My poor baby started getting squirty diarrhea this morning. Within an hour he was vomiting and the diarrhea changed to blood clumps. It was so bad and happened so quick! Luckily I got him to the doctor within hours as by then he had lost 1.5 pounds, was lethargic and the vet said his breathing was labored. Talk about scary. They admitted him to run tests and start IVs and everything came back normal except one thing I cant remember what it was. I have been in a daze the whole day..The vet then called and wanted him transferred to a ICU for the night so I needed to come get him. I asked if I could stay with him through the tears and she said that she felt tonight would be critical and he was lucky I got him there so quick. (within 2 hours mind u) She proceeded to say she would take him home and watch him at night. Later in the afternoon she called and said he definitely needed round the clock care and that she had made reservations for him at the ICU but I needed to transport. Mind you I had been crying allday. He did look a little better when I picked him up though he was kind of crying and still very bad looking.. She said it was the pain in his belly from the vomiting and diarrhea. So I took him there with all his IV fluids and he actually sat up and kissed me as I left which was a good sign as he wasnt responsive at all earlier. I was told this must be tackled with IV fluids right away as sometimes they dont make it. She told me the reason for him at the night Doctor was in case he crashed, they could handle it
( What a horrible day and you cant imagine my vet bill for today alone...It always a worry when they are so little and helpless. Hes 9 years old and over 11 pounds...Id hate to think if he was 4 pounder.... just hope tomorrow is better as today really took a toll on me
Please keep my" Lovie" in your thoughts and prayers...