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Originally Posted by Bruce's_Mom Here is an update. It looks like the conditions here have improved and it was above freezing...The reason I could not go anywhere last night was not snow really so much as ice, and the neighborbood I live in is surrounded by hills that were as a result all closed, so we had no way out, and to drive would have just put us in more danger...
The emergency vets office was no help when I called. So I left a message for our regular vet..This morning she called us back, of course not until after I stayed up all night just staring at him. Basically she suspects it is a bowel irritation...So I have collected a stool and we are headed into the vet in about an hour...
Basically she said that it is HIGHLY UNLIKELY he would have parvo as he does not have a fever (and yes I put him through the discomfort of taking his temp), he is still very energetic and could even be describe as wild and is eating and drinking normally with no vomiting. So her verdict is that it is most likely a parasite such as coccidia, or bowel irritation. We shall see and I will let everyone know!
Thank you all for the advice and support! |
What a relief!!!!! I am so happy the vet was able to offer the good news that it most likely is NOT parvo! WHEW! Hootie had coccidia once and her symptoms were exactly what Bruce's symptoms are....extremely watery poop with a tiny bit of blood, but still eating, drinking, and playing normally and no vomitting. Her coccidia was cleared up very fast with antibiotics. GOOD LUCK at the vet! Please keep us updated!