I am happy to read that Tibbe is home again with you tonight, but I agree with Crystal - I would at least ask for that bile acid test to be done. Why not, right? I never saw - did you mention to the vet about giving Tibbe his heartguard yesterday? I still think that maybe that triggered something (not necessarily that the heartguard is bad but with his sensitive tummy, maybe he isn't handling it well or something). Just something I would also mention if you haven't. Praying that the meds at least settle Tibbe down some for the night and you both can get some rest. Hugs! |
I am so glad litle Tibbe is doing better. These Yorkies can get very sensitive stomachs. Are you writing down every time you go to the vet what meds he gets and why. I keep a running record on my Yorkies illnesses and vet trips. Otherwise I would forget when and why I took them over the years. I am going to say thank you prayers for Tibbe tonight! |
I'm late to this thread, but just want to add some vibes and prayers for Tibbe. I know how you feel about him, it is the same way I feel about Jenna. You and I could both be found crying when we get our babies home from the hospital! I hope whatever is ailing him is sorted quickly and he can get back to being the happy and healthy Tibbe that we all know and love. :) ((((((((((Huge hugs)))))))))))) for you. xxxx |
I am late in seeing this thread and am so glad to see isn't something awful and scary. Bless his sweet heart....I hope he is feeling better quickly and I'll say a prayer. I think we all understand going into panic mode when one of ours is sick. Hugs to you! |
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I also beginning to wonder if somehow, besides his tummy problems, that Heartgard yesterday afternoon had an extra strong dose of medication in it - or, gulp, had another medication in it! Or he's got liver shunt or something like that and the ivermectin just kind of poisoned him. He was awfully kinetic during his obedience work last night - overdoing everything and surging into every trick before I got the word out - hyper. Very hyper. And then this morning his tummy and other sx. and tonight acting like he does after anesthesia to some extent. All in all, I think it is past time for his bile acids test. Well, he's sleeping soundly now so I'm going to stop watching him and try to get a nap. |
Oh Jeanie....your poor little boy - and poor you too, you must be SO worried. How is he this morning? Sally x :hug: |
I'm just seeing this. I'm so sorry Tibbe isn't feeling well. I'm glad he's home and that everything so far is negative, but same as I tell my patients...go with your gut. If you feel like something is wrong, stay on the doctor. Keep having him checked until you are confident he is ok or until you have found the answer. Prayers for you and Tibbe! |
oh Jeannie, I will be praying for your little Tibbe and hope you get some concrete answers, you are smart to follow your gut no one knows your baby better than you. |
Glad Tibbe's back home! I quit using Heartgard.... I didn't like the way my dogs were acting after getting it. One thing I really hate about it is the dose is for 1-25 pounds, if your pup is on the small side, that's a lot of product, when there are others available that have less of a dose, like 1-10 pounds. Peek A Boo used to get hyper, bloodshot eyes, and just not acting right, and it seemed like it was getting worse each time he took the stuff. I think too they can develope a sensitivity to any product over time, so I always watch and evaluate their behavior with anything they get, each time they get it, be it meds, food, treats, grooming products... anything! Hope Tibbe continues to improve and best of luck with any further testing you decide to do. You did tell the vet he had just had his Heartgard? |
Wishing only the best for you and Tibbe today |
I would not use that heartgard. I used Revolution on my dogs last year and had no problems. Of course I am in California and we don't have the real bad bug problems some states have. You have to use what works but I would be very cautiious and read all the reviews before I choose a med. Little Tibbe needs to have his stomach rest from all that and just chill awhile. I am glad he is better. It is scary being at the vet and not at home so I am sure that is why he is acting unlike himself. Yorkies are very smart and perceptive. He wanted to be home with you! |
This may be a good time to do it...when symptoms are present. Ellie took HG twice. She did fine, but she was ever-so-slightly, very unnoticeably off. I prefer milbemycin for her. Remember, even on the off chance that the test is abnormal, it does not necessarily mean liver shunt. It may just be MVD or something. BtW, one of LadyJane's dogs had perfect labs and had a shunt.. It is much more common than people think. Your description of his symptoms is a concern. |
Jeanie I'm so sorry. Just now seeing this. I'm so glad Tibbe is ok!! Hills I/D was a life saver for my Rosie. That's what we use as snacks between her home cooking. I know lots don't like Hills but IMHO the I/D was the best thing for my Rosie when she so desperately needed it. |
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He did sleep the night and ate his low fat breakfast this morning, drank and has pee'd. He's had his K-Pectin and his little mustache is covered in that stuff - he hates it and spits half it out before I can get his muzzle up and rub the sides his throat lightly. I give only a little at a time in the side pocket of his mouth to be sure he won't aspirate it so it takes quite a while to get his whole huge 10 ml. dose down. We got to 8 and I stopped for a while and let him rest. Now we need to go wash his face. He's been a good little patient though and won't fight me until that liquid starts to go in his mouth and then he just mostly moves backward and spits. |
Hey Jeanie, if you see any of these "not quite himself" symptoms/signs today, break out a video recorder and capture it to show the vet. As you mentioned, he seems to act differently at the vet versus at home. Might help..dunno. Still praying for that little guy! |
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