Lexi's Sick

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LexiAndNikkisMom

Discussion Starter · Jul 27, 2005

Lexi started barking this morning at 6AM. She wouldn't stop so I went out to her crate to take her out to go potty. I noticed her pillow in her crate covered in brown stuff. I got her out of the crate and she started to act like she had to go potty so I took her out. She went poop but it was really, really soft. Almost to soft to pick up. When we got back inside she throw up a brown liquid. I offered her some dog food (didn't have any hamburger or rice for the bland diet) and she wouldn't eat it. We went outside one more time before I went to work and again the poop was really, really soft.

I called the vet and they said to give her a bland diet (boiled hamburger and boiled rice) for 24 hrs. After that if she is better I can give her her dog food again. If she isn't better I'm supposed to bring her in.

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carrie

· #61 · Jul 29, 2005

Uhg....I'm so sorry... I hope you can figure out what it is. Those poor girls.

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LexiAndNikkisMom

Discussion Starter · #62 · Jul 29, 2005

I'm really hoping it is just the pumpkin that gave Nikki diarreha! Poor girls. They are both acting normally though. I might call the vet in the morning and ask what they say. It is the same vet that my neighbor goes to so they might know what it is since they treated my neighbor's dog.

littlepeanut

· #63 · Jul 29, 2005

aww, the poor girls! Hopefully it was just the pumpkin. I hope all this gets figured out soon. Big kisses to the girls

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AJ

· #64 · Jul 29, 2005

Poor girls!!!

to them

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doctorcathy

· #65 · Jul 29, 2005

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yeah, when you try giving something new...give it slowly. like REALLY slowly. maybe a pea size. at most, a teaspoon. i wouldnt give more than that. i really messed the dogs up when i gave them pumpkin and sweet potato----i had to take them to the emergency vet.

try just plain chicken and rice for a week---then slowly add veggies.

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LexiAndNikkisMom

Discussion Starter · #66 · Jul 29, 2005

I'm taking Lexi to the vet at 10:30. She is not acting normal this morning. She normally starts playing with Nikki as soon as I open the crate doors. But this morning she wasn't interested in playing and she didn't eat anything. I still haven't seen her drink anything so I'm giving her a full baby medicine dropper of water every 45-60min. So far she hasn't thrown up since Tuesday morning.

kodie

· #67 · Jul 29, 2005

awww.... it sounds like things have gotten worst since I last talked to you! It's good your going to the vet today... keep us updated!

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Ladysmom

· #68 · Jul 29, 2005

Pumpkin is high fiber so I'm not surprised Lexi's diarrhea got worse, not better. I think most often we give it to help them go if they are constipated.

Anyway, I'm glad you are taking her to the vet. You just don't want to mess around with small dogs and risk dehydration.

Let us know how your appointment goes.

Scoobydoo

· #69 · Jul 29, 2005

I hope all turns out well for your furbabies, it is so scary when they become ill and we don't know why, but I am sure the vet will do some tests and get to the bottom of it all.

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LexiAndNikkisMom

Discussion Starter · #70 · Jul 29, 2005

Originally posted by LadysMom@Jul 29 2005, 08:17 AM
Pumpkin is high fiber so I'm not surprised Lexi's diarrhea got worse, not better. I think most often we give it to help them go if they are constipated.
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I found this on a website:

Tip 75 - Pumpkin for cats - pumpkin for dogs - Pumpkin for diarrhea or constipation

If your dog or cat is having the occasional case of constipation or diarrhea, one of the things that might help is canned pumpkin. Yes canned pumpkin in its pureed form (NOT pumpkin pie filling) is a fantastic stool softener which makes it a good natural remedy for constipation. It often helps with upset stomach or indigestion for both cats and dogs. It is very rich in fibre and adding just one or two teaspoonfuls to your pet's food often gets the system moving in no time. Dogs will occasionally want to eat it directly and that's fine too. Sometimes though, finicky cats and dogs won't touch it no matter what you do.

On the opposite end of things is diarrhea. Since the dietary fibre in canned pumpkin absorbs water, it can be a great help to a cat or dog that has diarrhea. Some pet owners report that it firms up their pet's loose stools or diarrhea within a few hours. Again one to two teaspoonfuls is all that is needed.

N.B. It should be noted that both diarrhea and constipation can both be very serious and require immediate veterinary care depending on the cause. Whatever the cause, diarrhea or constipation lasting more than 24-36 hours requires vet care. Click the following links for more general information on diarrhea,constipation and intestinal disorders.[/B]

I gave Lexi a tablespoon of it last night so I think I might have over done it. Oops! This also explains why Nikki got diarreha.

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Ladysmom

· #71 · Jul 29, 2005

Might be easier (and less messy!) to keep some Kaopectate on hand!

There was a tummy bug going around here a few months ago according to my vet. Lady had vomiting, not diarrhea, though. A few days of a bland diet and some Reglan took care of it, though.

I'm sure your girls will be fine. Give us an update when you're back from the vet, okay?

paris

· #72 · Jul 29, 2005

Sorry to hear Lexi is not any better. Let us know how your appointment goes.

TuckersMom

· #73 · Jul 29, 2005

Hope your babies are all better real soon. I was told to use canned pumpkin for constipation also. I didn't know that it could help with diarrhea as well. I will have to remember that in case Tucker ever has it. Also I was told you could freeze any left over and keep for later. Best wishes to you and your little ones. If you're like me, you are probably more upset over their ailments than they are.

LexiAndNikkisMom

Discussion Starter · #74 · Jul 29, 2005

Originally posted by TuckersMom@Jul 29 2005, 09:41 AM
Hope your babies are all better real soon. I was told to use canned pumpkin for constipation also. I didn't know that it could help with diarrhea as well. I will have to remember that in case Tucker ever has it. Also I was told you could freeze any left over and keep for later. Best wishes to you and your little ones. If you're like me, you are probably more upset over their ailments than they are.
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Yeah I froze it in ice cube trays.

Maxismom

· #75 · Jul 29, 2005

Originally posted by Lexi's Mom@Jul 27 2005, 08:02 AM
Lexi started barking this morning at 6AM. She wouldn't stop so I went out to her crate to take her out to go potty. I noticed her pillow in her crate covered in brown stuff. I got her out of the crate and she started to act like she had to go potty so I took her out. She went poop but it was really, really soft. Almost to soft to pick up. When we got back inside she throw up a brown liquid. I offered her some dog food (didn't have any hamburger or rice for the bland diet) and she wouldn't eat it. We went outside one more time before I went to work and again the poop was really, really soft.

I called the vet and they said to give her a bland diet (boiled hamburger and boiled rice) for 24 hrs. After that if she is better I can give her her dog food again. If she isn't better I'm supposed to bring her in.
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when this happens to maxi i give him a 1/2 of tablets of pepcid A
and it helps i wonder if lexi chewed on a bone that didnt agree with her
how is she feeling today i hope better

TuckersMom

· #76 · Jul 29, 2005

Originally posted by Lexi's Mom+Jul 29 2005, 09:49 AM-->

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@Jul 29 2005, 09:41 AM
Hope your babies are all better real soon. I was told to use canned pumpkin for constipation also. I didn't know that it could help with diarrhea as well. I will have to remember that in case Tucker ever has it. Also I was told you could freeze any left over and keep for later. Best wishes to you and your little ones. If you're like me, you are probably more upset over their ailments than they are.
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Yeah I froze it in ice cube trays.
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Hey thanks, that's a great idea. Tucker loves ice. Wonder what he would think of pumpkin ice

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k/c mom

· #77 · Jul 29, 2005

Originally posted by Lexi's Mom@Jul 29 2005, 09:39 AM
[I found this on a website:
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Tip 75 - Pumpkin for cats - pumpkin for dogs - Pumpkin for diarrhea or constipation

If your dog or cat is having the occasional case of constipation or diarrhea, one of the things that might help is canned pumpkin. Yes canned pumpkin in its pureed form (NOT pumpkin pie filling) is a fantastic stool softener which makes it a good natural remedy for constipation. It often helps with upset stomach or indigestion for both cats and dogs. It is very rich in fibre and adding just one or two teaspoonfuls to your pet's food often gets the system moving in no time. Dogs will occasionally want to eat it directly and that's fine too. Sometimes though, finicky cats and dogs won't touch it no matter what you do.

On the opposite end of things is diarrhea. Since the dietary fibre in canned pumpkin absorbs water, it can be a great help to a cat or dog that has diarrhea. Some pet owners report that it firms up their pet's loose stools or diarrhea within a few hours. Again one to two teaspoonfuls is all that is needed.

N.B. It should be noted that both diarrhea and constipation can both be very serious and require immediate veterinary care depending on the cause. Whatever the cause, diarrhea or constipation lasting more than 24-36 hours requires vet care. Click the following links for more general information on diarrhea,constipation and intestinal disorders.

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I gave Lexi a tablespoon of it last night so I think I might have over done it. Oops! This also explains why Nikki got diarreha.

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Yep, you're right... a tablespoon is a ton for a teeny dog!! ..... since they say 2 tsp. for prob. an average-sized dog... Oh well... !! But that is really great info to have on hand about pumpkin's benefits. I would never have known that. My guys love pumpkin and I usually just give them a teeny bit from the tip of my finger. I sure hope Lexi gets to feeling like herself soon!!

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Ladysmom

· #78 · Jul 29, 2005

Since a high fiber diet is recommended for diabetics, Lady gets lots of pumpkin. I mix it with nonfat plain yogurt and call it "Pumpkin Mousse". She thinks it's really, really special!

LexiAndNikkisMom

Discussion Starter · #79 · Jul 29, 2005

The vet thinks Lexi has a virus or something. She gave me Metronidazole to give her for the next 5 days. She also gave Lexi a shot to helpe speed it up. I'm supposed to continue with the bland diet thru the weekend.

Ladysmom

· #80 · Jul 29, 2005

Yeah, it was a virus that Lady had a few months ago, too. She got a shot of antibiotics, too, along with a shot of Reglan, plus antibiotics and Reglan to take home. And we did the bland diet for a few days.

It cost me $108 for about a 5 minute visit! How about you?

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