Zelda has started stretching and bowing... a lot

[Jennifer & Zelda]

My two year old labradoodle woke up Sunday at 5AM (not unusual).  I let her out and not only did she pee, she vomited (3 times - all bile).  She ate with no problem and when we got back up at 10 AM, that's when I noticed the stretching and bowing/praying.  She would lay down for no more than 20 minutes and then BOLT up and do this little stretching / walking lap around the living room routine.  By about the 5th time, I knew something wasn't right.  I felt her belly - nothing.  She wasn't swollen, tender or solid.  She had no issue with eating or drinking or going to the bathroom and didn't throw up again.  Just the stretching/bowing/lap.  By Sunday night at bed time, it hadn't stopped.  She was restless all night.  So much so that I put her in the kennel at 3AM so that I could possibly get some sleep.  I had my mom go check on her the next day while I was at work (a sleep deprived, emotional, wreck) and her personality was normal, but Mom noticed the behavior too. 

I texted the vet.  She said since I wasn't missing any toys or laundry that it could very well just be reflux... give her pepcid and if no change bring her in ASAP.  Gave her pepcid and she did a 180 degree turn around within an hour.  She was exhausted and slept most of the evening but the stretching/bowing stopped.  Vet said give her pepcid every 12 hours and I did.  Monday evening & Tuesday she was fine. Wednesday at 3AM she's up and stretching/bowing.  Zelda never makes a peep when she's in pain.  You can accidentally step on her and she looks at you like, "sorry, I didn't mean to have my foot under yours," but NEVER yelps or makes any type of noise for pain.  I know this stretching/bowing behavior is indicating that she's got GI pain of some sort and it's killing me.  The vet isn't in on Wednesdays and I'm looking for a back up but, any ideas?  WHAT IS THIS?!

[Marie and Hoka]

Gee I have no idea... Until the vet gets back, the only think I can think of that might be under the "Do no harm" category is to try to reserve a little bit of food to give her before bed.  Maybe having a not completely empty stomach might help.

[Lori, Quincy & Frankie]

Since the pepcid helped, sounds like it was gastric reflux.  small frequent meals and maybe just bland food today along with her Pepcid treatment.  boiled rice and chicken.  does the vet give a backup name? 

[Jennifer & Zelda]

Unfortunately, the back up for the vet today is MedVet.  You can't walk in the door for less than $350.  I've made an appointment with my cousin's vet.  Mom's taking her now, we'll see.  Fingers crossed that it's NOTHING but a little GURD.

[Robin and Libby Louise]

I'm glad the Pepcid helped but I would certainly take her to the vet asap.  If your vet isn't around I would continue to look for a backup today.  This is when I wish they could talk for 1 minute!  But if I was unsure I wouldn't wait another day.  Good luck and keep us posted!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Sorry to hear about Zelda. Good luck with the vet.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Wishing Zelda finds some comfort. Please let us know the outcome of today's visit

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm sorry to hear this, I hope it turns out to be something simple and easily resolved. 

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Looking forward to updates and hoping this all " passes" quickly.

[Jennifer & Zelda]

Thank you all so much for your concern.

Here's the update.  Mom took her into the vet (not my usual vet) and she did a full exam WITH an x-ray.  She finds no obvious signs of blockage. She said that Zelda is presenting as a bit of an enigma right now.  She suggested running a blood test to rule out pancreatitis and keep her on a bland diet and Pepcid for a few more days.  Fingers crossed! 

[Robin and Libby Louise]

Glad Zelda saw a vet!  Fingers are crossed that it's just an upset tummy!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I think blood work is a good idea. I hope it shows nothing serious. 

[Marie and Hoka]

Wishing you luck! Happy there is no evidence of an obstruction.