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Kadance · 04-04-2012, 07:55 AM

Hello everyone,

I would have searched, but I'm brand new and can't find the search bar.

I have a 4 month old, male Yorkie (with a bit of chihuahua) called Dexter and he's not been very well for the past few days and I wondered if someone could help us.

He has had mucus in his stools for the past 3-4 days, turning from green to white, then a bit "mushy". I think he has a swollen stomach and is passing the most disgusting smelling gas! Other than being a bit more clingy to me, he is fine, playing with his toys, eating and drinking normally.
I rang the Vet and he said to wait it out a few more days, but if it's something serious I want to take him now.

Thanks to anyone that can help!

Kadance and Dexter

BonBon · 04-04-2012, 07:58 AM

Welcome to you and Dexter! We're glad to see you on YT.

In my opinion, mucus and discolored stools are reasons to go to the vet RIGHT AWAY. That isn't normal, and the smelly gas is probably causing his tummy to hurt and make him uncomfortable.

Is there another vet you could call and get him in to see today?

kjc · 04-04-2012, 08:01 AM

Hi and Welcome to YT! Probiotics may help with the gas problem...all mine are on it. It wouldn't hurt to run a stool sample to the vet to check. Hope he improves quickly... Actually with him being so young, I would get him back to the vet asap.

Kadance · 04-04-2012, 09:40 AM

Thank you for the advice, I have a vets appointment for him now

maggiefromnj · 04-04-2012, 09:52 AM

I was going to say a stool sample is probably a good idea, and it's cheaper than a whole vet visit. SInce he is young it could be worms or one of those things they often come home with that I can't remember right now....

Did you change his food suddenly? Or let him eat stuff outside? Or give him too many treats...all those could upset his tummy. Be sure to let us know what happens.

beachdog · 04-04-2012, 10:16 AM

Hi welcome to the forum! Please follow up with your vet and get on top of this right away. Let us know how it goes as we tend to worry about these precious babies! (search is on the top blue line on the right side)

Kadance · 04-04-2012, 10:37 AM

Ah, I see it now.

My vet has told me to take his food away, but as this would be over 12 hours with no food for a 4 monto old, do you think this is advisable?

I will be sure to keep everyone updated, he's my first puppy so I'm a nervous about everything he does lol

Kadance · 04-05-2012, 01:47 AM

Hello Everyone, I have an update from my lovely vet

Dexter either has an infection or a severe stomach irritation, so he's had an injection of antibiotics, special chicken and rice food for the next 5 days (it would hae cost more for me to buy the chicken and cook it lol), a probiotic and a course of antibiotics, and she clipped his nails for free. Small favours!

And now he's rolling around the floor with his toys as if to say "I don't know why you were so worried mummy", cheeky thing.

Thank you for your support and advice.

Perrella · 04-05-2012, 02:59 AM

Good to read Dexter is doing better! You did the right thing with your quick response

Oops...forgot to send a big...WELCOME!

kjc · 04-05-2012, 03:42 AM

Glad to see that Dexter is doing better. It is important to seek out the vet when these little ones are so young, as minor things will blow up into bigger issues quickly. You did good getting him seen right away.

BonBon · 04-05-2012, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Kadance

Hello Everyone, I have an update from my lovely vet

Dexter either has an infection or a severe stomach irritation, so he's had an injection of antibiotics, special chicken and rice food for the next 5 days (it would hae cost more for me to buy the chicken and cook it lol), a probiotic and a course of antibiotics, and she clipped his nails for free. Small favours!

And now he's rolling around the floor with his toys as if to say "I don't know why you were so worried mummy", cheeky thing.

Thank you for your support and advice.

Tell him "because worrying is what mommies do."

I'm so glad you got him in quickly, now he can start to feel better and be even cheekier.

beachdog · 04-05-2012, 05:20 AM

So glad Dexter is on the mend!!

jadabug · 04-05-2012, 05:50 AM

Just seeing this and so glad your precious Dexter is on the mend.

Warmest welcome to YT for you both. You are such a good mommy, getting Dexter into the vets so quickly. ((hugs))

anniernc · 04-05-2012, 06:37 AM

Welcome. You'll find a wealth of information on this forum and meet people who really care. So glad Dexter is starting to feel better.

Patti · 04-05-2012, 06:28 PM

So glad Dexter saw the vet and is feeling better.

04-04-2012, 07:55 AM	#1
Kadance Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 117	Poorly Dexter Hello everyone, I would have searched, but I'm brand new and can't find the search bar. I have a 4 month old, male Yorkie (with a bit of chihuahua) called Dexter and he's not been very well for the past few days and I wondered if someone could help us. He has had mucus in his stools for the past 3-4 days, turning from green to white, then a bit "mushy". I think he has a swollen stomach and is passing the most disgusting smelling gas! Other than being a bit more clingy to me, he is fine, playing with his toys, eating and drinking normally. I rang the Vet and he said to wait it out a few more days, but if it's something serious I want to take him now. Thanks to anyone that can help! Kadance and Dexter

04-04-2012, 07:58 AM	#2
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	Welcome to you and Dexter! We're glad to see you on YT. In my opinion, mucus and discolored stools are reasons to go to the vet RIGHT AWAY. That isn't normal, and the smelly gas is probably causing his tummy to hurt and make him uncomfortable. Is there another vet you could call and get him in to see today? __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

04-04-2012, 08:01 AM	#3
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,869	Hi and Welcome to YT! Probiotics may help with the gas problem...all mine are on it. It wouldn't hurt to run a stool sample to the vet to check. Hope he improves quickly... Actually with him being so young, I would get him back to the vet asap. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

04-04-2012, 10:16 AM	#6
beachdog Paris: Always in my ♥ Donating YT Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Neptune Beach, Fl USA Posts: 991 Blog Entries: 1	Hi welcome to the forum! Please follow up with your vet and get on top of this right away. Let us know how it goes as we tend to worry about these precious babies! (search is on the top blue line on the right side) __________________ Read all about Paris in his blog! www.paristheblindwonderdog.blogspot.com

04-05-2012, 02:59 AM	#9
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Good to read Dexter is doing better! You did the right thing with your quick response Oops...forgot to send a big...WELCOME! __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

04-04-2012, 09:40 AM	#4
Kadance Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 117	Thank you for the advice, I have a vets appointment for him now

04-04-2012, 09:52 AM	#5
maggiefromnj YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: nj Posts: 497	I was going to say a stool sample is probably a good idea, and it's cheaper than a whole vet visit. SInce he is young it could be worms or one of those things they often come home with that I can't remember right now.... Did you change his food suddenly? Or let him eat stuff outside? Or give him too many treats...all those could upset his tummy. Be sure to let us know what happens.

04-04-2012, 10:37 AM	#7
Kadance Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 117	Ah, I see it now. My vet has told me to take his food away, but as this would be over 12 hours with no food for a 4 monto old, do you think this is advisable? I will be sure to keep everyone updated, he's my first puppy so I'm a nervous about everything he does lol

04-05-2012, 01:47 AM	#8
Kadance Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 117	Hello Everyone, I have an update from my lovely vet Dexter either has an infection or a severe stomach irritation, so he's had an injection of antibiotics, special chicken and rice food for the next 5 days (it would hae cost more for me to buy the chicken and cook it lol), a probiotic and a course of antibiotics, and she clipped his nails for free. Small favours! And now he's rolling around the floor with his toys as if to say "I don't know why you were so worried mummy", cheeky thing. Thank you for your support and advice.

04-05-2012, 03:42 AM	#10
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,869	Glad to see that Dexter is doing better. It is important to seek out the vet when these little ones are so young, as minor things will blow up into bigger issues quickly. You did good getting him seen right away. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

04-05-2012, 05:20 AM	#12
beachdog Paris: Always in my ♥ Donating YT Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Neptune Beach, Fl USA Posts: 991 Blog Entries: 1	So glad Dexter is on the mend!! __________________ Read all about Paris in his blog! www.paristheblindwonderdog.blogspot.com

04-05-2012, 05:50 AM	#13
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	Just seeing this and so glad your precious Dexter is on the mend. Warmest welcome to YT for you both. You are such a good mommy, getting Dexter into the vets so quickly. ((hugs)) __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

04-05-2012, 06:37 AM	#14
anniernc YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks, Ga. Posts: 1,003	Welcome. You'll find a wealth of information on this forum and meet people who really care. So glad Dexter is starting to feel better.

04-05-2012, 06:28 PM	#15
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	So glad Dexter saw the vet and is feeling better. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html