The Dogmother Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Well, my hooond, who has the constitution of an ox, is a bit poorly; I was up with her most of last night while she had diarrhoea and (latterly) was sick. I think I had about 3 hours sleep in all She seemed OK this morning and we went for a short walk, she did a couple of very watery poos but hasn't been sick since. I've put some Avipro in her water (probiotic) and added some tree barks powder to plain brow rice. She's hardly eaten anything but has had some water. I was dreading what I'd go home to at lunchtime, but no mess, although she did do a sloppy poo when I took her out. It may have been something that she ate, lurchers are always scabbing stuff, but I can't recall seeing her eating anything she shouldn't. I'll keep an eye on her and check that she's not dehydrated. Daft hound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklyrabbit Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 How is she now? Sending lots of get well wishes to her. Hope you get a bit more sleep tonight x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Thanks Rosie reported when she got in from school - dog quiet but otherwise OK, no mess in the kitchen. I will check on her when I get in and make her some boiled rice and scrambled egg. I ended up sleeping on the sofa most of last night so that I didn't have so far to go when she needed to go out. She's very good and won't mess indoors, nor in her crate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Oh heck. Poor thing. Here's hoping she is soon back to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Hope she is better Clare - was meaning to post last week re. this , but got distracted. So will sort of hijack your thread if thats ok. Last week a few dogs local to me who walk a route close to farmers fields, became violently ill. Runs and sickness - one greyhound had to be taken into vets due to dehydration and overall illness. The culprit is thought to be FOX BAIT Apparently the watery poo ends up being contagious - hence being dragged back and into the fox den and spreading. Only one of the greyhounds was taken into the vets - £600 later . But the other one and a bearded Collie managed to "get over" the worst at home I hope the hound is better Clare - but dog owners beware, if your dog is a rambler and near to farm land, they may just be tempted to eat some fox bait, and this will make them VERY ill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 6, 2010 Author Share Posted July 6, 2010 Thanks SarahJo, we do 'walk wild' a lot, but hadn't in the 24 hours before she came down with it - it had been at the back of my mind. I think it's just a case of scabbing one time too many - not that she's likely to learn from it. She seem happier tonight and actually gto up to greet me when I came in, which she hadn't done at lunchtime. I'll keep her on plain food fro the nest 24 hours and make sure she has plenty of water + Avipro. Thanks for your kind wishes, and here's to a better night's sleep tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Fingers crossed - they do pick up allsorts, and this was the 1st time in 12 years ( OMG I feel old ) of living here that I had heard the other dog walkers mention fox bait via the vet. Tori does not venture much - bit of a wuss really, so generally stays in sight. The more venturous dogs have fallen foul of the fox bait - which is why I thought it worthy of a mention Bland food and plenty of water is all you can really do and is the best - till she becomes more "solid" Good vibes for you and Rubes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Can't dogs be terrible? My parents' ageing Jack Russell X is a devil for snaffling any old cagmag he finds on the street. Left over fast food and snacks, chewing gum, a couple of pork chops once (what a find!) but his favourite is definitely how shall we put it, ripe carcasses (birds, rabbits etc found whilst roaming off the lead) He also has a pretty tough constitution but every so often his food choices do disagree with him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Thanks for the wishes guys - she's a lot better this morning, rumbly tum and tried a bit of breakfast after the plain rice and mashed up hard-boiled egg that she had last night. Still not up to par, but a lot better. No poos this morning, but I think that she emptied herself out yesterday Hounds have no fat reserves, so can go downhill very quickly, but she's kept hydrated and good old Avipro has helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 A dog trainer I know told me last week that she'd heard of lots of dogs becoming sick, she thought it might be to do with the hot weather. I hope she feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklyrabbit Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Sounds like she's on the mend - great news ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 Case closed now - a kind friend sent some tablets for her and she's right as rain now - all toilet functions back to normal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Good news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 10, 2010 Author Share Posted July 10, 2010 Well, the hooond relapsed the other day but is back on the Prodexin tabs and much better this morning. It's little surprise though; people leave half-finished takeaways and other rubbish in our local park and she'll scab it before I get a chance to call her off Normally she has a cast iron stomach though, so im ust have been something vile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 14, 2010 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Poor ruby - I hope she's feeling better now! Candy was poorly while we were away, but I think it was all the sea water that she drank. Especially when she threw it all back up again in the middle of the tent (luckily it was hot so we hadn't put the groundsheet down ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 14, 2010 Author Share Posted July 14, 2010 She got better, finished the tablets and has dire rear again She's overly fond of scabbing rubbish and takeaway debris when we're out, so I have her puffer collar on her to stop her doing that. Appointment at the vets tonight to sort it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 Oh Clare! I've only just caught this thread. So sorry Rubes has been poorly, poor love. Jenson send licks and nuzzles. Hope the vet can get her feeling better. Scanky beasts these scavenging lurchers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 15, 2010 Author Share Posted July 15, 2010 I know, I reckon it must've been some manky kebab that she scrounged I now walk her with her puffer collar on so that I can puff her if she starts to scavenge again. She has a course of Noroclav to try and clear whatever bacteria it is. Back on the brown rice and hard boiled egg too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutmeg Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Really sorry to hear about poor Ruby, hope the meds soon start working and she is back to her usual self, it is horrid to see them ill. Have been off the forums for a few months and had probs logging in as changed my email account (and forgot to inform Omlet! ) so have been unable to post but I have been reading everyones news and thinking of you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
