[Rhiamon]

Cinnamon is sick last night he had diarrhea and vomit all over, the carpet, the bed etc. So he seemed fine all day, tired, but still barked at the door when he heard someone and tried to get out and run in the hallway when I brought in the grocerys. Around 6 he had more diarrhea, and there was a little bit of blood in it. I called the vet and they said they had no appointments for tonight to take him to the afterhours vet. I told them I am on disability and that they know the afterhours vet won't even look at him unless I pay 145 up front and that does not included anything else they might do. She told me to borrow the money from someone. I hung up and called my mom in tears, asking what I should do, because I wasn't going to borrow the money, she said call back and make an appointment for tomorrow and I will take you and help out with what I can. I called got a different women on the phone explained the whole thing again. So he is going at 9:40 tomorrow.
I gave him some rice a few table spoons and am making sure he is drinking. He still seems pretty tired though. I am so mad because this vet has called me more then once to see if I could cancel my appointment because someone came in with a sick pet. This is the second time they told me to go to the afterhours vet. I had no choice the first time my cat was very sick with an upper tract infection and she could hardly breath. that alone cost me 240.
I know that having a pet is expensive and can cost alot from time to time. I always have money that I put aside every month just in case. I have high anxiety and having pets helps a lot. I am so worried, my mom said try not to worry that he might of just ate something or picked up something. She knows that having a dog has done wonders for my mental health and said she would help out.

 

[frugalwarrior2]

Sounds like cochsidia (not spelled right) which is an amoebic parasite. The diarrhea will really smell bad w/ irony undertones. I had three dogs w/ it at once and OH the smell. They can get malnutritioned and anemic if it is not treated. It's a simple fix w/ meds. Tomorrow should be soon enough. Try not to worry.

 

[baxjul]

Aw, poor baby doggie. Hugs to you and your dog.

 

[Palooka]

I hope your poor doggie feels better soon.

 

[frugalfranny]

Hope you find out what is wrong and get it fixed.

Let us know what you find out..........

 

[Debbie-cat]

Aww, poor thing. I hope it is an easy and inexpensive fix! :hugz:

 

[Rhiamon]

So Cinnamon has Colitis, they game me some meds for 10 days. Said to keep him on rice and hamburger for the next few days and switch him back to his dog food. They said if it happens again wait 24 to 48 hours and put him back on a bland diet and if after that time he is still bad bring him back in to get more meds. Thanks everyone for the support.

 

[rosey7415]

poor thing don't you just hate it when they are sick? especially when you do not know how to help them. glad he is on meds and hope he is better soon.

 

[Rhiamon]

I should also say that he possible has black skin disease, he has Luxating Patella for sure, he hasn't had any problems since is was under a year though for that. All of which are hereditary conditions including the colitis. My ex got him for me after I lost a baby three years ago from a pet store. He is a pomeranian schnauzer cross. Does anyone have a similar breed with similar problems and what do you find is the best method for treating them naturally?
The Vet today also said he has a low heart rate for a small dog, but it hasn't changed in all the times they have seen him so it is nothing to worry about.

 

[alotofgooddeals]

ummm....the black skin disease...

what is that? My sister in laws dog had the colitis thing also and she had to feed him the rice diet for a while also...however he is now back to his active old self and doing just fine.....thanks for letting us know... I love all animals and when i know there is one out there that is in pain...i worry about them...

 

[sahm2boys]

i wouldnt rush to the vet
i have 4 dogs an occasionally they get upset stomachs just like we do..they eat something inside or outside the home..feed rice and chicken or ground beef..puree pumpkin is good to and see how they feel in a day or two...

the blood is from the strain of vomiting and diarrhea

EDIT TO ADD sorry just read that you went to the vet and he had colti..sorry i didnt read all the post first..

 

[jas]

glad to hear you pup is feeling better and on the mend.

 

[HappyMama]

i wouldnt rush to the vet
i have 4 dogs an occasionally they get upset stomachs just like we do..they eat something inside or outside the home..feed rice and chicken or ground beef..puree pumpkin is good to and see how they feel in a day or two...

the blood is from the strain of vomiting and diarrhea

EDIT TO ADD sorry just read that you went to the vet and he had colti..sorry i didnt read all the post first..

This is what I do as well, ( bold emphasized by me)! You can also feed a tiny bit of pure coconut oil ( food grade not cosmetic) which is an antiseptic, and has antibacterial properties as well as good for worm or parasite infections.

 

[RABBIT]

Luxating Patella is very painful and your dog will need surgery to correct it. My Border Collie had surgery to repair his knee 3 years ago and you'd never know he had a problem. At the least your dog will need pain meds until he gets surgery.

 

[Hamada]

Good to hear you were able to figure out what was going on with your dog. It can be frustrating to try and help your pet only to hear the vet say they have no more appointments and that you have to wait to see them. Especially when all you want is have them be seen right away.

I hope you dog gets well soon. Next time you are at the vet ask if they give discounts for people on disability. Mine does and I always remind them about the discount. You can even call around to see what vets do give a discount.

 

[Darlene]

Glad your pooch is on his way to feeling better. Not so thrilled with the way your vet & the after hours vet would have handed things though. jmho. Scratch behind the ears to all your fur friends from me to them please. :heartsm:

 

[Rhiamon]

Thanks everyone.
As for the surgery the vet said that he may not need it if his knees don't slip anymore or only slip every few years. When they checked his knees today they said there was no loose movement. Which is great. it has been two years since his knees last slipped. Knock on wood. He is not aloud to do stairs, run for more then 5 to 10 mins at a time, only walk on flat surfaces, keep him on the skinner side as not to put to much weight on his knees, and I give him Bio Joint supplement with his food twice a day It has done wonders. I also walk him twice a day now for 15 to 20 mins at a time, I don't do it if it is really cold, or lots of snow As that seems to make him a little stiff. He also swims in the summer which the vet also recommended.

black skin disease causes hair loss, and the blacking of skin in those spots. It is not harmful, just makes them look funny. The vet said to try some vitamen E on his spots. He only has one twoonie sized spot on him right now. So they are not to worried about it yet.

Black Skin Disease - Pommania Pomeranians

As for the colitis I went and got him a better quality food that is a little more expensive then what I was feeding him, but better quality. It is also supposed to be better for dogs with bowel problems but not as expensive as the stuff the vet sells.

Today has been a good day so far. He has just been on rice again, and tomorrow will be rice and boiled hamburger. Then Tuesday I will start mixing in his food again, and the vet said by wen. I should be able to start his bio joint again. He is back to his normal playful self for the most part.

 

[frugalfranny]

Glad to hear you have him on the mend.