[KarMar]

Really needing some advice. Yesterday, Nino got sick. It started with diarrhea outside and grew from that. He spit up (no actual vomit, just regurgitated food) and then had a bad bout of diarrhea, which dirtied our sofa, our rug, his blanket, one of his beds, and one of his crates. It was everywhere. However, after that, things seemed to be ok. He was still having incredibly runny stool, but he was asking to go out every time he had to go and it wasn't as frequent.

Well, this morning I was woken up an hour or two before he would usually wake someone up crying quite loudly. I got up, and his crate pad, which was under a dirty towel, was covered in poop. I let him outside, and he pooped about 4 times, crying as he did so for the latter 2. He also regurgitated again twice...the fact that he still has something in his stomach floors me.

Poor guy is now in a wire crate on nothing but a cheap dish towel with a hole in it. He will probably stay their all day with a few trios inside. I am trying my best to keep him hydrated, and initially offered him some pumpkin, though I'm now just letting him fast a bit because he wouldn't eat it and it no longer seems like a job for pumpkin. We are trying to get him into the vet, but we have no clue how long that could take, and I really don't want to bring him to an emergency clinic if I can avoid it. He doesn't seem to be feeling any discomfort whatsoever (still wants to play, sleeping alright, etc) and he tried to eat some kibble we had out for Mario. I'm thinking he just got into something. Is there anything we can do while waiting for a vet appointment to help him out?

 

[boomana]

Ugh. I'm so sorry. I can't believe there's another sick puppy!

I'm a bit of an anxiety bunny, and I always error on the side of getting to the vet asap since we can only really guess what's going on. Fortunately, my dogs have never yet had more than a wee bout of diarrhea, and the cause of getting into the cat poop or food has been obvious. My cat, on the other hand, has given me quite a few scares, and we've ended up at the vet at least six times just to be checked out. Though the symptoms seemed the same to me, what was causing it wasn't. He ended up having to stay over once, severely dehydrated, though i hadn't noticed anything drastically different. The vet told me that if I hadn't brought him in when i did, there was a good shot he wouldn't have made it through the night. Turns out he had a parasite that time.

if he's not better within a few hours, i'd take him. Not worth the risk in my opinion.

 

[Molly120213]

I think it is most important to get fluids into him, as long as he is not vomiting them right up. Try small amounts given at frequent intervals if he is tolerating it. I sometimes let Molly drink from a cup when I want her to drink as she seems to like the novelty of it. If the diarrhea and vomiting seem to settle down you can start a small amount of bland food to see if that is tolerated. The vet would probably give fluids under the skin, a shot for nausea, and possibly a drug like Metronidizole. If things don't settle down soon I would take him in to get the fluids before he gets dehydrated. Good luck and I hope he feels better soon.

 

[M&J]

No not another puppy that is sick. Keep him hydrated and we hope he feels better soon.

 

[PaulineMi]

Poor Nino. The crying when pooping is a concern. The frequency of bouts of diarrhea and vomiting can very easily lead to dehydration. Hopefully you can get him in for an exam and most likely fluids. Lola was only vomiting and, as our vet explained, she was on the cusp of possible dehydration. We opted for the fluids administration with an injection and med for the vomiting.

Hopefully your little up and coming star gets well soon.

 

[Simonsez]

Feel better Nino! Why are all these puppies having tummy issues? They all seem about the same age. Could it be the extreme weather?
I always feel better having Izzy checked out by my Vet if I can. Boiled chicken and sticky rice in tiny amounts sometimes helps until I can have her checked out. Hope things improve quickly

 

[Zoe093014]

Poor thing. I would try to get Nino in to make sure he doesn't need fluids but while waiting I would let his stomach rest for a couple of meals. I hope he feels better soon!

 

[krandall]

Honestly, if he were my puppy and I couldn't get an urgent care appointment at my regular vet (mine does that... You pay extra for it, but if your dog is really sick, they will fit you in, no matter what) I'd take him to the emergency vet. From what you've said, he is small, and small dogs, regardless of age, dehydrate VERY quickly/easily. They can go from feeling pretty much OK to being really ill very easily.

With that type of diarrhea, it sounds to me like he picked up some sort of bug, which is always a danger for those of us who are out showing, with our dogs exposed to many other dogs.

 

[Sheri]

While you are waiting to get him in to the vet, can you use a syringe (without the needle,) to gently squirt water down Nino? I've done that with Tucker when trying to keep him hydrated.

 

[Dee Dee]

I agree, it takes shockingly little for our tiny ones to get dehydrated. That was the main reason Sophie was hospitalized multiple times, the dehydration can be very serious and it didn't seem to me she vomited or had diarrhea enough to have her be as dehydrated as she was. It sounds like she didn't even have as much fluid loss as Nino has. I still check her gums regularly even though I know she is drinking plenty. Things can happen fast when they get to that point. I'd get him to the vet asap if things don't straighten out soon too just to be safe. Also check his gums to see if they are pale or if they feel "sticky" (dry) get to vet asap if they are. You can also "tent" the skin on his back to see if it snaps back into place. If not, another sign to get him to vet.

Of course, keep pushing fluids, you can also wet a washcloth then let him chew on it or squeeze some into his mouth that way.

Poor baby boy!

I just can't believe all these tummy issues!!!! Is there anyone here left that hasn't been hit by it? Sheesh! Please keep us posted on him!

 

[KarMar]

As of right now, he is doing well. Drinking fine, no signs of dehydration, etc. He is being fasted until things clear up, then we are starting him on a bland diet. Hasn't pooped or vomited since this morning, so his poop seems to be back to a normal schedule. Poor guy is currently tied up in the kitchen so he can't make a mess of anything else. In very good spirits, but we do have a vet appointment for tomorrow. If things don't get better, we will bring him in.

It's funny. Mario is our sensitive stomach guy, but we have never had to resort to chicken and rice. There must be something in the forum water that only the youngins are susceptible to. Hope this ends soon. We are 4 butt baths deep.

 

[Heather's]

Poor little Nino! These tummy issues sure seem to be going around!!! As others mentioned...it doesn't take much to get dehydrated. I'm on the cautious side and would go to the emergency too. Hope he is feeling better soon!

 

[articshark]

I'm going to throw my hat in with the others who suggested you get to the vet ASAP.

 

[Molly120213]

Glad he is doing better now.

 

[Chasing Mayzie]

Just one other thought: He may be crying when he poops because his rear is sore from "overuse", so to speak. My Cavalier used to get a chapped bottom every time he had diarrhea, and he would cry when he went potty too. It's good that you're getting him to drink now, but I wouldn't declare his poo schedule back to normal just ye...it will take some time to settle that system down for sure. I'm glad you are watching him so closely!

 

[KarMar]

Just one other thought: He may be crying when he poops because his rear is sore from "overuse", so to speak. My Cavalier used to get a chapped bottom every time he had diarrhea, and he would cry when he went potty too. It's good that you're getting him to drink now, but I wouldn't declare his poo schedule back to normal just ye...it will take some time to settle that system down for sure. I'm glad you are watching him so closely!

The overuse is exactly why I wasn't too concerned when he seemed to be in pain the one time. I don't blame him. If the crying continued, I would be concerned, but he has gone without a peep a couple times since then.

He has pooped since...still liquid, but a very small amount. He has to be running on empty here. I took the day off work to keep an eye on him, and so far so good. I did speak directly to the vet, and she said to bring him in immediately if he begins to show signs of dehydration. Our appointment tomorrow still stands. He isn't jazzed about drinking more water than he normally would, so I'm using a spray bottle to force him to drink (something I've seem big dog people doing in the ring). Its working like a charm!

 

[Chi-Chi's Mom]

Oh, hoping Nino is still doing better. Just returned from cruise to learn quite a few puppies have been ill. Best wishes to all.

 

[KarMar]

I'm glad that his spirit hasn't wavered through this nasty crud. I gave him a small amount of his chicken and rice with a dollop of pumpkin mixed in. I'm hoping that does some good to firm things up, because that's the only issue still standing. He did need another butt bath (but the BM had a bit more substance to it!), so he has a wet behind and an orange beard...not his best moment. Once this is done with, he will be getting a LONG full bath...there are, ahem, remnants as far from his behind as his neck.

He's still getting water from the spray bottle. He is NOT having a good time of that, but has accepted that there's no getting around having the nozzle stuck in his mouth. I was chugging water to avoid IV fluids during a hospitalization last year (kidney failure....very long story), so I feel his pain.

 

[AbrilsMama]

let us know what the vet says...we all care...get feeling better Nino!

 

[Barbara Levy]

I'm glad that his spirit hasn't wavered through this nasty crud. I gave him a small amount of his chicken and rice with a dollop of pumpkin mixed in. I'm hoping that does some good to firm things up, because that's the only issue still standing. He did need another butt bath (but the BM had a bit more substance to it!), so he has a wet behind and an orange beard...not his best moment. Once this is done with, he will be getting a LONG full bath...there are, ahem, remnants as far from his behind as his neck.

He's still getting water from the spray bottle. He is NOT having a good time of that, but has accepted that there's no getting around having the nozzle stuck in his mouth. I was chugging water to avoid IV fluids during a hospitalization last year (kidney failure....very long story), so I feel his pain.

If you have some chicken broth, you might be able to get him to drink it since he did eat some chicken and rice. At least he would be getting fluids. I have been freezing some in a kong to make sure Loki was getting more fluids in this blistering weather. He loves it.