Meeting a rescue dog tonight!

[ArklePig]

My poor doggy. She pooed in her crate on Thursday night, nothing Friday night so looked much better on Saturday morning and was acting more like herself. Poo and vomit on Saturday night, and a small bit of poo in the crate this morning. I rang the vet this morning and they asked me questions about the contents and as no blood etc they weren't overly concerned and just said to continue giving her her medicine and keep a close eye on her today and ring back if worried.

I'm always worried though so unsure if I should be doing more. She does seem fine in herself though but obviously her tummy is upset. Would appreciate thoughts or reassurance if anyone has any-this started on Thursday and has been up and down.

 

[Bradsmum]

Hi, sorry to hear she's got an upset tummy. Could something from the chomper selection box have upset her? Hopes she's feeling better soon.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

As vet is unconcerned, I would give her a very light diet, white fish, chicken, egg and boiled white rice in small quantities. If she stops vomiting but still has diarrhoea, I would give her arrowroot biscuits instead of the rice. Vets always used to advise starvation for 24 hrs before the light diet but they seem to have stopped that these days. However if she started with it on Thursday, it's too late now for starvation unless she gets suddenly worse. Fingers crossed that she improves quickly and stops worrying you.

 

[ArklePig]

Thanks both. I did wonder about her chews so she hasn't had anything out of it in a few days.

She is on chicken and rice at the minute, and had a little bit of scrambled egg yesterday, the vomiting hasn't been since yesterday morning so I will pick up some arrowroot biscuits. The vet never said anything about starvation at the time so have missed that boat unfortunately. She is eating her chicken and rice whereas she didn't have an appetite a few days ago so hopefully this is the tail end of it. I'm sure she'll be fine but I'm very inexperienced so over worrying!

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

Thanks both. I did wonder about her chews so she hasn't had anything out of it in a few days.

She is on chicken and rice at the minute, and had a little bit of scrambled egg yesterday, the vomiting hasn't been since yesterday morning so I will pick up some arrowroot biscuits. The vet never said anything about starvation at the time so have missed that boat unfortunately. She is eating her chicken and rice whereas she didn't have an appetite a few days ago so hopefully this is the tail end of it. I'm sure she'll be fine but I'm very inexperienced so over worrying!

It does sound as if she is getting to the end, so arrowroot should firm things up a bit now, which will be nicer for her and you. 1st time owners have every right to be worried if something is wrong with their dog - better imo to worry unnecessarily and seek reassurance than to ignore symptoms that could be serious.

 

[Clodagh]

I don’t think starving is recommended nowadays. But don’t quote me on that!

 

[Barton Bounty]

Id starve her for a day it will kill off the bug, my vet recommended that a wee while back ?

 

[Books'n'dogs]

My 12 year old Miniature Schnauzer had a tummy bug a few weeks ago, was quite ill for a few days, naturally this happened on a weekend and my initial reaction was to withold food from him for a day, the vet told me later that in some dogs it can actually make things worse which did seem to happen with Shadow. It took a little longer than usual to resolve itself but he seems to be back to normal. My dogs always seem to get sick with upset tummies this time of year, I once read that it is triggered by bird migration (sick birds passing through and spreading their germs via their droppings) but I have no idea if this is correct.

I hope Fodhla feels better soon. It's incredibly worrying when they are ill, no matter how experienced a dog owner you are!

 

[Clodagh]

Probiotics are good. I have used live goats yogurt but I think you can get proper dog stuff.

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

I don’t think starving is recommended nowadays. But don’t quote me on that!

That's what I said and tbh, we still do it, depending on the dog/severity of illness/medication prescribed (or not).

 

[Morwenna]

I use a probiotic for mine daily which does seem to help. Currently using A-OK9 as I was given some. While I was sorting her food, as she wasn’t doing well on the stuff she came with, she had kefir in a lick mat which also seemed to help.

 

[ArklePig]

I seriously hate winter, but I can get on board with it if it gets me adorable content like this ?

 

[SaddlePsych'D]

Oh she looks very smart and snuggly!

 

[skinnydipper]

I seriously hate winter, but I can get on board with it if it gets me adorable content like this ?

The dark green is classy but she is going to need a bright red outfit for Christmas.

 

[ArklePig]

I tried to launch a campaign for matching Christmas jumpers for the three of us but Mr AP raised an eyebrow. He asked if I wanted a dog or a fashion accessory as if they're mutually exclusive. I'll get my way ?

 

[Clodagh]

I tried to launch a campaign for matching Christmas jumpers for the three of us but Mr AP raised an eyebrow. He asked if I wanted a dog or a fashion accessory as if they're mutually exclusive. I'll get my way ?

She’ll be applying to go back to the rescue ?

 

[ArklePig]

All I want for Christmas is away from my Ma she is Too Much.

 

[ArklePig]

Just found this screenshot on my phone from when we first saw Fodhla online. She looks so worried, hard to believe it's the same dog!

 

[EarsofaSnowman]

Poor girl - she looks downcast, almost depressed in that online photo. Her look reminds me of Eeyore.

Very different now - lucky girl to have found you. You're doing a grand job.

 

[ArklePig]

Yes, Eeyore is what Mr AP said when he saw the pic!

Thanks for your kind words. I'd be lying if I said there wasn't a positive change in me and him as well. Tough going sometimes but so far so good. We're so lucky to have found each other.

 

[Clodagh]

Her face is so tense. Lucky girl.

 

[ArklePig]

A nice update for me today as I'm having the worst day, but I'm pleased to announce firm poos have returned, and they are occurring in the garden! Glad my girl is back to normal.

 

[Clodagh]

A nice update for me today as I'm having the worst day, but I'm pleased to announce firm poos have returned, and they are occurring in the garden! Glad my girl is back to normal.

Sorry it was a bad day. I hope you are having a good (or better)weekend.

 

[ArklePig]

Thanks @Clodagh

Much better weekend, was having a terrible time due to giving up my share pony and associated issues but at least the dog area of my life is going well.

We've been working a lot recently on getting her to settle and reinforcing that disgusting animal parts are not allowed on my sofa. This morning Fodhla had a chew after her walk and she attempted to come on to the sofa with it, she looked me in the eye, came towards the sofa and no sooner had I uttered 'into b-' she scurried off back to her bed with her chew.

Sounds sad maybe but I was delighted with that progress especially as she was 100 per cent chancing her arm and I'm proud of myself for not being overly soft with her lol. Everyone thought I'd be the soft touch, I'm not, it's my husband against all odds but I'm training him too in the process.

 

[ArklePig]

Well I might live to regret this, but dog trainer friend has got us a space in beginners agility starting on Sunday with her dog club. She thinks Fodhla will excel. I just have visions of her getting over excited and not being able to do anything, but hopefully I'm wrong and it will be enjoyable. The trainer running it said no payment is taken til the second week as loads of people decide it's not for them. I'll try anything once, so we'll see.

 

[smolmaus]

Well I might live to regret this, but dog trainer friend has got us a space in beginners agility starting on Sunday with her dog club. She thinks Fodhla will excel. I just have visions of her getting over excited and not being able to do anything, but hopefully I'm wrong and it will be enjoyable. The trainer running it said no payment is taken til the second week as loads of people decide it's not for them. I'll try anything once, so we'll see.

If she gets over excited and can't do anything then she will be less excited and able to do more the next time! Imagine if she was perfect the first time, what fun would that be? Take videos!!! ?

And of course you get to use the "oh shes a rescue" excuse for any misbehaviour, warranted or not ?

 

[ArklePig]

To be fair, you have a point, because the bronze classes she goes to are full of dogs who are not recent rescues and some of them are just arse holes anyway ? I'll report back!

 

[Errin Paddywack]

Agility is brilliant at teaching you and the dog to work together. I suspect this is why it is so addictive, the buzz you get when in harmony with your dog is like nothing else.

 

[ArklePig]

Just posting this here so I can look back on her diet progress. I know she did have a tummy bug so that might be cheating, but she's starting to look a bit more pointer and a bit less flabby. Hopefully that's the end of people asking me if she's a beagle (?!).

 

[ArklePig]

Update-agility was awful. I knew we shouldn't have went but I got talked into it.

Good points-she is not a bit bothered by the tunnel or the see saw and seemed to get what she was supposed to do.

Bad point- she got so over excited that all recall went out the window and she was difficult to catch. The trainer was really nice and said don't worry it happens but she'll get used to it it's all just very new.

But some other horrible cow basically called her stupid which really upset me ? I'm too sensitive for it I think. I don't want to go back even though she enjoyed it and shows potential. I'm usually thicker skinned than that, it's weird. Can't describe how it left me feeling.