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magsmom · 03-26-2010, 07:13 AM

I am so upset. My little maltese who is 5 years old as of yesterday, has been sick for awhile now... A few weeks ago she vomitted up clear foam with a tiny string of blood. Hubby and I rushed her to the vet to be safe. Vet said a tiny amount is somewhat normal due to the nature of the action. He told us to watch if it gets worse. The next weekend, it did... This time the whole foamy, no food, vomit is all pink, then comes a stool followed by bloody gel. So now I'm terrified. Monday: The vet inspected it and said it appears to be colitis, not to worry, doesn't seem like anything worse. He gave her a shot and some stuff called green lizard (basically malox, zantac, and a numbing agent to calm the tummy). Then prescribed a pepcid solution for her and metronydozale (sp?) Tuesday: Metro worked to stop the icky stools, so we were supposed to stop when that cleared. Thursday: Enter icky stool again. Friday am: Vomitting more pink foam. We are supposed to go back to the vet Monday to reevaluate the situation and they may have to scope her tummy and do an xray. The vet hates to scope her because she is a tiny 4.5 pounds and he said it will not be pleasant for her. What a cruddy birthday week for my baby. I really hoped this would all stop. She doesn't eat really regularly to begin with, but when she does it is Innova dry with canned (California Natural, Innova, or Nature's Variety~ We have to switch it up or she stops eating for days). So I know that she needs to be eating little bits more frequently, but short of shoving it down her throat, she won't do that. She is eating about once a day, somewhat normal for her, but just seems to be feeling blah. I feel so bad and want to take the pain away. It makes me cry that I can't just fix it and I don't know what's wrong! This is killing me... I would appreciate any and all prayers as the situation does not seem to be getting any better.

Mom to Hot Rod · 03-26-2010, 07:16 AM

I hope that you can figure out what is going on.

Will be keeping you and your little one in my thoughts and prayers that the vet will be able to help her. Hugs.

brendah · 03-26-2010, 07:32 AM

You and your lil one are in my prayers. I hope that she is better soon.

Cerise · 03-26-2010, 10:30 AM

I hope she will be okay soon!

Patti · 03-26-2010, 05:43 PM

I hope she feels better soon. Have they ruled out HGE? A blood test can help determine if it is this. I will keep her in my prayers.

pancakepat · 03-26-2010, 08:14 PM

Wish more YT would respond. I'm not an expert, but I've read on here that boiled chicken & rice is good for tummys. Might try and get her to eat a little twice a day.
Think I would get second opinion before having the tummy scraped. Is there a specialist in your area?
Sending prays & please keep us updated.

yorkieusa · 03-26-2010, 08:53 PM

Pancreatitis or HGE. A blood test is necessary. Has your vet done a blood test yet?

magsmom · 03-28-2010, 01:19 PM

Thanks for your responses! You all are the best

We have been keeping a very low key house this week and she seems to be getting better. We got her to eat rice with a little boiled chicken smashed in Friday night, then again Saturday morning and she was sooooo excited to have it again last night and quickly ate it up. This morning she ate California Natural canned chicken and rice formula and we have been doing well since. She has not vomited since Friday am and we are set for another appointment with the vet tomorrow. Hopefully this was just a stress related thing or something small. I will keep you all informed and really know that I appreciate all your support. YT Rocks!

dwerten · 03-28-2010, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by magsmom

Thanks for your responses! You all are the best

We have been keeping a very low key house this week and she seems to be getting better. We got her to eat rice with a little boiled chicken smashed in Friday night, then again Saturday morning and she was sooooo excited to have it again last night and quickly ate it up. This morning she ate California Natural canned chicken and rice formula and we have been doing well since. She has not vomited since Friday am and we are set for another appointment with the vet tomorrow. Hopefully this was just a stress related thing or something small. I will keep you all informed and really know that I appreciate all your support. YT Rocks!

sounds like stress colitis where intestines get inflamed. Are you mixing natures variety (dehydrated raw) with calif natural ? I would not mix raw diets with regular diets. I have always read you never mix raw with kibble and i would assume the same for dehydrated raw. Just a thought as that could be your prob. Did this all start after that

03-26-2010, 07:13 AM	#1
magsmom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: okc, ok, usa Posts: 269	I can't seem to make it better... I am so upset. My little maltese who is 5 years old as of yesterday, has been sick for awhile now... A few weeks ago she vomitted up clear foam with a tiny string of blood. Hubby and I rushed her to the vet to be safe. Vet said a tiny amount is somewhat normal due to the nature of the action. He told us to watch if it gets worse. The next weekend, it did... This time the whole foamy, no food, vomit is all pink, then comes a stool followed by bloody gel. So now I'm terrified. Monday: The vet inspected it and said it appears to be colitis, not to worry, doesn't seem like anything worse. He gave her a shot and some stuff called green lizard (basically malox, zantac, and a numbing agent to calm the tummy). Then prescribed a pepcid solution for her and metronydozale (sp?) Tuesday: Metro worked to stop the icky stools, so we were supposed to stop when that cleared. Thursday: Enter icky stool again. Friday am: Vomitting more pink foam. We are supposed to go back to the vet Monday to reevaluate the situation and they may have to scope her tummy and do an xray. The vet hates to scope her because she is a tiny 4.5 pounds and he said it will not be pleasant for her. What a cruddy birthday week for my baby. I really hoped this would all stop. She doesn't eat really regularly to begin with, but when she does it is Innova dry with canned (California Natural, Innova, or Nature's Variety~ We have to switch it up or she stops eating for days). So I know that she needs to be eating little bits more frequently, but short of shoving it down her throat, she won't do that. She is eating about once a day, somewhat normal for her, but just seems to be feeling blah. I feel so bad and want to take the pain away. It makes me cry that I can't just fix it and I don't know what's wrong! This is killing me... I would appreciate any and all prayers as the situation does not seem to be getting any better.

03-26-2010, 07:16 AM	#2
Mom to Hot Rod Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MD Posts: 10,908	I hope that you can figure out what is going on. Will be keeping you and your little one in my thoughts and prayers that the vet will be able to help her. Hugs. __________________ www.kissecollar.com Soft Cone Collars for Post-surgery and much more! 10% (non-food) - Discount code YT10

03-26-2010, 10:30 AM	#4
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03-26-2010, 05:43 PM	#5
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I hope she feels better soon. Have they ruled out HGE? A blood test can help determine if it is this. I will keep her in my prayers. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

03-26-2010, 08:53 PM	#7
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Pancreatitis or HGE. A blood test is necessary. Has your vet done a blood test yet? __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

03-26-2010, 07:32 AM	#3
brendah Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: western KS Posts: 1,320	You and your lil one are in my prayers. I hope that she is better soon.

03-26-2010, 08:14 PM	#6
pancakepat Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Kansas, the sunflower state USA Posts: 242	Wish more YT would respond. I'm not an expert, but I've read on here that boiled chicken & rice is good for tummys. Might try and get her to eat a little twice a day. Think I would get second opinion before having the tummy scraped. Is there a specialist in your area? Sending prays & please keep us updated.

03-28-2010, 01:19 PM	#8
magsmom Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: okc, ok, usa Posts: 269	Thanks everyone Thanks for your responses! You all are the best We have been keeping a very low key house this week and she seems to be getting better. We got her to eat rice with a little boiled chicken smashed in Friday night, then again Saturday morning and she was sooooo excited to have it again last night and quickly ate it up. This morning she ate California Natural canned chicken and rice formula and we have been doing well since. She has not vomited since Friday am and we are set for another appointment with the vet tomorrow. Hopefully this was just a stress related thing or something small. I will keep you all informed and really know that I appreciate all your support. YT Rocks!