Blood in Vomit

[Sheryl]

Well I had to feed mine rice and egg for 9/10days coz they were so bad! And over the last couple of days maybe 4 days we have added bits of burns! And so far so good I think another 6days and they will be completely on burns. And when there on that I'm going to start if Chris and I are having meat chicken then also give them a bit raw!
I don't think the is much difference between JW and Burns the reason I choose Burns is because they have a help line that's honestly why I choose it.
ie this morning you could have taken the dog to the vet then phoned then to see what there take on it is they also have a nutritionist and there all free numbers and not only that but if you phone then and say would it be possible to send out an info pack they send you the info plus the packets of foods like sample size but enough for a meal for my 2!

Hope this helps maybe...
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Kindest Regards,
PRINCESS Sheryl, Keano and Coby.

[marcella]

Hope she picks up really soon Alison. Just make sure she takes in some water.
Poor pooch.

I'm sure you'll nurse her back to full strength soon!

[Janice]

What a horrible day!
Its easier said then done but try not too worry too much. Sam had colitis off and on for years and it was really a case of learning to manage it. Seeing blood gives you an awful fright. The first time it happened I was sure meant something terrible but he carried on enjoying life as usual.
I wish I'd known more about diet at that time. He was on Omega. But I think it was using Metacalm for athritis that really caused the problem.
James Wellbeloved seems good and its easy to buy locally but I'm curious about Burns. I'd like to know how they compare.
Hope Eilidh feels better soon.
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Janice and Dale

[Enid]

If it's any help - I feed my 2 on Purina Pro Plan Chicken and Rice. They thrive on it and we never have any tummy upsets.

[Alison]

Hi,
Many thanks for all of your kind words/advice. It's good to know that we should be able to manage this problem if it comes to that.
She's looking very lethargic, understandably, and she wont take the rehydrating powder in the water. She's actually not drinking that much normal water either Marcella, which is worrying me.
Wallace is looking really worried as she is just lying down sleeping most of the time. They are usually chasing and boxing each other. He knows she isn't well and lies beside her and gives her a wee look now and again.

[kendal]

i don't know why some people say dogs don't know what going on around them cos they do, and they know when something is wrong with there family dog or human

[Janice]

Alison

Sorry to hear she still so poorly. I wonder what started it. Colitis is an irritation in some part of the gut but it can be be caused by different things. A reaction to food or an infection or various other things. If she won't drink I wouldn't leave it too long before you get in touch with the vet again.
Hopefully the injection and gavison will help soon.
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Janice and Dale

[marcella]

All you can do is keep an eye on her. Dogs are very good at doing what us humans don't do - take rest whilst they are ill. They know they are poorly and they do want to go away and lie in a corner. They know what they have to do to recover.
If she's no better whatsoever tomorrow I'd give the vet a ring. But perhaps a day of rest and no food will do her the world of good.

Hopefully she'll be a bit better tomorrow and will start drinking. Thing is .......... if the vomitting etc has stopped then she's not losing any more fluids............ so drinking isn't too much of an issue right now.

[Alison]

Eilidh became quite animated when Alistair came home tonight so that's a good sign.
We have an appointment with the vet in the morning so we'll see what he/she says. Fingers crossed she'll have a good night. It wouldn't be the first time I've had to sleep down on the floor with one of my dogs. Hopefully it won't come to that.
She hasn't been sick again, thanks to the jag.
I'll be in touch tomorrow with an update. Thank you all for your concern. It's much appreciated.

[marcella]

that sounds positive Alison!
Keep us informed.

[Nicola]

[Alison]

Hi,
Eilidh was at the vet this morning but I haven't had a chance to come on the forum since then.
She was much better in herself this morning. Thank goodness!

Mrs Lawrie examined her and said her stomach, womb etc seemed normal and not swollen.

I asked about diet. She's just to have rice and chicken for two days and then gradually go back onto normal food. The vet said to go back to her usual food and then gradually change to hypo-allergenic food. I don't really want to go back onto her usual food and I was wondering whether this would be a good time to make the changeover with her food. Obviously the vet will know better than me but does anyone have any advice based on their experience please?

The main thing is she is much better but I don't want to do anything that might aggrevate the matter.

Thanks.

[Alison]

Nicola,

Thanks for your comments on the Burns v James Wellbeloved. Much appreciated.

[Fiona]

Great news you must be so relieved!!!

[Alison]

Thanks Fiona. We certainly are!