[Lorrainelola]

Originally Posted by kjc

Glad that Alfie is improving. I don't know about anything 'across the pond', but in the states 'tea' is not considered an apropriate drink for Yorkies. Their tummies are so delicate, especially when they're not feeling well. A better drink for him would be filtered water.

Also, when tummy upsets occur, vets here normally recommend a bland diet, like boiled chicken (no fat, skin, bones, cartilage, or gravy) and plain white rice. You can make a batch and refrigerate it for 3 days or so, (about a cup of chicken with a cup of rice) and scoop some out to feed. I add a bit of boiling water to bring it to room temperature.

If he is constipated or having difficulty moving his bowels, you could add a teaspoon of plain canned pumpkin (not Pumpkin Pie mix). Pumpkin helps either way, with constipation and diarrhea. Strange, I know, but it works. May help him to pass any foam still in his system. Green/string beans also will help to ease bowel movements.

I truly hope that I have not offended you by telling you not to give Alfie tea. I understand that drinking tea is a major part of the culture in England, and that many do give it to their dogs. But it really isn't good for them.

Keeping you and Little Alfie in my thoughts and prayers.... Kathy

Oh bless you. When I said tea I meant his evening meal. Here in the UK we refer to the evening meal as tea although some say dinner. Others say dinner instead of lunch and therefore say tea for the evening meal. We can be a strange lot here in the UK and oh yeas how we love our tea lol. I don't give Alfie anything but water. I have some chiken which i will boil and try him with that shortly. He is trying to hump the male german shepherd's tail so I would say that Alfie is feeling a whole lot better. Thank you so much for your kind words
Lorraine x