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R-Teddy · 02-23-2014, 09:53 AM

So suddenly today Athena ( 9 weeks old as of yesterday) has diarrhea, she vomited a little bit one, doesnt want to eat an is acting tired. she will get up an act happy to see someone, but she doesnt want to play and just wants to lay in her bad and sleep.

I tried f=giving her a little pumpkin, but she wont eat it. Nor will she eat her food, without the pumpkin. I fed her water with a dropper as well as gave her a little nutri-cal. Normally she would eagerly lick the nutri-cal up off my finger, but today I ha to rub it on her gums. she didnt take it on her own.

I have not changed anything in her diet. I have been transitioning her from canned to dry food, but shes been eating both kinds of foo for two weeks now. The only thing I can think of that is any different then what we normally do for her is that I put a little ab of Preparation H on her booty yesterday.

she did have her vaccinations last Tuesday. But can she start having a reaction to shots 5/6 days later?

I tried calling my vet, but they are closed on sunday.

EDITED to add she was tested for worms an it came back clean for her last tuesday.

Lovetodream88 · 02-23-2014, 10:00 AM

I would watch her very closely because it could end up being parvo or something equally s dangerous. Small breed dogs especially puppies can go down hill fast. Do you have a er vet number just in case she gets worse and can't wait until tomorrow for the regular vet?

R-Teddy · 02-23-2014, 10:02 AM

I was wrong. the vet is open today. I bring her in at 2:00

Patti · 02-23-2014, 10:05 AM

Oh good. Good luck and keep us posted, please.

R-Teddy · 02-23-2014, 10:11 AM

I will keep you posted. I know I worry about parvo. I havnt let her outside at all, nor around other dogs other then my own. but that is something that can be brought in on shoes or anything. I wish I didnt have to wait until 2:00. I want to rush her there now. but the vets are all at lunch.

Micah my love · 02-23-2014, 10:14 AM

Hoping all goes well for her

Lovetodream88 · 02-23-2014, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by R-Teddy

I will keep you posted. I know I worry about parvo. I havnt let her outside at all, nor around other dogs other then my own. but that is something that can be brought in on shoes or anything. I wish I didnt have to wait until 2:00. I want to rush her there now. but the vets are all at lunch.

Glad you could get her in and I hope it's just an upset tummy.

TxVicki · 02-23-2014, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by R-Teddy

So suddenly today Athena ( 9 weeks old as of yesterday) has diarrhea, she vomited a little bit one, doesnt want to eat an is acting tired. she will get up an act happy to see someone, but she doesnt want to play and just wants to lay in her bad and sleep.

I tried f=giving her a little pumpkin, but she wont eat it. Nor will she eat her food, without the pumpkin. I fed her water with a dropper as well as gave her a little nutri-cal. Normally she would eagerly lick the nutri-cal up off my finger, but today I ha to rub it on her gums. she didnt take it on her own.

I have not changed anything in her diet. I have been transitioning her from canned to dry food, but shes been eating both kinds of foo for two weeks now. The only thing I can think of that is any different then what we normally do for her is that I put a little ab of Preparation H on her booty yesterday.

she did have her vaccinations last Tuesday. But can she start having a reaction to shots 5/6 days later?

I tried calling my vet, but they are closed on sunday.

EDITED to add she was tested for worms an it came back clean for her last tuesday.

I see you are taking her to the Vet. I just want to caution that maybe she licked some of the Preparation H, this can cause gastric upset.
Hope she is feeling better soon.

lisaly · 02-23-2014, 10:38 AM

I'm so glad your vet is open today. I hope Athena gets well very soon. Poor baby and mom. I will be praying for you both.

MauiGirl · 02-23-2014, 11:02 AM

Always better to be safe than sorry. She is still so young and little, all sorts of things can cause an upset, and the serious things can accelerate so quickly.

I'm curious, what was the reason for Preparation H? I haven't heard of using that on a pup before?

Hope she recovers quickly.

novasscnc · 02-23-2014, 11:42 AM

Bland diet rice and chicken

R-Teddy · 02-23-2014, 12:43 PM

ok so just got back from the vet. They tested her for parvo, and it came back negative THANK GOD. I cried when they took her back to test her for that.

they also tested her stole, they didnt find anything. He did an abdominal exam, shes not showing any signs of pain an he doesnt feel any kin of obstruction.

Basically, they dont know what is wrong with her.

they shaid it could be the treat we gave her last night. we have never given her actual dog treats before, just kibble. Or she ould also have a bacterial infection. Just to be safe he put her on some antibiotics for a bacterial infection, and vitamin drops. He also gave her a prescription dog food to give her. said not to fee her until tonight, but give her water or pedyaltie ( spelling).

If she keeps vomiting, gets worse , or doesnt improve in a day or two, im to take her back in. he said if she keeps vomiting especially. they may have to do xrays on her so if that keeps up today and tonight I am to take her in tomorrow.

So thats they update.....

im so relieved its not parvo, but hate not knowing whats making her sick an am worried if it doesnt get better or gets worse.

R-Teddy · 02-23-2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TxVicki

I see you are taking her to the Vet. I just want to caution that maybe she licked some of the Preparation H, this can cause gastric upset.
Hope she is feeling better soon.

Yesterday she pooed and it got stuck half way in and half way out. I guess because of her hair. I have trimmed her as best I can. but apparently its not goo enough. im going to ahve to take her into the groomer I guess for that once she is feeling better.

ANYWAY...I had to soak her bottom in warm water to get the poo loosed. Afterword her little bottom was irritated however and she was uncomfortable. I had seen many post here on YT for breeders and other yorkie owners mention putting just a dab of preparation H on there anus to help relieve that discomfort. So I tried it.

I made sure the vet knew about taht and he doesnt seem to think it is a concern being it was on her anus. but like TxVicki said, possibly she could have licked it. that would cause tummy upset im sure. I also have to ad however that the vet also didnt even know what Preparation H was. I had to tell him it was hemorrhoid medicine. So this leaves me a bit concerned. He is from india, perhaps they dont have preparation H there? I dont know. But when I told him it was hemorrhoid medicine he was like oh ok, no thats fine.

R-Teddy · 02-23-2014, 12:55 PM

oh also...her temperature was elevated. It was at 103. He said that isnt a HIGH fever, but only taking note that it is elevated, so something we nee to watch,

Lovetodream88 · 02-23-2014, 02:28 PM

Glad it wasn't parvo and hope she starts getting better

02-23-2014, 09:53 AM	#1
R-Teddy No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Fayetteville, NC, USA Posts: 587	sudden diarrhea...my baby is sick So suddenly today Athena ( 9 weeks old as of yesterday) has diarrhea, she vomited a little bit one, doesnt want to eat an is acting tired. she will get up an act happy to see someone, but she doesnt want to play and just wants to lay in her bad and sleep. I tried f=giving her a little pumpkin, but she wont eat it. Nor will she eat her food, without the pumpkin. I fed her water with a dropper as well as gave her a little nutri-cal. Normally she would eagerly lick the nutri-cal up off my finger, but today I ha to rub it on her gums. she didnt take it on her own. I have not changed anything in her diet. I have been transitioning her from canned to dry food, but shes been eating both kinds of foo for two weeks now. The only thing I can think of that is any different then what we normally do for her is that I put a little ab of Preparation H on her booty yesterday. she did have her vaccinations last Tuesday. But can she start having a reaction to shots 5/6 days later? I tried calling my vet, but they are closed on sunday. EDITED to add she was tested for worms an it came back clean for her last tuesday.

02-23-2014, 10:00 AM	#2
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	I would watch her very closely because it could end up being parvo or something equally s dangerous. Small breed dogs especially puppies can go down hill fast. Do you have a er vet number just in case she gets worse and can't wait until tomorrow for the regular vet? __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!

02-23-2014, 10:05 AM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Oh good. Good luck and keep us posted, please. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

02-23-2014, 10:14 AM	#6
Micah my love Donating YT 100K Club Member & Top YorkieTalk Poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: western KY Posts: 108,935	Hoping all goes well for her __________________ Betty & Micah my love + Yogi

02-23-2014, 11:02 AM	#10
MauiGirl Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maui, Hawaii Posts: 7,740	Always better to be safe than sorry. She is still so young and little, all sorts of things can cause an upset, and the serious things can accelerate so quickly. I'm curious, what was the reason for Preparation H? I haven't heard of using that on a pup before? Hope she recovers quickly. __________________ SANDY, MOM TO TIKI , KAYLA , KARLEE , R.I.P. MEIKA

02-23-2014, 10:02 AM	#3
R-Teddy No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Fayetteville, NC, USA Posts: 587	I was wrong. the vet is open today. I bring her in at 2:00

02-23-2014, 10:11 AM	#5
R-Teddy No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Fayetteville, NC, USA Posts: 587	I will keep you posted. I know I worry about parvo. I havnt let her outside at all, nor around other dogs other then my own. but that is something that can be brought in on shoes or anything. I wish I didnt have to wait until 2:00. I want to rush her there now. but the vets are all at lunch.

02-23-2014, 10:38 AM	#9
lisaly Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 5,892	I'm so glad your vet is open today. I hope Athena gets well very soon. Poor baby and mom. I will be praying for you both.

02-23-2014, 11:42 AM	#11
novasscnc YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Prince George British Columbia Canada Posts: 4	Bland diet rice and chicken

02-23-2014, 12:43 PM	#12
R-Teddy No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Fayetteville, NC, USA Posts: 587	ok so just got back from the vet. They tested her for parvo, and it came back negative THANK GOD. I cried when they took her back to test her for that. they also tested her stole, they didnt find anything. He did an abdominal exam, shes not showing any signs of pain an he doesnt feel any kin of obstruction. Basically, they dont know what is wrong with her. they shaid it could be the treat we gave her last night. we have never given her actual dog treats before, just kibble. Or she ould also have a bacterial infection. Just to be safe he put her on some antibiotics for a bacterial infection, and vitamin drops. He also gave her a prescription dog food to give her. said not to fee her until tonight, but give her water or pedyaltie ( spelling). If she keeps vomiting, gets worse , or doesnt improve in a day or two, im to take her back in. he said if she keeps vomiting especially. they may have to do xrays on her so if that keeps up today and tonight I am to take her in tomorrow. So thats they update..... im so relieved its not parvo, but hate not knowing whats making her sick an am worried if it doesnt get better or gets worse.

02-23-2014, 12:55 PM	#14
R-Teddy No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Fayetteville, NC, USA Posts: 587	oh also...her temperature was elevated. It was at 103. He said that isnt a HIGH fever, but only taking note that it is elevated, so something we nee to watch,

02-23-2014, 02:28 PM	#15
Lovetodream88 Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md Posts: 23,249	Glad it wasn't parvo and hope she starts getting better __________________ Taylor My babies Joey, Penny ,Ollie & Dixie Callie Mae, you will forever be in my heart!