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Monika · 08-04-2011, 10:04 AM

Yogurt works wonders for my babies! It's always been our cure for those unfortunate upset tummy days! Good luck and hope she feels better soon!

Sunny95 · 08-04-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by enchilila

That's OK because that is how I described it to the vet. It was bright red and jelly-like, but not a lot of it. I might ask the vet about the I/D food or just something that is for sensitive tummies.

That's exactly how Ginger's was! Ginger actually did it on a training pad because I had her in an xpen with her stomach acting up. I cut out that section of pad, put it on a paper plate and covered it with another. I took it to the vet when I took her. I know that's crazy but the vet was thrilled to have the specimen.

One more thing to note with HGE is that if they have had it once, they are more likely to have it again so you have to watch for the signs and get treatment right away. If left untreated, it's fatal.

Patti · 08-04-2011, 11:44 AM

I hope Betty Boop feels better soon. My Cali has a very sensitive tummy. She has had 2 bouts of HGE and many bouts of diarrhea with mucous and a little blood. When she had the HGE she looked and acted so sick. Sat hunched over and wouldn't eat. Their is a test they can do for HGE I think it is PCV. Hopefully the meds will work and she will be back to normal soon.

Sunny95 · 08-04-2011, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Patti

I hope Betty Boop feels better soon. My Cali has a very sensitive tummy. She has had 2 bouts of HGE and many bouts of diarrhea with mucous and a little blood. When she had the HGE she looked and acted so sick. Sat hunched over and wouldn't eat. Their is a test they can do for HGE I think it is PCV. Hopefully the meds will work and she will be back to normal soon.

Yes.. there is a test. Ginger was tested and it confirmed the HGE diagnosis. Levels of something (can't remember what) register high.

ladyjane · 08-04-2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunny95

Yes.. there is a test. Ginger was tested and it confirmed the HGE diagnosis. Levels of something (can't remember what) register high.

There is no real diagnostic test for HGE; but the hematocrit is elevated when they do the CBC. The diagnosis is made based on symptoms and after ruling out other causes of them.

enchilila · 08-04-2011, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

First, I see I mistyped before. Lethargy is a common side effect to drugs in general. I don't know about Reglan in particular.

I would do some basic blood work WHILE she is in the middle of an episode to see if anything looks off. This way you'll know if it is likely HGE, pancreas, infection, etc.

The high lipase from a few days ago is in the back of my mind too. Wouldn't hurt to do the cPL.

I'd ask the vet what their thoughts are on going a bit farther with testing to see if this can be prevented in the future.

Good idea! She perked up when her daddy came home today. She seems to be doing better. Still have her on a bland diet. I'll call tomorrow since the vet is already closed.

What function does Lipase play?

Maximo · 08-04-2011, 06:13 PM

Glad to hear she is doing better.

Couple pages of info here on lipase and elevated lipase:
Lipase

enchilila · 08-05-2011, 05:43 AM

Betty Boop's first stool since she was seen at the vet is very very dark, but doesn't appear to be bloody, as the pee pad didn't soak up anything at all. Her temp is 100.1 on my little cheap thermometer. I'm still giving her her meds, but she just looks pitiful and run down. She didn't drink water yesterday, but she drank just a little bit this morning. Her gums feel dry and tacky. I'm calling the vet.

Ellie May · 08-05-2011, 05:49 AM

If her gums are dry and tacky, she needs fluids.
Dark stool probably indicates some dried or old blood.

She needs bloodwork done immediately along with possibly an IV depending on what your vet finds on physical exam. If they aren't interested in doing any testing, I'd move on... JMO

AllDogBoots · 08-05-2011, 05:55 AM

Lila, I'm following this thread offering well wishes to little Betty Boop. I'm so sorry she's not feeling well.

ladyjane · 08-05-2011, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Lila, I'm following this thread offering well wishes to little Betty Boop. I'm so sorry she's not feeling well.

Me, too! Nothing else to add....just hope that the vet visit goes well.

BabyGirl Rosie · 08-05-2011, 09:41 AM

Prayers and hugs to Betty Boop. Please let us know what the vet says.

enchilila · 08-05-2011, 09:49 AM

I took Betty Boop to the vet earlier. She was not dehydrated, but he did a small amount of IV fluids anyway. He also did a cPL test and it came back NORMAL!!! YES!! He took a sample of her stool and it was very dark still. He said it was digested blood. Ran a test for parasites and there were none. He said give it a couple more days and he thinks she will be back to normal. He gave her Biosol-M for the next few days. Boop seems to be better. Guess I'm an overprotective mommy.

Thanks to everyone for their prayers, good thoughts, and suggestions.

BabyGirl Rosie · 08-05-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by enchilila

I took Betty Boop to the vet earlier. She was not dehydrated, but he did a small amount of IV fluids anyway. He also did a cPL test and it came back NORMAL!!! YES!! He took a sample of her stool and it was very dark still. He said it was digested blood. Ran a test for parasites and there were none. He said give it a couple more days and he thinks she will be back to normal. He gave her Biosol-M for the next few days. Boop seems to be better. Guess I'm an overprotective mommy.

Thanks to everyone for their prayers, good thoughts, and suggestions.

So glad for the great test results! No you are just a good Yorkie mommy!!

Give Betty Boop a hug!

ladyjane · 08-05-2011, 09:53 AM

You are not overprotective. You are taking good care of her! Happy to hear that things went well today.

08-04-2011, 10:04 AM	#31
Monika Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresh Meadows, NY USA Posts: 137	Yogurt works wonders for my babies! It's always been our cure for those unfortunate upset tummy days! Good luck and hope she feels better soon! __________________ Porscha & Bentley

08-04-2011, 11:44 AM	#33
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	I hope Betty Boop feels better soon. My Cali has a very sensitive tummy. She has had 2 bouts of HGE and many bouts of diarrhea with mucous and a little blood. When she had the HGE she looked and acted so sick. Sat hunched over and wouldn't eat. Their is a test they can do for HGE I think it is PCV. Hopefully the meds will work and she will be back to normal soon. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-04-2011, 06:13 PM	#37
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,045	Glad to hear she is doing better. Couple pages of info here on lipase and elevated lipase: Lipase __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

08-05-2011, 05:43 AM	#38
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,688	Betty Boop's first stool since she was seen at the vet is very very dark, but doesn't appear to be bloody, as the pee pad didn't soak up anything at all. Her temp is 100.1 on my little cheap thermometer. I'm still giving her her meds, but she just looks pitiful and run down. She didn't drink water yesterday, but she drank just a little bit this morning. Her gums feel dry and tacky. I'm calling the vet. __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!

08-05-2011, 05:49 AM	#39
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	If her gums are dry and tacky, she needs fluids. Dark stool probably indicates some dried or old blood. She needs bloodwork done immediately along with possibly an IV depending on what your vet finds on physical exam. If they aren't interested in doing any testing, I'd move on... JMO __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-05-2011, 05:55 AM	#40
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Lila, I'm following this thread offering well wishes to little Betty Boop. I'm so sorry she's not feeling well. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

08-05-2011, 09:41 AM	#42
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Prayers and hugs to Betty Boop. Please let us know what the vet says. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

08-05-2011, 09:49 AM	#43
enchilila Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 9,688	cPL NORMAL!! I took Betty Boop to the vet earlier. She was not dehydrated, but he did a small amount of IV fluids anyway. He also did a cPL test and it came back NORMAL!!! YES!! He took a sample of her stool and it was very dark still. He said it was digested blood. Ran a test for parasites and there were none. He said give it a couple more days and he thinks she will be back to normal. He gave her Biosol-M for the next few days. Boop seems to be better. Guess I'm an overprotective mommy. Thanks to everyone for their prayers, good thoughts, and suggestions. __________________ "Betty Boop" The light of my life & the joy of my living!

08-05-2011, 09:53 AM	#45
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,471	You are not overprotective. You are taking good care of her! Happy to hear that things went well today. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP