Jey Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 (edited) Hi, Rodney is not well. He's vomited a white foamy puddle, twice in about 2 hours. He'll drink but not eat. Very restless, but also lethargic. Definitely not himself. Hasn't got into any poisons to my knowledge. Vet was going to make an appointment but I asked if it was okay to monitor. She said yes but call back if no improvement or gets worse. Should I go to the vet? Would you go to the vet if this was your dog? Thoughts please. Thanks in advance. Update: Took him to vet after he threw up a few hours later after a little bit of cooked veg and rice. His temp is fine and she said it's most likely mild gastro or mild pancreatitis. He got an antibiotic shot and a few days worth of tablets. No dinner or walkies tonight and small meals of cooked chicken breast and brown rice for a few days starting in the morn. Edited September 19, 2008 by Jey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Vet? YES! Hope they can settle him down quickly :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Time is essence if there was an obstruction or intestinal problem (twisted intestines). Hope all is well but a run to the vet will set your mind at ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papi_Searcher Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Have you been to the vet yet? What did they say??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jey Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 I called them earlier. She asked me a few questions. The answers of which I posted in my OP. Vet was going to make an appointment for this arvo but I asked if it was okay to monitor. She said yes but call back if no improvement or gets worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileys mum Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I hope its nothing too serious, I would be taking him to the vet now! Sending positive & healing vibes your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jey Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 He's looking brighter already! Sitting up now and looking around at things. Will be watching him closely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Great news about the curiosity returning!!! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baileys mum Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Great News ! :rolleyes: Just keep a close eye on him this afternoon, & any sign of him looking sick again,I'd be taking him to the vet straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jey Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Yep. Cancelling plans this evening. Tense couple of hours! I thought 'You wouldn't take a person with those symptoms to the doctor'. But a dog can't tell you where it hurts and if they've eaten anything naughty. That's why I was seeking opinions. Furthermore, the dog doesn't have medicare! But yep, will definitely take him if he worsens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jey Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 Original post updated with latest news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Could be that he was trying to throw up something he couldn't digest. Also could be a gastro sort of but that has been going around. My boy had it, a few weeks ago, with his listless behaviour, occasional throwing up and runny poo lasting approx a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jey Posted September 19, 2008 Author Share Posted September 19, 2008 He's kept down two small meals this morning and his meds. We're off for a little walkies soon and he's looking bright-eyed and busy-tailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueM Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 He's kept down two small meals this morning and his meds. We're off for a little walkies soon and he's looking bright-eyed and busy-tailed. That sounds promising :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jey Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 Seems back to normal. I don't think he's pooed, but may have - I didn't inspect the yard thoroughly. I'll keep an eye on that and I'm sure we're both looking forward to getting back to BARF foods on Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Jey - if it is mild pancreatitis (which could have been confirmed with bloods) then I would be speaking to your vet about diet. After a dog develops pancreatitis diet is critical and you need to become the food police. Why did the vet think pancreatitis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jey Posted September 20, 2008 Author Share Posted September 20, 2008 I know! BARF is hard enough and new to us so it will be a challenge to change again. If I was to organise a blood test on Tuesday, would it be too late? I should of got one. I was very stressed and tired and the vet said you have option 'blah', which we took, or bloodtest and we keep him in overnight on fluid. I assumed that would be oodles more expensive so went for the first one. I didn't think to say 'can we have a bloodtest and take the anti-biotics home with us too?'. She said pancreatitis because he had signs of pain in his upper chest area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Angs had pancreatitis before he passed away and the signs were jaundice (esp in the whites of eyes), pale gums, bright yellow urine, listlessness etc and also confirmed by the blood levels. He did not have the vomitting. The treatment for him was fasting for 48 hours and on a drip in the vets and also anticbiotics. Only your vet can advise on the blood test now. http://www.vetstop.com.au/Info/Pancreatit.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jey Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 He's got his energy levels back. The urine seems a bit bright, has done so for a while. I'll check out his eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Urine can also be tested for certain elements too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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