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dwerten · 06-15-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

That's what I tried the first time and I thought she swallowed it, but I guess she faked me out and spit it out later.

I just crushed it and put it in some food, but then she didn't eat all the food. Only about a teaspoon and a few tiny pieces of chicken.

bummer could not hide in a tiny piece of chicken? You can do a swirly in a syringe like someone stated below you can get from pharmacy as i think famotidine is suppose to be on empty stomach to control stomach acids but i can check as dex was on this when he came home from hospital. I will go look at his encyclopedia lol It was 5 meds around the clock - did not sleep much was a nervous wreck. Make sure you do the metro with food though if she will eat poor baby. Is she wanting to eat now?

ok just pulled out the encyclopedia and it says best when given a few hours before a meal as greater suppression of acid secretion

mjharpst · 06-15-2010, 08:01 PM

Poor Uni! I hope she is back to herself soon! I will be keeping you and her in my thoughts and hope that her blood work comes back soon and will help to relieve your worries, its always the worst when you dont know!

mjharpst · 06-15-2010, 08:03 PM

You may want to try putting the pill inside a straw and then put that into her mouth blow and then the she should swallow... my vet had showed me that because when Roxie is sick too she will not eat anything and she never has taken meds good.... Good luck, poor Uni!

dwerten · 06-15-2010, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mjharpst

You may want to try putting the pill inside a straw and then put that into her mouth blow and then the she should swallow... my vet had showed me that because when Roxie is sick too she will not eat anything and she never has taken meds good.... Good luck, poor Uni!

that is a good one never heard that before. Thanks for posting that

mjharpst · 06-15-2010, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dwerten

that is a good one never heard that before. Thanks for posting that

It makes the pill go into their throat and they end up swallowing... I have only done it a few times but it has worked.

dwerten · 06-15-2010, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mjharpst

It makes the pill go into their throat and they end up swallowing... I have only done it a few times but it has worked.

sounds like a good thing to try to me - you could even cut the straw so not so long too

megansmomma · 06-15-2010, 08:16 PM

Poor Uni is not feeling well. I'm glad that you got her into the vet so quickly and hope she is on her way to feeling better.

You could try to put the pill into a little cream cheese. It's always worked great for these three. I think the little bit of cheese hide any bitter taste of the med. When I've given pills they will all line up for a little treat so everyone gets a smidge.

PANAMA69 · 06-15-2010, 08:29 PM

Oh no, just now seen this, Uni stop scaring mommy like this,

This is what has work for me, I take the pill and crush it, between two small spoon, then I open the mouth, and put the powder pill in their mouth they can't spit it out, that way, because stick in their tongue

if is a capsule you open it and put the powder in their tongue.
Glad that nothing happen to Uni in the parking lot

, don't blame yourself you had a very stressful day, hugs, Greta.

karren · 06-15-2010, 09:10 PM

Uni, I hope u feel better soon.

capt_noonie · 06-15-2010, 09:34 PM

One minute she wants to play and eat, next she doesn't. I can tell she's feeling a bit better though. she got out a cow tail and was chomping on it, even threw it around for a while. i took that as a sign she was hungry. Gave her some plain cooked chicken (about 1/2 a strip) and ate it with ZEAL! Then gave her some chicken with the a/d and med crushed in it, hmmm not so much.

forced some water down with a straw. Gonna give her the antibiotic med at midnite. Poop still thinner than doo doo butter. Bf asked me how I am not gagging while trying to get the stool sample in the jar. Oh, question, will the stool sample still be ok by the morning? If there are parasites in there, will the tests be able to show them since the sample is not fresh and hot out the bum? Will the lil buggers still be alive and able to register on the test? i hope I got enough brown slime... they charged me for the test already.

Thank you everyone for the well wishes and good vibes. Uni and I love all you guys!

QuickSilver · 06-15-2010, 09:52 PM

The vet should give you guidelines on how to get the stool sample. I believe it should be okay overnight in the fridge.

I use Greenie's pill packs when I need to give Thor medicine. Basically they are very soft, flavorful treats with a hole poked in the side where you hide the pill. They are very malleable, so I only use half a treat, and mold it around the pill. Thor always swallows it in one bite. He gets very excited when he sees that bag come out, he has no idea I'm slipping him drugs.

Oh, and for the slime (poor Uni!): can you get some litter and have her go on that? Then you can just scoop some litter along with the slime.

nana911 · 06-15-2010, 09:52 PM

hmmm, googling the shelf life of poop. now that is a new one.

hope Uni gets to feeling better!

capt_noonie · 06-15-2010, 10:02 PM

@QS, whenever Uni is not in the mood for food, it doesn't matter if I'm giving her a treat, chicken or even filet mignon draped with pate (don't worry never tried that). If she doesn't want to eat she will not eat.

Anyway, the vet tech was the one who told me how to get the doo doo. I said but it's to thin, how do I get it? she ssaid just try to scoop it in. I used a plastic spoon on the mucusy parts. Sorry TMI. And she just said get it in as soon as possible, so I go back in the morning. (They are not 24/7). I tried to get her to go on the pad so I could get it easier, but she is now accustomed to going outside (trying to save $ on the pee pads

) now she won't go on the pads.

Nancy1999 · 06-15-2010, 10:19 PM

I'm so sorry to read about Uni. The vet gave me a pill pusher that comes in handy if they won't eat. You just poke the pill in the rubber end of it, and then press the other end and it pops down their throat. Poor little thing, I know you must be worried sick, sending prayers and good vibes your way!

ourfirstyorkie · 06-16-2010, 03:42 AM

Send prayers and good vibes for Uni and you.

For the pill, crush it between 2 spoons then get a lick of honey or Nutrical and the powder will stick to it. Then just rub it to the roof of her mouth and the pill will go down without a hitch.

Good luck.

06-15-2010, 08:01 PM	#32
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	Poor Uni! I hope she is back to herself soon! I will be keeping you and her in my thoughts and hope that her blood work comes back soon and will help to relieve your worries, its always the worst when you dont know! __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince

06-15-2010, 08:03 PM	#33
mjharpst YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,061	You may want to try putting the pill inside a straw and then put that into her mouth blow and then the she should swallow... my vet had showed me that because when Roxie is sick too she will not eat anything and she never has taken meds good.... Good luck, poor Uni! __________________ Meagan Ryder, Roxie, & Prince

06-15-2010, 08:16 PM	#37
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	Poor Uni is not feeling well. I'm glad that you got her into the vet so quickly and hope she is on her way to feeling better. You could try to put the pill into a little cream cheese. It's always worked great for these three. I think the little bit of cheese hide any bitter taste of the med. When I've given pills they will all line up for a little treat so everyone gets a smidge. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

06-15-2010, 08:29 PM	#38
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	Oh no, just now seen this, Uni stop scaring mommy like this, This is what has work for me, I take the pill and crush it, between two small spoon, then I open the mouth, and put the powder pill in their mouth they can't spit it out, that way, because stick in their tongue if is a capsule you open it and put the powder in their tongue. Glad that nothing happen to Uni in the parking lot, don't blame yourself you had a very stressful day, hugs, Greta. __________________

06-15-2010, 09:10 PM	#39
karren Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: orange county Posts: 383	Uni, I hope u feel better soon. __________________ Shakespeare, Zoey, Lily and Chloe I, Chloe II

06-15-2010, 09:34 PM	#40
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	One minute she wants to play and eat, next she doesn't. I can tell she's feeling a bit better though. she got out a cow tail and was chomping on it, even threw it around for a while. i took that as a sign she was hungry. Gave her some plain cooked chicken (about 1/2 a strip) and ate it with ZEAL! Then gave her some chicken with the a/d and med crushed in it, hmmm not so much. forced some water down with a straw. Gonna give her the antibiotic med at midnite. Poop still thinner than doo doo butter. Bf asked me how I am not gagging while trying to get the stool sample in the jar. Oh, question, will the stool sample still be ok by the morning? If there are parasites in there, will the tests be able to show them since the sample is not fresh and hot out the bum? Will the lil buggers still be alive and able to register on the test? i hope I got enough brown slime... they charged me for the test already. Thank you everyone for the well wishes and good vibes. Uni and I love all you guys! __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12 Last edited by capt_noonie; 06-15-2010 at 09:35 PM.

06-15-2010, 09:52 PM	#41
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	The vet should give you guidelines on how to get the stool sample. I believe it should be okay overnight in the fridge. I use Greenie's pill packs when I need to give Thor medicine. Basically they are very soft, flavorful treats with a hole poked in the side where you hide the pill. They are very malleable, so I only use half a treat, and mold it around the pill. Thor always swallows it in one bite. He gets very excited when he sees that bag come out, he has no idea I'm slipping him drugs. Oh, and for the slime (poor Uni!): can you get some litter and have her go on that? Then you can just scoop some litter along with the slime. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger. Last edited by QuickSilver; 06-15-2010 at 09:53 PM.

06-15-2010, 09:52 PM	#42
nana911 threadkillin' 6 pack Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,242	hmmm, googling the shelf life of poop. now that is a new one. hope Uni gets to feeling better! __________________ lorelei, wife to gerry , momma to bear , baxter ,baby and bug

06-15-2010, 10:02 PM	#43
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	@QS, whenever Uni is not in the mood for food, it doesn't matter if I'm giving her a treat, chicken or even filet mignon draped with pate (don't worry never tried that). If she doesn't want to eat she will not eat. Anyway, the vet tech was the one who told me how to get the doo doo. I said but it's to thin, how do I get it? she ssaid just try to scoop it in. I used a plastic spoon on the mucusy parts. Sorry TMI. And she just said get it in as soon as possible, so I go back in the morning. (They are not 24/7). I tried to get her to go on the pad so I could get it easier, but she is now accustomed to going outside (trying to save $ on the pee pads) now she won't go on the pads. __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

06-15-2010, 10:19 PM	#44
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I'm so sorry to read about Uni. The vet gave me a pill pusher that comes in handy if they won't eat. You just poke the pill in the rubber end of it, and then press the other end and it pops down their throat. Poor little thing, I know you must be worried sick, sending prayers and good vibes your way! __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

06-16-2010, 03:42 AM	#45
ourfirstyorkie ☺Farrah☺ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY, USA Posts: 1,430 Blog Entries: 1	Send prayers and good vibes for Uni and you. For the pill, crush it between 2 spoons then get a lick of honey or Nutrical and the powder will stick to it. Then just rub it to the roof of her mouth and the pill will go down without a hitch. Good luck. __________________ Michele Farrah Stella and Jerry