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laurenr 11-20-2007 11:50 AM
Mango is sick-please help!!!
 
About an hour ago Mango started vomiting. It is a clear, bubbly fluid with a tinge of yellow. She vomited many times and the last time, started shaking when she was finished. I rushed her to the Vet immediately. I had to leave her there for a few hours for monitoring and testing.
Her energy level since the last episode seems normal. I have no idea what caused this. Her diet consists of Evangers ALS kibble, mixed with Merrick Grammy Pot Pie (1 tsp mixed with the dry.) The only treats she ever gets are Honey Nut Cheerios, which I know to be safe. However, yesterday at a coffee shop a friend gave her a dog biscuit that he broke up into small pieces. She did eat a few. I don't know the brand. Could this possibly be the cause?
Also, she had a long run in the garden yesterday, so maybe she ate bird/rabbit poop???? Her stomach is normal, poops are normal shape, not loose.
I am going out of my mind with worry . PLEASE HELP. Any advice or suggestions would be much appreciated. I am sitting her waiting for the Vet to call and I don't know what else to do.
Lauren

Ellie May 11-20-2007 11:53 AM
There are probably 10 or 20 different things it could be. I hope it's nothing serious.:( When is the last time she had eaten before this episode?

chachi 11-20-2007 11:56 AM
Your feeding very good foods so its not the food. The dog biscuit or if she ate rabbit poo could be upseting her stomach. I would feed her chicken and rice tonight and keep an eye on her. If the vomiting continues or she becomes listless then she needs to be seen by the et. Mine have on occasion had off days where they vomitted too

laurenr 11-20-2007 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Ellie May (Post 1537504)
There are probably 10 or 20 different things it could be. I hope it's nothing serious.:( When is the last time she had eaten before this episode?
Thank you. She had not yet had her morning meal. She ate her dinner just fine last night. But, I never know with her because she is so very mischievous, what she picks up and chews on.
Lauren

Surfie and Tiki 11-20-2007 12:02 PM
Sounds like she has a tummy ache. Tiki has done this many times in the past, all was ok. Just like humans, they get little tummy problems now and again. No worries Lauren, I'm sure she will be fine...

I would also suggest chicken and rice as it is easy on the tummy.

Big hugs!!!!

saphire 11-20-2007 12:02 PM
Lauren, I hope you get news soon! I have just come on and am sorry to hear Mango is sick. I will be saying a prayer for her. Vas byt!!!
I am presuming you have been very busy with Mom as I havn't seen you much lately.
Oh I do hope your next post is a good one. I'll check in just now.

Lots of hugs for you and Mango. :ghug: :ghug:

laurenr 11-20-2007 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by chachi (Post 1537512)
Your feeding very good foods so its not the food. The dog biscuit or if she ate rabbit poo could be upseting her stomach. I would feed her chicken and rice tonight and keep an eye on her. If the vomiting continues or she becomes listless then she needs to be seen by the et. Mine have on occasion had off days where they vomitted too
I worry about the dog biscuit she was given - especially with all the recalls; who knows how old it was. The coffee shop keeps a bin filled with them, and Mango does not normally eat them.
Do you think chicken and rice is better than the low-residue dog foods a Vet usually suggests - I think the name is "Canine a/d" or something similar; my Spanky has had it before when sick with tummy problems.
I am just so worried. Mango is a year old and has never been sick.
Please tell me I am worrying for nothing.:(:(:(
Lauren

MIZBROWN 11-20-2007 12:07 PM
So, she's vomited how many times? It could just be something that she ate... Though the shaking is a bit concerning. I wish I had some better advise than to wait for the Vet to call... Im sorry :(

chachi 11-20-2007 12:08 PM
The prescription foods are good also. I have never been able to get my yorkies to eat it though. My Vet always prescribes the prescription foods too and I told him they wouldnt eat it could I fix them chicken and rice and he said that would be fine

laurenr 11-20-2007 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Surfie and Tiki (Post 1537539)
Sounds like she has a tummy ache. Tiki has done this many times in the past, all was ok. Just like humans, they get little tummy problems now and again. No worries Lauren, I'm sure she will be fine...

I would also suggest chicken and rice as it is easy on the tummy.

Big hugs!!!!
Thank Janell. Is boiling the chicken best, do you think? Or Microwave? I just hope this is something minor. As I am sure was obvious to you when we had our play date, you can see that she is my joy, my treasure, my angel. I could not bare for anything to be wrong with her.
Lauren

mizzwanned 11-20-2007 12:09 PM
I'm so sorry. It could have been the biscuits she ate.. is there any way you can find out what brand they were? I hope she feels better!

mizzwanned 11-20-2007 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Surfie and Tiki (Post 1537539)
Sounds like she has a tummy ache. Tiki has done this many times in the past, all was ok. Just like humans, they get little tummy problems now and again. No worries Lauren, I'm sure she will be fine...

I would also suggest chicken and rice as it is easy on the tummy.

Big hugs!!!!
I agree. When mine are sick i give them that and it makes them all better. Just some white rice with plain white chicken meat.

laurenr 11-20-2007 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mizzwanned (Post 1537567)
I agree. When mine are sick i give them that and it makes them all better. Just some white rice with plain white chicken meat.
Glad I saw that - I was just about to ask what type of rice. Thanks!
Lauren

laurenr 11-20-2007 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by saphire (Post 1537541)
Lauren, I hope you get news soon! I have just come on and am sorry to hear Mango is sick. I will be saying a prayer for her. Vas byt!!!
I am presuming you have been very busy with Mom as I havn't seen you much lately.
Oh I do hope your next post is a good one. I'll check in just now.

Lots of hugs for you and Mango. :ghug: :ghug:
Hi Sheilagh,
Yes, the past few days I've been around less here 'cause of Mom's visit. I was supposed to take her out for the day, but I am waiting here for the Vet's call, and when I bring her home, there is absolutely NO way I will let her out of my sight.
Ek wil huil:(,
Lauren

Betty'sMom 11-20-2007 12:22 PM
I hope Mango is better soon. It is probably just an upset stomach, but it is best to have her checked, as you did. Boiled chicken and rice is definitely supposed to be good for them. Please let us know when you hear something. I will keep her in my thoughts! (hugs)

laurenr 11-20-2007 12:23 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by MIZBROWN (Post 1537558)
So, she's vomited how many times? It could just be something that she ate... Though the shaking is a bit concerning. I wish I had some better advise than to wait for the Vet to call... Im sorry :(
The shaking is what scared me the most. I just felt so helpless... I held her head while she was vomiting, like my Mom did when I was little. Her whole body seemed to contract and heave each time she vomited. It was at least 6 - 8 times, within minutes of each other.
Lauren

Surfie and Tiki 11-20-2007 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by laurenr (Post 1537565)
Thank Janell. Is boiling the chicken best, do you think? Or Microwave? I just hope this is something minor. As I am sure was obvious to you when we had our play date, you can see that she is my joy, my treasure, my angel. I could not bare for anything to be wrong with her.
Lauren
Lauren ~ it's going to be ok. She just has a bit of acid in her tummy, many times it is from having an empty tummy, or it could be from the biscuit from yesterday, but I doubt it. I really don't think you have anything to worry about. Tiki and Surfie both have had foamy/yellow vomit, it went away the same day, and all was well.
Let's wait and see what the Vet says, and then you will have a better idea.......

I boil my chicken, and just use minute white rice. I have no idea if the other food is better, sorry.......

I know exactly how you feel about little Mango, I could see the love in your face.......:)

trini&coco 11-20-2007 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Surfie and Tiki (Post 1537598)
Lauren ~ it's going to be ok. She just has a bit of acid in her tummy, many times it is from having an empty tummy, or it could be from the biscuit from yesterday, but I doubt it. I really don't think you have anything to worry about. Tiki and Surfie both have had foamy/yellow vomit, it went away the same day, and all was well.
Let's wait and see what the Vet says, and then you will have a better idea.......

I boil my chicken, and just use minute white rice. I have no idea if the other food is better, sorry.......

I know exactly how you feel about little Mango, I could see the love in your face.......:)
Exactly what I thought...I have read when they get dehydrated they will vomit yellow & clear foamy bile. My dogs have done it as well. Usually I will take them to the water bowl and they drink and eat and it goes away. I hope that is all it is with Mango...:p

Ellie May 11-20-2007 12:34 PM
It is entirely possible that her stomach was empty this morning and that is why she got sick.

laurenr 11-20-2007 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Ellie May (Post 1537639)
It is entirely possible that her stomach was empty this morning and that is why she got sick.
I don't think so because she is fed twice a day, every day, her Evangers kibble. This happened just before her morning meal.
Lauren

trini&coco 11-20-2007 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by laurenr (Post 1537646)
I don't think so because she is fed twice a day, every day, her Evangers kibble. This happened just before her morning meal.
Lauren
Yorkies have such small of a space to store food and water in their tiny bodies, hopefully that is all it is :p

laurenr 11-20-2007 12:55 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Surfie and Tiki (Post 1537598)
Lauren ~ it's going to be ok. She just has a bit of acid in her tummy, many times it is from having an empty tummy, or it could be from the biscuit from yesterday, but I doubt it. I really don't think you have anything to worry about. Tiki and Surfie both have had foamy/yellow vomit, it went away the same day, and all was well.
Let's wait and see what the Vet says, and then you will have a better idea.......

I boil my chicken, and just use minute white rice. I have no idea if the other food is better, sorry.......

I know exactly how you feel about little Mango, I could see the love in your face.......:)
Janell, what worries me is the amount she vomited. She did have a few Honey Nut Cheerios that Hubby had given her this morning, which I forgot to mention. But I know them to be totally safe. She is a healthy size - weighed just over 4 lbs at the Vet. I see so many reports lately about Parvo (her shots are up to date), Liver shunt.... seeing what happened to little Teddi... so I guess maybe I am over worrying?
Do you think there is a possibility of her catching something from a park, like the one we were in that Sunday?
Lauren

mistyinca 11-20-2007 12:55 PM
Awww Lauren, :(

I'm so sorry to hear that Mango has an upset tummy. Chloe has had the same thing before. They'll probably want a stool sample at the vet, and you might get an antibiotic and an antiparasitic.

From what you describe, it sounds like the typical reaction when they get a little bug, and doesn't sound serious, so try not to worry too much.:)

My vet has suggested we give Chloe pepto when that happens, so we give her 0.8ml pepto. But if this is the first time you've seen this, best to take her to the vet and let them run the tests.

Keep us posted.

mistyinca 11-20-2007 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by laurenr (Post 1537701)
Do you think there is a possibility of her catching something from a park, like the one we were in that Sunday?
Lauren
That is very possible. The one time Chloe had gotten giardia, the only thing I could think of that could possibly have given her that is going to the park (mind you, it was not Yorba park). AFter all, she's a 100% indoor dog, she drinks the same filtered water that we drink in the house. So I decided she must have gotten it from the park because there was no other explanation (though I also did wonder if maybe she got it from Petmsart--you know how they get all excited when they sniff other dogs'...er...um...smells)

Sukoshi's Mom 11-20-2007 01:19 PM
Oh Lauren! I just searched out your thread when I saw you mentioned Mango being sick on Ronda's thread, and I'm so sorry to hear Mango is feeling down. Like everyone else has said, I do think it's probably nothing, but it's probably good you took her to the vet just in case. I know she is your life (although I won't let Granny Spanky hear that :rolleyes: ). Sukoshi had the same thing happen one morning (3 or 4 episodes in a matter of minutes), so like you, I rushed her to the vet. After blood work and many tests, it turns out it was nothing...just a little stomach bug, and she was fine later that evening. I know it's hard not to worry since you're dreaming up every worst case scenario possible (as I would be), but I really do think it's probably just a little bug. Try not to worry. And keep us posted if you get any news.

laurenr 11-20-2007 01:53 PM
I just brought Mango home as she was behaving in a very distressed manner at the Vet. I spoke to the technician about her blood test results, because the Vet had not yet returned from lunch.
Her Blood Glucose level: 130
60 to 110 are within normal limits, so hers is high. Is it possible that the 5 or 6 Cheerios a day could cause this?? I think not, but want to be sure. Otherwise, she just eats the Evangers ALS kibble, mixed with the one teaspoon of Merrick's Grammy Pot Pie.

Tests on Pancreas/AMY: 1501
200 to 1200 are within normal limits, hers are high.

Does anyone think these two results are related? Pancreatitis can cause these elevated levels, but what caused this in the first place??

I have no further information, but am getting quite scared at these results.:(:(:( Does ANYONE know anything you could tell me?????

Please help!
Lauren

Ellie May 11-20-2007 01:55 PM
That does sound like pancreatitis.:(

laurenr 11-20-2007 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Sukoshi's Mom (Post 1537778)
Oh Lauren! I just searched out your thread when I saw you mentioned Mango being sick on Ronda's thread, and I'm so sorry to hear Mango is feeling down. Like everyone else has said, I do think it's probably nothing, but it's probably good you took her to the vet just in case. I know she is your life (although I won't let Granny Spanky hear that :rolleyes: ). Sukoshi had the same thing happen one morning (3 or 4 episodes in a matter of minutes), so like you, I rushed her to the vet. After blood work and many tests, it turns out it was nothing...just a little stomach bug, and she was fine later that evening. I know it's hard not to worry since you're dreaming up every worst case scenario possible (as I would be), but I really do think it's probably just a little bug. Try not to worry. And keep us posted if you get any news.
Lisa, I'm going slightly nuts here... you know how we are with our babies. I'm still thinking of poor Ronda though, and trying to put my situation in perspective, hoping it is nothing serious. It's just so hard because I have never seen Mango so sick, or ever sick for that matter.
Lauren
Edit: Did Sukoshi have any elevated blood levels when she was sick?

laurenr 11-20-2007 01:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by mistyinca (Post 1537716)
That is very possible. The one time Chloe had gotten giardia, the only thing I could think of that could possibly have given her that is going to the park (mind you, it was not Yorba park). AFter all, she's a 100% indoor dog, she drinks the same filtered water that we drink in the house. So I decided she must have gotten it from the park because there was no other explanation (though I also did wonder if maybe she got it from Petmsart--you know how they get all excited when they sniff other dogs'...er...um...smells)
Misty,
I asked the Vet about that park - he knows it well. He says he has no patients that have become ill that have visited there. Like you, I did think of that, especially after the warning you posted a few weeks back after those terrible winds.
Just waiting now for him to return and call me.
Lauren

saphire 11-20-2007 01:58 PM
Oh sheet Lauren! I understand your concern. I don't know anything about those results, I hope someone who does will answer you soon.

Hang in there my friend, praying for baby Mango.

Will check insoon.
Hugs,


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