Animal House Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 (edited) Hi Everyone, My little staffy pup (Minty) is at the vets, and on the drip for dehydration. :p Late last night she vomited and had a bout of runny poos within an hour, I thought at first it might have been something she ate, or she may have scoffed her dinner, the usual things you think of when pups do that. She was okay when I put her to bed and took her out for a wee etc. Shes fed on chicken necks, Optimum Dry/Canned food, and fresh chicken mince. Last nights meal was the mince. I checked her this morning, she wasnt hungry, very listless, no energy, no bounding around annoying the other dogs by chewing on them and on my toes. Made an appt straight away for the vets, she didnt have a temp, but there was some blood on the end of the thermometer in her faeces. Vet said unlikely to be parvo, but she was dehydrated, very flat and sad, so she put her straight onto the drip. Shes having IV fluids and IV antiobiotics, they may take blood this arvo if she doesnt pick up. Shes had her first vaccination at 6 weeks, isnt due for her 2nd until the 30th of December. (I adopted Minty 2 weeks ago from ARF in Canberra), very healthy little girl, she hasnt been anywhere except in my arms on walks for socialisation and in the car. The 3 dogs (outside ofhome) that shes met have been fully vaccinated, and she only ever been put down on concrete as Ive been a bit paranoid about parvo. Im wondering if it could be early stages Parvo, or a stomach bug? I just rang the vet (its been 4 hours since I left her there) and the nurse said she is on the drip, had some iv antiobiotics and hasnt had anymore vomiting or diarrohea, but is still pretty flat, although not as before. The vet will ring back once shes finished her rounds later this arvo. Should I ask for a parvo test? Edited December 23, 2005 by Cazbear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffanyAmber Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Poor Minty. Hope she is feeling better soon. Sending healing vibes your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allerzeit Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Ohhh :( - you must be worried sick! :p Fingers crossed Minty is feeling better very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina77 Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Oh poor little mite , sending lots of healing thoughts her way. Sometimes puppies look much sicker then they are , one minute they are flat , a few hours later you wouln'd know they's been ill , lets hope that's all it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeSammy Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Oh, poor little Minty. Sending our best wishes. Take care, Cazbear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Awww Caz I am sooo sorry to hear that littly Minty is not well. I hope see recovers quickly. Sending lots of love and healing to both of you Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula- Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Fingers and paws crossed that the little munchkin is OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReXy Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 aww poor little mitny... i hope she bounces back quickly im sure she will.. a friends GSD pup had same thing a while back and it was just a tummy bug i thought parvo too but proved to be wrong after a parvo test.... could of been a bad batch of mince that has upset her tummy im sure she will be ok.... stay posative ... sending hugs and get well vibes your way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peibe Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Sorry Cazbear I hope Minty is alright soon, My Jewel had something similar to this when she was about 14 weeks old, vomiting, diahorrea and listlessness. She recovered in 2 days and we never found out what is was. Is it possible that she has eaten something like some plant matter that has made her ill? Do not worry to much I am sure she will be OK, sending possitive thoughts and prayers your way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Has the Vet done or is doing a faecal analysis? Could be food poisoning such as Camplylobacter or similar? I would definitely recommend the above and a Parvo and/ corona virus test Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cloverfdch Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Oh no , sending good healing vibes Minty's way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy beagle lady Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Thinking of you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Hell yes I would ask for a test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldy Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Cazbear Sorry to hear about Minty it really hurts when they get sick hope all goes well and Minty is back home running around that backyard. Tassie turned 3 months today just found a lump on her eyelid back to the vet. Sending healing vibes Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintanut Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Im praying for lil minty. Hope all goes well, and shes back chewing shoes in no time. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyl Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Aww, hope Minty gets better :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 How is she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted December 22, 2005 Share Posted December 22, 2005 Aww cazbear and minty! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison1474 Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 OMG I've just found this thread................ Oh my stomach is in knots with worry. How is she??? I'm really worried because Cazbear hasn't updated. Please.... I know you must be busy right now but just a quick little update for us. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted December 23, 2005 Share Posted December 23, 2005 Oh, gosh, I hope Minty is OK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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