Haley is sick again.

He started throwing up Sunday afternoon, two large items that looked like compacted lawn mower droppings, each the size of half a banana. He at dinner. At 2:00 AM he threw up all of his kibble and some clear liquid. Around 3:00 AM more, this time only clear liquid. At 4:45 AM again but this time white tinged with pink. No interest in home cooked chicken and rice for breakfast. At 9:30 AM he threw up bloody mucus, about a hand size pile. Off to the vet's we went. They did Xrays and blood work. The blood work was ok; the Xrays showed something besides all the gas. While were waiting for the results Haley threw up more bloody mucus in the waiting room. He vet came out and saw it and took him to the back. She then went over the results with me and wanted to keep him to do barium (?) and I am to call her later this afternoon.
I am just sick over this and feel so sorry for my poor doodle. This is the first time he has ever refused food or thrown up bloody stuff. He really feels bad.

UPDATE

Well, after a day at the vet, barium paste, many X-rays tracking the progress of the stuff and an anti nausea shot Haley came home tonight with instructions to feed him a little chicken and rice. I gave him two small spoonfuls but he has only eaten about half of it. We go back to the vet to do more x-ray(s) to see if it is still moving through him.

I want to thank everyone of you for your support and positive thoughts. I'll update again tomorrow.

UPDATE

Took Haley to the vet this morning for more x-rays. The stuff has moved from his stomach and is on the way out. This is what she was looking for. Apparently what caused the bleeding was ulceration from some scratchy items in the stuff he had eaten. She said that he should be fine but to keep him on a diet of chicken and rice for a couple of days.

Again, thank you for your concern and support. It really helps me to get through these difficult incidents.

FINAL UPDATE (I hope)

Haley is back to normal. I am watching him like a hawk when outside to make sure he doesn't get into this stuff again. DH has instructions that when Haley isn't fetching ball with him he has to come back inside. DH gets sidetracked doing things and doesn't keep an eye on Haley.

And for all who may be interested, I never found anything in the poo, I only found it in the vomit which I washed off and showed the vet.

Anyway, it's great to have my doodle back to his normal happy self!

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Permalink Reply by BG and Gavin on April 8, 2013 at 5:21pm

Oh dear Anne. Sorry you and Hailey had such a rough day. Hopefully whatever the issue is passes quickly. Best thoughts going your way.

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Permalink Reply by Ricki and Tara (doodle) on April 8, 2013 at 5:40pm

Glad he is back home. Hoping for a peaceful night for your household and a better day tomorrow.

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Permalink Reply by Jill, Woody & Maxi on April 8, 2013 at 5:43pm

So sorry you guys are going through this..good luck and please keep us posted..

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Permalink Reply by Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*() on April 8, 2013 at 6:25pm

It's always such a worry when our doodles aren't 100%. He must really be feeling bad to not want chicken and rice but I'm certainly hoping he feels better very soon and they find a reason so you will know how to avoid or treat in the future.

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Permalink Reply by Sheila & Finnley on April 8, 2013 at 6:37pm

Be strong Mr. Haley, they are trying to help you. Anne you hang in there too, they'll get him fixed up, and he'll be posing for great pictures again in no time !!