Guest jupiterooos Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 (edited) Yesterday Angler had some diarrhea, so we fasted him at dinnertime. This morning I found he was dribbling a yellowish, mucus-y goo from his backside. I'm sitting here anxiously awaiting a call from the vet - but in the meantime, what do I do? What could it be? Edited November 15, 2008 by jupiterooos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmilyAnne Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 How was his appetite prior to you fasting him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jupiterooos Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Normal. He's not a huge eater, but he certainly didn't turn up his nose at breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmilyAnne Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Well that's good, because I know no appetite is classic of pancreatitis which would be an emergency. If he didn't turn his nose up at breakfast, then likely it is not that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jupiterooos Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Well, he hasn't had breakfast yet, we were fasting him for yesterday's diarrhea. So I can't really say. However, this morning he was all puppyish, playbowing and prancing around on his leash. So he isn't acting sick at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I would start with a Pepcid to elevate sour Stomach and then boiled Rice with lean Chicken or lean boiled Ground beef and a little bit at a time to see if he reacts to the Food . If all else fails .....Vet :grouphug Ohh I forgot Nutritional Yeast to boost Appetite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jupiterooos Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I should clarify that he didn't turn up his nose at breakfast yesterday. He hasn't eaten anything today. I did try offering him a smidgen of cheese, and he accepted that happily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Poor Angler! I don't know what it could be but I hope he feels better soon! Keep us posted on what the vet says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Poor baby, I hope it's just a passing bug and he'll be on the mend soon. Judy, Mom to Greyhounds Nadir & Beanie, and American Bulldog Bruiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 When Archie has bouts of colitis it's usually mucous-y and meds fix him up riteawayquik! Now, if there's blood, that's a whole 'nother can of worms. Gotta keep an eye on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jupiterooos Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I have to say I have never seen a dog who loves the vet so much. We walk in the front door and he's like "OMG! Look at all these new friends!" So after a rectal exam (sorry, Ant) turns out it's just non-specific colitis, and he'll be eating potatoes and cooked ground beef for a few days. And then we might need to rethink his diet, since it may be too fatty. These guys are never simple, are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trentsmom Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Yesterday Angler had some diarrhea, so we fasted him at dinnertime. This morning I found he was dribbling a yellowish, mucus-y goo from his backside. I'm sitting here anxiously awaiting a call from the vet - but in the meantime, what do I do? What could it be? My Trent has bad D every time he eats something strange. It could be a part of a toy, or a food that didn't agree with him. Unless there is blood, you probably don't need to worry. I usually steam brown rice and chicken breast and feed that in small portions for a couple days. Make sure your dog is drinking, and if so, it will probably run it's course in a day or two. I took me a lot of money at the vet to learn not to worry too soon Also, yogurt and plain (unsweet) pumpkin seem to be stomach soothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I have to say I have never seen a dog who loves the vet so much. We walk in the front door and he's like "OMG! Look at all these new friends!" So after a rectal exam (sorry, Ant) turns out it's just non-specific colitis, and he'll be eating potatoes and cooked ground beef for a few days. And then we might need to rethink his diet, since it may be too fatty. These guys are never simple, are they? Soul is the same way. Even after his traumatic overnight stay at Tufts, when we went back on Friday he was like "Oh hi, great to see you!!!" Did they give you any meds for the colitis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peanut Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'm glad to hear it wasn't anything serious.... although, he already has foods he can't eat.... ugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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