 Update
First can I say, how much I wish I could change the title of this thread! I really over-reacted. I have breed dogs and cats, and thankfully I have never had a sick animal before except in old age, with the exception of a male cat with a urinary infection. So. I should have been able to remain calm. But with Bubba, I was afraid he had somehow gotten some pork on the day he started getting sick.
Bubba seems to be doing a lot better today. Yesterday he really didn't move much. He has been a bit more active today. I fed him only chicken broth today with a bit of the goodies in the soup. He had some this morning - sure it wasn't as filling as dog food - so this afternoon he was begging for something else.
He has had only one stool and it was still somewhat loose and mucusy - but almost 90% better than yesterday, so I believe he is improving. He has eaten the herbal compound tablet with no problem - and I believe this has helped him immensely.
I was very surprised that the vet didn't test the sample that I took in, but then I was reading Alex's Yorkie Care q & a and she said her vet doesn't want to test the stool sample when there is blood, but immediately starts using an antibiotic. So, I guess my vet knew what he was doing - the herbal has seemed to work well, Bubba seems more like himself. These vets see a lot of poo - he knew it was bad & saved me money by not running the sample.
I felt horrid until about 6 pm - now feeling a bit more human and like myself. I sat her at home & put in 8 hrs work today (mostly tonight) & somehow 4 hrs yesterday. So, I will probably have to go in tomorrow. I guess it was good I was sick too, otherwise I don't know if I could have convinced my boss I need to stay home to take care of my dog. I really needed to be here to see how he was doing. |