Remolacha Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Based on what you said about him being fine until the scratched trachea, I think I would push for at least an x-ray, if not an ultrasound. IBD and/or colitis can flare up even on meds, but the way he's bounced from fine to bad and back to fine doesn't sound like that. for Doolin (and you!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Now that I've learned that Beth's intermittent D issues (never vomiting, except for one incident that I think was a stomach bug) were probably due to pancreatic inflammation, I would also want a cPL test (rule out pancreatitis) and a TLI done (check pancreatic levels). We thought she had sort of IBD tendencies, but it looks like the underlying issue was somewhat different, although it's hard to be completely sure. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 He still has the big D, but today he hasn't had to go out so frequently, he has only gone about 3 times, but there was blood in it again. Something new has popped up though. He keeps having what I call throw up burps. He will make this burping sound (not heaving) and white foamy stuff comes out. Is it because his stomach is empty and he has some sort of acid reflux? I gave him pepcid but it didn't stop him from having his throw up burps. I am so worried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Sounds like he is starting to regurge. It's time for further diagnostic tests. Does your vet have an internal medicine Vet that he could reccomend in your area?? I had a hound that had IBD that was actually life threating at one point-- it's not a disease to be fooled with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Did I just or somebody else here read something about Manuka Honey for IBD Dogs. I am not good in finding something here, but it would be worthwhile to check it out. Sorry checked and it was posted by 4My2Greys. Edited March 25, 2011 by IrskasMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phall Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Brie, If you and your vet want you to see an internal medicine specialist for Doolin, let me know and I will give you the name and contact information of the person I use. She's great and I trust her completely. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) Brie, If you and your vet want you to see an internal medicine specialist for Doolin, let me know and I will give you the name and contact information of the person I use. She's great and I trust her completely. Pat Pat, thank you, I would like to have her name. I think we are going to need it. He still has the big D this morning even though he has been on Flagyl and immodiom and hasn't eaten since thursday. Called the vet office this morning and they said they will call back after they talk to our vet, hopefully they will call back soon so we can bring him in. Before his bad stomach days only lasted one morning and then he would be fine. He hasn't been well all week, so it's getting progressively worse. Edited March 26, 2011 by zombrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I hope the vet calls really soon, Doolin just pooped again. All that came out were plops of jelly-like blood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Brie, we will be thinking good thoughts for Doolin and you. I hope you can get to the bottom of this as it does sound like it's getting worse. 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...
MaryJane Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 How far away are you from Angel in Boston? They are staffed 24 hours a day for emergencies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) I'm feeling extremely discouraged by our vet. He called back and said he wants to put him on an anti-nausea medication and something else (don't know what exactly they are right now) and see how he does for the rest of the weekend, and if it doesn't work then he wants to do a biopsy. Reading online, it sounds like a biopsy is the last thing you do. He hasn't done any blood tests on him, no fecal test, or an x-ray (despite being told several times that this started after the scratched trachea) because he is convinced it's IBD. Shouldn't he have testing done before he can call it IBD? His issues have been going on for over a month. This dog has been sick nonstop for a week now and is now literally pooping blood. I'm scared something is really wrong with him and waiting it out will only be harmful. How far away are you from Angel in Boston? They are staffed 24 hours a day for emergencies. We are about 45 minutes from Angell. There is another e-vet about 20 minutes away from us that we probably will end up going to. Edited March 26, 2011 by zombrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Get an x-ray today. Sending hugs and prayers for your boy. 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...
MaryJane Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Get an x-ray today. Sending hugs and prayers for your boy. I agree - get an x-ray now! You can also try Tufts in Grafton - I believe they have an emergency room and I think they are staffed with residents from the vet school. If your dog has diarrhea that is bloody and is vomiting (in Doolin's case, dry heaves) then the dog needs to get to the vet ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 If you're pup hasn't eaten in a week and is continuing to decline and your vet doesn't want to hospitalize him you need a need vet. Get him to an e-clinic or better yet Tufts asap. At the VERY least he needs IV fluid support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Yikes. Sending good thoughts to you and most handsome Doolin. I agree about getting him to a hospital. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happygrey Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) I'm sorry to say that I think you need to bypass your vet and get him to Angell or another e-vet right away. Years ago, when I had my previous dog, she got very sick due to a life threatening reaction to Ivermectin (She was being treated for HW) and I took her to Tufts in Grafton in the middle of a hurricane! They admitted her to ICU and kept her for several days and did a great job with her. They saved her life. We also had good luck with them years ago when one of our horses had a major accident to his eye. Best of luck to you guys. We will be thinking of you and Doolin. Edited March 26, 2011 by happygrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I'm hoping your on the way to an e-vet now. This can't waiting another minute. As far as your vet goes you need to remember, she may have graduated from Vet School it doesn't mean she wasn't at the bottom of her class. After you get Doolin hopefully straightened out at the e-vet I'd be looking for another vet. Continuing with this vet could very well cost him his life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoundHeavenAZ Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I'll be keeping you and your beautiful boy in my thoughts. Quote Jody, Leah & JimmieYou left us much, much too soon Lima & Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Doolin just checking in on you. I hope today is a better day for you 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...
Rickiesmom Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Checking for an update on Doolin. Hope you got to either the eVet or Angell and that they have found the problem and are helping your sweet boy. You are both in my thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Checking for an update ..... hope that you're either at Angel or Tufts ... I've used Angel countless times for emergencies at odd hours and they are good. I've only used Tufts ER twice and they were also good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Thinking of Doolin all day and hoping for an update..... Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Hoping for an update here too. I hope the problem has been found so he can be treated properly and be started on the road to recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bethac Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Thinking of you, Brie, and Doolin. I really hope you got him to the e-vet and will be able to post an update soon. Sending prayers your way ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Checking in again. You both have been in my thoughts all day. I pray there are answers and Doolin is on the mend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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