SpikesPuppy Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'd be inspecting the whole garden and maybe even staying home for the day and seeing if there's something you don't know about happening in your neighbourhood when you're not around. Was gonna suggest this! Also any veggies/fruit that may be sprouting at this time of year, or fermenting?? Also check that the neighbor's aren't throwing things over the fence? We were getting lumps of stale bread in our yard for a while. I thought it was the back neighbours chucking it over, but one day, I spotted a bird carrying a chunk and landing in our yard, then the dog would scare the bird off and scoff the bread piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 It could be reaction to some sort of neurotoxin.... any spraying of termites/weeds or anything at your place or neighbours? Anyone been spraying their boundary with insecticide or anything? Have the dogs dug in the garden? Do they have access to behind a shed or under the house where residue could be found? Do you have any treated pine where they can easily access it, or where it may be in contact with kennel/water bowl etc? Carpet- when was that cleaned? Any work out on the nearby footpath- spraying/new paths/painting.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty79 Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 It could be reaction to some sort of neurotoxin....any spraying of termites/weeds or anything at your place or neighbours? Anyone been spraying their boundary with insecticide or anything? Have the dogs dug in the garden? Do they have access to behind a shed or under the house where residue could be found? Do you have any treated pine where they can easily access it, or where it may be in contact with kennel/water bowl etc? Carpet- when was that cleaned? Any work out on the nearby footpath- spraying/new paths/painting.... No spraying of anything in our garden except for pest control which was done almost a month ago. The carpets were cleaned about the same time. Possible the neighbours though -I hadn't thought of that - they just got new tenants. I will go round and ask them tonight. I'm also going to do a thorough inspection of the back yard when I get home. What about Frogs or toads? I've noticed a fair few lurking in the garden. I don't think Fred would lick them but you never know! He was quite lively this morning so I'm hoping just a one-off. Will keep a close eye on him tonight. Does anyone have any tips / thoughts on my second question? It was torture not giving him his breakfast this morning! Am I doing the wrong thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 (edited) Does anyone have any tips / thoughts on my second question? It was torture not giving him his breakfast this morning! Am I doing the wrong thing? Dogs are designed for gorge and fast - he absolutely will not be harmed by not getting breakfast. Many people regularly fast their dogs for one day, or simply forget to feed them. Even if his vomiting was nothing important at all it won't hurt him, and if he is feeling a bit "off" it will do him good to rest his gut, provided he has plenty of water he'll be just fine. Pest control spray - I would be finding out what exactly was used and not taking "it's safe" as an answer - it probably IS safe, but you now have 2 dogs acting oddly so look in to everything. Edited February 11, 2010 by Sandra777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Pest control spray - I would be finding out what exactly was used and not taking "it's safe" as an answer - it probably IS safe, but you now have 2 dogs acting oddly so look in to everything. Indeed!! absorption may take a while to reach dangerous levels/become symptomatic. Just a thought- but may well be worth checking!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty79 Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Pest control spray - I would be finding out what exactly was used and not taking "it's safe" as an answer - it probably IS safe, but you now have 2 dogs acting oddly so look in to everything. Indeed!! absorption may take a while to reach dangerous levels/become symptomatic. Just a thought- but may well be worth checking!! You hit the nail on the head Sandra - the first question I asked the pest control company,is it safe around dogs. They said "its safe", and I can't believe I didn't even stop and question it. I hadn't looked at it from that point of view. Think I best ring and find out what was used, and I won't be making assumptions next time I was hoping that fasting Fred would be ok. Its very unusual for him to be ill and so this is the first time we've had to miss his meals. He did not look impressed this morning . Bassets are greedy at the best of times, but by the look of his face you'd thinking he'd gone without food for at least a week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowgirl Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 What a scary time you're having. I hope both pooches are okay and you get to the bottom of things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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