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msmissy7aa · 02-06-2009, 06:24 PM

Yorkiesmiles, my little guys name is Mickey. I have been praying and praying for God's help in healing him. Thank you so much.

What wonderful women you all are.....

marcerella02 · 02-06-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by msmissy7aa

Marcerella.......Not waiting until tomorrow.......husband is on his way to the store as I type......with a list in hand (very detailed).

I wish I had found this site a couple of days ago, but feel lucky I've found it now.

Yes, I realize that if he was a tiny little Yorkie this would be much more serious than it is......I'm fortunate he has the body weight to be able to withstand this right now. It's been a solid 3 hours at least since he last had diarrhea.....I'm so hoping it's stopping and he'll be on the road to recovery soon. Thank you so much.....I thank each and every one of you for your wonderful, informative input.

YAY Hang in there mom

it's so hard when they are sick- especially if you dont' have a site like this- it can feel very lonely when no one gets how upset you are. Good for you for sending your hubby now- get that pumpkin in him and it should really clear things up.

Totally your call- but If you can get the diarrhea and vomiting to stop for 2-3 days i'd then stop the antibiotics and anti nauseant. I'm not a fan of overmedicating and the antibiotics in his system longer than he needs them could really add to more problem. - keep up with the yogurt as long as the antibiotics are in him and for a few days after- i'd be giving hime 4-5 tablespoons when he is back to normal. My Layla is 6 lbs and she gets around 2 tbs at night.

yorkiesmiles · 02-06-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by msmissy7aa

Marcerella.......Not waiting until tomorrow.......husband is on his way to the store as I type......with a list in hand (very detailed).

I wish I had found this site a couple of days ago, but feel lucky I've found it now.

Yes, I realize that if he was a tiny little Yorkie this would be much more serious than it is......I'm fortunate he has the body weight to be able to withstand this right now. It's been a solid 3 hours at least since he last had diarrhea.....I'm so hoping it's stopping and he'll be on the road to recovery soon. Thank you so much.....I thank each and every one of you for your wonderful, informative input.

Love that hubby's got the LIST!

YT is a great place filled with terrific, knowledgeable people -- we hope you will stay around once your guy is feeling better. We have a lot of fun here too.

yorkiesmiles · 02-06-2009, 06:28 PM

Can't wait to hear Mickey's on the road to recovery.

Praying for both of you - as I know it is stressful when our furbabies are sick.

My Bubba was desperately ill with very similar symptoms about a yr ago after returning from a trip - it was very scary.

darnlora · 02-06-2009, 06:37 PM

Brown unprocessed rice cooked in broth is good rice is very binding also I cook toast really dark the charcoal from the black part of toast coats tummy. pumpkin is great but lots of fluid or broth and pedialite. hope all this helps... Saying prayers!!!!!!!!!

msmissy7aa · 02-06-2009, 06:52 PM

Update: Hubby is now in the store with his list and he has all that's been recommended to get......Pure Pumpkin, Pedialyte, Yogurt, not the Lite stuff, 3 bananas.......oh yeah, Chocolate Chip cookies for me. I despartely need chocolate. Oh and he got cookies for himself too.

Being so stressed out about this, I'm afraid I've jumped on him about everything. He's the most tolerant man alive, I swear. I'm so lucky to have him in my life.

Almost 10 PM and Mickey hasn't had any more episodes of diarrhea. I hope this is the beginning of his total healing.

Also, I will certainly discontinue the antibiotic and anti-nausea medication once he's on the road to recovery. As I stated before, I much prefer the holistic/natural way of healing.

Thank you all for your prayers and good thoughts for Mickey. At the moment he's resting comfortably on the couch on his pillow. He IS the King of the household.

I will keep you all updated as to his progress.

Thank you all again.....I just can't find the words to tell you all how much I value each and every post you've made. Thank you for helping me through this very not nice time. Now I know why support groups work so well.

msmissy7aa · 02-06-2009, 06:54 PM

PS.......I have no idea why this all started. He's on the same food, nothing has changed at all. It truly was a sudden onset of symptoms.....I just wish it would suddenly stop too. Thanks again all of you.

yorkiesmiles · 02-06-2009, 07:08 PM

glad you are getting your chocolate fix - lol

Give your hubby and sweet Mickey each a big hug. May you be a t a place of peace soon. It's probably going to take a few days to get past even loose stools. Hopefully he is feeling better soon - poor guy

msmissy7aa · 02-06-2009, 07:20 PM

Well, he just had more diarrhea (10PM) but he went probably close to 4 hours without going too. I will give him his second dose of Plantaeris in the morning and cross my fingers. Gave him the good yogurt and a couple tiny pieces of banana but he wasn't liking the texture of it I guess.

Gonna be another long night for Mickey and myself. Hopefully I can get a couple hours sleep. We sleep on the couch here in the family room.....I keep my hand on his legs so I'll know the moment he moves and has to go outside.......I sure am glad I don't work!

Time to lay down and try to rest.

Thank you all for all your help......I'll post in the morning as to the events of tonight.

Goodnight all.

marcerella02 · 02-06-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by msmissy7aa

PS.......I have no idea why this all started. He's on the same food, nothing has changed at all. It truly was a sudden onset of symptoms.....I just wish it would suddenly stop too. Thanks again all of you.

I never thought to ask- what are you feeding him kibble wise.

we are so glad you found us! It can be so scary when they are sick and you just don't know why.

marcerella02 · 02-06-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by msmissy7aa

Well, he just had more diarrhea (10PM) but he went probably close to 4 hours without going too. I will give him his second dose of Plantaeris in the morning and cross my fingers. Gave him the good yogurt and a couple tiny pieces of banana but he wasn't liking the texture of it I guess.

Gonna be another long night for Mickey and myself. Hopefully I can get a couple hours sleep. We sleep on the couch here in the family room.....I keep my hand on his legs so I'll know the moment he moves and has to go outside.......I sure am glad I don't work!

Time to lay down and try to rest.

Thank you all for all your help......I'll post in the morning as to the events of tonight.

Goodnight all.

poor guy- it won't go away all of a sudden- so it will be a slow progression

get what you can of the pumpkin in him- it should dry him right up

Layla hates bananas too- she isn't sure what to do with them

Hope you both have a restful night!

yorkiesmiles · 02-06-2009, 07:22 PM

Did you try the pumpkin? Mine love it. Sorry he wouldn't eat the banana, and about the diarrhea - poor guy

msmissy7aa · 02-06-2009, 07:24 PM

He's very sensitive to food so I feed him boiled chicken all the time. Nothing but. I tried a lot of dog food but oh my, so many nasty things in it...and he just won't eat the 'hard' stuff.....though I suppose if that's all that's presented to him he would when he gets hungry enough. He really does love the boiled chicken and rice though.

He's now comfortably sleeping on the couch.....that's HIS couch I mean....he let's me share it with him!

msmissy7aa · 02-06-2009, 07:30 PM

I'm going to wait until morning for the Pumpkin.....right now he's turning his nose up to most everything. I think I'll just give him a 'new food' break.....I can always try it when we're up later. I wonder if he's gonna like it? I have the feeling if it's not meat he's not gonna like it much. Oh well......he's gonna have to learn to like it. If there is no more vomiting, I will put it into the special digestive tract food I got from the vet......hopefully I can hide it well enough that he eats it.

Thank you again. I feel so much better knowing you are all here and have shared my experience. Funny how when you're going through a crisis it feels so lonely, as though you're the only one who's ever gone through it....and then you find the support group filled with wonderful people who have shared the same experience and feelings. It has removed almost all of the stress I've been feeling since Tuesday......so once again, thank you ladies for all your help and suggestions. May God Bless each and every one of you....every day of your lives.

Goodnight.

marcerella02 · 02-06-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by msmissy7aa

He's very sensitive to food so I feed him boiled chicken all the time. Nothing but. I tried a lot of dog food but oh my, so many nasty things in it...and he just won't eat the 'hard' stuff.....though I suppose if that's all that's presented to him he would when he gets hungry enough. He really does love the boiled chicken and rice though.

He's now comfortably sleeping on the couch.....that's HIS couch I mean....he let's me share it with him!

ooo my- that could be part of the problem- his diet is NOT balanced- are you supplementing his diet with vitamins and such? Layla eat home cooked but she gets veggies and carbs and a multivitamin as well as calcium supplement.

you know when this is all said and done with you should try talking to Layla's nutritionist- Susan Davis- her website is askariel.com and she is so wonderful. you pay 75 dollars for a 45 min phone consult in which she gives you a diet to meet your pups needs and your pup needs SO much more than just chicken- the lack in nutrition could be at the root of these problems. anyways- she is incredible- she has helped at least 5 other YT owners that i know- saving quite a few lives actually- Layla has pancreatitis and she saved her from being on on the canned crap vets try and sell. Anyways- PLEASE Consider this- he needs so much more.

02-06-2009, 06:28 PM	#34
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Can't wait to hear Mickey's on the road to recovery. Praying for both of you - as I know it is stressful when our furbabies are sick. My Bubba was desperately ill with very similar symptoms about a yr ago after returning from a trip - it was very scary. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-06-2009, 06:37 PM	#35
darnlora Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grove Oklahoma Posts: 494	Brown unprocessed rice cooked in broth is good rice is very binding also I cook toast really dark the charcoal from the black part of toast coats tummy. pumpkin is great but lots of fluid or broth and pedialite. hope all this helps... Saying prayers!!!!!!!!! __________________ "The best and most beautiful things in world cannot be seen or touched they must be felt with the heart." ~~~~ Helen Keller

02-06-2009, 07:08 PM	#38
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	glad you are getting your chocolate fix - lol Give your hubby and sweet Mickey each a big hug. May you be a t a place of peace soon. It's probably going to take a few days to get past even loose stools. Hopefully he is feeling better soon - poor guy __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-06-2009, 07:22 PM	#42
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Did you try the pumpkin? Mine love it. Sorry he wouldn't eat the banana, and about the diarrhea - poor guy __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

02-06-2009, 06:24 PM	#31
msmissy7aa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 26	Yorkiesmiles, my little guys name is Mickey. I have been praying and praying for God's help in healing him. Thank you so much. What wonderful women you all are.....

02-06-2009, 06:52 PM	#36
msmissy7aa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 26	Update: Hubby is now in the store with his list and he has all that's been recommended to get......Pure Pumpkin, Pedialyte, Yogurt, not the Lite stuff, 3 bananas.......oh yeah, Chocolate Chip cookies for me. I despartely need chocolate. Oh and he got cookies for himself too. Being so stressed out about this, I'm afraid I've jumped on him about everything. He's the most tolerant man alive, I swear. I'm so lucky to have him in my life. Almost 10 PM and Mickey hasn't had any more episodes of diarrhea. I hope this is the beginning of his total healing. Also, I will certainly discontinue the antibiotic and anti-nausea medication once he's on the road to recovery. As I stated before, I much prefer the holistic/natural way of healing. Thank you all for your prayers and good thoughts for Mickey. At the moment he's resting comfortably on the couch on his pillow. He IS the King of the household. I will keep you all updated as to his progress. Thank you all again.....I just can't find the words to tell you all how much I value each and every post you've made. Thank you for helping me through this very not nice time. Now I know why support groups work so well.

02-06-2009, 06:54 PM	#37
msmissy7aa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 26	PS.......I have no idea why this all started. He's on the same food, nothing has changed at all. It truly was a sudden onset of symptoms.....I just wish it would suddenly stop too. Thanks again all of you.

02-06-2009, 07:20 PM	#39
msmissy7aa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 26	Well, he just had more diarrhea (10PM) but he went probably close to 4 hours without going too. I will give him his second dose of Plantaeris in the morning and cross my fingers. Gave him the good yogurt and a couple tiny pieces of banana but he wasn't liking the texture of it I guess. Gonna be another long night for Mickey and myself. Hopefully I can get a couple hours sleep. We sleep on the couch here in the family room.....I keep my hand on his legs so I'll know the moment he moves and has to go outside.......I sure am glad I don't work! Time to lay down and try to rest. Thank you all for all your help......I'll post in the morning as to the events of tonight. Goodnight all.

02-06-2009, 07:24 PM	#43
msmissy7aa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 26	He's very sensitive to food so I feed him boiled chicken all the time. Nothing but. I tried a lot of dog food but oh my, so many nasty things in it...and he just won't eat the 'hard' stuff.....though I suppose if that's all that's presented to him he would when he gets hungry enough. He really does love the boiled chicken and rice though. He's now comfortably sleeping on the couch.....that's HIS couch I mean....he let's me share it with him!

02-06-2009, 07:30 PM	#44
msmissy7aa Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 26	I'm going to wait until morning for the Pumpkin.....right now he's turning his nose up to most everything. I think I'll just give him a 'new food' break.....I can always try it when we're up later. I wonder if he's gonna like it? I have the feeling if it's not meat he's not gonna like it much. Oh well......he's gonna have to learn to like it. If there is no more vomiting, I will put it into the special digestive tract food I got from the vet......hopefully I can hide it well enough that he eats it. Thank you again. I feel so much better knowing you are all here and have shared my experience. Funny how when you're going through a crisis it feels so lonely, as though you're the only one who's ever gone through it....and then you find the support group filled with wonderful people who have shared the same experience and feelings. It has removed almost all of the stress I've been feeling since Tuesday......so once again, thank you ladies for all your help and suggestions. May God Bless each and every one of you....every day of your lives. Goodnight.