OMG! HELP! PLEASE! I am in tears! Tatum is pooping out BLOODY GEL!!! - Page 3 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

stedmansmommy · 07-08-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SugarMama

I hope little Tatum is feeling better. My last dog did this occasionally. I was scared to death the first time it happened. All of the worst case scenarios flash through your mind. My Bella's was from a sensitive stomach, we were slowly switching her food but it still upset her tummy. She had watery diarrhea and when she didn't have anything left to poop out she had the bloody gel. We took her to the vet and it was caused from irritation from straining so much & from the upset stomach. They gave us meds to stop the diarrhea and an antibiotic to prevent infection.

Oh, and BRAVO to your breeder! She sounds like a wonderful person. I wish I lived close to her so that I could buy a baby from her or recommend someone to her!

Try to get some sleep tonight (between potty breaks!). Let us know what the vet says.

Yes...that really does make alot of sense about them not having anything left to poop out, so they just poop out the bloody stuff - because she has been having the runny stools quite a bit. And I think she is just so worn out too because she has been sleeping alot today....my poor baby

But you are right...the worse case scenarios have definitely flashed through my mind

But then again they ALWAYS do when any of my babies are sick as I just worry about them so much

Tatum's breeder is just SO WONDERFUL. She is so caring and is so helpful. I got Tatum almost 6 months ago and she is STILL ALWAYS there to help...whenever I need her. Even calls me sometimes to check on her or just to talk. She is such a sweetheart and I am SO thankful to have found her.

I will make a post tomorrow and let everyone know what we find out! Thank you so much!

stedmansmommy · 07-08-2007, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

I'm so sorry your baby is sick. I would be taking pics too for help! I know you've heard this before, but get her to a vet asap. Only s/he can tell you what's wrong with your baby. Good luck, and give us an update.

Thank you so much

I figured that most people would think I was just nuts for taking pictures like that....but I just didn't know what else to do and thought that I had better get some pics taken before I put it in a baggy to take to the vet

Thank you so much and I will keep everyone updated!

stedmansmommy · 07-08-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by paulapoo

Otis did this twice, once it was worms and the other time I changed his food and didn't know to take it slow. His little tummy was very irritated and I hear gurgle gurgle gurgle. It's so frightening. I'm sure the vet will be able to help you in the morning!! Let us know how she's doing.

Oh my gosh! I also hear the GURGLE around with Tatum's stomach!! And it is SOOOO LOUD. I am going to mention ALL of this to my vet. I'm sure he will need a vacation by the time I leave his office!

stedmansmommy · 07-08-2007, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by baby03

Do you really think so ???? She has had Tatum since Late February!!

Awwww, yes, thats right....I sure have

Wrenee4 · 07-08-2007, 07:06 PM

Yep looks like Giardia or Coccidea for sure. At this point it's a little hard to tell since there isn't any poo to look at. Don't worry too much at this point...just make sure you take in a sample tomorrow and get both looked for. Be specific too as they are both a little hard to find and have to be looked for. I would ask for a snap test for the Giardia. It costs a little more, but it's alot more reliable than a floatation test for the Giardia. Make sure she is eating though and give nutrical if you have it!! If it's coccidea you won't want to stop the poo as that's how they get it out.

stedmansmommy · 07-08-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bmax77

Give her yogart and cottage cheese that will help calm her insides and also give her some nutrition as well. I would take her to the vet for sure.

She will definitely be seeing the vet! I am just scared that if I give her too much cottage cheese she will have even MORE diarhea

njoydaride · 07-08-2007, 07:09 PM

Poor baby!

I hope Tatum feels better soon. Hopefully the vet will have some answers. Prayers coming your way.

chattiesmom · 07-08-2007, 07:09 PM

Peppy went through a bout of bloody diarreah about 3 weeks ago. We made a n emerbency visit to our regular vet -- lots of tests and blood work - all normal. Final diagnosis -- gastro-instestinal upset. They rested his tummy for 48 hours -- no food or water by mouth so he was on a periodic IV.

Peppy went from being perfectly OK to dripping fresh red blood from his rectum within a matter of a couple of hours and through it all he never acted like he felt bad.....

stedmansmommy · 07-08-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

Brooke i know your scared and worried about Tate after all that has been going on, but its OK. it will be ok. Your breeder is right. Follow her advice. Blood in the stool is common after having lots of diarrhea. Her intestines are irritated. The bright red color is better then black or old blood.

Do not feed Tate anything for 24 hours. Her digestive systems needs a serious rest. Give her the kaoepectate like your breeder said. It will help calm her stomach. After 24 hours she should have cleared out her system. You can either stick with what your breeder said about the ground up dog food, OR you can put her on a bland diet of boiled chicken and rice.

i'm so sorry Tate is having so many problems.

Good luck at the vet tomorrow. I hope everything turns out ok.

Thanks so much girl....I really am so scared

I am going to do every single thing that my breeder recommended and just keep praying for her

I just cannot wait to get her seen by the vet so that he can tell me what the heck is going on, and so that she can get put on some meds to help her

I will let you know how everything goes!

BabyFidgette · 07-08-2007, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by baby03

Do you really think so ???? She has had Tatum since Late February!!

Oh, okay, never mind then. I don't read every post on YT like others, just making an observation.

Mommy of Brandi · 07-08-2007, 07:16 PM

not to make light of anything anyone's said........but one of my old dogs used to get that when he had a loose stomach......the vet said it was from him pushing and straining.......I'd take Lil Tatum to the vet to be sure but I think she will be just fine

stedmansmommy · 07-08-2007, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

Poor baby. At first I was thinking maybe you nicked her hiney when you shaved her. But when I saw that mucous, I thought otherwise. I hope that your baby gets better ASAP b/c she is so freak'n adorable, and we just hate to see our babies sick and in pain.

Oh girl - I swear to you I thought the exact same thing at first. That is EXACTLY what came to mind...I knew though that I DIDN'T nick her, but I was still thinking that maybe somehow she was bleeding from that because I saw the blood from a distance. Then when I got closer, like you said and saw the mucous, I knew that-that wasn't what it was

Thank you so much for your compliments on her and I too hope that she is all better soon

It seems like after she had the bloody poop incident, she is "down" more (sleeping every since it happened, etc.). I went over to her and pet her and she just opened her eyes so slowy and blinked just a tiny bit

My poor baby girl!!

ellie81 · 07-08-2007, 07:18 PM

ohh i'm sorry that you have to go thru this, Brooke. Poor little Tatum!!! I hope she feels better tonite and I hope everythings goes ok at the vet tomorrow. Prayers and kisses going your way!

wemple2 · 07-08-2007, 07:19 PM

Don't really have anything to add, just wanted you to know I feel bad for Tate...hope she feels better real soon. I think the advice you got from your breeder is right on...follow it. Thoughts and prayers to you both!!!

stedmansmommy · 07-08-2007, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrenee4

Yep looks like Giardia or Coccidea for sure. At this point it's a little hard to tell since there isn't any poo to look at. Don't worry too much at this point...just make sure you take in a sample tomorrow and get both looked for. Be specific too as they are both a little hard to find and have to be looked for. I would ask for a snap test for the Giardia. It costs a little more, but it's alot more reliable than a floatation test for the Giardia. Make sure she is eating though and give nutrical if you have it!! If it's coccidea you won't want to stop the poo as that's how they get it out.

Thank you! Will mention the snap test to my vet for sure - boy, I need to start making a list of everything so that I don't forget anything!

Also, I have been giving her Nutri-Cal just every 4 hours like her breeder recommended. I ALWAYS make sure I have that on hand because of her size

Thank you so much for your help!

07-08-2007, 07:06 PM	#35
Wrenee4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,048	Yep looks like Giardia or Coccidea for sure. At this point it's a little hard to tell since there isn't any poo to look at. Don't worry too much at this point...just make sure you take in a sample tomorrow and get both looked for. Be specific too as they are both a little hard to find and have to be looked for. I would ask for a snap test for the Giardia. It costs a little more, but it's alot more reliable than a floatation test for the Giardia. Make sure she is eating though and give nutrical if you have it!! If it's coccidea you won't want to stop the poo as that's how they get it out. __________________ ~Wendy~

07-08-2007, 07:09 PM	#38
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Peppy went through a bout of bloody diarreah about 3 weeks ago. We made a n emerbency visit to our regular vet -- lots of tests and blood work - all normal. Final diagnosis -- gastro-instestinal upset. They rested his tummy for 48 hours -- no food or water by mouth so he was on a periodic IV. Peppy went from being perfectly OK to dripping fresh red blood from his rectum within a matter of a couple of hours and through it all he never acted like he felt bad..... __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

07-08-2007, 07:16 PM	#41
Mommy of Brandi YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 745	not to make light of anything anyone's said........but one of my old dogs used to get that when he had a loose stomach......the vet said it was from him pushing and straining.......I'd take Lil Tatum to the vet to be sure but I think she will be just fine __________________ The way to mommy's heart is yorkie kisses!!! Brandi's MySpace

07-08-2007, 07:18 PM	#43
ellie81 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 5,314 Blog Entries: 1	ohh i'm sorry that you have to go thru this, Brooke. Poor little Tatum!!! I hope she feels better tonite and I hope everythings goes ok at the vet tomorrow. Prayers and kisses going your way! __________________ Ellie and Bengi Bengi Is Home!!! - http://youtu.be/8OKv35pk5Pk

07-08-2007, 07:19 PM	#44
wemple2 Wee Winston Wiggles Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kewanee, Illinois Posts: 9,666	Don't really have anything to add, just wanted you to know I feel bad for Tate...hope she feels better real soon. I think the advice you got from your breeder is right on...follow it. Thoughts and prayers to you both!!! __________________ As Ever, Kathy Intruducing Bentley Winston and Spencer: RIP My Sweet Angels

07-08-2007, 07:09 PM	#37
njoydaride Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 516	Poor baby! I hope Tatum feels better soon. Hopefully the vet will have some answers. Prayers coming your way.