LizT Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) Late yesterday Bonnie came down with the runs and this morning Crystal had it too! I've had them both to the Vets as there was small droplets of blood at the end of each watery session. Poor babes. ;) They are now both on Metrogyl 200 They are both isolated in crates away from our 14 week old puppy who is fine and our new Rescue boy Otis, who is isolated anyway. No idea what has caused this as they are wormed regulary etc. but it would appear they have picked up a 'bug' (bacteria) from the garden. I'm thinking it may have something to do with this heavy rain and Septic/sewerage water overflow onto the grass?? Meanwhile I have two miserable Cavaliers crated on newspaper as they keep squirting and have to have their bums and tails washed continually as they are stained after each go. They are drinking water and are 'happy' (except they want out) and bright with no fever. My washing machine and clothes dryer has been going all day with old towels and cloth nappies! I wish there was Imodium for dogs!! Edited December 20, 2010 by LizT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Oh, Dear Hopefully they will pick up soon . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodbyne Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 When my girl had a similar thing the vet gave her scourban similar to immodium for people i guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) Well, just cooking up some chicken and rice for my poopy bum girls. The girl who came down with it first seems to be slowing up. But the other was a mess when I came home this morning, even though she was okay when OH took herout for a toilet at 4.30 am. Well I guess she is 24 hours behind. Both got bottom washes. I hope it stops soon. ;) Edited December 20, 2010 by LizT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W Sibs Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Hope your girls get better soon ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 My poodle Darcy has had two bouts of haemorraghic gastro that have seen him hospitalised and on a drip. I feel your pain. Lots of country folk swear by adding giving raspberry cordial (must be the good stuff - at least 25% raspberry juice). It helps kill bad stomach bugs. I used Cascade Cordial on Darce last time he started vomitting and it seemed to help. I gave him a shot neat. I would fast them for a 24 hours. Piglet mix - (anti-scour power added to water) is good stuff. Darce has started on that after each bout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 My poodle Darcy has had two bouts of haemorraghic gastro that have seen him hospitalised and on a drip.I feel your pain. Lots of country folk swear by adding giving raspberry cordial (must be the good stuff - at least 25% raspberry juice). It helps kill bad stomach bugs. I used Cascade Cordial on Darce last time he started vomitting and it seemed to help. I gave him a shot neat. I would fast them for a 24 hours. Piglet mix - (anti-scour power added to water) is good stuff. Darce has started on that after each bout. Fortunately they are drinking water and bright, with good colour in their gums so the vet feels thay are okay to be with me and would only need to be on a drip if they went downhill and became listless etc. Your poor boy must have been very ill. The first dog has not eaten since Saturday night as I didn't feed her when she had the runs on Sunday so she will be gettting some chicken and rice (just a bit!) this afternoon. I might hold off giving the other one any food until tomorrow. Even though the vet said I could feed the first some yesterday and give the other some today. I don't like feeding an animal (or person!) with diahorea. I think the Metrogyl covers athe antibiotic department. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 My poodle Darcy has had two bouts of haemorraghic gastro that have seen him hospitalised and on a drip.I feel your pain. Lots of country folk swear by adding giving raspberry cordial (must be the good stuff - at least 25% raspberry juice). It helps kill bad stomach bugs. I used Cascade Cordial on Darce last time he started vomitting and it seemed to help. I gave him a shot neat. I would fast them for a 24 hours. Piglet mix - (anti-scour power added to water) is good stuff. Darce has started on that after each bout. Fortunately they are drinking water and bright, with good colour in their gums so the vet feels thay are okay to be with me and would only need to be on a drip if they went downhill and became listless etc. Your poor boy must have been very ill. The first dog has not eaten since Saturday night as I didn't feed her when she had the runs on Sunday so she will be gettting some chicken and rice (just a bit!) this afternoon. I might hold off giving the other one any food until tomorrow. Even though the vet said I could feed the first some yesterday and give the other some today. I don't like feeding an animal (or person!) with diahorea. I think the Metrogyl covers athe antibiotic department. What's scarey is how quickly they can go downhill. He was at the vets within one hour of vomitting last time and went straight on a drip. I know the signs now and don't waste time. Here's hoping your girls are on the mend. So worrying when they are sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 Gave them both a bit of chicken and rice with their tablet this evening. They both are happy and a bit stir crazy but still have a bit of the runs. No. 1 girl is now pooing a very small amount browner gelatinous poo rather than swirting a golden liquid. No. 2 is still a bit runny but less frequent and with less volume. Both are drinking and urinating well. Both still getting bottoms washed and washing machine going with load of dog towels again. I think they will be glad to get their bedding back but for now they are sleeping on newspaper in their crates as it's more sanitary to change when soiled by "liquid farts". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Lectade is excellent in these circumstances to replace lost electrolytes! I have noticed that my lot will only drink it if they are dehydrated etc. and feeling sick so it obviously has something in it that they need at that time. I always have it in the cupboard, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 Lectade is excellent in these circumstances to replace lost electrolytes!I have noticed that my lot will only drink it if they are dehydrated etc. and feeling sick so it obviously has something in it that they need at that time. I always have it in the cupboard, just in case. Agreed. I would definitely get some in to them if you haven't already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted December 21, 2010 Author Share Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) Fortunately neither dog became dehydrated and continued to drink and urinate throughout their ordeal. Their gums remained pink and they remained bright. No-one has pooed since yesterday noon so I think we have turned the corner. I will keep them crated for another 24 hours and if no setbacks will let them out for a brief stint tomorrow. It was a welcome relief to come home to clean bums and clean crates this morning. Meanwhile they will continue on their medication until the course finished. Is Lectade an electrolyte? I have "Recharge" on hand for if/when my horses need some, so would have given that if poor pups dehydtrated. Now I just hope none of the others come down with it. :D Edited December 21, 2010 by LizT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 21, 2010 Share Posted December 21, 2010 sounding much more comfortable ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ophnbark Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 We sometimes get the same problem from the septic lines running through our house yard. We give Scourban and it fixes them in no time at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted December 23, 2010 Author Share Posted December 23, 2010 We sometimes get the same problem from the septic lines running through our house yard. We give Scourban and it fixes them in no time at all. Woodbyne mention "Scourban" is that available from a Pet supplies or feed stock mechant? is it for livestock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisovar Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 We sometimes get the same problem from the septic lines running through our house yard. We give Scourban and it fixes them in no time at all. Woodbyne mention "Scourban" is that available from a Pet supplies or feed stock mechant? is it for livestock? Animals large and small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ophnbark Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Pretty sure it's only available from a vet but if you know someone who has livestock they usually have some and may give you a small bottle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheena Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 We sometimes get the same problem from the septic lines running through our house yard. We give Scourban and it fixes them in no time at all. We use that for the calves, but didn't know you could use it on dogs...that's interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaJ Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 You might also want to try bovine colostrum - it has been proven to help with gastric problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizT Posted December 27, 2010 Author Share Posted December 27, 2010 It's interesting that when I asked the Vet if there was a type of "Imdoium for dogs" she said "sadly No." !!??? I have heard of people giving Imodium to a dog but I'm not game to give human medicine unless I get the intruction from a Vet. Ah well, in any case the girls are 100% fit and well now. HURRAY! :p Wish I knew what had actually caused it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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