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Buster Brown · 04-06-2013, 02:58 PM

So sorry to hear all 4 wow. I hope everyone is feeling better soon.

capt_noonie · 04-06-2013, 03:04 PM

Oh poor doggies! I hope the panacur clears it all up. I can't imagine having four all with doo doo butter butt!

Sammy Mommy · 04-06-2013, 03:05 PM

Oh no. Poor babies and poor Mamma too! Sending good thoughts and get wells prayers and hugs to all of you.

Yorkiedaze · 04-06-2013, 03:45 PM

This is what I found.

Colitis is an inflammation of the colon. It is responsible for about 50 percent of cases of chronic diarrhea in dogs. The signs of colitis are painful defecation, prolonged squatting and straining, flatulence, and passing many small stools mixed with blood and mucus. These signs can easily be mistaken for constipation.

The usual cause of colitis is one of the inflammatory bowel diseases. Whipworms are another frequent cause. Fungal colitis is uncommon. It targets dogs with immune deficiency and lowered resistance. Prototheca colitis is a rare disease caused by an algae. It produces a severe form of colitis and can become systemic. Treatment has not been successful.

I feel so sorry for any of our fur babies when they get sick or injured. I sure hope your babies are well in no time.

chestermama · 04-06-2013, 04:09 PM

poor doggies and mama

Yorkiemom1 · 04-06-2013, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Cathy, if you have wet conditions in your backyard, I would suspect that giardia could be the issue. While you can treat it with metronidazole, panacur is better. Also, it is hard to pick up on fecals. The best way is for a very fresh specimen to be examined under the microscope. Your vet could do that without sending it out.

My thoughts also....

mimimomo · 04-07-2013, 11:29 AM

Another reason why I don't think it's colitis bc all 4 have it...colitis is not contagious, but giardia is.

Harrysmum · 04-08-2013, 04:22 AM

Hi Kathy!

Just checking in on you....how are your Littlies doing? And how are YOU....you must be exhausted.

Truly hope they're doing a little better today - a big hug from Harry + I xx

rubymoon2072 · 04-08-2013, 04:30 AM

oh my hope this works and clears it up for the babies. prayers all around.

kjc · 04-08-2013, 12:31 PM

After the vet took a stool sample from Sapphire... she (Sapphire) had a BM, a large sausage looking thing... with a bit of mucous at the end, and she looked like she was straining a bit. The vet said it looks like a colitis type poop.

They all seem to be improving. Keeping my fingers crossed. They're all being angels about taking their meds, so I can't complain. I hope they all feel better soon.

Thanks for all the well wishes and suggestions...

ladyjane · 04-08-2013, 01:00 PM

That's great they are all improving. No fun with a bunch of sick ones...been there.

Maximo · 04-09-2013, 05:25 AM

Glad to hear your 4 are getting better. You must be exhausted!

mimimomo · 04-09-2013, 02:49 PM

Hope they continue to do well so mommy can rest!

Buster Brown · 04-09-2013, 03:21 PM

Glad to hear things are improving I know you must be relieved.

kjc · 04-20-2013, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maximo

I made the mistake of reading your post while eating lunch, lol. Note to self: stick to picture section while eating.

I do appreciate the info though.

I can include pics (JK) Lol!

04-06-2013, 02:58 PM	#16
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	So sorry to hear all 4 wow. I hope everyone is feeling better soon. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

04-06-2013, 03:04 PM	#17
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Oh poor doggies! I hope the panacur clears it all up. I can't imagine having four all with doo doo butter butt! __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

04-06-2013, 03:45 PM	#19
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	This is what I found. Colitis is an inflammation of the colon. It is responsible for about 50 percent of cases of chronic diarrhea in dogs. The signs of colitis are painful defecation, prolonged squatting and straining, flatulence, and passing many small stools mixed with blood and mucus. These signs can easily be mistaken for constipation. The usual cause of colitis is one of the inflammatory bowel diseases. Whipworms are another frequent cause. Fungal colitis is uncommon. It targets dogs with immune deficiency and lowered resistance. Prototheca colitis is a rare disease caused by an algae. It produces a severe form of colitis and can become systemic. Treatment has not been successful. I feel so sorry for any of our fur babies when they get sick or injured. I sure hope your babies are well in no time. __________________ AZRAEL RAZAEL JILLI ANN

04-07-2013, 11:29 AM	#22
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	Another reason why I don't think it's colitis bc all 4 have it...colitis is not contagious, but giardia is. __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

04-08-2013, 04:30 AM	#24
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	oh my hope this works and clears it up for the babies. prayers all around. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

04-06-2013, 03:05 PM	#18
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	Oh no. Poor babies and poor Mamma too! Sending good thoughts and get wells prayers and hugs to all of you.

04-06-2013, 04:09 PM	#20
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	poor doggies and mama

04-08-2013, 04:22 AM	#23
Harrysmum Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chessington, Surrey, UK Posts: 5,062	Hi Kathy! Just checking in on you....how are your Littlies doing? And how are YOU....you must be exhausted. Truly hope they're doing a little better today - a big hug from Harry + I xx

04-08-2013, 12:31 PM	#25
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	After the vet took a stool sample from Sapphire... she (Sapphire) had a BM, a large sausage looking thing... with a bit of mucous at the end, and she looked like she was straining a bit. The vet said it looks like a colitis type poop. They all seem to be improving. Keeping my fingers crossed. They're all being angels about taking their meds, so I can't complain. I hope they all feel better soon. Thanks for all the well wishes and suggestions... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

04-08-2013, 01:00 PM	#26
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	That's great they are all improving. No fun with a bunch of sick ones...been there. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

04-09-2013, 05:25 AM	#27
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	Glad to hear your 4 are getting better. You must be exhausted! __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

04-09-2013, 02:49 PM	#28
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	Hope they continue to do well so mommy can rest! __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

04-09-2013, 03:21 PM	#29
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	Glad to hear things are improving I know you must be relieved. __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."