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09-19-2009, 06:26 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lexington, KY
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| Bentley had some blood on his behind It all started about 3 days ago when Bentley ate some cooked ground pork. It gave him diarrhea and made him vomit. He drank good though and got over it and got back to himself. So then yesterday was the first day he had eaten normally. So we thought all was well until he pooped in the bed at 4am and got up twice after that to poop (diarrhea) and then got up later this morning dry heaving. After he dry heaved about 3 times he ran outside to go to the bathroom again and when he came in he had a little blood on his bottom. There are no vets open here on saturday so I thought I'd ask for some advice. He is 9 years old and weighs 4 pounds.
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09-19-2009, 06:54 AM | #2 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| Was he checked for pancreatitis after these symptoms started?
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09-19-2009, 07:05 AM | #3 |
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| No, he wasn't checked. His vet said the pork upset his stomach and to just let him drink water until it cleared up. It cleared up and he was just fine until last night.
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09-19-2009, 08:08 AM | #4 |
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| It is most likely a continuation of what started 3 days ago and while you could try some dietary changes (like chicken and rice) and OTC meds, it is probably best that he sees the vet. Hopefully it is just a virus, but because it happened after the pork and because of the symptoms, I would be very concerned about pancreatitis at this point. When he threw up and had diarrhea the other day, how many time did he do both?
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09-19-2009, 08:13 AM | #5 | |
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Thank you for the replies. I appreciate it so much.
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09-20-2009, 10:03 AM | #6 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! | My family and I had a similar experience with our dog Kodabear. About a week ago we thought we were going to lose him. He began with a fever, not eating or drinking, blood in his poop and dry heaving. We had to make a emergency trip to the Vet in the middle of the night. He was given fluids, antibiotics, de-wormer and sent home. We paid $500.00 in Vet bills for these treatments. After about four days our dog seemed to be getting worse; he was weak and continued to not eat or drink. I should also mention Koda began hiding under the bed all day, which was abnormal. Finally, I called the Vet agian because our dog seemed to be getting worse. The Vet suggested I bring the dog back in, but I would have to pay another $100.00 plus any other services would be extra! I should mention that I do not have this kind of money as I am a student and I had expected that my dog would be getting better after paying $500.00. I was extremely scared, frustrated and angry. Another pet owner suggested to me that I bring our dog to a good Vet in the U.S. (I am in Canada, about an hour from the U.S. border). After speaking with this Vet she suggested that I bring my dog in A.S.A.P. and money was not an issue, whatever treatments needed to be done could be worked out into a payment plan if needed. When I arrived at this clinic I was treated honestly and not as $$$. The Vet suggested that Koda stay, as he was extremely weak and still running a fever. She said she did not know exactly what was wrong with him, but would try to get hime better. Finally, some honesty, and never once was I asked to pay money up front. After a 2 night stay, our dog was finally well enough to come home. During Koda's stay at the pet hospital, the Vet put him on a I.V. and a new type of antibiotics. The Vet said our dog most likely had a G.I. infection or could have eaten something that made him sick. I appreciate Dr. E's honesty and understanding, and I will be bringing my dog back to her as she really cares about animals and doesn't see them as $$$$. The best part of this situation is that the total cost for Koda's stay was 73.00 U.S. which works out to roughly 80.00 CAD, even after the cost of gas it was still cheaper to bring our dog to the U.S. for treatment. Nevertheless, our Kodabear is back to his old self!!! I am disappointed and saddened by the way my family and I were treated by our previous Vet. Our dog would have DIED had we not went elsewhere, and all because we did not have the money for the Canadian VET to keep doing useless tests on him!! I hope everyone can learn from my story as my family did. First, do not give up hope. Second, ask around as pet owners may be able to give better direction. Finally, do not pay loads of money up front, unless you are sure you will be given results. |
09-20-2009, 11:05 AM | #7 |
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| I agree with you Kodabear. It's too much about the money and not enough about the animals and their families. I would like to see more established vets start a foundation for families that can't pay thousands to keep their pets healthy. I know I would donate to that. That is scary about your little fur baby. Bentley is fine today and back to his old self. I'm thankful.
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