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spruitt7 · 11-06-2007, 01:47 PM

I posted a few days ago about Riley having runny stool. Well it hasnt gotten any better and people have told me to take him to the vet. I planned on taking him to the vet on Weds of next week. Thats when I was going to get his shots. I called the vet about it and they said he needed to be seen ASAP. The problem is I have ZERO money until next Weds and now I'm terrified that something bad will happen to him between now and next week.

Wylie's Mom · 11-06-2007, 01:51 PM

With runny stool this long, I'd say take him asap. Ask the vet if you can pay next Weds. - you could even leave a "post-dated" check maybe? Is there blood/mucous? How is his appetite? Are his gums pale? Pale gums indicate dehydration.

Is he a puppy? If so, that makes it even more urgent. Keep me posted!

drawlins27 · 11-06-2007, 01:52 PM

If they say he needs to be seen ASAP then he really should be. You could speak with them and see if they will work with you. You could also ask them if they would accept a post dated check. I know a lot of vets have a sign posted saying that they require immediate payment, but most will make an exception if you're an established client.

spruitt7 · 11-06-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

With runny stool this long, I'd say take him asap. Ask the vet if you can pay next Weds. - you could even leave a "post-dated" check maybe? Is there blood/mucous? How is his appetite? Are his gums pale? Pale gums indicate dehydration.

Is he a puppy? If so, that makes it even more urgent. Keep me posted!

No he doesnt have any blood or mucous in it. Its just runny. He eats fine. Drinks enough water too. His gums are normal. I've checked to make sure there aren't any white things in it. I hope he doesnt have worms. I just moved back to Chicago, so I haven't seen a vet here. I called one that was recommended and they won't accept a post dated check. He is only 6 months old.

tiggerr36792 · 11-06-2007, 02:06 PM

Try giving him some canned pumpkin to firm his stools up, otherwise he can get dehydrated and have other serious issues from this. Its not healthy nor would I recommend allowing the stools to be this loose for this long, please take your baby in asap if the pumpkin doesnt firm his stools up. He could have pancreatis or another serious health issue.

spruitt7 · 11-06-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tiggerr36792

Try giving him some canned pumpkin to firm his stools up, otherwise he can get dehydrated and have other serious issues from this. Its not healthy nor would I recommend allowing the stools to be this loose for this long, please take your baby in asap if the pumpkin doesnt firm his stools up. He could have pancreatis or another serious health issue.

What kind of canned pumpkin?

chachi · 11-06-2007, 02:16 PM

I am really worried about your little guy. Please dont wait untill next wednesday he could dehydrate. If you are going to try the pumpkin first before taking him to the vet give him pedialyte also.

Yorkiekids · 11-06-2007, 02:17 PM

Will they make arrangements with you?

spruitt7 · 11-06-2007, 02:22 PM

No. They won't make arrangements. Mainly because I just moved back to Chicago so whatever vet I go to, I'm going to be a new client. I talked to the vet about it and he said it could be stress and the move. The main reason he thinks this is because Riley is still eating regularly and drinking regularly. Plus there isn't anything bad looking in his stool. He said if its not getting better by Thursday to bring him in. The only problem, like I said before. I have zero money until next week. I even told them I would give a check and my credit card number. They still said no.

yml · 11-06-2007, 03:33 PM

Take a CC? That is ridiculous! I would beg, borrow, or steal, do what you have to...Keep us posted...

spruitt7 · 11-06-2007, 03:42 PM

I called my mother and she is going to western union me some money tomorrow morning so hes going to the vet as soon as I get the money tomorrow. I'm not sure if this make sense or not, but Riley only has runny poop when I'm not here. I'm gone 8-5 on Tuesday and Thursday and when I come home theres runny poop on his pads. Well on the days I'm actually home all day, his poop is fine. 5 minutes ago, Riley pooped and it was hard and normal. Not runny at all. I might just be looking to much into it.

mizzwanned · 11-06-2007, 04:17 PM

Maybe he's nervous cause you're not around? Sophie gets runny poop sometimes too

spruitt7 · 11-06-2007, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mizzwanned

Maybe he's nervous cause you're not around? Sophie gets runny poop sometimes too

I really wonder if thats it because before we moved he always had a furbuddy with him when I wasn't with him. Now hes all alone.

I wanna get another yorkie, but I'm going to wait a little while and make sure Riley is okay and is up to date on his shots.

Patti · 11-06-2007, 04:44 PM

Sounds like it could be move related. Missing his fur friend and you. I hope he is ok now.

spruitt7 · 11-06-2007, 04:46 PM

He still plays with us like normal, but he has moments when he just sits there. I can tell in his eyes that something is bothering him. Its either Shady (the border collie) being gone or hes just sick.

11-06-2007, 01:47 PM	#1
spruitt7 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 750	Worried sick! I posted a few days ago about Riley having runny stool. Well it hasnt gotten any better and people have told me to take him to the vet. I planned on taking him to the vet on Weds of next week. Thats when I was going to get his shots. I called the vet about it and they said he needed to be seen ASAP. The problem is I have ZERO money until next Weds and now I'm terrified that something bad will happen to him between now and next week. __________________ Stephanie Mommy to Riley Proud Member of the Little Gentleman's Club

11-06-2007, 01:51 PM	#2
Wylie's Mom Marcel + Wylie = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,873 Blog Entries: 2	With runny stool this long, I'd say take him asap. Ask the vet if you can pay next Weds. - you could even leave a "post-dated" check maybe? Is there blood/mucous? How is his appetite? Are his gums pale? Pale gums indicate dehydration. Is he a puppy? If so, that makes it even more urgent. Keep me posted! __________________ ~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~My Food Blog: Velvet Lava~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~ Ann ~Mom to Marcel Verdel Purcell & Wylie "Floop" Fitzsmudge We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. ~ Immanuel Kant

11-06-2007, 01:52 PM	#3
drawlins27 Mommy's Lil' Miracle Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mufreesboro, TN Posts: 1,021	If they say he needs to be seen ASAP then he really should be. You could speak with them and see if they will work with you. You could also ask them if they would accept a post dated check. I know a lot of vets have a sign posted saying that they require immediate payment, but most will make an exception if you're an established client. __________________ I LOVE my little Furbutts!

11-06-2007, 02:06 PM	#5
tiggerr36792 DNG Presley Yorkie's Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 6,361 Blog Entries: 1	Try giving him some canned pumpkin to firm his stools up, otherwise he can get dehydrated and have other serious issues from this. Its not healthy nor would I recommend allowing the stools to be this loose for this long, please take your baby in asap if the pumpkin doesnt firm his stools up. He could have pancreatis or another serious health issue. __________________ Debbie DNG Presley Yorkie's Gloria www.dngpresleyyorkies.com - Come visit our puppies!! Official YT Members of both the Pink & the CrAzY cLuB!!!

11-06-2007, 02:16 PM	#7
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,521	I am really worried about your little guy. Please dont wait untill next wednesday he could dehydrate. If you are going to try the pumpkin first before taking him to the vet give him pedialyte also. __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

11-06-2007, 02:17 PM	#8
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,428	Will they make arrangements with you? __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

11-06-2007, 02:22 PM	#9
spruitt7 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 750	No. They won't make arrangements. Mainly because I just moved back to Chicago so whatever vet I go to, I'm going to be a new client. I talked to the vet about it and he said it could be stress and the move. The main reason he thinks this is because Riley is still eating regularly and drinking regularly. Plus there isn't anything bad looking in his stool. He said if its not getting better by Thursday to bring him in. The only problem, like I said before. I have zero money until next week. I even told them I would give a check and my credit card number. They still said no. __________________ Stephanie Mommy to Riley Proud Member of the Little Gentleman's Club

11-06-2007, 03:33 PM	#10
yml Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 409	They Won't~ Take a CC? That is ridiculous! I would beg, borrow, or steal, do what you have to...Keep us posted... __________________ Yvonne, Charlie, and Henry

11-06-2007, 03:42 PM	#11
spruitt7 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 750	I called my mother and she is going to western union me some money tomorrow morning so hes going to the vet as soon as I get the money tomorrow. I'm not sure if this make sense or not, but Riley only has runny poop when I'm not here. I'm gone 8-5 on Tuesday and Thursday and when I come home theres runny poop on his pads. Well on the days I'm actually home all day, his poop is fine. 5 minutes ago, Riley pooped and it was hard and normal. Not runny at all. I might just be looking to much into it. __________________ Stephanie Mommy to Riley Proud Member of the Little Gentleman's Club

11-06-2007, 04:17 PM	#12
mizzwanned Donating YT 11K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: new york Posts: 11,863 Blog Entries: 2	Maybe he's nervous cause you're not around? Sophie gets runny poop sometimes too __________________ Teddy, London & Sophia Loren too! London likes Kikko

11-06-2007, 04:44 PM	#14
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,347	Sounds like it could be move related. Missing his fur friend and you. I hope he is ok now. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

11-06-2007, 04:46 PM	#15
spruitt7 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 750	He still plays with us like normal, but he has moments when he just sits there. I can tell in his eyes that something is bothering him. Its either Shady (the border collie) being gone or hes just sick. __________________ Stephanie Mommy to Riley Proud Member of the Little Gentleman's Club