OMG! HELP! PLEASE! I am in tears! Tatum is pooping out BLOODY GEL!!!

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by njoydaride

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

Thank you so much for your prayers! They really do mean so much!

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

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.....

Oh my gosh Cindy, poor little Peppy You know, it could very well be something like that with Tate. I just have no idea right now...I wish I knew Everyone keeps mentioning Giardia and Coccidia, and when I read all of the WONDERFUL info that Breny posted, I started thinking that maybe she really does have one of the two. But honestly I just don't know at this point

I will keep everyone posted and thank you so much for sharing Peppy's story and posting the info about him. I really do appreciate it!

[bmax77]

Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

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

Yes you may be right I should have said a little cottage cheese mixed with the yogart. To much may make her worse. thanks for correcting me. When My Dewey does that He has just an upset system and I remove his food for a day and give him this mixture and he is fine.

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by Mommy of Brandi

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

Thank you so much. It just really does look like it could be a number of things at this point. She WILL be seeing the vet, that's for sure...and I will let you know how it all goes tomorrow and what her results are!

[Patti]

Several of my dogs have had bloody, mucosy poops. Both had colitis. Stress and sometimes for no reason at all they would get bouts of it. The vet gave me meds for it and when I heard their tummies gurgling I would start them on it. Maybe it is from the pain meds she's been on they can do a number on their tummies. I am sure your vet will fix her right up tomorrow. I know how you feel, Cali was sick every other week and then some the first 8 months I had her. Good luck and I will keep you both in my prayers.

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by ellie81

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!

Thank you so much for all of your prayers girl!! We appreciate them SO MUCH!

[babi1542]

I am so sorry to hear about your baby, I would be afraid as well. I am sure that when the vet sees her tomorrow morning he will know what it is and she will be fine. Prayers and thoughts going your way, please keep us posted!

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by wemple2

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!!!

Thank you so much...I feel so bad for my little sweetie pie as well - it just breaks my heart Am definitely following my breeders advice...in fact, I need to get my butt up and go grab that Kaeopectate!

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by marcerella02

i'm so sorry poor Tatum is having a hard time.. been ther iwth Layla.. the first eyar of her life we were at the vet every week or two... the blood is normal when they have dirrhea.. their intestines are upset and irritated so they bleed.. Layla did the same thing... are you feeding her boiled chicken an rice??? i'd be doing that.. very bland... easy on the tummy and she'll eat it up because it is new and tastes yummy!! i found with Layla she would poop ALL day and then the diarrhea would really stop at night and she would get the sleep she needed... i hope miss tater feels better... let us know what the vet sayss.. Lay was put on meds and they REALLY helped! sending you both BIG HUGS

Thanks so much girl! I really do need to try the boiled chicken and rice for her...or either the ground dry food and add a little of the chicken baby food like her breeder said...and come to think of it, I DO have some of the chicken baby food on hand from when she was sick the last time. BUT, I think for right now I should give her tiny little tummy a bit of a rest I am just so worried and want to keep her HYDRATED

Thank you again girl for all of your help...you are such a sweetheart and I will update everyone on what the vet says!

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by bmax77

Yes you may be right I should have said a little cottage cheese mixed with the yogart. To much may make her worse. thanks for correcting me. When My Dewey does that He has just an upset system and I remove his food for a day and give him this mixture and he is fine.

Oh it's ok I just really do appreciate your help and concern for her! I will try your recommendation and thank you again so much!

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by Patti

Several of my dogs have had bloody, mucosy poops. Both had colitis. Stress and sometimes for no reason at all they would get bouts of it. The vet gave me meds for it and when I heard their tummies gurgling I would start them on it. Maybe it is from the pain meds she's been on they can do a number on their tummies. I am sure your vet will fix her right up tomorrow. I know how you feel, Cali was sick every other week and then some the first 8 months I had her. Good luck and I will keep you both in my prayers.

Wow, it sounds like your babies and my Tatum had very simular situations! I really do hear her tummy gurgling SO loudly And with Cali too...it sounds so much like what I have been going through with Tatum - and she is a little over 8 months old Just constantly one thing after another.

Thank you so much for your care and concern, as well as your prayers...they mean SO MUCH to us

[stedmansmommy]

Originally Posted by babi1542

I am so sorry to hear about your baby, I would be afraid as well. I am sure that when the vet sees her tomorrow morning he will know what it is and she will be fine. Prayers and thoughts going your way, please keep us posted!

Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers! Everyone here has just been so great and we appreciate it more than words can say!

[Rae Rae]

I would be scared if I saw that too! I hope poor Tatum is O.K. I have no idea what could be wrong, but it seems a lot of people here have some answers. I'll keep my fingers crossed for her that she's O.K

[PANAMA69]

Oh man, hope is Tate is felling well prayers are on your way sweet baby

[bornnygurl]

Poor baby! I really hope she gets well soon.