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bettyeanne · 03-27-2008, 11:15 AM

I just saw this ... hope little Bubba is feeling better and it turns out to be nothing serious. Will keep him in my prayers.

bettyeanne · 03-27-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bettyeanne

I just saw this ... hope little Bubba is feeling better and it turns out to be nothing serious. Will keep him in my prayers.

Duuuhhhh! I answered before I read the other page of posts ... boy, do I feel stupid! I am so glad the report for Bubba was good. I pray that both of you will be as good as new soon.

pepe mint · 03-27-2008, 05:37 PM

how are the 2 of you feeling today??? any better?

yorkiesmiles · 03-27-2008, 07:00 PM

First can I say, how much I wish I could change the title of this thread! I really over-reacted. I have breed dogs and cats, and thankfully I have never had a sick animal before except in old age, with the exception of a male cat with a urinary infection. So. I should have been able to remain calm. But with Bubba, I was afraid he had somehow gotten some pork on the day he started getting sick.

Bubba seems to be doing a lot better today. Yesterday he really didn't move much. He has been a bit more active today. I fed him only chicken broth today with a bit of the goodies in the soup. He had some this morning - sure it wasn't as filling as dog food - so this afternoon he was begging for something else.

He has had only one stool and it was still somewhat loose and mucusy - but almost 90% better than yesterday, so I believe he is improving. He has eaten the herbal compound tablet with no problem - and I believe this has helped him immensely.

I was very surprised that the vet didn't test the sample that I took in, but then I was reading Alex's Yorkie Care q & a and she said her vet doesn't want to test the stool sample when there is blood, but immediately starts using an antibiotic. So, I guess my vet knew what he was doing - the herbal has seemed to work well, Bubba seems more like himself. These vets see a lot of poo - he knew it was bad & saved me money by not running the sample.

I felt horrid until about 6 pm - now feeling a bit more human and like myself. I sat her at home & put in 8 hrs work today (mostly tonight) & somehow 4 hrs yesterday. So, I will probably have to go in tomorrow. I guess it was good I was sick too, otherwise I don't know if I could have convinced my boss I need to stay home to take care of my dog. I really needed to be here to see how he was doing.

bjh · 03-27-2008, 07:10 PM

I am glad to hear you and Bubba are feeling better. Thanks for the update.

sadiesamie · 03-27-2008, 09:03 PM

Keep a watch on the loose stools. If they continue have your vet do a complete blood panel work up. If the amylase and lipase values are high then that is definitely a sign of pancreatitis or it can lead to pancreatitis -dogs that go into full blown pancreatitis have to be hospitalized for a few days and be on iv's. they recover but you have to be careful with the dogs diet. Low fat, high fiber. The wellness wgt mgt actually has 8 % fiber. this was the highest I could find. Our vet specialist wanted to put my girls on Hills Pres w/d. It has 6 % fat and 20 % fiber. I am not fond of the pres diets so I have my girls on the Wellness Wgt Mgt food. They get a nickle size dollap of canned wellness (venison/sweet potato) pretty much to give them their meds only. Too much of the canned raised the amylase and lipase values and caused loose stool. No table scraps of any kind is best.

My girls have improved and their stool is not loose. It was never diarrarhea- just mushy. It was hard to pick it up with the shovel :-)

Wellness is a great food especially for dogs with pancrease symptoms or loose stool. they make great treats wellbar and wellbites that are great too. My dogs love them so much I'm really suprised that I am not missing any fingers :-)

Good luck!

Connie · 03-27-2008, 09:56 PM

Glad to hear Bubba has no serious problem and I hope he is feeling better with each new day...you too!!!

pepe mint · 03-28-2008, 04:55 PM

thanks for the update!!! I hope things continue to get better..and I am glad you were able to stay home with the baby! I'm sure he needed it...and sounds like you needed the time at home as well!

Rae Rae · 03-28-2008, 09:34 PM

Glad that things are getting better and it isn't pancreatis! I hope he has a speedy recovery! Rocky and Bella send get well hugs!

yorkiesmiles · 03-29-2008, 11:39 AM

Bubba is not doing well at all & my vet doesn't work Mondays - so when I called them this morning he wanted to see us again. Bubba has lost 4 oz since Wed.

He has yet to have a firm stool. He really hasn't had anything in over 24 hrs, just like strips of poo & some mucusy blood. Which was stuck to his hair & I washed off him, so no sample to take to the doc. He has had to many baths or 1/2 baths. Thinking I need to put ponytails in his back quarters

The vet has him on 4 different meds - 2 herbals & 2 traditionals - one is an antibotic. If he doesn't improve, by Tues. or Wed. he will have to see an internal specialist. I did give him some canned pumpkin today & he is having low sodium chicken broth. Please pray he improves.

I unfortunately am also still feeling bad - goodness, I'm on day 4 of this gunk. Yesterday I had to go into work, planned on just doing 3 1/2 hrs & coming home - but my boss left sick (hoping I didn't make her sick) so I had to stay about twice as long as I planned. Came home last night horribly sick fever, sore throat, continuously running nose, fever - not much better today. Thanks all, going to go lay down again.

Please keep us in your prayers

Suzy · 03-29-2008, 11:46 AM

We hope you get back to feeling better soon, Mr. Bubba!!!

marcerella02 · 03-29-2008, 11:59 AM

i am just seeing this RIGHT NOW> i have no idea how i missed it! poor little man! we will be praying for him! please keep us posted!!!!!

pepe mint · 03-29-2008, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Bubba is not doing well at all & my vet doesn't work Mondays - so when I called them this morning he wanted to see us again. Bubba has lost 4 oz since Wed.

He has yet to have a firm stool. He really hasn't had anything in over 24 hrs, just like strips of poo & some mucusy blood. Which was stuck to his hair & I washed off him, so no sample to take to the doc. He has had to many baths or 1/2 baths. Thinking I need to put ponytails in his back quarters

The vet has him on 4 different meds - 2 herbals & 2 traditionals - one is an antibotic. If he doesn't improve, by Tues. or Wed. he will have to see an internal specialist. I did give him some canned pumpkin today & he is having low sodium chicken broth. Please pray he improves.

I unfortunately am also still feeling bad - goodness, I'm on day 4 of this gunk. Yesterday I had to go into work, planned on just doing 3 1/2 hrs & coming home - but my boss left sick (hoping I didn't make her sick) so I had to stay about twice as long as I planned. Came home last night horribly sick fever, sore throat, continuously running nose, fever - not much better today. Thanks all, going to go lay down again.

Please keep us in your prayers

ah hun, I am so sorry things have not gotten any better

I was really pulling for a better report today

We will continue to lift you and bubba up and pray for healing for both of you. I hope that they can find what is wrong soon...that is very sad...and very scary

yorkiesmiles · 04-01-2008, 05:48 PM

Bubba seems to have made some major improvements. Last night he was demanding a treat

and this morning he wanted to eat - today was the first day I feed him like regularly would. Before he ate this morning he was running all over the backyard & even chased off a robin

-- him wanting to prove he was boss over something is a very good sign.

He had a fairly firm stool that looked free of any blood or mucus. He is going to have his last bit of the antibiotic here shortly. I will keep in on the herbal at least one more day. Praying this will all be behind us and we never have this problem again!

Now me on the other hand, I'm still not doing well. I did get a new antibiotic today. The doc had only written me a 7 day script, and I swear it has not been working much. The worst part has been having to go to work - my boss acts like I must be lying or something

- I have a huge project & am still working tonight (just snuck on here for a minute) so working this long day is not helping me feel any better. I was feeling decent earlier. Just working long days does not help anyone get well

pepe mint · 04-03-2008, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkiesmiles

Bubba seems to have made some major improvements. Last night he was demanding a treat

and this morning he wanted to eat - today was the first day I feed him like regularly would. Before he ate this morning he was running all over the backyard & even chased off a robin

-- him wanting to prove he was boss over something is a very good sign.

He had a fairly firm stool that looked free of any blood or mucus. He is going to have his last bit of the antibiotic here shortly. I will keep in on the herbal at least one more day. Praying this will all be behind us and we never have this problem again!

Now me on the other hand, I'm still not doing well. I did get a new antibiotic today. The doc had only written me a 7 day script, and I swear it has not been working much. The worst part has been having to go to work - my boss acts like I must be lying or something

- I have a huge project & am still working tonight (just snuck on here for a minute) so working this long day is not helping me feel any better. I was feeling decent earlier. Just working long days does not help anyone get well

I am glad bubba is feeling better!!! now, maybe you can get some rest and get better yourself!!!! and tell your boss to take a chill pill sheesh. people get sick sometimes!!

03-27-2008, 11:15 AM	#31
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03-27-2008, 05:37 PM	#33
pepe mint YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 11,145	how are the 2 of you feeling today??? any better? __________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog

03-27-2008, 07:00 PM	#34
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Update First can I say, how much I wish I could change the title of this thread! I really over-reacted. I have breed dogs and cats, and thankfully I have never had a sick animal before except in old age, with the exception of a male cat with a urinary infection. So. I should have been able to remain calm. But with Bubba, I was afraid he had somehow gotten some pork on the day he started getting sick. Bubba seems to be doing a lot better today. Yesterday he really didn't move much. He has been a bit more active today. I fed him only chicken broth today with a bit of the goodies in the soup. He had some this morning - sure it wasn't as filling as dog food - so this afternoon he was begging for something else. He has had only one stool and it was still somewhat loose and mucusy - but almost 90% better than yesterday, so I believe he is improving. He has eaten the herbal compound tablet with no problem - and I believe this has helped him immensely. I was very surprised that the vet didn't test the sample that I took in, but then I was reading Alex's Yorkie Care q & a and she said her vet doesn't want to test the stool sample when there is blood, but immediately starts using an antibiotic. So, I guess my vet knew what he was doing - the herbal has seemed to work well, Bubba seems more like himself. These vets see a lot of poo - he knew it was bad & saved me money by not running the sample. I felt horrid until about 6 pm - now feeling a bit more human and like myself. I sat her at home & put in 8 hrs work today (mostly tonight) & somehow 4 hrs yesterday. So, I will probably have to go in tomorrow. I guess it was good I was sick too, otherwise I don't know if I could have convinced my boss I need to stay home to take care of my dog. I really needed to be here to see how he was doing. __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

03-27-2008, 09:56 PM	#37
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Glad to hear Bubba has no serious problem and I hope he is feeling better with each new day...you too!!! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

03-28-2008, 04:55 PM	#38
pepe mint YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Franklin, TN Posts: 11,145	thanks for the update!!! I hope things continue to get better..and I am glad you were able to stay home with the baby! I'm sure he needed it...and sounds like you needed the time at home as well! __________________ Anyone who does not know what soap tastes like has never washed a dog

03-27-2008, 07:10 PM	#35
bjh Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 7,959	I am glad to hear you and Bubba are feeling better. Thanks for the update.

03-27-2008, 09:03 PM	#36
sadiesamie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: McKinney, Texas Posts: 604	Keep a watch on the loose stools. If they continue have your vet do a complete blood panel work up. If the amylase and lipase values are high then that is definitely a sign of pancreatitis or it can lead to pancreatitis -dogs that go into full blown pancreatitis have to be hospitalized for a few days and be on iv's. they recover but you have to be careful with the dogs diet. Low fat, high fiber. The wellness wgt mgt actually has 8 % fiber. this was the highest I could find. Our vet specialist wanted to put my girls on Hills Pres w/d. It has 6 % fat and 20 % fiber. I am not fond of the pres diets so I have my girls on the Wellness Wgt Mgt food. They get a nickle size dollap of canned wellness (venison/sweet potato) pretty much to give them their meds only. Too much of the canned raised the amylase and lipase values and caused loose stool. No table scraps of any kind is best. My girls have improved and their stool is not loose. It was never diarrarhea- just mushy. It was hard to pick it up with the shovel :-) Wellness is a great food especially for dogs with pancrease symptoms or loose stool. they make great treats wellbar and wellbites that are great too. My dogs love them so much I'm really suprised that I am not missing any fingers :-) Good luck!

03-28-2008, 09:34 PM	#39
Rae Rae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,823	Glad that things are getting better and it isn't pancreatis! I hope he has a speedy recovery! Rocky and Bella send get well hugs! __________________ Owned by Rocky and Bella

03-29-2008, 11:39 AM	#40
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	another update Bubba is not doing well at all & my vet doesn't work Mondays - so when I called them this morning he wanted to see us again. Bubba has lost 4 oz since Wed. He has yet to have a firm stool. He really hasn't had anything in over 24 hrs, just like strips of poo & some mucusy blood. Which was stuck to his hair & I washed off him, so no sample to take to the doc. He has had to many baths or 1/2 baths. Thinking I need to put ponytails in his back quarters The vet has him on 4 different meds - 2 herbals & 2 traditionals - one is an antibotic. If he doesn't improve, by Tues. or Wed. he will have to see an internal specialist. I did give him some canned pumpkin today & he is having low sodium chicken broth. Please pray he improves. I unfortunately am also still feeling bad - goodness, I'm on day 4 of this gunk. Yesterday I had to go into work, planned on just doing 3 1/2 hrs & coming home - but my boss left sick (hoping I didn't make her sick) so I had to stay about twice as long as I planned. Came home last night horribly sick fever, sore throat, continuously running nose, fever - not much better today. Thanks all, going to go lay down again. Please keep us in your prayers __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

03-29-2008, 11:46 AM	#41
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	We hope you get back to feeling better soon, Mr. Bubba!!! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

03-29-2008, 11:59 AM	#42
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	i am just seeing this RIGHT NOW> i have no idea how i missed it! poor little man! we will be praying for him! please keep us posted!!!!! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

04-01-2008, 05:48 PM	#44
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Some good news Bubba seems to have made some major improvements. Last night he was demanding a treat and this morning he wanted to eat - today was the first day I feed him like regularly would. Before he ate this morning he was running all over the backyard & even chased off a robin -- him wanting to prove he was boss over something is a very good sign. He had a fairly firm stool that looked free of any blood or mucus. He is going to have his last bit of the antibiotic here shortly. I will keep in on the herbal at least one more day. Praying this will all be behind us and we never have this problem again! Now me on the other hand, I'm still not doing well. I did get a new antibiotic today. The doc had only written me a 7 day script, and I swear it has not been working much. The worst part has been having to go to work - my boss acts like I must be lying or something - I have a huge project & am still working tonight (just snuck on here for a minute) so working this long day is not helping me feel any better. I was feeling decent earlier. Just working long days does not help anyone get well __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*