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Keely_momma · 01-01-2009, 02:06 PM

It pains me to have to write this but keely is sick. And i cannot get her to the Vet

She stopped eating about 4 days ago and would eat VERY little amounts (I thought it was her being picky at first) . Yesterday She ate normally. And this morning she ate all of her breakfast. BUt she threw up about 7 times in the last 3 hours (The first two times they were big vomits, with food and stuff, but the last 4 have been very very small consisting of a yellowy and white foamy liquid. I suck at dealing with this kind of thing. And I feel helpless because i cant help her. The vets office has been closed for the last few days (Dont ask why cause' i dunno

) And we live in such a small area the E-vet is 4 hours away. And they will only take her in if she has been hit by a car or seizing or something VERY serious. But i feel this is serious inna way and i feel like crap. She looks so sad.

I hate seeing her like this! I also feel bad for dumping this on you guys but i need help and suggestions! The E-vet wont even take our calls and help us that way!

I am a worry wort and I ave been crying off and on for the last 3 hours. She played normally today. and we were outside. I just dont know what to do. I have a huge lump in my throat, and it may be nothing at all but it could be serious. She has been eating so badly, and she threw up once or twice before in the last few days but mom didnt tell

Keely_momma · 01-01-2009, 02:07 PM

Anyything i can do to ease her stomache? I dont want her to dehydrate

greyacresmom · 01-01-2009, 02:19 PM

try boiled hambuger or boiled chicken and rice. Take off all other food, fast for a few hours. Water only. Then start on either of the boiled options. Drain the grease.

Gingergirlsmom · 01-01-2009, 02:20 PM

Has she been having bm's?

Yorkiekids · 01-01-2009, 02:21 PM

Try chicken broth and rice. That would be gentle on her stomach.

NewYorkieLover · 01-01-2009, 02:22 PM

I have no ideas about what is wrong, or how you can help. My only thought is that I would look in the phone book or online for any other emergency vets I could find and call to explain your situation. I'm sure you would find someone, somewhere, to help you! I don't know about your phone service, but my home phone allows me to call anywhere in the country (US) for no extra charge, and I think I can call pretty far with my cell phone, too. I realize l/d rates might be a concern, but if you have a good phone plan, start making calls. I can even look up some e-vet numbers in my area, if you like.

Good luck, and I hope this is nothing serious, and that Keely feels better real soon!

Yorkiedaze · 01-01-2009, 02:25 PM

If your feeding Kibble, take her off immediately. She's hungry but whatever your feeding her is making her extremely ill and she could die.
Put her on some white rice and boiled chicken. Also buy some Nutri-Cal and give her what the directions say for her size. Give her bottled water, never tap. Let us know how she's doing.

Wylie's Mom · 01-01-2009, 02:29 PM

Oh my gosh, poor Keely

! And poor you for being in this situation! Is there NO OTHER vet you can take her to at all besides that ER vet?

I'm very concerned bc this could a life/death situation. What is going on w/ her poo these last few days?

Okay...you must keep her hydrated - add honey or karo or even sugar to her water to try and make the water enticing. If she will not drink, you need to use a non-needle syringe and force water into her. You can also try to give her Pedialyte.

I would not give any fat at all, and very limited protein. Get some canned or fresh potatoes - micro them (or cook) and then mash them. I really would give only these until you can get her into the vet for blood work.

Honestly, I'd be very hesitant to give home remedies, given her symptoms. But since you are in such a terrible situation - you could give 1tsp Pepto (liquid) right now - and more later.

She really does need to see a vet - so I hope your vet's office opens soon. What does their answering machine say? Are her gums pink or white? How old is she?

bchgirl · 01-01-2009, 02:36 PM

If her gums feel tacky (sticky to the touch)...she is dehydrated.

Brookef18 · 01-01-2009, 02:39 PM

boiled chicken , white rice, chicken baby food would be ok... Tiny amount often would be best I would think.

I would stay away from Chicken broth unless it is the broth you boiled the chicken in...(No salt or anything added in)

My vet had me fast my dog for a few hours, when he was sick but he was over a year old... his tummy needed a rest. God Bless and I'll be praying!

Keely_momma · 01-01-2009, 02:40 PM

Thank you everybody who has replied. I will take all advice to heart.

Keely turned 8 months on Dec. 24th. Her gums look fine as well. A litter paler then ussual. BUt not very much.

There are NO vets I can get to. You have to understand that it is EXTREMLY difficult to find one at the best of times. And the one we frequntly use is closed, and i have no idea why. The machine says what it always says

It says that they are closed and to lv name and number and leaves the E-vet number in case of emergancy (Alot of good that does) Dad drove her to the vet and doors were locked and lights were off. NObody in sight.

Her poops seem fine. Color is a little off , but isnt thats a normal accurance when nutritional needs arent being met? Poops dont look serios to me.

I dont suspect a blackage, other wise, she woouldnt be pooping.

I will try giving her some potato.

Also anput her kibble. Shes been eating from this bag of kibble for a few weeks. And she was fine up until a few days ago. Wouldnt something have happened before this?

zenzele · 01-01-2009, 02:41 PM

Go online and see if you can find a website for dogs with medical problems... like a webmd.com which is for people. Don't give her greasy food, try fasting with only water for the rest of the day. Do you have nutracal or karo syrup to rub a little on her gum? Nutracal is a high calorie gel to prevent and treat hypoglycemia (spelling??!!) How much does she weigh and how old is she? When you feed her don't give greasy or heavy food like meats, just plain rice or kibbles. Is she having diarhhea also? Did she eat any table food over the holiday I can't recall the name of the illness, it's common over the holidays and dogs end up having to be hospitalized to treat it, find a vet as soon as possible. Please keep us posted.

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Keely_momma · 01-01-2009, 02:43 PM

I tried contacting her breeder for advice, But she isnt at home. Sometimes i forget that she is still a regular person that likes to go out when i call and get no answer, But im very stressed nbow and wish i had her help too

JeanieK · 01-01-2009, 02:47 PM

Oh I feel for you. I have one that is sick also. I just called and talked to the vet. His sggestion was to give him asprin and bring him in tomorrow morning.

If she is playing, chances are it is not life threatening. When mine won't eat, I give them water with karo in it to prevent hypoglycemia, also baby rice is easy on their stomach.

I hope she gets to feeling better soon.

Keely_momma · 01-01-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by zenzele

Go online and see if you can find a website for dogs with medical problems... like a webmd.com which is for people. Don't give her greasy food, try fasting with only water for the rest of the day. Do you have nutracal or karo syrup to rub a little on her gum? Nutracal is a high calorie gel to prevent and treat hypoglycemia (spelling??!!) How much does she weigh and how old is she? When you feed her don't give greasy or heavy food like meats, just plain rice or kibbles. Is she having diarhhea also? Did she eat any table food over the holiday I can't recall the name of the illness, it's common over the holidays and dogs end up having to be hospitalized to treat it, find a vet as soon as possible. Please keep us posted.

Sick Dog - LoveToKnow Dogs

Web site Ask a Vet Online....

Need Dog advice? Online Vets help with Canine Medical Problems, Health Questions. Golden Retrievers, Great Danes, Labradors, Jack Russell Terriers, Poodles, Pugs, German Shepherds, Shih Tzu - Just Answer!

Thank you. She Never gets table scraps anymore. Because it has caused us a few problems already in the past.

Shes 8 months and Almost 8 lbs. Not very small considering her Breed.

01-01-2009, 02:06 PM	#1
Keely_momma No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newfoundland Canada Posts: 392	Please, I feel so helpless! It pains me to have to write this but keely is sick. And i cannot get her to the Vet She stopped eating about 4 days ago and would eat VERY little amounts (I thought it was her being picky at first) . Yesterday She ate normally. And this morning she ate all of her breakfast. BUt she threw up about 7 times in the last 3 hours (The first two times they were big vomits, with food and stuff, but the last 4 have been very very small consisting of a yellowy and white foamy liquid. I suck at dealing with this kind of thing. And I feel helpless because i cant help her. The vets office has been closed for the last few days (Dont ask why cause' i dunno) And we live in such a small area the E-vet is 4 hours away. And they will only take her in if she has been hit by a car or seizing or something VERY serious. But i feel this is serious inna way and i feel like crap. She looks so sad. I hate seeing her like this! I also feel bad for dumping this on you guys but i need help and suggestions! The E-vet wont even take our calls and help us that way! I am a worry wort and I ave been crying off and on for the last 3 hours. She played normally today. and we were outside. I just dont know what to do. I have a huge lump in my throat, and it may be nothing at all but it could be serious. She has been eating so badly, and she threw up once or twice before in the last few days but mom didnt tell Last edited by Keely_momma; 01-01-2009 at 02:10 PM.

01-01-2009, 02:19 PM	#3
greyacresmom YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 372	try boiled hambuger or boiled chicken and rice. Take off all other food, fast for a few hours. Water only. Then start on either of the boiled options. Drain the grease. __________________ Sheila and CO 6 Retired Racing Greyhounds: Max the Yorkie: Precious the JRT

01-01-2009, 02:20 PM	#4
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	Has she been having bm's? __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

01-01-2009, 02:21 PM	#5
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	Try chicken broth and rice. That would be gentle on her stomach. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

01-01-2009, 02:25 PM	#7
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	If your feeding Kibble, take her off immediately. She's hungry but whatever your feeding her is making her extremely ill and she could die. Put her on some white rice and boiled chicken. Also buy some Nutri-Cal and give her what the directions say for her size. Give her bottled water, never tap. Let us know how she's doing. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

01-01-2009, 02:07 PM	#2
Keely_momma No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newfoundland Canada Posts: 392	Anyything i can do to ease her stomache? I dont want her to dehydrate

01-01-2009, 02:22 PM	#6
NewYorkieLover Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 418	I have no ideas about what is wrong, or how you can help. My only thought is that I would look in the phone book or online for any other emergency vets I could find and call to explain your situation. I'm sure you would find someone, somewhere, to help you! I don't know about your phone service, but my home phone allows me to call anywhere in the country (US) for no extra charge, and I think I can call pretty far with my cell phone, too. I realize l/d rates might be a concern, but if you have a good phone plan, start making calls. I can even look up some e-vet numbers in my area, if you like. Good luck, and I hope this is nothing serious, and that Keely feels better real soon!

01-01-2009, 02:29 PM	#8
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Oh my gosh, poor Keely ! And poor you for being in this situation! Is there NO OTHER vet you can take her to at all besides that ER vet? I'm very concerned bc this could a life/death situation. What is going on w/ her poo these last few days? Okay...you must keep her hydrated - add honey or karo or even sugar to her water to try and make the water enticing. If she will not drink, you need to use a non-needle syringe and force water into her. You can also try to give her Pedialyte. I would not give any fat at all, and very limited protein. Get some canned or fresh potatoes - micro them (or cook) and then mash them. I really would give only these until you can get her into the vet for blood work. Honestly, I'd be very hesitant to give home remedies, given her symptoms. But since you are in such a terrible situation - you could give 1tsp Pepto (liquid) right now - and more later. She really does need to see a vet - so I hope your vet's office opens soon. What does their answering machine say? Are her gums pink or white? How old is she? __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

01-01-2009, 02:36 PM	#9
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	If her gums feel tacky (sticky to the touch)...she is dehydrated. __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

01-01-2009, 02:39 PM	#10
Brookef18 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cape Cod Ma Posts: 1,855	boiled chicken , white rice, chicken baby food would be ok... Tiny amount often would be best I would think. I would stay away from Chicken broth unless it is the broth you boiled the chicken in...(No salt or anything added in) My vet had me fast my dog for a few hours, when he was sick but he was over a year old... his tummy needed a rest. God Bless and I'll be praying! __________________ Brooke (Chewy's and Sadie's Mom) visit us on dogster dogster.com/dogs/700047

01-01-2009, 02:40 PM	#11
Keely_momma No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newfoundland Canada Posts: 392	Thank you everybody who has replied. I will take all advice to heart. Keely turned 8 months on Dec. 24th. Her gums look fine as well. A litter paler then ussual. BUt not very much. There are NO vets I can get to. You have to understand that it is EXTREMLY difficult to find one at the best of times. And the one we frequntly use is closed, and i have no idea why. The machine says what it always says It says that they are closed and to lv name and number and leaves the E-vet number in case of emergancy (Alot of good that does) Dad drove her to the vet and doors were locked and lights were off. NObody in sight. Her poops seem fine. Color is a little off , but isnt thats a normal accurance when nutritional needs arent being met? Poops dont look serios to me. I dont suspect a blackage, other wise, she woouldnt be pooping. I will try giving her some potato. Also anput her kibble. Shes been eating from this bag of kibble for a few weeks. And she was fine up until a few days ago. Wouldnt something have happened before this?

01-01-2009, 02:41 PM	#12
zenzele YT Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Charleston Posts: 307	Ask A Vet Online Web Site Go online and see if you can find a website for dogs with medical problems... like a webmd.com which is for people. Don't give her greasy food, try fasting with only water for the rest of the day. Do you have nutracal or karo syrup to rub a little on her gum? Nutracal is a high calorie gel to prevent and treat hypoglycemia (spelling??!!) How much does she weigh and how old is she? When you feed her don't give greasy or heavy food like meats, just plain rice or kibbles. Is she having diarhhea also? Did she eat any table food over the holiday I can't recall the name of the illness, it's common over the holidays and dogs end up having to be hospitalized to treat it, find a vet as soon as possible. Please keep us posted. Sick Dog - LoveToKnow Dogs Web site Ask a Vet Online.... Need Dog advice? Online Vets help with Canine Medical Problems, Health Questions. Golden Retrievers, Great Danes, Labradors, Jack Russell Terriers, Poodles, Pugs, German Shepherds, Shih Tzu - Just Answer!

01-01-2009, 02:43 PM	#13
Keely_momma No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Newfoundland Canada Posts: 392	I tried contacting her breeder for advice, But she isnt at home. Sometimes i forget that she is still a regular person that likes to go out when i call and get no answer, But im very stressed nbow and wish i had her help too

01-01-2009, 02:47 PM	#14
JeanieK Donating YT 12K Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Council Bluffs Iowa Posts: 12,552	Oh I feel for you. I have one that is sick also. I just called and talked to the vet. His sggestion was to give him asprin and bring him in tomorrow morning. If she is playing, chances are it is not life threatening. When mine won't eat, I give them water with karo in it to prevent hypoglycemia, also baby rice is easy on their stomach. I hope she gets to feeling better soon.