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MyFairLacy · 02-25-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Huh, laproscopy should've been easier on her but it was still abdominal surgery. The diarrhea is the only thing that I'd be overly concerned with just because of the dehydration risk. How about syringing PediaLyte?

What pain medication is she on?
If I remember right, you don't give grain but how about making her some chicken breast and sweet potato or something? Maybe the smell will entice her and it would be good moisture.

lol, I'm sure you know to check but are her gums pink?

She's on Buprenorphine...you can give it transmucosally every 8 hours. Her gums aren't really pink, but they aren't that pale either..just kindof in between I guess. Once when I checked her they were really pink, but it seems like her normal color is kindof a pale pink anyway.

I usually feed her raw, which has a lot of moisture in it. They just said not to feed her too much at first, and with her diarrhea i'm afraid to feed her too much. I was thinking about running to the store and getting some canned pumpkin to see if that helps and maybe fix her some cooked fish or an egg just to see if that's a little easier on her stomach right now.

Ellie May · 02-25-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

She's on Buprenorphine...you can give it transmucosally every 8 hours. Her gums aren't really pink, but they aren't that pale either..just kindof in between I guess. Once when I checked her they were really pink, but it seems like her normal color is kindof a pale pink anyway.

I usually feed her raw, which has a lot of moisture in it. They just said not to feed her too much at first, and with her diarrhea i'm afraid to feed her too much. I was thinking about running to the store and getting some canned pumpkin to see if that helps and maybe fix her some cooked fish or an egg just to see if that's a little easier on her stomach right now.

Ellie was on that too. I wasn't wild able it. I could tells she was still in pain. Next time we're getting trying Tramadol.

I would try the cooked meat because I would think the smell would be stronger and maybe interest her. After Ellie's biopsy, she took food in the middle of the night and was back to wanting to eat the next day and I don't remember any diarrhea issues...just one dark bowel movement. Not sure if pumpkin has worked for you in the past but when I gave it to Ellie when she had soft stool, it had the effect that I didn't want it to have...softer stool.

MyFairLacy · 02-25-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Ellie was on that too. I wasn't wild able it. I could tells she was still in pain. Next time we're getting trying Tramadol.

I would try the cooked meat because I would think the smell would be stronger and maybe interest her. After Ellie's biopsy, she took food in the middle of the night and was back to wanting to eat the next day and I don't remember any diarrhea issues...just one dark bowel movement. Not sure if pumpkin has worked for you in the past but when I gave it to Ellie when she had soft stool, it had the effect that I didn't want it to have...softer stool.

I've used pumpkin before and it did help but Lacy's not real crazy about it. I really haven't had to use it much. I PMed Wylie's Mom about a diet she got for Marcel that is good for upset tummies so I'll try that.

MyFairLacy · 02-25-2009, 04:26 PM

I think Lacy is starting to feel better and is perking up some. Anne (Wylie's Mom) sent me a recipe for upset tummies (I made tilapia, potato, pureed green beans, and some canned pumpkin) and she ate some of that. She wasn't sure about it at first but I think she decided she liked it and was hungry and kept eating. Then she drank some water on her own. And I took her outside and she wanted to walk around some. So hopefully she's getting back to normal now, and hopefully this food will help settle her stomach. I'll feed her this tomorrow and probably Friday and then back to the raw until we get her results back..and then we'll go from there

manolos mom · 02-25-2009, 04:36 PM

Im so glad Lacy is doing better...

wemple2 · 02-25-2009, 06:17 PM

Always in my thoughts and prayers. Hope now that she's eaten a little more she will be back to her old self real soon. Waiting for the results to come back...I pray you get good results!

yorkiesmiles · 02-25-2009, 07:19 PM

Glad to hear that she is eating some. Hopefully another good night's rest and she will be much closer to her normal self. Isn't it great to YT friends to turn to for recipes and advice. Reading your posts today, make me appreciate YT all the more.

ldvpool7 · 02-25-2009, 08:13 PM

I have not been on YT for a day or two, just catching up on Lacy. I will pray for Lacy's test results and a quick recovery. Take care.

BLEU BOY BARBER · 02-26-2009, 12:22 AM

Michele,

Just wanted you to know you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I have been reading this thread all along and wanted to share that if you needed anything to let me know.

I actually had my phone programmed for the 25th for Lacys biopsy and see you had it done on the 24th. I am here tonight checking cause I thought today was the day.....

Please know I am praying and will continue to do so. I am looking for a good report in 3-5 days.

HUGS
Vicki

Dina_Nichole · 02-26-2009, 10:41 AM

Michele, I am so sorry about Lacy. I had no idea any of this was going on. You and Lacy will be in our prayers. Give the baby girl some kisses from all of us.

MyFairLacy · 02-26-2009, 12:03 PM

thanks everyone

Lacy is doing MUCH better today, and is pretty much back to her normal self. She hasn't had any more diarrhea (or any poop) since yesterday afternoon, and I'm going to continue this homecooked diet through tomorrow just to be sure. She has eaten it well too.

manolos mom · 02-26-2009, 12:47 PM

Glad to hear Lacy is doing better...

Ladymom · 02-26-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

thanks everyone

Lacy is doing MUCH better today, and is pretty much back to her normal self. She hasn't had any more diarrhea (or any poop) since yesterday afternoon, and I'm going to continue this homecooked diet through tomorrow just to be sure. She has eaten it well too.

I am so glad Lacy is feeling better! The recipe Wylie's Mom gave you is very liver friendly which may be why she is doing well on it. You might want to continue it until you get the results back.

Amazing Yorkies · 02-26-2009, 04:09 PM

Oh Michelle, I'm just seeing this! I am so sorry to hear that Lacy was ill but glad to hear she's doing better! I am really sorry you're having to deal with this!

cj125 · 02-26-2009, 04:31 PM

GREAT news!!! I'm so happy to hear that she's eating I'm still praying for good results from the tests, too.

I just knew Riley would be all over her when she came home. They're so funny. Mine haven't been split up since Max was neutered 1 1/2 yrs ago - until this last weekend. Hubby took them one at a time to get their nails cut and when Mia came back Max had to sniff every inch of her!

02-25-2009, 04:26 PM	#109
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I think Lacy is starting to feel better and is perking up some. Anne (Wylie's Mom) sent me a recipe for upset tummies (I made tilapia, potato, pureed green beans, and some canned pumpkin) and she ate some of that. She wasn't sure about it at first but I think she decided she liked it and was hungry and kept eating. Then she drank some water on her own. And I took her outside and she wanted to walk around some. So hopefully she's getting back to normal now, and hopefully this food will help settle her stomach. I'll feed her this tomorrow and probably Friday and then back to the raw until we get her results back..and then we'll go from there __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

02-25-2009, 06:17 PM	#111
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Always in my thoughts and prayers. Hope now that she's eaten a little more she will be back to her old self real soon. Waiting for the results to come back...I pray you get good results! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

02-25-2009, 07:19 PM	#112
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Glad to hear that she is eating some. Hopefully another good night's rest and she will be much closer to her normal self. Isn't it great to YT friends to turn to for recipes and advice. Reading your posts today, make me appreciate YT all the more. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-26-2009, 12:22 AM	#114
BLEU BOY BARBER Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,935	Michele, Just wanted you to know you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I have been reading this thread all along and wanted to share that if you needed anything to let me know. I actually had my phone programmed for the 25th for Lacys biopsy and see you had it done on the 24th. I am here tonight checking cause I thought today was the day..... Please know I am praying and will continue to do so. I am looking for a good report in 3-5 days. HUGS Vicki __________________ *Spoiled Rotten Mama's Boy* *Bleu Boy 's Sophie* We Are Wrapped Around Your Little Paws Bleu Boy Barber Dedicated Atlanto Axial Subluxation Paw Parents

02-26-2009, 10:41 AM	#115
Dina_Nichole I Love My Munchkins! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: My Babies ♥'s! Posts: 8,765	Michele, I am so sorry about Lacy. I had no idea any of this was going on. You and Lacy will be in our prayers. Give the baby girl some kisses from all of us. __________________ I My Lil Furballs!! Pia Mojo ~ Trixie Murphy ~ Paisley Max

02-25-2009, 04:36 PM	#110
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Im so glad Lacy is doing better...

02-25-2009, 08:13 PM	#113
ldvpool7 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indianola Iowa Posts: 232	I have not been on YT for a day or two, just catching up on Lacy. I will pray for Lacy's test results and a quick recovery. Take care.

02-26-2009, 12:03 PM	#116
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	thanks everyone Lacy is doing MUCH better today, and is pretty much back to her normal self. She hasn't had any more diarrhea (or any poop) since yesterday afternoon, and I'm going to continue this homecooked diet through tomorrow just to be sure. She has eaten it well too. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

02-26-2009, 12:47 PM	#117
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Glad to hear Lacy is doing better...

02-26-2009, 04:09 PM	#119
Amazing Yorkies YT Featured Breeder Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,552	Oh Michelle, I'm just seeing this! I am so sorry to hear that Lacy was ill but glad to hear she's doing better! I am really sorry you're having to deal with this! __________________ Deb Sillers 816-261-8734 Cell ~ www.Amazingyorkies.com ~

02-26-2009, 04:31 PM	#120
cj125 Mia, Max and Moe's Mom Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 4,403	GREAT news!!! I'm so happy to hear that she's eating I'm still praying for good results from the tests, too. I just knew Riley would be all over her when she came home. They're so funny. Mine haven't been split up since Max was neutered 1 1/2 yrs ago - until this last weekend. Hubby took them one at a time to get their nails cut and when Mia came back Max had to sniff every inch of her! __________________ *Connie* Mia Max Moe