Giardia Again???

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I am so frustrated. We went through a terrible time with Giardia about 6 weeks ago, and I'm thinking it's starting all over again. He had loose stools yesterday so I brought in a stool sample to the vet. During the middle of the night he started with really bad diarrhea which has continued all morning. He's now also throwing up the yellow bile. I have a vet appointment this afternoon, but I'm pretty sure the giardia is back. I have been so careful with him. He hasn't been to the dog pen and we watch him like a hawk so that he doesn't drink any standing water. I cleaned and disinfected everything, and had the carpets steam cleaned. He is so miserable, just laying on his bed. The diarrhea comes on so fast he isn't making it outside...thank God for Nature's Miracle. This is just so upsetting - I feel awful for him.

[Dianne Carter ~ Trinity Doodles]

Hi Jane ~ I hope this finds Guinness feeling much better. I am so sorry you are going through this, yet also thankful of your willingness to share it. You never know who you may touch with your shared experience and it could make a huge difference in the outcome if they seek prompt medical help based on your experience. One thought I had in looking at your post was that I do not think vomiting is common with giardia. Hope you got lots of doodlekisses for your birthday!

[DeeDee and Sheila]

Okay, I'm still learning. Read through ALL the replies first before I comment. Duh!! Don't you just LOVE the download of the Pepto bottle. Too cute. You still might want to consider having all the tests, bloodwork, etc sent to your state's vet school. As you and I learned the hard way, a second opinion never hurts. Just a thought.

[DeeDee and Sheila]

Oh Jane, I feel awful for you guys, too. I'm no expert, but I'll bet all the bugs weren't killed the last go around and it just came out of hiding. I know you probably trust your vet alot, but I wonder if he or she might think it is time to get poor Guinness to a teaching university vet school clinic. I know that here in Illinois, everything beyond normal gets directed to the U of I vet school. Poor guy probably doesn't like it either. Plus it is exhausting and stressful for you and the entire family.

I also think I finally figured out how to get an account open at itunes. I downloaded the song Sheila to My Page. Thank you once again for helping me out, but I think you can take it off your playlist now.

Try not to get discouraged. Guinness is still plenty young and can beat this thing, I am sure!! He is so adorable and I love him in your header. Hang in there and keep us updated.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I hope that the tests show something easy to treat and that Guiness is feeling better.

[Sue & Willy Babe]

I really hope Guinness is feeling better Wilson sends hugs and kisses your way

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Thanks again everyone for all your concern and well wishes. Guinness had a much better night, and the diarrhea is under control. Looks like I need to start doing some research on Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Penny, Comiskey and Beemer, your Pepto message really made me smile.

[cheryl & oliver]

Oh Jane I just saw your post, and I was so upset. You have been thru so much with Giardia with him....Well it is not that, so lets hope it is just something he ate that he shouldn't have, and that he will feel better tomorrow...Poor baby, keep us informed, please...Hugs to both of you...

[Penny, Comiskey & Beemer]

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I am so sorry. I hope the meds at least make him feel better while you wait for the test results.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Poor Guinness! I hope he feels better soon and whatever is causing his trouble is something minor & easily treated! Hugs & doodle kisses to you both!