Buddy was so sick last night.

[Elaine Benise]

Awe, poor guy. He probably just has a virus of some sort. Praying he's better soon!

[rtsmichele]

Hi Archie,

I had this problem with Abbi when I first got her and I know how tough it is because they can't talk to you and tell you what's wrong but you feel like you should be able to "fix" them.

Stop and buy some pedialite, some canned pumpkin (will help stop the loose stools and the dogs LOVE it), some plain, unflavored yoghurt (make sure it's not sweetened) and some brown rice (my vet said it's much better in nutrition than the white rice).

Start with some pumpkin, yoghurt and pedialite. Cook up the chicken and rice. If he keeps down the pumpkin and things look OK try some chicken and rice and follow it up with more pumpkin and yoghurt.

Good luck! I hope it's just a touch of the flu and he's all better quickly.

Michele :-)

[ARCHIE]

Originally Posted by rtsmichele

Hi Archie,

I had this problem with Abbi when I first got her and I know how tough it is because they can't talk to you and tell you what's wrong but you feel like you should be able to "fix" them.

Stop and buy some pedialite, some canned pumpkin (will help stop the loose stools and the dogs LOVE it), some plain, unflavored yoghurt (make sure it's not sweetened) and some brown rice (my vet said it's much better in nutrition than the white rice).

Start with some pumpkin, yoghurt and pedialite. Cook up the chicken and rice. If he keeps down the pumpkin and things look OK try some chicken and rice and follow it up with more pumpkin and yoghurt.

Good luck! I hope it's just a touch of the flu and he's all better quickly.

Michele :-)

Thank you Michele,
I always forget about the pumpkin! Never had to use it but will get some
if this continues. Store is right around the corner. Brown rice suggestion
is also good to know.
Thanks so much,

[chattiesmom]

I am so very sorry that sweet little Buddy is feeling poorly. I hope that he will be feeling better by the time you get home and the two of you can have a pleasant afternoon together.

Don't you just hate it when you have to take a "sick" day 'cause you're really sick??????

Sending to you and Buddy!

[rtsmichele]

Archie,

I forgot to mention - if it doesn't clear up get him to the vet. I worked with Abbi for about 3 days and it kept looking like she was getting better, but then she would relapse. The vet put her on antibiotics and said to keep feeding her the way I was and she was finally cured.

XO,
Michele :-)

[dogbert]

I would take him to the Dr our little one got heat stressed last summer right after we got her by running in the heat of the day. I had to take her to the Dr two days in a row to get her temp under control and stop the vomiting. She was heat stressed, and if she wasn't better by day two they were going to give her IV to keep her hydrated.

[ARCHIE]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I am so very sorry that sweet little Buddy is feeling poorly. I hope that he will be feeling better by the time you get home and the two of you can have a pleasant afternoon together.

Don't you just hate it when you have to take a "sick" day 'cause you're really sick??????

Sending to you and Buddy!

Shhhhhh don't tell. Thank heaven's I have lot's of time. Fortunately
I'm never sick so I won't be questioned at all. I actually loose 1 day
a month because I have accumlated the max. Been loosing 12 days
a years for years so I don't feel guilty at all.

[ARCHIE]

Originally Posted by rtsmichele

Archie,

I forgot to mention - if it doesn't clear up get him to the vet. I worked with Abbi for about 3 days and it kept looking like she was getting better, but then she would relapse. The vet put her on antibiotics and said to keep feeding her the way I was and she was finally cured.

XO,
Michele :-)

Originally Posted by dogbert

I would take him to the Dr our little one got heat stressed last summer right after we got her by running in the heat of the day. I had to take her to the Dr two days in a row to get her temp under control and stop the vomiting. She was heat stressed, and if she wasn't better by day two they were going to give her IV to keep her hydrated.

I'm assuming it's the heat. If not the vet will be getting a visit from
us today or tomorrow depending on what happens this afternoon.

Thanks guys,

[jrsygal37]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

When I got home from work yesterday the condo was very hot.
Window's were open but a/c was not on yet. Buddy has had
loose stools all weekend. It's been in the 80's & 90's since last
Sun. I think it might be the heat, at least I hope so.
He threw up three times last night and had loose stools three times
also. He wouldn't stay on the bed so everytime he jumped off so did
I. Took him out about 3:30 and he went again. Finally around 4 he settled
down but back up at 5:30 and out again we went. I feel drugged!
Last time he threw up around 5:30 right before we went out it was
a bright yellow, which means his stomach is empty! He had a brisk
walk and I think he felt better. I was not going to feed him his am meal
but felt bad so I boiled up some white rice and added boiled chicken.
No much but enough so his stomach was not empty.
He's gated in the kitchen and I'm playing sick and going home at 12 to
spend the day with him and keep a watchful eye out. His nose was
wet and cold when I left so hopefully whatever it was is on it's way out!
At least I pray it is. I also gave him 1/2 children's Pepto to settle his
stomach also. Oh what a night we had. He's never sick so I hope
this passes today. Will let you know. Please send positive thoughts
his way.

Oh Carol. I'm so sorry that Buddy is sick. I sure hope he is feeling better. Let me know if there is anything I can do. NJ / NY not too far from each other Elaine

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by ARCHIE

Thank you Michele,
I always forget about the pumpkin! Never had to use it but will get some
if this continues. Store is right around the corner. Brown rice suggestion
is also good to know.
Thanks so much,

I understand where you are coming from -- I had accumulated over 70 sick days and when I left the school system, the effectively cheated me out of about 1/2 the days. It broke my heart knowing that I gave so much to the system and they just didn't give a flying flip.

[Izzy Princess]

OMG Carol Buddy sure has been keeping you on your toes lately hasn't he?? I have to believe it was the heat...it was super hot here last week and you can tell the difference in the animals. Izzy and the cat peeps were just being lethargic and not wanting to eat. I hope that's all it is with Buddy. Oh and I'd be playing hookie, too to get home to be with my baby. We won't tell..lol.

Keep us posted when you get home later.

[ARCHIE]

Originally Posted by jrsygal37

Oh Carol. I'm so sorry that Buddy is sick. I sure hope he is feeling better. Let me know if there is anything I can do. NJ / NY not too far from each other Elaine

Awwww thanks Elaine. I keep looking at the clock. Can't wait to get
out of here. I really think he's feeling better. I only hope he's not
howling in the kitchen or my neighbor's won't be happy. He always
has free run and is never confined. With all the tile in the
house he always hit's the rugs

[KJLive]

Aww..I hope poor Buddy feels better soon! We have the heat here in Pa also and Sophie was panting more than usual. I was able to walk her early Sunday morning before it got to hot and on Monday it was too hot. We took her to PetSmart and walked her around there for awhile. Just to get her some exercise. It's going to be a long summer I'm afraid......

[bchgirl]

I just saw this...hope Buddy feels better soon!!

[RubyDuffield]

hope he gets well soon from michele& ruby from the uk x