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linz06 · 09-21-2007, 07:04 AM

I think Layla may have some sort of stomach bug. She has gotten this way a couple times before and I have paid a lot of money for medicine from the vet, even though they have told me I could just feed boiled chicken and rice to settle her stomach until it goes away on its own. This time, I don't quite have the money for a vet visit, so I'm going to try it at home. Her stools have been very soft the past couple of days, and this morning there was just a soft little puddle of poop on her pad. I couldn't miss work today so I just left two pads out for her, in case she goes on one and won't step back on it.
I am only going to be home for about half an hour after work today because of some plans I can't back out of. I won't have time to boil chicken, but could I just give her some plain instant rice? And if she has never had it before, is there a chance it could upset her stomach more?

KELLYLYNN · 09-21-2007, 07:26 AM

pepto - it works everytime...

linz06 · 09-21-2007, 07:29 AM

How much should I give her? I don't have any at home but I might be able to get some late tonight or tomorrow morning.

KristiC · 09-21-2007, 07:32 AM

depends on how much she weighs, I have a 4 pound girl and I had to give her .4 cc not much at all.

linz06 · 09-21-2007, 07:36 AM

Okay, Layla's about 8 pounds so I should probably double that, right?
Thanks for the quick reply!

SevenGirl · 09-21-2007, 07:41 AM

I hope she feels better! I am going to keep the pepto thing in mind for Bella!

KristiC · 09-21-2007, 07:42 AM

Ya I would start out at .7 cc see how that works then move up to .8 if needed,do you have a syringe without the needle on it if you need help on where to measure it just let me know

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Originally Posted by linz06

Okay, Layla's about 8 pounds so I should probably double that, right?
Thanks for the quick reply!

linz06 · 09-21-2007, 07:47 AM

I don't have a syringe, but I can check at the drug store for one when I go to get the pepto... but if I can't find it, I'm sure I could get her to lick it up... If she thinks she's not supposed to have it, she'll try to slurp it up fast!

KristiC · 09-21-2007, 07:50 AM

Yes the drug store should let you have one! hope you baby is feeling better very soon!

Oh I would only give there that once a day to see how she does on it then move it up to twice a day, and if that doesnt help I would take her in to be seen by her Vet.

KELLYLYNN · 09-21-2007, 07:52 AM

Just remember, Pepto for an upset stomach and childrens benedryl when they don't feel good. you'll save hundreds of dollars in vet bills.
i just had Harley for allergy test cost a fortune and they still don't know what he's allergic too... so unless it's an emergency i don't take him to the vets.. plus i can't afford it anymore with a new baby at home....

linz06 · 09-21-2007, 08:00 AM

Thanks everyone! Layla has allergies too. When we first moved into our new place I came home from work one day and she had scratched at her eyes until there was blood on her little face!

Then it was emergency vet, medication, eye drops, and a huge hole in my wallet. I haven't used benedryl yet because she hasn't been acting up but I will definitely pick some up just in case. Thanks again for all the help!

KELLYLYNN · 09-21-2007, 08:04 AM

i also switched his shampoo to oatmeal shampoo too. he seems to be doing well now, no more reactions yet...
i was getting all those perfumed shampoos, never again.... i'm sticking to oatmeal one.... his got so bad he was sneezing blood out of his nose, i always have bendryl in my house just in case he acts up again..

KristiC · 09-21-2007, 08:04 AM

AWWW poor baby i hope she feel well very soon, be careful with the benedryl I have not had to use that on my yorks yet knock on wood but when I have to take it I am out of it so ask you Vet how much of that you should give her and i do know make sure its the childrens benedryl

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Originally Posted by linz06

Thanks everyone! Layla has allergies too. When we first moved into our new place I came home from work one day and she had scratched at her eyes until there was blood on her little face!

Then it was emergency vet, medication, eye drops, and a huge hole in my wallet. I haven't used benedryl yet because she hasn't been acting up but I will definitely pick some up just in case. Thanks again for all the help!

linz06 · 09-21-2007, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by KELLYLYNN

i also switched his shampoo to oatmeal shampoo too. he seems to be doing well now, no more reactions yet...
i was getting all those perfumed shampoos, never again.... i'm sticking to oatmeal one.... his got so bad he was sneezing blood out of his nose, i always have bendryl in my house just in case he acts up again..

Oh my gosh! Sneezing blood! That would scare me pretty bad. I had Layla on oatmeal shampoo too, but she seems fine with any shampoo now that I've switched her food to Orijen.

linz06 · 09-21-2007, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KristiC

AWWW poor baby i hope she feel well very soon, be careful with the benedryl I have not had to use that on my yorks yet knock on wood but when I have to take it I am out of it so ask you Vet how much of that you should give her and i do know make sure its the childrens benedryl

I will be sure to ask my vet before I give her any! And I'll get some childrens benedryl next time I go shopping. I just talked to my roommate and she told me she's got some pepto at home that I'm free to use so hopefully Layla will have a nice comfy sleep tonight!

09-21-2007, 07:04 AM	#1
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Tummy bug :( I think Layla may have some sort of stomach bug. She has gotten this way a couple times before and I have paid a lot of money for medicine from the vet, even though they have told me I could just feed boiled chicken and rice to settle her stomach until it goes away on its own. This time, I don't quite have the money for a vet visit, so I'm going to try it at home. Her stools have been very soft the past couple of days, and this morning there was just a soft little puddle of poop on her pad. I couldn't miss work today so I just left two pads out for her, in case she goes on one and won't step back on it. I am only going to be home for about half an hour after work today because of some plans I can't back out of. I won't have time to boil chicken, but could I just give her some plain instant rice? And if she has never had it before, is there a chance it could upset her stomach more? __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

09-21-2007, 07:26 AM	#2
KELLYLYNN Harley, Haley & Micah Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: pa Posts: 686	pepto - it works everytime... __________________ KELLY, HARLEY & HALEY

09-21-2007, 07:29 AM	#3
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	How much should I give her? I don't have any at home but I might be able to get some late tonight or tomorrow morning. __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

09-21-2007, 07:36 AM	#5
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Okay, Layla's about 8 pounds so I should probably double that, right? Thanks for the quick reply! __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

09-21-2007, 07:41 AM	#6
SevenGirl Bella-My Georgia Girl Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Duluth, Georgia Posts: 2,419	I hope she feels better! I am going to keep the pepto thing in mind for Bella! __________________ Elizabeth and Bella Official Members of the CRAZY Club and the PINK Club! Bella 's dressing up!

09-21-2007, 07:32 AM	#4
KristiC Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 669	depends on how much she weighs, I have a 4 pound girl and I had to give her .4 cc not much at all.

09-21-2007, 07:47 AM	#8
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	I don't have a syringe, but I can check at the drug store for one when I go to get the pepto... but if I can't find it, I'm sure I could get her to lick it up... If she thinks she's not supposed to have it, she'll try to slurp it up fast! __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

09-21-2007, 07:50 AM	#9
KristiC Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 669	Yes the drug store should let you have one! hope you baby is feeling better very soon! Oh I would only give there that once a day to see how she does on it then move it up to twice a day, and if that doesnt help I would take her in to be seen by her Vet.

09-21-2007, 07:52 AM	#10
KELLYLYNN Harley, Haley & Micah Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: pa Posts: 686	Just remember, Pepto for an upset stomach and childrens benedryl when they don't feel good. you'll save hundreds of dollars in vet bills. i just had Harley for allergy test cost a fortune and they still don't know what he's allergic too... so unless it's an emergency i don't take him to the vets.. plus i can't afford it anymore with a new baby at home.... __________________ KELLY, HARLEY & HALEY

09-21-2007, 08:00 AM	#11
linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Thanks everyone! Layla has allergies too. When we first moved into our new place I came home from work one day and she had scratched at her eyes until there was blood on her little face! Then it was emergency vet, medication, eye drops, and a huge hole in my wallet. I haven't used benedryl yet because she hasn't been acting up but I will definitely pick some up just in case. Thanks again for all the help! __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

09-21-2007, 08:04 AM	#12
KELLYLYNN Harley, Haley & Micah Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: pa Posts: 686	i also switched his shampoo to oatmeal shampoo too. he seems to be doing well now, no more reactions yet... i was getting all those perfumed shampoos, never again.... i'm sticking to oatmeal one.... his got so bad he was sneezing blood out of his nose, i always have bendryl in my house just in case he acts up again.. __________________ KELLY, HARLEY & HALEY