests and took x-rays. They all came back normal. He told me to go home and watch him. Then he started to vomit after about 5 days. I took him back to the vet and he took more blood to test him for pancreatitis. The next day he called. The test came back normal. Then he got diareah for 24 hours. I took him to another vet. He ran tests for addison's disease and sent us home. Dudley doesn't have addisons. He vomited once more-a dark brown ugly looking mess that looked like diarreah but didn't smell. He put him on pepcid ac and a anti-nausea medicine. No more vomiting or diarreah, but now we are back to no interest in food. He has lost almost a pound and at only 4 pounds to start with I am really worried. Has anyone else had this happen to your baby? He is 3 years old. I have been force feeding him pedialyte and Recover dog food by syringe. Thanks for any help you can give me.

OMG i'm so sorry this is happening to poor Dudley and poor you! it must be so hard to be the mom of a sick pup. i'm sorry i am no help but i will be praying for Dudley to get better soon!! i hope someone on here can help! keep us posted please!!! *hugs*

diggy4 · 07-19-2007, 05:25 AM

Ohh I hope he is feeling better soon. when my babies are sick I feed them anthing they will eat....have you tried human food like chicken, rice, turkey???
Baby food?

Ozzie'sperson · 07-19-2007, 05:32 AM

Oh, that poor boy! Does he have an ear infection?
That's one of only a few things that makes my tank of a boy have tummy troubles and lose interest in eating.

And the suggestion for boiled chicken, rice, baby food, all good ideas!!

Hope you find out what is going on and that the baby is better soon.

red98vett · 07-19-2007, 06:04 AM

Poor little guy - I was going to say check with your vet about some boiled chicken and rice too - the main thing is to get him to eat at this point and whatever he likes - ask your vet if it's ok 1st... then try it.

Ellie May · 07-19-2007, 06:14 AM

I am so sorry Dudley isn't feeling well. I don't have an answer for you but would also recommended chicken and rice.

Patti · 07-19-2007, 10:23 AM

So sorry to hear. I hope he feels better soon!

ARCHIE · 07-19-2007, 10:37 AM

The only thing I can think of is a parasite. Buddy had been sick for
almost 4months. Vomiting, diahrea and lost 3lbs! The vet kept telling
me it was the food. I had bought so many different dog foods in that time
I finally got fed up and switched vets. The new vet said let's start from the
bottom and work our way up doing the cheapest first. He said there are
times a male parasite can find it's way into the intestines and cause illness.
There are no eggs to be passed in the stools because it's male so stools
are always clean.
He wormed him. I swear to you in less than 48hrs Buddy was fine. Really,
he did the perfect poop for the first time in almost 4months. I did a jig in
the middle of the street the first time I saw a perfect one. No more vomiting,
diahrea and he ate his regular kibble with no after effects.
I hope that's all it is. Have him wormed by the vet. I hope it works.

Yorkieluv · 07-19-2007, 10:46 AM

I hope he starts feeling better!! I'm sorry he's so sick, and I hope you find whatever it is that is making him sick....

rugersmom · 07-19-2007, 11:20 AM

you really just need to get him to eat. When my little one was very sick and didn't want to eat i used chicken baby food and he loved it, so it is worth a try. And i also agress about the parasites they can be very hard to detect, but many of them do cause the symptoms you have told us about. I will pray for your little one. also make sure you are giving him nutri cal or karo syrup to prevent the hypglycemia.

paulapoo · 07-19-2007, 05:55 PM

How's Dudley today! Hopefully he's eaten something for you. Keep us updated!!!

Tinkerbelle1 · 07-19-2007, 06:02 PM

Prayers going out for Dudley to get well soon.

j

Dudley's Mom · 07-20-2007, 05:43 PM

Well, he has started to eat a little bit. He liked chicken but not the rice. he ate a tiny piece of hamburger yesterday and a little more chicken today. Things are looking up a bit as far as eating. Now I realized he hasn't gone poop for 2 days. His last one was the day before yesterday and about as big as a lima bean. Also was very dark and shiny. NOT normal!! Boy, if it isn't one thing it is another. I read on here somewhere about giving them pumpkin, didn't I? How much for a 3.8 pound dog? Thank you for your replies! Do you think I should take him back to the Doctor?

LoveMyJake · 07-20-2007, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dudley's Mom

Well, he has started to eat a little bit. He liked chicken but not the rice. he ate a tiny piece of hamburger yesterday and a little more chicken today. Things are looking up a bit as far as eating. Now I realized he hasn't gone poop for 2 days. His last one was the day before yesterday and about as big as a lima bean. Also was very dark and shiny. NOT normal!! Boy, if it isn't one thing it is another. I read on here somewhere about giving them pumpkin, didn't I? How much for a 3.8 pound dog? Thank you for your replies! Do you think I should take him back to the Doctor?

I'm glad to hear Dudley is eating a bit more. It might take 2-3 days for things to return to "normal" with his poops since he hasn't been eating much lately. I'd keep trying to give him boiled chicken, and you might try some low sodium/no fat chicken broth diluted with water to keep some fluid in him and help give him some strength.

I will remember Dudley in my prayers!

paulapoo · 07-20-2007, 05:57 PM

I'm not sure about the pumpkin.. maybe do a search and see if someone mentions it in past threads. Glad he's eating a little. Do you hear sounds in his belly. That will tell you if there could be some sort of blockage in his tummy. When Otie's belly gets irritated he gurgles a lot. Hope you get some answers.

07-18-2007, 07:32 PM	#1
Dudley's Mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 121	Dudley is so sick and two vets don't know why. He first stopped eating 2 weeks ago. At first I didn't get too concerned, but after a whole day went by I realized something was wrong. He drank alright but just didn't want anything to eat. I took him to the vet where they ran all sorts of blood tests and took x-rays. They all came back normal. He told me to go home and watch him. Then he started to vomit after about 5 days. I took him back to the vet and he took more blood to test him for pancreatitis. The next day he called. The test came back normal. Then he got diareah for 24 hours. I took him to another vet. He ran tests for addison's disease and sent us home. Dudley doesn't have addisons. He vomited once more-a dark brown ugly looking mess that looked like diarreah but didn't smell. He put him on pepcid ac and a anti-nausea medicine. No more vomiting or diarreah, but now we are back to no interest in food. He has lost almost a pound and at only 4 pounds to start with I am really worried. Has anyone else had this happen to your baby? He is 3 years old. I have been force feeding him pedialyte and Recover dog food by syringe. Thanks for any help you can give me. __________________ www.dogster.com/?222975.

07-19-2007, 05:25 AM	#3
diggy4 Bella Boo & Diggy Too! Donating GS Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Posts: 5,822 Blog Entries: 5	Ohh I hope he is feeling better soon. when my babies are sick I feed them anthing they will eat....have you tried human food like chicken, rice, turkey??? Baby food? __________________ E.R.F.W. www.DiggySnacks.com Bella 's Sam ~ Diggy 's Sukoshi

07-19-2007, 05:32 AM	#4
Ozzie'sperson Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Metro St. Louis Posts: 2,746 Blog Entries: 1	Oh, that poor boy! Does he have an ear infection? That's one of only a few things that makes my tank of a boy have tummy troubles and lose interest in eating. And the suggestion for boiled chicken, rice, baby food, all good ideas!! Hope you find out what is going on and that the baby is better soon. __________________ Nicole and Ozzie http://thisdmnhouse.blogspot.com/

07-19-2007, 06:04 AM	#5
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 30,380	Poor little guy - I was going to say check with your vet about some boiled chicken and rice too - the main thing is to get him to eat at this point and whatever he likes - ask your vet if it's ok 1st... then try it. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri.. AKA Spy-Girls (photos here) Click for LABELS Click for CARDS * SAY NO to PET STORES ! www.designsbyvillette.com USING YOUR PHOTOS !

07-19-2007, 06:14 AM	#6
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,913	I am so sorry Dudley isn't feeling well. I don't have an answer for you but would also recommended chicken and rice. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

07-19-2007, 10:23 AM	#7
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,347	So sorry to hear. I hope he feels better soon! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

07-19-2007, 10:37 AM	#8
ARCHIE Owned by "Buddy" Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 10,732	The only thing I can think of is a parasite. Buddy had been sick for almost 4months. Vomiting, diahrea and lost 3lbs! The vet kept telling me it was the food. I had bought so many different dog foods in that time I finally got fed up and switched vets. The new vet said let's start from the bottom and work our way up doing the cheapest first. He said there are times a male parasite can find it's way into the intestines and cause illness. There are no eggs to be passed in the stools because it's male so stools are always clean. He wormed him. I swear to you in less than 48hrs Buddy was fine. Really, he did the perfect poop for the first time in almost 4months. I did a jig in the middle of the street the first time I saw a perfect one. No more vomiting, diahrea and he ate his regular kibble with no after effects. I hope that's all it is. Have him wormed by the vet. I hope it works. __________________ Carol Buddy ~MEMBER OF THE S.R.C. AND TEAPOT CLUB~

07-19-2007, 10:46 AM	#9
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,822	I hope he starts feeling better!! I'm sorry he's so sick, and I hope you find whatever it is that is making him sick.... __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

07-19-2007, 11:20 AM	#10
rugersmom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: california Posts: 19	you really just need to get him to eat. When my little one was very sick and didn't want to eat i used chicken baby food and he loved it, so it is worth a try. And i also agress about the parasites they can be very hard to detect, but many of them do cause the symptoms you have told us about. I will pray for your little one. also make sure you are giving him nutri cal or karo syrup to prevent the hypglycemia.

07-19-2007, 05:55 PM	#11
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,810	How's Dudley today! Hopefully he's eaten something for you. Keep us updated!!! __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)

07-19-2007, 06:02 PM	#12
Tinkerbelle1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 523	Dudley Prayers going out for Dudley to get well soon. j __________________ Off to work I go to support my Tinkerbelle and Gabrielle.

07-20-2007, 05:43 PM	#13
Dudley's Mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 121	Well, he has started to eat a little bit. He liked chicken but not the rice. he ate a tiny piece of hamburger yesterday and a little more chicken today. Things are looking up a bit as far as eating. Now I realized he hasn't gone poop for 2 days. His last one was the day before yesterday and about as big as a lima bean. Also was very dark and shiny. NOT normal!! Boy, if it isn't one thing it is another. I read on here somewhere about giving them pumpkin, didn't I? How much for a 3.8 pound dog? Thank you for your replies! Do you think I should take him back to the Doctor? __________________ www.dogster.com/?222975.

07-20-2007, 05:57 PM	#15
paulapoo Blessed by Otis & Ollie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Plainfield, Indiana Posts: 2,810	I'm not sure about the pumpkin.. maybe do a search and see if someone mentions it in past threads. Glad he's eating a little. Do you hear sounds in his belly. That will tell you if there could be some sort of blockage in his tummy. When Otie's belly gets irritated he gurgles a lot. Hope you get some answers. __________________ ~Paula~ proud mommy of ~Otis (yorkie) & Oliver (shih-poo)