Guest BlackandBrindle Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 This morning I could hear Spud's stomach making gurglies from across the room. He ate his breakfast (duck necks) but had to leave half way through because he had to go out to poop. He also didn't eat enthusiastically, which is what he always does. He seems a bit unsettled, but he's laying down now. I'm going to take his temp (any advice as it's the first time I've had to). Roy is out of town, I have to go to work in an hour and a half, and the housekeeper is coming for the first time today The only change in his diet has been homecooked. He's not getting the supplements that Sadie is but it could still be a food issue. Gums are pink, he's not dehydrated. I should wait and see right? As I type this he's going to sleep and looking fine... It's been a long time since I had to worry about Spud not feeling well- it makes me wonder if he got into something last night while I was asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Sending prayers all is just fine. Flashy yesterday had the gurgles but poops and eating were fine...he sure had a noisy tummy though! Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hoping he's ok. Probably just a little tummy upset. As you know, I go through that a lot w/ Alan - the gurgles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Fletcher sometimes gurgles and gasses It usually doesn't last more than a day (often less) and I don't worry unless it goes on longer. I just figure something triggered a minor IBD upset (the wind from the north, the angle of the sun ) I hope Spudsie is better by tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I just asked about taking temps properly. Any digital or glass thermometer works. Use Vaseline or mineral oil. Insert about an inch and wait about a minute and a half. You can take it under the arm if they are laying down, but it tends not to be as accurate. Ear ones don't work well. Hope Spud feels better soon. Has the weather changed on you? Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 It's gotten about 10 degrees cooler. I checked the backyard and poops were normal so maybe it's just a bit of gas or something. I did leave them alone for longer than normal yesterday (just realizing this as I type) so that might have something to do with it. He's not used to me going to work all day and then going to the gym on top of that. Going to have to get some vaseline or mineral oil (did not end up checking him before I left because I didn't have any lubricant). He's gonna love that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Soul sometimes has a gurgly tum-tum. On those days he usually doesn't finish his meals. I usually don't worry about it too much, unless he shows other signs of not feeling well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 He's probably fine. They have "off days" just like we do sometimes. I wouldn't worry about it unless it carries over for a couple days. Quote | Rachel | Dewty, Trigger, and Charlotte | Missing Dazzle, Echo, and Julio | Learn what your greyhound's life was like before becoming part of yours!"The only thing better than the cutest kitty in the world is any dog." -Daniel Tosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I'm just extra sensitive right now. Spud, who raced at 75 pounds, was down to around 60 lbs after months of diarrhea the first year we had him. Even then, he ALWAYS ate whatever I put in front of him. Dealing with Sadie's valley fever has put me in constant 'alert' mode but I do tend to freak out more when it's Spud. Of course the last time he was off like this was when he ate five pounds of uncooked rice so I'm also worried about what he could have found to eat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 You did say something about the "angelic" look on his face last night ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 How's Spud doing tonight? Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mommydog Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Probably just a little off with what I call squeaky belly, Jack gets it now again. Hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Awww, how's Spud doing this morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 No more gurglies and he ate his breakfast with no coaxing so I'm just going to assume it was a moment of "I don't feel well" and leave it at that. On other news, we've started Sadie on a full dose of Fluconazole and so far so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Glad to hear Spud is feeling better and Sadie is back on the medicine. I will keep my fingers crossed it sits with her and she can be done with it sooner. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Glad to hear Spud is ok today. I hope the meds for Sadie do their thing with no bad side effects! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 I'm glad the gurgles are gone and his appetite has returned. Good luck to Sadie with her full dose. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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