Rooney Update

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

Rooney spent some time today at the specialty hospital and we still have no answer.  They are thinking he might have delayed gastric emptying, they have him on Reglan for that (helps with colon contractions), and also Sucralfate to coat his throat incase there is any irritation (esophagitis) from the vomiting.  His stomach lining is thickened but is that because he was vomiting or was he vomiting because it is thickened caused by some disease.  Can you see my frustration here . . . . .  could be this, could be that, yadda yadda - no anwers.  He is acting happy and playful, energy not quite normal but close.  We should have blood tests back on Monday.  I'm not going to stress about this but I do so want my boy healthy.  One thing that came to mind today - Rooney had an organic peanut butter filled frozen shin bone the day before he got sick.  He has had peanut butter before but I'm wondering could he have an allergy to it now.  I'm just racking my brain.  Thanks everyone for your support and kind words!!!!  Is it time for a glass of wine now?  LOL.

[Jena ~ Dublin]

Praying for your anxious heart to calm and have peace.  Glad to hear Rooney is happy, but yes, even in humans no answers in health is so frustrating.  I understand your frustration, just love on Rooney, (like I need to tell you that)  Please keep us posted on how the blood results turn out.

[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Thinking of you Jane & Rooney-really hope it turns out to be something simple. Take care!

[shelly]

Oh no, Jane!!! Poor Rooney!  And poor you!  I too would be racking my brain!  Tori used to eat peanut butter a lot too, but she seemed to get sick too after eating it as a kong filler.  I no longer give it to her.  Perhaps you're on to something there.... Good luck!  HOpe Rooney gets well real soon!  Sending {{{{HUGS}}} and Prayers!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Just saw this, Jane. I'm so sorry that Rooney has been ill. I'm glad he's better, hope he stays that way and you get an answer!

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

Oh, poor little Rooney.  Hoping you get some answers soon and Rooney feels better.  Good that he's playing and acting happy.  Two glasses or more, I'd say!

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

Ok, this is going to sound crazy.  When I read your posting before this I actually wondered "I wonder if he has an allergy to something".   Now I know that you normally don't think of the food allergies or allergies in general in dogs causing the throwing up, etc.   I am DEATHLY allergic to anything with peanuts or tree nuts, anything made where nuts are, any cross contamination etc.  I have stock in EpiPens and have been on a ventilator 4 times for it. 

 

One on of the main symptoms I have and (many people with true food allergies will tell you) - after I can breath and don't need the help of a ventilator - is the stomach upset, throwing up, stomach bloating, and severe throat and gastric pain.  Its caused from the spasms in your espophagus and stomach lining trying to rid your body of the allergin.  Each time you are exposed to the allergin (food) your reaction is more severe.   

I have done more reading and research on food allergies than you can imagine.  Its more prevalent now than when I was growing up in the 70's (I have my theory on that but that's for another discussion LOL). There is a huge difference from a food intolerance to a true food allergy.  Allergy testing for a food allergy to me is useless.  You cannot get allergy shots to build up a resistance in a true food allergy.  Personally, if you see the reaction with the peanut butter treat I wouldn't give it to him again and see how he does.  Make sure nothing you are buying says manufactured around peanuts, etc.  I cannot imagine that a dog could not have a food allergy with the same symptoms as a human - it just makes to much sense to me.  

 

 

[Smita, Ollie and Juno]

I hope you get some answers soon and Rooney feels better. Ollie just got over his sickness and I understand how worrisome it can be.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Hoping for a total recovery and an answer.

[BG and Gavin]

I pray that they can sort this out Jane.  In the meantime, celebrate his near-normalness and do have some wine.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I was hoping you would have some answers by now. I hope you have two glasses of wine. Rooney, Stop worrying your mom!