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10-04-2008, 07:39 AM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA
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| Tucker's at the Vet This is his third day of having diarhea. I changed his food three weeks ago and have just recently made the full switch, so I thought it might be that cause he's got a fairly sensitive system. However when he woke with it again this morning, and I took him in. I had to drop him off becasue they are double booked with appointments today and I couldn't get him a regular appointment. I cried when I left because he was crying and shaking. I know it's for his own good, but I hate to leave him when he's sick like that. Especially knowing he's scared. The vet tech just called and said he's lost a couple ounces. He was only 4.1to begin with. He's on interceptor, but the tech said he could still have a tapeworm. They haven't been able to run tests yet. He's also been dragging his bottom accross the floor, so mabe that's what it is. The only other thing I can think of is the birdfeeder we have outside. We've had it for a while and noticed Tucker eating some of the seeds the birds drop. We let it get empty for a while and my husband just recently filled it up again. So either he's having a recation to the seeds or maybe he's eaten bird poop and it's caused an infection? Either way, I've already moved the feeder out of this the back yard. It never crossed my mind until today that it could be dangerous. I'm really worried about him and am on the edge of my seat waiting for a call. I'll probably call in about an hour if I don't hear from them. |
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10-04-2008, 09:24 AM | #2 |
"Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL
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| OH, I am so sorry, know how you feel. I suppose it could be the seeds, were they mixed with corn? I don't know, anxious to here how he is doing. Tricksie had a very sensitive tummy until she was 1 1/2, but out grew it.
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10-04-2008, 09:59 AM | #3 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA
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| Yes! There is corn in it. I'm guessing that's a bad thing? I hope Tucker outgrows his sensitive Tummy too. You have given me hope! All of his tests came back negative. They gave him an antibiotic shot just in case it was an infection. They also sent home some medicine to stop the diarhea, so hopefully he will show some major improvements by tommorow. |
10-04-2008, 11:04 AM | #4 |
"Owned" by Miss Tricksie Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Riverview, FL
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| He will be fine.
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10-04-2008, 12:42 PM | #5 |
Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia
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| Just wondering if you've heard anything else from Tucker's vet?
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10-04-2008, 06:11 PM | #6 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Johns Creek, GA, USA
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| My Gracie apparently ate some bird poo or some other critter's poo and ended up on antibiotics 3 times in a month for diarrhea. It took me 2 months to get her back to normal. I would suggest giving him a probiotic to settle his stomach. I bought a bottle of probiotic from Whole Foods. I open a capsule and added it to a teaspoon of yogurt. She eats the yogurt from the spoon! If the diarrhea persists, Pet Flora is pricey but works great. Firm poos in 1-2 days! |
10-04-2008, 06:54 PM | #7 |
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| Poor little Tucker ... I am so sorry that he is sick. I hope he has improved by now. Toto and I will keep him in our prayers.
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10-04-2008, 07:54 PM | #8 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA
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| Thanks guys! Tucker seems to be feeling better now. So far, no more diarhea. YAY |
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