ish Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 On thursday our new addition, a baby greyhound, arrived from NSW. He'd been in foster care for a week and came down in a crate inside the car (so as not to be exposed to pound dogs) with a dog transport company. He's 10 weeks old, but only had his first vaccination a week ago. Since he's been here, he's had the runs but I figured this was understandable considering his circumstances. He's happy as larry, as was his sister who came down with him and left my place for her new home this morning. Chili, my 2 1/2 year old GSD, came to an obedience trial yesterday. She was in good spirits and was hungry for treats. Last night she had a turkey neck for tea. Sometime during the night, she threw up - it contained mushed up turkey neck. I didn't discover this until this morning when I offered her another for breakfast and she refused it - VERY unlike her. Her toilet this mornng was a bit soft but still formed. She is also very 'flat' and just laying around where she'd usually be running around with toys. She ate a bite of ecopet loaf at lunch time but left most of it. She's been laying/asleep all afternoon. She had some rice and boiled chicken just now, ate the chicken out but left the rice - didn't seem very hungry and didn't beg for my tea like she usually does. Mainly is just her behaviour is very out of character. Tell me I'm silly to be thinking the greyhound has parvo and Chili now has it. I know thats very extreme but I just want to rule it out in my head - I'm very stressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2tollers Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I can't answer your question but I hope everything is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffy-Lover Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 (edited) imashep, if your dog is fully vaccinated against parvo then it is highly unlikely unless it is otherwise sick and has a low immune system. But it is not impossible... good thing is that if you get it quick with a bigger dog that has vaccination you have a better chance of survival. In every probability it is just a tummy upset so don't panic.. but i would be taking a little trip to the vet for peace of mind. parvo usually has a longer incubation period than just thurs to sun (3 days)...just have a check up tomorrow to be safe and feel sane again But dont panic as it is very unlikely okay ! Edited July 9, 2006 by Staffy-Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ish Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 Thanks Staffy-Lover, we'll go to the vet in the morning unless she's back to her full on, in your face, naughty self! Too quiet around here when shes sick. Its really unfortuate timing which is one of the reasons why I panicked - my first dog, who was Chili's uncle, died at 2 1/2 this month three years ago. Its silly though because Chili knows she has to live until at least 16 to make up for Bayliss leaving me so young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffy-Lover Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 i absolutely know how you feel.... the tiniest symptoms of parvo make even the most sane of us go crazy with thoughts... everyone knows the panic that this awful thing instills in people... i am guilty of the same madness I hope all is well tomorrow and we look forward to seeing Chili's 16th bday cake photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi_dog Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 Sorry to hear Chilli isn't feeling well, maybe just a little upset tummy Don't feel silly, I am guilty over panicking when Indi gets tummy upsets too! I remember when a pup at puppy school came down with a virus and the vet called to warn each owner to watch their pups closely. I had NO sleep for WEEKS, I was so worried!!!!! Of course, the Indi monster was perfectly fine But I can remember feeling my stomache just drop when the vet called. Hope you feel better Chilli! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peibe Posted July 9, 2006 Share Posted July 9, 2006 I would say that a vet would be the only one to put your mind at ease fully But parvo makes us paranoid, really how many of us that rescue smell poo for that tell tale parvo smell? (gross I know but.........) I hope she feels better soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ish Posted July 9, 2006 Author Share Posted July 9, 2006 Boris refused his tea last night and seemed really dull also - didn't notice it before tea time probably because I was watching Chili and the pup like a hawk. Cindy and Demso both ate overnight but had horrible yucky poo overnight - they seem happy enough. Tiger and Checa both ate last night and their toilet this morning was good. They all had turkey necks on Saturday. Chili and the pup had chicken and rice for tea, neither of them ate much of the rice. Pup had a poo at about 2am, he strained and yelped but the result was a perfect poo! This morning though, back to liquid yellow mess. Chilis poop was just slop but not as bad as pups. Rang the vets, they said bring them all in but I don't have a trailer so taking Chili and the pup in this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jls Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hi, Hope it's great news from the vets. Thoughts are with you. Fingers crossed, it's just a tummy bug. jls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Ish, are you back from the vets? Fingers crossed for them lovey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Just wondering what the outcome was lovey. Fingers and everything crossed for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacoheki Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I pretty sure she is still at the vets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Thanks for the update Phoenix. Let her know that we are thinking of her if you talk to her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hope vet visit was OK and just a tummy bug... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tacoheki Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 She is home now and will give you guys an update asap I imagine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ish Posted July 10, 2006 Author Share Posted July 10, 2006 The vet thinks its Corona virus (not sure if thats how you spell it) and doesn't seem particually worried, except for the grey puppy who I have to keep a close eye on. His hydration levels are ok for the moment but he'll be in trouble if it gets any worse. I've got a huge bottle of scourban and lecatade for their water. I've told work I'm not coming in and I'm going to bleach everything this afternoon. Currently just having a big sook like a girl that my babies, expecially Chili, are so sad :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Awww Ishy I'm sorry to hear that the pups are sick. Fingers crossed that they will all be ok :p I wonder if any of the other pups from the grey litter are sick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Lots of hugs and well wishes from us Ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NalaCleo Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I have the three fawn boys from the Greyhound litter and besides having worms which have now been flushed out they are all o.k so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 How are they going now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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