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manda36 · 10-11-2009, 07:44 AM

Ok, first off,I'm a newbie to this site. Second I have a 9yr old named sassy that is vomiting and has pus and blood diaherrea as her stools. We have been through this now for a week. She has been to the vet and stayed over night. They seem to think it is an infection in her bowels I on the other hand know her and that is not what is wrong.She won't eat, sleeps most of the day, wants to be held( which is the only thing normal she's doing), her eyes are dull looking,we did find out she is anemic, she hides under anything she can fit, and she's lost weight(she was7.4lbs on thursday and is now almost 6lbs).I can't take seeing her like this,( I'm crying just wring this message), I am at my wits end and need help,advice, something.I also have a 4yr old boxer that is soooo sad when he watches her( he is very protective of her) he actually crys when she not around ( a 95lb crybaby). I rescued a 11yr old yorkie9 yrs ago, but had to put him to sleep 3yrs ago cause he was blind and deaf(couldnt find anymore vets willing to help him),that was hard for me to do but he is in a better place and is well again.Sassy is on clavamox, it is not helping and our vet wants us to finish the medicine before testing or doing anything else. My concern is that the med isn't working after 4 days what is gonna make it work in 2 more days? Anyway I hope someone here can point me in the right direction. Thank you

kalina82 · 10-11-2009, 07:53 AM

welcome to YT. i'm sorry your sassy isn't doing well. I would try to find another vet for a second opinion. i agree that it looks like something else is wrong and the meds aren't helping. did the vet you took her too do any bloodwork? if not that's the first thing i would have done.

Ellie May · 10-11-2009, 08:06 AM

I would see a different vet also. IT is too serious to wait.
Was bloodwork done?

Patti · 10-11-2009, 01:23 PM

After 4 days and no better I would get a second opinion. Maybe the antibiotic isn't the best one for treating her infection. I hope Sassy feels better soon.

JJinjersey · 10-11-2009, 01:48 PM

Welcome to YT! Sorry to here about little Sassy... I too would get a second opinion quick! Good Luck!

manda36 · 10-11-2009, 03:07 PM

yes they did bloodwork and said everything was ok except she was anemic.I got her when she was 10weeks old and have her knees replaced and she has seizures so she 's on valium for that. The vet told me that if the antibiotics didn't work then he was assumming colon cancer. Is that found alot with yorkies?I have researched everything and that is omething i can't find. Thank you for all of your concerns and i am going for a second, third, and fourth oppinion, cause she deserves that from me.

kalina82 · 10-11-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by manda36

yes they did bloodwork and said everything was ok except she was anemic.I got her when she was 10weeks old and have her knees replaced and she has seizures so she 's on valium for that. The vet told me that if the antibiotics didn't work then he was assumming colon cancer. Is that found alot with yorkies?I have researched everything and that is omething i can't find. Thank you for all of your concerns and i am going for a second, third, and fourth oppinion, cause she deserves that from me.

did they do any x-rays or an ultrasound?

jeanietoo · 10-12-2009, 03:18 AM

I would try Flagyl (metronidazole) and maybe Albon I'd also give benebac (a probiotic) which you can get at the pet supply places if she's bee on an antibiotic for very long. If after a week on these she isn't better I'd have an ultrasound. I just lost my 13 yr old in August from an intestional cancer but he had trouble with the same symptoms you describe all his life and Flagyl was a magic bullet whenever he got this. Good luck and keep us updated

ally173 · 10-13-2009, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by jeanietoo

I would try Flagyl (metronidazole) and maybe Albon I'd also give benebac (a probiotic) which you can get at the pet supply places if she's bee on an antibiotic for very long. If after a week on these she isn't better I'd have an ultrasound. I just lost my 13 yr old in August from an intestional cancer but he had trouble with the same symptoms you describe all his life and Flagyl was a magic bullet whenever he got this. Good luck and keep us updated

i agree that probiotic will defintely help with the infection; also did the vet test for parasites to make sure; i would switch to bland diet to rule out the food; what are you feeding her. you can try boiled chicken and rice or baby gerber food; and add the probiotic and digesitve enzymes and see if that will make a difference. also if u can get milk thistle drops that will help detox the liver. good luck

manda36 · 10-13-2009, 01:49 PM

we changed her to science diet in the can a year ago.She does get chicken alot now that she's not eatting very good.She finished her biotic today, but the vet wants me to give her another day before making anymore desisions about where to go from here. I don't like that idea.I can't get her into another vet for a second opinion til next week due to no appointments available and i feel so bad that she isn't getting any better. They did a barrium swallow and found no blockage, which is good. she has lost more weight, she is running a fever, her little belly is red it's so hot and the vet says keep her comfortable for a few more days, ( I'd like to make him feel what she is feeling), anyway, thanks again and i will keep writing updates on her.

ally173 · 10-13-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by manda36

we changed her to science diet in the can a year ago.She does get chicken alot now that she's not eatting very good.She finished her biotic today, but the vet wants me to give her another day before making anymore desisions about where to go from here. I don't like that idea.I can't get her into another vet for a second opinion til next week due to no appointments available and i feel so bad that she isn't getting any better. They did a barrium swallow and found no blockage, which is good. she has lost more weight, she is running a fever, her little belly is red it's so hot and the vet says keep her comfortable for a few more days, ( I'd like to make him feel what she is feeling), anyway, thanks again and i will keep writing updates on her.

fever; then she has infection somewhere; use a probiotic you can get the children's one from a wholefood store or vitamin shop; that will help fight the bacteria in the gut and intestine; just in case she has colitis or ibd; and if you can find colustrum that will help boost her immune system to fight the infection; good luck

JeanieK · 10-13-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

welcome to YT. i'm sorry your sassy isn't doing well. I would try to find another vet for a second opinion. i agree that it looks like something else is wrong and the meds aren't helping. did the vet you took her too do any bloodwork? if not that's the first thing i would have done.

It's a shame that a person cannot trust their vet and has to get a second opinion. But sometimes that is the best thing.

JeanieK · 10-13-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ally173

fever; then she has infection somewhere; use a probiotic you can get the children's one from a wholefood store or vitamin shop; that will help fight the bacteria in the gut and intestine; just in case she has colitis or ibd; and if you can find colustrum that will help boost her immune system to fight the infection; good luck

You must be a vet tech, you sound very knowledgable.

kalina82 · 10-13-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

It's a shame that a person cannot trust their vet and has to get a second opinion. But sometimes that is the best thing.

in this case, with a sick dog that is not getting better then yes it is best to get a second opinion. the dog has a fever and an ongoing infection.

ally173 · 10-13-2009, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JeanieK

You must be a vet tech, you sound very knowledgable.

no

i used to be a pharm tech
but my dog has gastritis and ibd; and i have been suffering for almost 2 years with her now; until recently i changed her diet to the honest kitchen and started adding digestive enzymes, and probiotic; and now she's great. they have very sensitive stomach and they are very picky eaters; so it's hard to get around that; but thank god she loves that food. i feed her 4 small meals ; that way her stomach never empties and she doesnt vomit anymore; good luck

10-11-2009, 07:44 AM	#1
manda36 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: higginsville mo Posts: 3	My baby sassy is sick and can't figure out what wrong Ok, first off,I'm a newbie to this site. Second I have a 9yr old named sassy that is vomiting and has pus and blood diaherrea as her stools. We have been through this now for a week. She has been to the vet and stayed over night. They seem to think it is an infection in her bowels I on the other hand know her and that is not what is wrong.She won't eat, sleeps most of the day, wants to be held( which is the only thing normal she's doing), her eyes are dull looking,we did find out she is anemic, she hides under anything she can fit, and she's lost weight(she was7.4lbs on thursday and is now almost 6lbs).I can't take seeing her like this,( I'm crying just wring this message), I am at my wits end and need help,advice, something.I also have a 4yr old boxer that is soooo sad when he watches her( he is very protective of her) he actually crys when she not around ( a 95lb crybaby). I rescued a 11yr old yorkie9 yrs ago, but had to put him to sleep 3yrs ago cause he was blind and deaf(couldnt find anymore vets willing to help him),that was hard for me to do but he is in a better place and is well again.Sassy is on clavamox, it is not helping and our vet wants us to finish the medicine before testing or doing anything else. My concern is that the med isn't working after 4 days what is gonna make it work in 2 more days? Anyway I hope someone here can point me in the right direction. Thank you

10-11-2009, 07:53 AM	#2
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	welcome to YT. i'm sorry your sassy isn't doing well. I would try to find another vet for a second opinion. i agree that it looks like something else is wrong and the meds aren't helping. did the vet you took her too do any bloodwork? if not that's the first thing i would have done. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

10-11-2009, 08:06 AM	#3
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I would see a different vet also. IT is too serious to wait. Was bloodwork done? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

10-11-2009, 01:23 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	After 4 days and no better I would get a second opinion. Maybe the antibiotic isn't the best one for treating her infection. I hope Sassy feels better soon. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

10-11-2009, 01:48 PM	#5
JJinjersey YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 299 Blog Entries: 3	Welcome to YT! Sorry to here about little Sassy... I too would get a second opinion quick! Good Luck! __________________ Bryan's Mommy

10-11-2009, 03:07 PM	#6
manda36 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: higginsville mo Posts: 3	yes they did bloodwork and said everything was ok except she was anemic.I got her when she was 10weeks old and have her knees replaced and she has seizures so she 's on valium for that. The vet told me that if the antibiotics didn't work then he was assumming colon cancer. Is that found alot with yorkies?I have researched everything and that is omething i can't find. Thank you for all of your concerns and i am going for a second, third, and fourth oppinion, cause she deserves that from me.

10-12-2009, 03:18 AM	#8
jeanietoo YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 783	I would try Flagyl (metronidazole) and maybe Albon I'd also give benebac (a probiotic) which you can get at the pet supply places if she's bee on an antibiotic for very long. If after a week on these she isn't better I'd have an ultrasound. I just lost my 13 yr old in August from an intestional cancer but he had trouble with the same symptoms you describe all his life and Flagyl was a magic bullet whenever he got this. Good luck and keep us updated

10-13-2009, 01:49 PM	#10
manda36 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: higginsville mo Posts: 3	we changed her to science diet in the can a year ago.She does get chicken alot now that she's not eatting very good.She finished her biotic today, but the vet wants me to give her another day before making anymore desisions about where to go from here. I don't like that idea.I can't get her into another vet for a second opinion til next week due to no appointments available and i feel so bad that she isn't getting any better. They did a barrium swallow and found no blockage, which is good. she has lost more weight, she is running a fever, her little belly is red it's so hot and the vet says keep her comfortable for a few more days, ( I'd like to make him feel what she is feeling), anyway, thanks again and i will keep writing updates on her.