UUUGH. Darwin Just Ate a Chicken Carcass...UPDATE 4

[Camilla and Darwin]

Okay guys, we have been transitioning Darwin to free roam and he has been doing perfectly. We always put the garbage up though, because he is a sneak and will get into it. Well this time we forgot. And he ate an entire carcass of a rotisserie chicken out of it. I know that chicken bones are dangerous, and I know to feed him white bread. DH is getting that now. The question is, how serious is this? Can we feed him the white bread and just observe him? He seems to be acting normally but this only happened an hour ago or so. 

Our vet is 3 hours away and closed. So if possible I'd like to just watch him for any signs. But I'd appreciate any advice... 

How much white bread should we give him?

He seems so happy and pleased with himself that I keep forgetting to feel guilty. But I am... bad us. :-(

This morning I took Darwin out to go and he did go poo without any problem. I didn't see any chicken bones in it, but he didn't have trouble getting it out. I fed him more food and some more bread as well. He didn't finish the bread... I guess he's too full. He's been acting normally other than that. Thanks for you concern everyone, just when we think we have made all the dumb mistakes we possibly can.... always be watchful. :-) I will continue to update.

 

UPDATE 2:

He has gone poo 3 times today already. The first was normal, the last two have been diarrhea. No blood, or bone fragments. I'm concerned about the diarrhea but at least he's having no issues going?

 

UPDATE 3

He is still having liquid diarrhea and had to go at 4:30 this morning, then again at 7:00. He also threw up his kibble from last night, which still looked like kibble. I am stressing out because we really can't take him with diarrhea, but we really can't cancel this trip either. I would just take him to the vet, but it's a 5-6 hour drive round trip... in the wrong direction. Unsure of what to do at this point. DH is buying pumpkin.

 

UPDATE 4

Now that we are back from Idaho I thought I would update everyone again. Darwin is doing extremely well. The vet gave us medicine that coated his stomach to prevent small splinters from scraping or puncturing. She also gave him a shot to calm his stomach and an anti-diarrhea medicine. It cleared up almost immediately and it was pretty obvious that he felt much better. We went up to Idaho immediately after, and he slept most of the way which was nice. He was energetic and alert, and very well behaved the whole weekend. We fed him chicken and rice which he felt was a special treat. :-)  I was relieved and proud of him for being such a good boy. :-) He had solid poos the next morning and hasn't had a problem since.

Next, I want to thank all of you SO MUCH. You have all been so helpful. I received offers of help for any possible bills and so much awesome advice. This is truly such a special and supportive group and I am so grateful. Darwin is sending virtual doodle kisses to all of you!

Nobody is perfect, but that doesn't make it feel any less bad when you make a mistake that lands your dood in trouble. :-( I'm so glad he was okay and I am reminded to always be careful and watchful. Also I'd like to remind everyone to get insurance now! We have insurance for Darwin and it was a huge relief. I did look up the policy and found out that F was correct, our insurance does cover emergency vets, they cover 80% which is awesome. It's another good reminder to study your insurance policies so that if a situation like this comes up you won't panic or put off going like I did. 

Thanks again to everyone, you are the best.

 

[Jen, Lachlan, and Declan]

Oh, that's wonderful news! Yayyyy!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Yay! So glad it isn't anything serious! Feel better soon, Darwin.

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

So happy to hear it wasn't anything too serious and that you can still go on your trip!  Hugs to Darwin.  Hope the drugs kick in real soon!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Worth checking and I am so glad for the good results. Have fun now.

[Bonnie and Kona]

This is the very best possible news! Thank heavens he is going to be just fine! Whew! 

Hoping your trip turns out great, too. Have a terrific weekend!

[Linda, Charlie Brown and Beau]

Great News Camilla.  Was not on DK yesterday, so was wondering!  TG he is ok.

[Katie and Sophie]

So glad everything turned out well! 

[Sue & Lily Grace]

I am so very happy to hear the good news.  It is really hard but now you can have peace of mind and enjoy your weekend without the constant worry.  Have a wonderful time.  Give him lots of hugs.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Darwin, that was a foul scare you gave us! Silly doodle. Camilla, have a safe trip and a good day!

[Doris, Knox & Flash]

Doing the "happy dance" for all of you!!! Enjoy your trip!!

[Jennifer and Jack]

Yay!!! yay!!!

[shelly]

OH MY GOODNESS, Camilla!!  I just popped on before we board our ship to see what is going on..... I had to jump to the last post to see how our poor Darwin was!  SO GLAD he is ok... I was anxious reading through it all, I can imagine how YOU must have felt!  So happy for all of you!  {{{{HUGS}}}}}