dogman 5 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 My 8 month old suluki greyhound x bull greyhound has been off his food since Friday. Went down the kennel this morning and this is what confronted me in his kennel run when I opened the gate. He was feeling very sorry for himself curled up in his box, he had been vomiting and passing blood through the back end. Was straight on the phone to the vet, dog was down the vets within the hour. Vet had a feel around to see if there was anything lodged in his throat or stomach, couldnt feel anything. He had a high temperature at 104 c, they are keeping the dog in overnight to rehydrate him and antibiotics and something to stop him vomiting. They are doing blood test, still waiting for a phone call to see if they found anything. If he is still the same tomorrow, they will do x-rays first thing in the morning. I have got all fingers and toes crossed that he will be ok. Then I will have to be admitted to A&E after I recieve the bill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hunter81 0 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 just keep ya fingers crossed a mate hope his ok soon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poacher9991 10 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 just hope it aint parvo virus Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rabitin girl 16 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hope he recovers ok Dogman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ferretville 69 Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hope your dog is ok mate atb FV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogman 5 Posted March 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Thanks for everyones comments. Just to keep you up to date, dog is still in vets on IV drip and antibiotics. The vet seems to think it is haemorrhagic gastroenteritis, as the vet has checked everything else, and they have come back inconclusive. His WBC is low and his kidney parameters are high, and with his high temperature it suggests a bacterial stomach infection. If he had a low temperature it would suggest a viral infection. Still got my fingers crossed, not out of the woods yet, but he is showing a slight improvement. The vet is waiting for the diarrhoea to stop and then he will try him on some bland foods. I think he will be in a day or two. I will keep you up to date. Thanks for everyones thoughts and concern. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cúagusgiorraí 57 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I hope he will be ok. I have had dogs recover from similar symtoms with veterinary treatment. In a weeks time he will be flying Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roadrunner 0 Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 sorry to hear that pal keep your fingers crossed and i hope he pulls through for you ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dog on Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 has the dog had access to any gone of food Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogman 5 Posted March 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 SNAP... my collie/greyhound pup has the same problem.Been to the vets and he gave me a paste to try and bind his poo.Just took him back and he;s being kept in on a drip...Im gutted. fingers crossed.good luck with your dog. I hope your dog gets better soon as well mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dogman 5 Posted March 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 hope he's ok for you soon fingers crossed it aint PARVO.. Vet thinks its highly unlikely to be parvo, as he is up to date with all his vacinations and the diarrhoea and vomiting did not have the distinctive smell that is associated with parvo. The vet explained that parvo doesnt actually kill a dog, its the dehydration and kidney failure through dehydration that is responsible for the dogs dealth. The vet seems to think it is haemorrhagic gastroenteritis, and the success rate is all according to how quick you can get the dog rehydrated and dosed with antibiotics. hopefully he is on the road to recovery, will have another update mid morning tomorrow from the vet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest dog on Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 hope he's ok for you soon fingers crossed it aint PARVO.. Vet thinks its highly unlikely to be parvo, as he is up to date with all his vacinations and the diarrhoea and vomiting did not have the distinctive smell that is associated with parvo. The vet explained that parvo doesnt actually kill a dog, its the dehydration and kidney failure through dehydration that is responsible for the dogs dealth. The vet seems to think it is haemorrhagic gastroenteritis, and the success rate is all according to how quick you can get the dog rehydrated and dosed with antibiotics. hopefully he is on the road to recovery, will have another update mid morning tomorrow from the vet. had a dog with the same thing he ate some meat he found it was rotten \\out come was not good //hope yours recovers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
runningman 0 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 best of luck mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
runningman 0 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 best of luck mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan 1,362 Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 had a dog with similar and he came around no bother after antibiotics and plenty of fluids for 5 days. Bryan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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