Guest lala22 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 So, Ziggy finally took the pills, all 5 of them, and is chilling now. I don't like him on this storm calming med. But. we are supposed to travel home tomorrow. It is a 1.5 day drive. e-vet said no food for another 12 hours until the diarrea meds kick in...so that may be a reason to go tomorrow, but i hate traveling when he's not well. any opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) If it were me I'd go home now with frequent potty stops...but that's just me. Edited June 26, 2011 by Hubcitypam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Do you see any slowing of the diarreah. Usually within hours of meds, Dustin shows some response - though it usually takes a good 24-36 hours to get back to normal. By the way, is Ziggy willing to drink on the road? My hounds do, but Husband's does not. If he won't drink on the road, you need to be very careful as he will dehydrate quickly if he still has diarreah. If he drinks, and you think he will not get to stressed out by the potty stops, then maybe going home would be OK. Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lala22 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Do you see any slowing of the diarreah. Usually within hours of meds, Dustin shows some response - though it usually takes a good 24-36 hours to get back to normal. By the way, is Ziggy willing to drink on the road? My hounds do, but Husband's does not. If he won't drink on the road, you need to be very careful as he will dehydrate quickly if he still has diarreah. If he drinks, and you think he will not get to stressed out by the potty stops, then maybe going home would be OK. he hasn't gone out since before the vet, but it has slowed...now it seems just like a dripping of blood from where he lays. the storm meds have him pretty spaced out. i DON'T like it all. He didn't drink on the trip here...that is a really good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Does he generally like car rides or do they make him stressed? Cerenia is good stuff for vomiting and it should help his tummy stay calmer on the ride. Try a mix of low-salt broth/water or pedialyte/broth. Maybe the slight flavoring will keep him interested in drinking. Go easy on the ACE. While it looks like its knocked him out, inside his head he may still be reacting to the storm. Do you have a rectal thermometer? 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...
Time4ANap Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Today and tomorrow there are strong storms in the weather forecast for KY and surrounding states. Will traveling in storms add to his stress, or would he be better off staying indoors in the house. just something to think about that you might not anticipate otherwise. Hope he feels better soon. 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...
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