Zoey is 'Officially' Sick

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom6

Okay, I spoke to our vet.

He wants me to get her off the chicken that she is on. She was put on it along with rice when this all started. We took her off of the rice when we got the Clostridium diagnosis and added in her kibble. We kept alot of the chicken to encourage her to continue eating well. He wants her on kibble and then her treats are okay - thank goodness, as I feel she is NOT gonna like being taken off her meat. He said he is not concerned about her and that it is taking a little time is not concerning him either. Wish I could be so calm about it

Her poop a few minutes ago was a bit firmer, with one tiny bit at the end that was still very soft. I am hoping this is a good sign and will just continue on. He said her weight gain and all of her checkups etc etc are excellent.

Okay, so I will try to take this in stride and hopefully she will eat (just kibble) and will get firmer as time continues.

Thanks again everyone!!

Huggs

i hope she continues to do well keep us posted

[YorkieMom6]

Originally Posted by 4doggiemama

Maybe there is 'light at the end of the tunnel?' Know how frustrating it is to not find quick solutions. Snowboy, my 2 yr. old Pommie, has had loose stools from the time I rescued him. Have struggled with food issues....allergic to grains. Then he eats finds of horrible stuff to eat in our tiny outdoor pen. Gives himself all sorts of intestinal issues. Think I'll start him on the probiotic that Cocoa is on......Primal Defense. Get well to Zoey. ~Joanne~

Thank you for the positive thoughts and understanding . Poor Snowboy... it seems that intestinal issues run common for our little ones so I may just have to accept it (while staying on top of it of course).

I, too, will be starting the probiotics (human grade) when I receive them. She is on the one prescribed by the vet right now. I discussed it with him and while he said he did not have another yorkie on that type of regiment, he was not opposed.

I hope it does well for them both - Thanks again, Joanne!

Huggs

[YorkieMom6]

Originally Posted by dwerten

i hope she continues to do well keep us posted

Thank you so much, you and others have been very helpful!

Huggs

[mylittlegirls]

Hi Denise,
I'm so sorry for not posting more often about Zoey. These surgeries can be a little rough on our little one's and sometimes it just takes a while for them to be 100%
I'll keep your little one's in my prayers.

You take care of yourself,

Kathleen

[YorkieMom6]

Originally Posted by mylittlegirls

Hi Denise,
I'm so sorry for not posting more often about Zoey. These surgeries can be a little rough on our little one's and sometimes it just takes a while for them to be 100%
I'll keep your little one's in my prayers.

You take care of yourself,

Kathleen

Thank you Kathleen, you are very kind. Please, do not apologize... you have been assisting triple fold in another more serious case - Melody! When I see the situations others are enduring I am almost embarassed to even post about these lesser things.

Thanks again!

[mylittlegirls]

Denise, Zoey is just as important as any of our furbys. I'll be trying to keep up with your updates and pray the little one improves everyday and everyone stays well.

Kathleen

[YorkieMom6]

Oh yes yes, if course. I was just referring to the severity and how we sometimes get grounded when hearing of others difficulties.

Kathleen, you are very kind - as many people here are and I thank you.

[YorkieMom6]

*of course

[Ladymom]

FYI, clostridium perfringens is one of the causes of HGE:

Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE)

Merck Veterinary Manual

[YorkieMom6]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

FYI, clostridium perfringens is one of the causes of HGE:

Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis (HGE)

Merck Veterinary Manual

This HGE appears to be treatable with good prognosis IF treated early - otherwise, can be serious and even fatal Thank goodness Zoey does not have this, but is important info to be aware of - just in case, especially since she has had this bacteria infection.

Thank you so much for the information.

[yorkieusa]

Be watchful of her with the Metronidazole. That stuff is really hard on their little tummies.

[YorkieMom6]

Originally Posted by yorkieusa

Be watchful of her with the Metronidazole. That stuff is really hard on their little tummies.

Thank you for letting me know.... she has two more doses (1/2 a chewable pill every 12 hours) so we are almost done. Is good to have the input tho - thanks again!!

[Ladymom]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom6

This HGE appears to be treatable with good prognosis IF treated early - otherwise, can be serious and even fatal Thank goodness Zoey does not have this, but is important info to be aware of - just in case, especially since she has had this bacteria infection.

Thank you so much for the information.

Lady's had it three times.

The key is to run to your vet asap as it can be fatal within hours. Terrifying disease.

[YorkieMom6]

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Lady's had it three times.

The key is to run to your vet asap as it can be fatal within hours. Terrifying disease.

Oh, I am so sorry to hear that - I hope Lady is well now! Did she primarily have the 'raspberry jam' looking stools? Did she begin with bacteria infections like Zoey?

Yes, it does appear terrifying - I am so sorry you both have had to go thru this and not just once but 3 times

There is so much to be cognizant of - thank goodness for YT and all the wonderful people here.

Thank you!

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by YorkieMom6

Oh, I am so sorry to hear that - I hope Lady is well now! Did she primarily have the 'raspberry jam' looking stools? Did she begin with bacteria infections like Zoey?

Yes, it does appear terrifying - I am so sorry you both have had to go thru this and not just once but 3 times

There is so much to be cognizant of - thank goodness for YT and all the wonderful people here.

Thank you!

It is because if they get it once they are more susceptible to getting it over and over again if out of balance in gut and why probiotics are very important to keep healthy digestive system