RobinM Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 this was a major scare for me. I was up ever yhalf hour praying to GOD that he would be OK. We did not give anymore flagyl last night as he was getting sicker. We gave him a prilosec this morning. I also got the carafate sulfate to coat his stomach however, it has to be done by a dropper which is going to really tramatize him. He will freak. He ate about a 1/4 cup of kibble and some chop meat at about 7:30 AM. He kept it down all day - no puking. When DH got home about 2;30 -3PM, he ate about 1/2 cup kibble and about 1/4 pound of chop meat. At 5:30 he only picked at his dinner which I kinda expected since he ate earlier. I will try later some more kibble. We are taking baby steps but I am so grateful it is in the right direction. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 I'm glad it seems that Beau is getting better. BAby steps, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Glad to hear of some improvement. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 As long as he is getting better! Why does the carafate have to be by a dropper? I give it to them in a teaspoon of canned or shove it down their throat Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Baby steps count big time. Feel better Beau. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Glad to hear that there is improvement. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he continues to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Get well soon Beau! Glad you are feeling better, buddy! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted December 22, 2008 Author Share Posted December 22, 2008 As long as he is getting better! Why does the carafate have to be by a dropper? I give it to them in a teaspoon of canned or shove it down their throat let's see why.. because if he tastes it, he won't eat and right now he is being even more picky than usual... and if I "shove" it down his throat, he will be so tramatized, he will not eat because of it. For real, I kid you not. Beau is, to say the least, exceptionally senstive. He'll get it cause he needs it, but we dread it. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Sending many prayers and positive thoughts for Beau. Get well, sweetheart! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 You are using suspension. I use the pills, and we do have to pill, and I understand why you can't. Carafate saved Vinnie's life. Chase has used it, too. I was going to suggest it when I read your post that the suspension was ordered. If your experience is the same as ours, you will see a gradual change. Remember to keep the food bland no matter how bored or how hungry he gets. Glad to read Beau's update. Baby steps are a good thing. Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Baby steps are better than no steps...keep it up Beau!!! Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 You are using suspension. I use the pills, and we do have to pill, and I understand why you can't. Carafate saved Vinnie's life. Chase has used it, too. I was going to suggest it when I read your post that the suspension was ordered. If your experience is the same as ours, you will see a gradual change. Remember to keep the food bland no matter how bored or how hungry he gets. Glad to read Beau's update. Baby steps are a good thing. you are right, They come in pill form. I just called the pharmacy and said I wanted the pills not liquid. they said my doctor specifically asked for the liquid. I gave him the first dropper, he screamed and ran away with his tail tucked. I will have the nurse in my office call the script in tomorrow in my name for the pill. This way, I can put it through the insurance as I paid $40.00 for the script today which I will not use. thanks for letting me know. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Keep taking those baby steps sweetie. 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...
Remolacha Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Baby steps are actually good when his system has been so upset for so long. Flagyl is a wonderful drug for MOST dogs. I am so sorry Beau was one of the few it actually makes worse. I hope he is now on the road to recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Carafate smells and tastes nasty, but as far as I am concerned, it is magic and a lifesaver. Sulcrafate is the generic, so you'll be able to save money. The pills are big (bigger than an asprin, smaller than a tums). Be prepared. Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest laceyj Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Oh so glad to hear Beau is taking some baby steps in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I'm glad to hear Beau is doing a little better. Sending good thoughts that he keeps taking steps in the right direction. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Sending good thoughts for a much better day for Beau tomorrow, Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 I'm glad to hear that Beau is improving - sorry to hear you're having trouble with his meds. As Jack is a very spooky little guy and we had trouble with liquid antacid with him (resulting in liquid everywhere, foaming at the mouth, screaming, falling and 'frog-legging' in panic) I sympathise. Zitac in meat paste or Vivitreats was Jack's solution! Hope the tabs work well for you, too! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Baby steps are good steps Keep getting better Beau Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Sounds like a promising update for Beau. Stomach healing takes a while and baby steps are the best way to go. As his stomach irritation subsides, his appetite will begin to return. Hoping each day gets better and better! Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 good boy beau. u keep eating for your mommy. you wouldnt want santa to skip you this you now would you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted December 23, 2008 Author Share Posted December 23, 2008 Last night after dinner, around 9 pm or so, he ate 1 cup dried I-D as a snack. I just kept sprinkling it on my bed, he'd eat it. (don't ask what's in my bed- if someone told me 4 years ago, that I would be sleeping with dog cookie crumbs, kibble, residue of tripe, dried chicken etc., i would have laughed in their face) This morning, I firgured, I'd go light. 3/4 cup with shredded chicken. He very relunctantly walked over to his bowl and moved it around, took a few bites and walked away. He, like his mother, is not big big on breakfast. After I left for work (1/2 hour late for a change) DH gave him it and he did eat it. So, once again, we will do small meals. I just don't want him to lose anymore weight. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 Sounds good I've fed all my dogs by hand when they were really sick. Chicken soup is the hardest I feed them where ever and when ever they will eat. Not too sure about the tripe in my bed though Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jurishound Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) Oh, Robin - I have been off GT for a while and am so sorry to read about Beau. We had some luck stimulating Stormy's () appetite with frosty paws and yoghunds. Sending good wishes to you and your boy, and I hope Polli is feeling better too. Edited December 23, 2008 by jurishound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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