Snoopy's at the vet, questions

[Durbkat]

Well today he is lethargic and still hasn't eaten. I called the vet and he said that if he starts to have diarrhea then to bring him in immediately as its a sign of a blockage. But if not to bring him in tomorrow if he continues to act like this so that they can do an x-ray.

 

[bubbatd]

I hope they get to the bottom of this /

 

[borzoimom]

I would not wait but take him back into the vet today..

 

[DaVinci]

I think I would switch vets but I would def. take him today. Your in my thoughts Snoopy.

 

[RedyreRottweilers]

Greenies have been implicated in the bowel obstruction and subsequent death of several dogs.

I would want diagnostics done IMMEDIATELY.

I strongly advise you not to wait another day.

 

[shadowfacedanes]

I certainly don't want to disagree with the xrays, for peace of mind, but I would also be questioning the pancreas and how they are functioning.

Has he always had intermittent problems with vomiting/diarrhea?

 

[Buddy'sParents]

I would not wait. Have the x rays done immediately.

 

[Durbkat]

Well Snoopy has returned to normal now. He has never had diarrhea, but the vomiting didn't start till I started giving him high quality treats from the holistic pet store and the vomiting stopped once I stopped giving the treats. Because the other time he had a vomiting spell it was right after giving those high quality treats. Then it started again once I gave him that bone, so I agree with vet because he said the treats from that store are most likely to rich and are upsetting his stomach.

 

[borzoimom]

did the vet do an xray or ultrasound? I find it hard to believe a few treats would cause this unless he was eating it as a meal which is no different than switching foods.. I doubt he ate that much of them..

 

[iwantmypup]

Aww, I am glad snoopy is better now.

 

[Durbkat]

did the vet do an xray or ultrasound? I find it hard to believe a few treats would cause this unless he was eating it as a meal which is no different than switching foods.. I doubt he ate that much of them..

No he didn't. But I doubt it was a coincidence on both times that the vomiting started when I introduced new treats.

 

[borzoimom]

No he didn't. But I doubt it was a coincidence on both times that the vomiting started when I introduced new treats.

I am sorry durbkat- but I would not trust this.. The dog needs a xray as it also had a bone.. I would not trust this. I fail to see why a few treats even different make this much of a change for him.. No way.. Get a xray or a ultrasound or please find a second vet for their opinion.. I pray I am wrong and this is not a blockage or something so the advice I am saying is what I would do if snoppy was my own dog- what I would do for one of mine.. Rule it out..

 

[Durbkat]

Ok, I have an appointment at 9am when they open tomorrow to get an x-ray.

 

[borzoimom]

Ok, I have an appointment at 9am when they open tomorrow to get an x-ray.

Watch him for any signs of distress.. Even a food allergy would be rare to show up that fast and that severe.. ( where is the icon for raised eyebrows..)

 

[Durbkat]

I will and will be watching for any diarrhea.

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[borzoimom]

I will and will be watching for any diarrhea.

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lol.. thank you... YOu tell him Aunt Michelle said get some rest..

 

[salask]

and auntie Kathie - I'm glad you're having him looked at!

 

[borzoimom]

and auntie Kathie - I'm glad you're having him looked at!

:rofl1: ( get 'em girlfriend... lol)

 

[Durbkat]

Alright, thanks everyone.

 

[borzoimom]

pooooooooooooooor little snoopy.. I knew him when he was a tiny puppy.. Dont you worry snoopy- we are looking out for ya...