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Patti · 02-22-2009, 03:40 PM

Cali was fine when I left this morning to go to the Dog show and late morning my daughter called and said Cali seemed sick and I told her to keep an eye on her and call me if she seemed bad. When I got home she had just thrown up a little bile and wouldn't eat. Then she had a pretty bloody stool that was formed but a lot of blood, and then threw up two more times. She has not eaten anything other than her usual diet. I am thinking I better take her to the ER but I was hoping she would settle down. I am concerned it may be pancreatitis. Does anyone know how you can tell pancreatitits from a regular tummy upset? Please keep her in your prayers. She is sleeping right now so I a going to give it an hour ans see how she is then. Thanks

zoeybear · 02-22-2009, 03:42 PM

I am no help but ((hugs hugs hugs)) from my Callie to your Cali.
Keep us posted as we will be so worried about her.

SANDYSAND · 02-22-2009, 03:46 PM

Sending Prayers Cali's way.

Hope she gets well. Please keep an eye on her.

How many times has this happened today? Sometimes it can also be related to anal glands issues. Does she had diarrhea?

Princes mom · 02-22-2009, 03:48 PM

I am so sorry to hear about Cali. I know you want to see if she settles down, but I would take her to an emergency vet hospital. Whenever blood is involved, I think emergency.
Please keep us posted; I hope she'll be ok.
Prince's mom

SummerSweety · 02-22-2009, 03:51 PM

You need to take her into the vet ASAP! You need to have them check her for a condition called DIC immediately. I recently lost a dog to this. It started this way, I took him to the ER vet who told me he was fine and just had an upset stomach etc. It was BS, he was dead 2 weeks later. It causes mass hemorrhaging all over the body and causes fluid to accumulate around organs such as the lungs and heart preventing the animal from getting enough oxygen but not showing any symptoms. The first sign is a bleed out and vomitting. You need to make sure that she does not have this. I hope this helps, do some research and talk to your vet. Good Luck!!!

Ellie May · 02-22-2009, 03:54 PM

The only way to diagnose panc. is a Spec cPL or possibly ultrasound.

If Ellie was throwing up and had bloody stool, I think I go ahead and take her to the ER or at least call her vet. If you decide to not take her immediately, make sure her gums are pink.

Princes mom · 02-22-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SummerSweety

You need to take her into the vet ASAP! You need to have them check her for a condition called DIC immediately. I recently lost a dog to this. It started this way, I took him to the ER vet who told me he was fine and just had an upset stomach etc. It was BS, he was dead 2 weeks later. It causes mass hemorrhaging all over the body and causes fluid to accumulate around organs such as the lungs and heart preventing the animal from getting enough oxygen but not showing any symptoms. The first sign is a bleed out and vomitting. You need to make sure that she does not have this. I hope this helps, do some research and talk to your vet. Good Luck!!!

I didn't know what this was so I looked it up.

Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), also known as "DIC" or "Dysfibrinogen syndrome", is a complex syndrome of disorders and deregulation of the coagulation. A cascade of events takes place within the body that leads to abnormal activation of products that encourages the blood to clot. Components such as fibrin are released within the blood stream. This can cause either very rapid clotting and possible abnormal blood clots and eventually loss of the ability to clot as the clotting ingredients are used up. Uncontrolled bleeding is the final result in this process.

The DIC condition may occur in dogs of any age, breed or sex. It is relatively uncommon in cats.

DIC occurs secondary to diseases that cause an inappropriate coagulation response.

sarahcals · 02-22-2009, 04:39 PM

Poor sweetie. I say go to the vet. Better safe than sorry. I'm sending your pup wishes for a speedy recovery!

MyFairLacy · 02-22-2009, 04:55 PM

I'm sorry she's not feeling well

With pancreatitis the dog will vomit and vomit and vomit.

Suzy · 02-22-2009, 05:12 PM

Oh no, Patti! I am sending thoughts and prayers for Cali-get that furbaby to the vet ASAP and keep us posted!

Tami and Taylor · 02-22-2009, 05:33 PM

I know when my other dogs did that it turned out to be just a simple stomach bug ( or something he ate) I freaked out because when I saw the blood in his pooh I thought he was hemorrhaging or his insides were coming out. The Dr. said that it is very common to have bloody pooh with a stomach upset.
I will be Praying for you and your little Cali.
Tami
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pee-nut · 02-22-2009, 05:48 PM

I just had a similar incident with pee-nut and his stool looked like black raspberry jam and he was not eating and vomiting mostly bile. I took him to the vet with a stool sample and he was diagnosed with Hemmorrhagic Gastric Enteritis (HGE) which can be deadly if not treated. The vet said in his condition she would hospitalize him however seeing how attached we were she thought he would be better with me (less stress). So she injected him with fluids which made him look like a yorkie on steroids, and gave him a heavy dose of antibiotics. He was not to eat or drink for 24 hours. And he was put on oral antibiotics for a week, and science diet. By the second day he was back to normal.

I would recommend going to the vet immediately. Good luck

michiko · 02-22-2009, 05:56 PM

Patti called me around at 8 p.m. ET and was at the Emergency Animal Hospital..... If I hear anything... I will give you guys update.

michiko · 02-22-2009, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by michiko

Patti called me around at 8 p.m. ET and was at the Emergency Animal Hospital..... If I hear anything... I will give you guys update.

7 p.m. I meant...

linda44 · 02-22-2009, 06:06 PM

sending prayers for Cali. I sure hope whatever it is the vet finds and fixes.

02-22-2009, 03:40 PM	#1
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Cali is throwing up and bloody stool Cali was fine when I left this morning to go to the Dog show and late morning my daughter called and said Cali seemed sick and I told her to keep an eye on her and call me if she seemed bad. When I got home she had just thrown up a little bile and wouldn't eat. Then she had a pretty bloody stool that was formed but a lot of blood, and then threw up two more times. She has not eaten anything other than her usual diet. I am thinking I better take her to the ER but I was hoping she would settle down. I am concerned it may be pancreatitis. Does anyone know how you can tell pancreatitits from a regular tummy upset? Please keep her in your prayers. She is sleeping right now so I a going to give it an hour ans see how she is then. Thanks __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

02-22-2009, 03:42 PM	#2
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	I am no help but ((hugs hugs hugs)) from my Callie to your Cali. Keep us posted as we will be so worried about her. __________________ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam

02-22-2009, 03:46 PM	#3
SANDYSAND Mommy Loves Koda & Kacy! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Home of the NY Yankees Posts: 6,500	Sending Prayers Cali's way. Hope she gets well. Please keep an eye on her. How many times has this happened today? Sometimes it can also be related to anal glands issues. Does she had diarrhea? __________________ http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=3a2e8eedc3dc6290fbd72e&skin_id=1603&utm_s ource=otm&utm_medium=text_url Mommy Loves:Koda & Kacy. Smile Life is a GIFT First Lady of the SRC~ Koda Benji

02-22-2009, 03:48 PM	#4
Princes mom YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,566	I am so sorry to hear about Cali. I know you want to see if she settles down, but I would take her to an emergency vet hospital. Whenever blood is involved, I think emergency. Please keep us posted; I hope she'll be ok. Prince's mom __________________ Prince, rest in peace. We miss you and love you so much.

02-22-2009, 03:51 PM	#5
SummerSweety YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Allen, Texas, United States Posts: 4	Oh my! You need to take her into the vet ASAP! You need to have them check her for a condition called DIC immediately. I recently lost a dog to this. It started this way, I took him to the ER vet who told me he was fine and just had an upset stomach etc. It was BS, he was dead 2 weeks later. It causes mass hemorrhaging all over the body and causes fluid to accumulate around organs such as the lungs and heart preventing the animal from getting enough oxygen but not showing any symptoms. The first sign is a bleed out and vomitting. You need to make sure that she does not have this. I hope this helps, do some research and talk to your vet. Good Luck!!!

02-22-2009, 03:54 PM	#6
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	The only way to diagnose panc. is a Spec cPL or possibly ultrasound. If Ellie was throwing up and had bloody stool, I think I go ahead and take her to the ER or at least call her vet. If you decide to not take her immediately, make sure her gums are pink. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-22-2009, 04:39 PM	#8
sarahcals Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 149	Poor sweetie. I say go to the vet. Better safe than sorry. I'm sending your pup wishes for a speedy recovery!

02-22-2009, 04:55 PM	#9
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I'm sorry she's not feeling well With pancreatitis the dog will vomit and vomit and vomit. __________________ ~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.

02-22-2009, 05:12 PM	#10
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	Oh no, Patti! I am sending thoughts and prayers for Cali-get that furbaby to the vet ASAP and keep us posted! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

02-22-2009, 05:33 PM	#11
Tami and Taylor Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fl Posts: 88	I know when my other dogs did that it turned out to be just a simple stomach bug ( or something he ate) I freaked out because when I saw the blood in his pooh I thought he was hemorrhaging or his insides were coming out. The Dr. said that it is very common to have bloody pooh with a stomach upset. I will be Praying for you and your little Cali. Tami <><

02-22-2009, 05:48 PM	#12
pee-nut Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: new york Posts: 59	I just had a similar incident with pee-nut and his stool looked like black raspberry jam and he was not eating and vomiting mostly bile. I took him to the vet with a stool sample and he was diagnosed with Hemmorrhagic Gastric Enteritis (HGE) which can be deadly if not treated. The vet said in his condition she would hospitalize him however seeing how attached we were she thought he would be better with me (less stress). So she injected him with fluids which made him look like a yorkie on steroids, and gave him a heavy dose of antibiotics. He was not to eat or drink for 24 hours. And he was put on oral antibiotics for a week, and science diet. By the second day he was back to normal. I would recommend going to the vet immediately. Good luck

02-22-2009, 05:56 PM	#13
michiko The Yorkie Sitter Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 2,350	Patti called me around at 8 p.m. ET and was at the Emergency Animal Hospital..... If I hear anything... I will give you guys update. __________________ Michiko (Ethicist) and Haruka(Fragrance of Spring Flowers) [/URL][/COLOR]

02-22-2009, 06:06 PM	#15
linda44 Luv my 7 Furkids Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: napa Posts: 9,655 Blog Entries: 4	sending prayers for Cali. I sure hope whatever it is the vet finds and fixes. __________________ Linda, & furbutts http://www.sketchesbybarney.com