MerlinsMum Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 (edited) Merlin had a couple of good poops today, and then two really nasty ones -(pudding poo). At dinner time, he refused his food. An hour later, I gave him a very small amount of rice. He only ate some of it. Another hour later, he asks to go out and has horrible diarrhea. 30 minutes later he wants to go out again ans he has more diarrhea with bright red blood in it. He has a really loud gurgly tummy. I am not sure if the blood is just from straining or whether there is something else going on. He had a similar issue about 2-3 weeks ago. I'm wondering if he has worms or something. I didn't give him a Pepcid as the problem is clearly further down in his system. I am planning to call the vet first thing tomorrow morning, but is there anything I can give him tonight to make him more comfortable? Edited April 9, 2011 by MerlinsMum Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Poor Wizard. There has been discussion here recently about the benefits of Manuka honey, some folks use it for a gurgly tummy. 1/2 to one tsp. Good luck, Kerry, and please let us know how Merlin is Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 you can give him an imodium, but it sounds like his system is trying to get rid of something it doesn't like, and that would just slow down the process. Make sure he doesn't get dehydrated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 We usually give Rocket some bread, usually white bread of some type or a roll when he gets the gurgles in the middle of the night. It will usually settle out after he eats it. Rocket had stomach issues for about a month in Feb/March, and there was some red blood that was from straining. There was also a gelatin-like substance that looked bloody, which our vet advised was the inflamed stomach lining. Apparently that's how they get rid of the inflammation. The poop bags actually had a lot of blood and water in them when he passed the stomach lining. We had to do 2 rounds of Flagyl at a high dose to get him straightened out, and ended up changing food to a limited ingredient food. The "good stuff" was just too rich for his stomach to tolerate. We also fed scrambled eggs and very sticky rice for about 2 weeks until he could tolerate kibble again. It worked better than Ground Beef and Rice which we also tried. Hope Merlin feels better and it's nothing serious. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I personally wouldn't give him anything food-like. He stomach needs to calm down. Make sure he continues drinking so he doesn't get dehydrated, but fast him until you see the vet. Once there's nothing left in his system the diarhhea should end. Poor Wizard! Hope he feels better soon! Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 I would not feed him until his vet visit. His gi tract needs to rest. Offer water but, no food. I had a gastro vet tell me once- if they don't want to eat don't push it-- your dog knows what their doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 We're outside and he doesn't want to go back in. He's walking very stiffly and lip-licking. No more diarrhea bit a lot of stretching and he's archig his back. He just retched bile twice. Gosh - not sure If this is getting to be an emergency or not (( Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Maybe not a emergency yet, but you make the call. I'd see if I could just get him back in and settled now. Rex had a lot of those same early symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Poor baby. It sounds like he is really uncomfortable. Hugs to you both. The only advice I have is to trust your gut - if you think he needs evet, go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 If it's still coming out or up that means there's probably not a blockage, and it's probably not bloat. He's probably nauseous (lip licking) and feels like he might have to poop again even if there's nothing left to poop. He might have gas too. Your call about the vet. Only you know your comfort level. Hugs for you and Merlin. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted April 8, 2011 Author Share Posted April 8, 2011 Thank you for your comments. He just had a drink of water and has curled up on the couch with a blankie. I'll stay here with him through the night and my clothes pile is ready in case I need to make a swift rush to the e-vet. My gut tells me he won't stay settled for long I just hope he can hold on until we can get to our regular vet, I trust her and she's grey-savvy. Don't much like he emergency vets around here at all. Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Sending good thoughts to you and Merlin. If he's still burpy/gurgly, you might want to give him some Gas X to help make the gas go away. 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 greytbookert Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 oh Kerry! I hope Merlin is feeling better today! Please let us know how the 2 of you are doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Kerry is on her way to the vet with Merlin. He had the 'garden hose of blood' for a bowel movement this morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Amber, thank you for the update. for Merlin and Kerry. Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Prayers for sweet Merlin. Hugs for Kerry. Thanks for the pupdate Amber. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 OH NO! Kerry and Merlin, we are all thinking of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mirthlesstroll Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Sounds like he has Hemorragic (sp?) Gastroenteritis We've been through it a few times here. An IV and some Flagyl has sorted it every time for us, I hope the same for Merlin!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Sending prayers. 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...
racindog Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 PRAYING FOR MERLIN OUR DEAR WIZARD MAN!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Oh no, Merlin. Our favorite wizard can't be sick! that he feels better riteawayquik. Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Keeping Merlin in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Molly Weasley Carpenter-Caro - 6 Year Old Standard Poodle. Gizzy, Specky, Riley Roo & Lady - Our beloved Greyhounds waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Poor Merlin (and Kerry). I'm sure Dr. Katie will figure out what is going on. Hoping for good news soon. Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swifthounds Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Just seeing this now. I would fast him for at least 12 hours to give his system time to settle. Then maybe some Manuka honey and/or slippery elm to make him more comfortable and go from there. Update us when you can. for you and MErlin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9Cookies Posted April 8, 2011 Share Posted April 8, 2011 Oh no. Sending good thoughts for Merlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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