queenwinniesmom Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I'm so worried about our sweet Tess. The middle of last night, she had to go out and poop and eat grass. This isn't too unusual for her---she gets growly stomachs occasionally, we give her some Pepto, and she's fine. I couldn't tell what the stool looked like, though, and she threw up some grass. But even after Pepto, she didn't eat breakfast, and Doug saw that she had some diarrhea. Doug checked on her at noon, and she was okay, but when he got home from work, she had thrown up. There was quite a bit of blood in it. He got her right to our vet, who started her on IV and subcube fluids, and antibiotics. She's not sure it's hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, but decided to treat it aggressively as if it was. She said the blood cells were more packed than they should be? I'm not sure, but is that a classic symptom of HGE? They kept her for several hours, observing, and doing the fluids, and she didn't vomit or have any diarrhea. She looked pretty good when we picked her up about 7:30, but they left the catheter in just in case. That "just in case" scares me. I HOPE she won't need to go to the ER, or even back to our vet, but the catheter is in, if she does. We can take it out. We'll touch base with the vet, and start her on ground beef and rice tomorrow. Is that okay? I don't want to do anything to further the intestinal upset. I've never dealt with HGE before, and I'm scared for our girl. I know I've seen posts about it, but can't remember the particulars. Does anyone have more info or advice? If you could send some prayers and good thoughts to Tess, I'd really appreciate it. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I have no advice but am sending good wishes and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Good wishes to Tess Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeddysMom Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 I will be saying prayers for Tess and you. You might try strained baby meat instead of hamburger and when my boxer had gastritis my vet told me to cook the rice almost to mush and blend it so the stomach doesn't have to work hard to digest it. Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 If the vet didn't provide any instructions about food, I'd speak to her before feeding. I hope Tess's night is uneventful, and that she's all better tomorrow. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Smiley Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Oh Nancy, I'm so sorry that Tess is going through this. I'm hoping that she did okay through the night-please, please keep us posted. I'll be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers and am sending big hugs too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Nancy, I'm so sorry Tess is not feeling well. She's in my thoughts & prayers. Sending many prayers for her & hugs to you. :hope Please keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest welshbec Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Best wishes to you all. My hound is not well at the moment so I know what a worry it is x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 If she had a high PCV/HCT, that can happen when dog is a bit dehydrated. That's probably why they left the catheter in -- easy to give fluids if more are needed today. Hope she is on the mend now! Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 It's very routine to leave a catheter in. Makes it so much easier if she needs fluids/IV today. Most dogs don't bother it. I would recommend speaking with your vet first before feeding. When I've dealt with this we let the stomach rest. Hope today is uneventful and Tess is back to normal. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 28, 2010 Author Share Posted January 28, 2010 (edited) Thanks, guys. She seems to be okay, though she did have more diarrhea last night. Doug gave her a little ground beef and rice this morning (mashed up real good), and she ate. We're going to call the vet later, and maybe try the baby food. So far, she's kept the food down. She had an injection last night, so we don't start the pills till tonight. We both have to go to work, but Doug is going to sneak back to check on her around lunchtime. I just worry because she doesn't have much backup. I think she's too thin---though our vet thinks not. She weighs 57. Of course, I'm judging by Polly and Lydia, who could probably lose a few pounds. We feed Tess more, and she's been tested for everything, and we decided she's probably like Doug---thin for life---and the other girls are like me. Not thin. I'll let everyone know how she's doing later. I can't post from work now, which is so frustrating! Tess and I thank you for the good thoughts. Can you keep them coming? ETA Oh, maybe we should have waited on the food. The vet did say we could feed her a little this morning, but I was wondering too if she should be fasted a little longer. Oh, jeez, I hope she keeps it down. Edited January 28, 2010 by queenwinniesmom Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Nitemare Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Nancy, hugs to you and sweet, sweet Tess. We are all sending our love & prayers. Give her an extra big get-well hug from Marv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milosdriver Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 We just brought our guy home from a two night stay at the vet hospital for suspected HGE. He had a bad bout of vomiting and was pooping blood - scared the bejeezus out of us. They gave him IV fluids, IV antibiotics (for the tummy infection) and IV pepcid to coat his stomach. We're continuing with orals meds at home, but he's started eating - ground beef and rice and a bit of kibble. He's clearly wiped out, but is recovering. I'm sure you TLC will make the difference. We'll say some prayers for Tess and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 No experience here Nancy, but we've got your beautiful little girl in our prayers. No sickness allowed in the Burgs! Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Many continued good thoughts for you and sweet Tess! Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Sending love, hugs and prayers to you and Tess. Sounds like the fluids did a lot of good, and keeping the cather in "just in case," is a good idea. Then, she doesn't have to go through getting another IV started. The catherter is just like a little plastic straw in there. The needle comes out after the IV is started. Keeping good thoughts for you! Dee and The Five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Good thoughts for Tess. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 sending hugs and prayers to Tess!!! :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9Cookies Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hope Tess is doing better today. Hang in there, Nancy! It's so hard to see our pups sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 More good thoughts for Tess, I hope she improves. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Oh, Nancy, I just saw this! How is lovely Tess doing now? Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Sending well wishes for Tess... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 Prayers from us Nancy :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted January 29, 2010 Share Posted January 29, 2010 Sending best wishes. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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