[fishtale]

We left New Braunfels for Houston Wednesday and noticed Our little shih tzu (3 yrs.) was panting alot and not acting her usual self which continued through the evening and early Thursday morning she vomited and had diarrhea. We chalked it up to something bad she ate, however its continued and we just stopped to let her use the restroom and noticed blood in her stool. Has anyone dealt with this type of issue? What was the cause?

We have an appointment with the veterinarian at 4:30 but wanted to see if anyone can shed some light on the issue?

Thanks

 

[sotexhookset]

No clue but best of luck to your pooch.

 

[Gottagofishin]

It's pretty common. She's likely got a bacterial or viral infection. It's been going around. My three pooches passed around the bacterial version a couple of weeks ago. Antibiotics cleared it right up. If viral there is something the vet can prescribe that will control the bowel inflammation until it passes.

Either way, need to see the vet.

 

[fishtale]

That makes sense, we're on our way to the vet in a few hours...much appreciated!

 

[kenny]

It could be pancreatitis. Small dogs are very susceptible. has she eaten any human food/shrimp/etc?

 

[fishtale]

we tend to spoil our pups with a little of our food, but no shrimp...she won't eat it. She wouldn't eat anything yesterday but a little turkey. I sure hope it's not pancreatitis, that would be devastating. What's the typical treatment?

 

[fishin shallow]

It's pretty common. She's likely got a bacterial or viral infection. It's been going around. My three pooches passed around the bacterial version a couple of weeks ago. Antibiotics cleared it right up. If viral there is something the vet can prescribe that will control the bowel inflammation until it passes.

Either way, need to see the vet.

My daughters shihtzu had the same issue a couple of weeks ago except for the blood. Couple of injections and she was back to eating the next day.

 

[Gemini8]

we tend to spoil our pups with a little of our food, but no shrimp...she won't eat it. She wouldn't eat anything yesterday but a little turkey. I sure hope it's not pancreatitis, that would be devastating. What's the typical treatment?

Next time she is having issues like that, feed her a bit of rice and pumpkin. It is much easier on her stomach; the blood was probably due to her intestines being inflammed. As others have said, it's probably just a simple bug.

 

[4 Ever-Fish N]

That makes sense, we're on our way to the vet in a few hours...much appreciated!

Let us know what you find out at the vet. Hope all is OK.

 

[chaco]

yeah, give us a report - good luck, its disconcerting to have a sick pet.

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[fishtale]

We took her in and when we told the doctor what was going on she immediately said exactly what Kenny mentioned she was concerned that it was pancreatitis. They did an intestinal parasite exam, complete blood count, and general health profile.

Before they took her to draw blood the doctor was speaking of possibly having to hospitalize her for an uncertain amount of time. Fortunately, her tests all came back normal other than her being dehydrated and having intestinal bleeding.

They gave her a shot of fluids to get her hydrated, a shot for the intestinal bleeding, a prescription for to control the nausea and vomiting, and a prescription for the diarrhea.

$330 later we came home and gave her the meds and she's up and doing just fine.

I believe all of this could have been prevented if we would not have given her a piece of chicken she swallowed whole. It's going to be tough, but no more people food for our pups. Just had steak for dinner and they didn't understand why they didn't get one bite and had to settle for a couple of pupperoni treats! Tough life they have!

Thanks for your support and concern, it's much appreciated!

 

[sotexhookset]

Good news.

 

[Gottagofishin]

Glad she's good and it wasn't serious.

 

[troutmauler]

Glad your dog is doing well! Be careful on over doing it with the dog treats. They have tons of fat, and the ones from China are supposed to be really bad (quality control). We've been giving baby carrots to our dogs, and they love them!

 

[fishtale]

Glad your dog is doing well! Be careful on over doing it with the dog treats. They have tons of fat, and the ones from China are supposed to be really bad (quality control). We've been giving baby carrots to our dogs, and they love them!

Great info, the doctor said to keep fat off of her diet because these little dogs are so susceptible to pancreatitis...I'll try the carrots and see how they work! If not, we'll probably make our own healthy non-fat treats.

Maybe this is all a hint that I need to start watching my diet as well...I don't do to well in this area!

Thanks again for that info, I was handing them out left and right cause she hadn't eaten anything today...she's feeling much better already!

 

[bearwhiz]

My Rat Terrier had Pancreatitus which then developed into diabetes. When dogs get diabetes its like a person having type 1 diabetes. He has to eat twice a day and gets a shot with each meal. Now he's blind. It can be tough to deal with but he gets along fine but costly.

 

[POC Fishin' Gal]

My pups love frozen green beans! So glad your pup is better…….

 

[peckerwood]

Sure glad to hear the good news.Our cocker had probs like your a couple years ago.Just like ya'll,$400.00 and a shot,and he got back to normal.The vet said to feed him rice and boiled chicken when and if it happens again.He likes the heck out of the chicken and rice.