shekhina Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I have just checked the dogs before going to bed and Jaida didn't come to the door like she usually does. Checking her over she has a hard abdomen and when I gently had a feel she whined. She is still trying to eat (she found something on the ground) and is still happy to chew her toys. She looks a bit uncomfortable and her tummy has expanded a little, but other than that she's normal. At first I thought bloat, but the only dry food she's had today was 1/2 a cup 13 hours or so ago. Her tummy isn't drum like either and she's not distressed. I checked her again and she's not whining when I touch her tummy now. Is it possible it's just a build up of gas or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeak Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 I'm a paranoid one so I would say vet now! A similar thing happened to our girl just before Christmas. She had been off her food on/off for about 2 weeks. She doesn't normally whine so for her to whine after food was unusual. Ended up that she had picked up some sort of virus and she ended up on a drip because she was dehydrated. Her stomach was slightly hard that morning (hard to tell if it was swollen). I had rushed her to the vet that morning thinking possible bloat. Also, I understand with bloat that some people are questioning if it actually related to what/when a dog has eaten. It is also my understanding that in the initial stages the stomach doesn't sound like a drum - to me it would be enough for the stomach to be hard/swollen to get the dog to a vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted March 15, 2007 Share Posted March 15, 2007 Dry food has not yet been confirmed to be the ONLY reason behind bloat. Many have eaten raw and had bloat. If in doubt off to the vet. I hope she is well today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Jaida's tummy is still hard today and she's still in pain. I'm trying to find transport to the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Poor baby, maybe she has a blockage. I hope it all goes well for You both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 (edited) Thanks SwaY I've just spoken to a vet as I had to make a payment on an account anyways. He seems to think as she's still wanting to eat and play and is only mildly uncomfortable (she was only showing pain when she first moved this morning) that she's just constipated. So now I'm on the hunt for some paraffin as I've read that softens things and works pretty fast. Anyone know where I can get some of that? If she's still not OK obviously she will be off to the vet Edited March 16, 2007 by shekhina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Glad to see it's looking a little brighter for you. You used to be able to buy it from the supermarket or a chemist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 Thanks again Sway, I'll head up there now I hope she's feeling better soon, poor baby girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 (edited) . Edited June 7, 2009 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 I could always cook for her, thats bound to give her the shits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 @ SwaY I've just gotten back with the paraffin, I hope she takes it easily or else I'll be syringing the stuff down her throat cavNrott, Jaida is happy to be sleeping in one spot, she's not at all restless. She's more just walking a bit slower, little bit stiff and is a tad slower getting up and down. She just looks uncomfortable some of the time, but she's still playing, still hoovering anything possibly edible and is comfortable. Hopefully it's just constipation! How long should the paraffin take to work? I don't want to leave her inside when I go out for a bit soon if she's going to have to go to the toilet, I don't want her getting panicked. But I don't want to leave her outside with the boys while I'm not here either in case she doesn't want to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 (edited) paraffin takes between 12 and 24 hours to travel through the system..it is not a quick fix!! an enema is obviously the quickest relief.... best done by the vet . Not pleasant!! Oh..paraffin tastes not nice....sometimes can be mixed with a little mince or canned stuff ( or sardines) If you syringe it..take care! if it is aspirated it can cause problems. Do it VERY slowly! Edited March 16, 2007 by persephone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 (edited) Thanks persephone. I did speak to the vet earlier today and he recommended trying the paraffin before bringing her in given her symptoms. If it doesn't work she will be going to the vet for treatment ETA: she took the paraffin out of the bowl herself...complete hoover Edited March 16, 2007 by shekhina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 urk!! NO sense of taste!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 The girl loves anything remotely edible, that's for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzPetRescuer Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 spoke to my vet about the exact same thing last night he suggested a laxative - human one - nutralax? said just give her one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RottnBullies Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 How Is she doing tonight Shek? Sending her lots of cuddles, poor bubby Hopefully she will be passing something by tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hounder Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 Hey Shek, how's she going?? Any improvement or movements? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted March 16, 2007 Author Share Posted March 16, 2007 She's had a second dose of paraffin about an hour or so ago. No movement at the station and a hard lower abdomen still She's currently harassing Gomez, so she's still feeling absolutely fine within herself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted March 16, 2007 Share Posted March 16, 2007 My cooking may still be in need i see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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