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gidget529 · 08-03-2011, 12:40 PM

I think I would have x-rays and blood work done. These symptoms do sound similar to pancreatitis (my Cricket had chronic pancreatitis). I think HGE also has the same type symptoms.

Ellie May · 08-03-2011, 12:43 PM

If she is pooping, a full blockage is fairly unlikely. Probably should do xrays anyway though. She needs bloodwork and I would insist on it immediately, but that's just me and I'm not a vet.

Tummy bug or not, blood should always be taken in these cases.

Britster · 08-03-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

If she is pooping, a full blockage is fairly unlikely. Probably should do xrays anyway though. She needs bloodwork and I would insist on it immediately, but that's just me and I'm not a vet.

Tummy bug or not, blood should always be taken in these cases.

This is how I feel now when it comes to bloodwork. And why I was so irritated with the vet we saw last night for my dads dog's vomiting and diarrhea issues that I wrote about in my thread... I just think it's hard to diagnose anything w/o it?

Please keep us updated on Poppy. I'll be praying for her!

Ellie May · 08-03-2011, 12:58 PM

Yeah, there is no reason to skip blood here. I wonder about HGE, etc.

If vomiting a lot, xrays are taken here.
Bloodwork is done for severe vomiting and/or diarrhea. My vet is not comfortable drugging an animal without ruling some major problems out. And if there is a lot of either vomiting or diarrhea, hospitalization is usually the best bet, esp. with small breeds.

Rachael x · 08-03-2011, 01:01 PM

Thanks everyone.
I will see how she is through the night, if she still has diarrhea in the morning i'm going to ask for my regular vet to do some blood work (I havn't been able to see my regular vet either yesterday or today because he has been busy with surgeries so I had to either wait for hours or see one of the other vets, as she really isn't well I didn't want to wait around.
At the moment she is lying in bed with me, but she keeps changing the spot she wants to sleep in so I think she may be uncomfortable

I'm just so worried and wish I knew what was wrong!

Britster · 08-03-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachael x

Thanks everyone.
I will see how she is through the night, if she still has diarrhea in the morning i'm going to ask for my regular vet to do some blood work (I havn't been able to see my regular vet either yesterday or today because he has been busy with surgeries so I had to either wait for hours or see one of the other vets, as she really isn't well I didn't want to wait around.
At the moment she is lying in bed with me, but she keeps changing the spot she wants to sleep in so I think she may be uncomfortable

I'm just so worried and wish I knew what was wrong!

Poor girl! She sounds like how Lilly was (my dads JRT/shihtzu mix) last night and is still acting. We just don't know what's wrong with her, either, but she hasn't had blood or vomiting all day long today.

I'll be thinking of you and Poppy tonight. Believe me, I know how frustrating it is.

SoSoNYC1 · 08-03-2011, 01:14 PM

Rach she will be fine. She has a really strong momma. Keep your eye on her.

RileyDC · 08-03-2011, 01:15 PM

Keeping Poppy in my prayer and sending good vibes.... Hoping she is feeling well very soon!!
Keep us posted.

Rachael x · 08-03-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Poor girl! She sounds like how Lilly was (my dads JRT/shihtzu mix) last night and is still acting. We just don't know what's wrong with her, either, but she hasn't had blood or vomiting all day long today.

I'll be thinking of you and Poppy tonight. Believe me, I know how frustrating it is.

It's just so frustrating not knowing what is wrong with her or how I can help her. 2 different vets have had a good feel of her stomach and don't believe she has a blockage, just that she may have eaten something she shouldn't or that didn't agree with her so it's upset her tummy.
But she is just so ill, she is not herself at all and is just moping around the place. If she is no better in the morning I am going to make an appointment with my regular vet and ask if there is anything else we can do (blood work/x-rays) to find out whats happening, I've been to the vets 3 times in the past 2 days (one being the emergency vet) and spent around £230 there but I know nothing!

Rachael x · 08-03-2011, 01:18 PM

Thanks everyone

yorkieusa · 08-03-2011, 02:34 PM

I continue to keep Poppy in my thoughts. Sending my best wishes for her.

Britster · 08-03-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rachael x

It's just so frustrating not knowing what is wrong with her or how I can help her. 2 different vets have had a good feel of her stomach and don't believe she has a blockage, just that she may have eaten something she shouldn't or that didn't agree with her so it's upset her tummy.
But she is just so ill, she is not herself at all and is just moping around the place. If she is no better in the morning I am going to make an appointment with my regular vet and ask if there is anything else we can do (blood work/x-rays) to find out whats happening, I've been to the vets 3 times in the past 2 days (one being the emergency vet) and spent around £230 there but I know nothing!

That's sooo frustrating.

I'm sorry. I really hope you get some answers soon.
Believe me, I'm up to $1500 with Jackson's issues.
Still a little uncertain about things as well *sigh*

Rachael x · 08-04-2011, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Britster

That's sooo frustrating.

I'm sorry. I really hope you get some answers soon.
Believe me, I'm up to $1500 with Jackson's issues.
Still a little uncertain about things as well *sigh*

WOW $1500

I hope they find out what is wrong with Jackson soon and can make him better.

Vets are expensive arn't they? but we would all pay anything if it ment our babies would feel better.

On a brighter note Poppy is MUCH better today! she has been running about and playing with her toys, she had scrambled egg for breakfast and almost ate all of it, and has had boiled chicken and rice today which she did very well with. So fingers crossed this carries out and she is better soon. She hasn't vomitted at all today but has not pooped, she has had her 6ml of keogel for today (which is suposed to make her poop more firm) do you think I should hold off on it until she poops because maybe it's making her constipated? thanks again for everyones concern!

Rachael x · 08-05-2011, 12:53 PM

UPDATE:

Poppy is so much better! thank goodness

She hasn't been sick since Wednesday and has had normal poops today (no diarreah woohoo!) she is eating and drinking as normal, going for walks, running about and playing. I am SO happy!!

BabyGirl Rosie · 08-05-2011, 01:51 PM

Wonderful news! So glad she is feeling better!

08-03-2011, 12:40 PM	#31
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	I think I would have x-rays and blood work done. These symptoms do sound similar to pancreatitis (my Cricket had chronic pancreatitis). I think HGE also has the same type symptoms. __________________ Mommy to Gidget, Sidney & Cricket(RIP)

08-03-2011, 12:43 PM	#32
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	If she is pooping, a full blockage is fairly unlikely. Probably should do xrays anyway though. She needs bloodwork and I would insist on it immediately, but that's just me and I'm not a vet. Tummy bug or not, blood should always be taken in these cases. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-03-2011, 12:58 PM	#34
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Yeah, there is no reason to skip blood here. I wonder about HGE, etc. If vomiting a lot, xrays are taken here. Bloodwork is done for severe vomiting and/or diarrhea. My vet is not comfortable drugging an animal without ruling some major problems out. And if there is a lot of either vomiting or diarrhea, hospitalization is usually the best bet, esp. with small breeds. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-03-2011, 01:01 PM	#35
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Thanks everyone. I will see how she is through the night, if she still has diarrhea in the morning i'm going to ask for my regular vet to do some blood work (I havn't been able to see my regular vet either yesterday or today because he has been busy with surgeries so I had to either wait for hours or see one of the other vets, as she really isn't well I didn't want to wait around. At the moment she is lying in bed with me, but she keeps changing the spot she wants to sleep in so I think she may be uncomfortable I'm just so worried and wish I knew what was wrong! __________________ Rachael & Poppy Last edited by Rachael x; 08-03-2011 at 01:03 PM.

08-03-2011, 01:14 PM	#37
SoSoNYC1 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ozone Park, NY Posts: 548	Rach she will be fine. She has a really strong momma. Keep your eye on her. __________________ Proud Momma to my furkids: Austin, Chelsea York & Lenox

08-03-2011, 01:15 PM	#38
RileyDC BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 4,183	Keeping Poppy in my prayer and sending good vibes.... Hoping she is feeling well very soon!! Keep us posted.

08-03-2011, 01:18 PM	#40
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Thanks everyone __________________ Rachael & Poppy

08-03-2011, 02:34 PM	#41
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I continue to keep Poppy in my thoughts. Sending my best wishes for her. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

08-05-2011, 12:53 PM	#44
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	UPDATE: Poppy is so much better! thank goodness She hasn't been sick since Wednesday and has had normal poops today (no diarreah woohoo!) she is eating and drinking as normal, going for walks, running about and playing. I am SO happy!! __________________ Rachael & Poppy

08-05-2011, 01:51 PM	#45
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Wonderful news! So glad she is feeling better! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!