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02-12-2015, 04:10 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY,NY
Posts: 66
| My Gizmo is sick Hi everyone, My Gizmo has been sick for over a month now. He was waking up at night and "swallowing" as if he had something in his throat. I would give him a lil olive oil and massage his throat. After this happened a few times, I took him to the Vet. That vet said that it was probably something that irritated his throat and it would be fine. I asked if he should be given antibiotic, or should an ex-ray be taken. He said the ex-ray would not be of help and he said that a dogs body has its way of taking care of itself. No antibiotic nec. A week passed and no improvement. I took him to a second vet who took an ex-ray. Nothing showed up in the ex-ray, all looked fine. I mentioned, to both vets, about endoscopy. Both said to exhaust other means(meds) first. I asked him if an antibiotic was in order he said lets try Sucralfate and Pepsid AC first and if that doesn't help then I will prescribe and antibiotic. A week later,no improvement, I took him back to the first vet( he knew the ex-ray would show nothing and saved me $150!). I told him I had gone for a second opinion(had second vet fax over report). He suggested we try an Antibiotic(Metronidazole), an Anti-inflamatory(Clavamox) and Pepsid AC. It's been over a week and very little improvement. This morning he woke up at 4:30 and had soft stool, then some diahrea with pinkish/red blood. Then he deposited a few drops of blood only. Now he is resting peacefully. I am going to call the vet when the office opens today. Any advice/feedback would be appreciate. Thank you all. |
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02-12-2015, 06:19 AM | #2 |
♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia
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| Poor Gizmo. I'm sorry your little guy isn't feeling well. You are a good mom for staying on top of it and going back to the vet. I would have guessed maybe a little acid reflux, but the Pepcid I think should be helping with that. There are others here who have been dealing with acid reflux so maybe they could give you some insight on whether or not it takes longer to start working. I would hold the olive oil. Although I love olive oil in my own diet, sometimes it is hard on my stomach, gives me a bit of a burning sensation -- hard to describe. I've tried many brands, extra virgin cold pressed, and always make sure it is fresh, but sometimes it still has a bit of a zippy taste or effect on me. When he wakes in the middle of the night, I would encourage him to drink some water, maybe lick it off your fingers if he won't drink from a bowl. My Teddy gets dry mouth, and when the humidity is low during the winter with the heat on, his nose will dry out too. Then he will wake and sort of cough a little. I hope you can get this figured out and put your mind at ease.
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02-12-2015, 06:27 AM | #3 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker | You said you just started the antibiotics...my daughters Yorkie had a terrible reaction to Clavamox. It caused bloody stools and vomiting. She had to change to a different antibiotic and have medication for the reaction. It took several days after switching the antibiotic for her to have normals stools again. I don't know if this is the cause for your baby, but maybe ask the vet. |
02-12-2015, 07:52 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY,NY
Posts: 66
| Hi, thank you both for your quick, caring and informative responses. I am waiting for a call back from the Vet. I will post what he tells me. |
02-12-2015, 11:27 AM | #5 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY,NY
Posts: 66
| Hi, I spoke with the Vet. Explained everything to him. He mentioned that "many" meds may produce some blood in the stool but it is nothing to worry about since it wasn't a lot and Gizmo is in good spirits. He suggested I continue giving him the prescribed meds until there finished. Asked me to call him just before the meds are finished. If anything happens regarding the blood in the stool, more than a few drops, then I am to call him again. I will keep you posted regarding my lil guys health too. |
02-17-2015, 09:03 AM | #6 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hibbing Minnesota
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| Hope Gizmo gets better. Susan |
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