Sick puppy

[Holly Doodle]

Being a first time dog owner, I never realized how much love you can have for an animal. Holly has been sick all day, and I feel so sad and helpless! She was fine when we left the house at 8:30, and thankfully my husband stopped home at 10:30. He found Holly in her kennel surrounded by vomit, looking very sick. He immediately called me and we took her to the vet at 11:00. She vomited twice on the way there. The vet said he does not feel any obstructions or bloating, but she does have a fever. He gave Holly a shot to stop the vomiting as well as a an antibiotic. He thinks it is inflamed bowels and some sort of stomach flu. Now the vomiting has stopped but she's been having diarrhea consistently every hour. He said to let him know if she does throw up again, so he can do an x-ray. I wonder if she caught something at daycare or ate something while we weren't looking, I just feel so bad for the poor girl, she looks exhausted and sad :(. I know it doesn't quite compare, but I feel like I think I would feel if it were my sick child. We don't have any children yet but are planning to soon, I guess this is preparing me for it!

[Kathy (Max's Mom)]

Awe, poor baby! Max was sick just a few weeks ago and I was a complete mess too! I don't have any children either, but he is the next thing to it I imagine. It's so frustrating because they can't tell you 'where it hurts' and you feel so helpless. Max had a temp too and was beyond lathargic...he just layed around all day and wouldn't move; and if you ever met Max, you would know that something was definitely wrong as he is normally a crazy dog (in a good way of course). The vet mentioned Pedialyte (sp) or some kind of sports drink to help with the dehydration/diarrhea due to the electrolytes...it helped a little, when he would actually drink. I'm so glad to hear she is doing better, what a relief huh?! :-D

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

It is so hard to figure out what actually is wrong with doggies. With their sniffers to the ground all the time you never know what they might pick up. I'm glad that Holly is feeling better.

[Holly Doodle]

Thanks for all of the well wishes! You all made me feel much better :). Holly seems almost back to normal today. We re-introduced water last night and she kept it down fine. This morning we slowly gave her food, we waited about an hour between each small portion to see if she could keep it down and she has so far! We also started the antibiotic and anti-diarrhea medicine this morning as the vet instructed. I really hope it was just a flu bug! she hasn't had any diarrhea or vomiting since 4:30 yesterday afternoon so I think we're in the clear, but we're keeping a close eye on her. Thanks again!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I hope Holly feels better soon. Puppies are so much like babies, and we worry about them just as much.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Be sure to stay on top of it and contact the vet if it continues in the morning. My daughter came down with her 4 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy a while ago and she developed a cough, runny nose and eventually pneumonia. I know that Holly does not have these symptoms but Luna DID have a fever. That can be very dangerous in a puppy. Our vet did the hydration where they inject fluids under the skin. This gave her nutrients as well and cooled down the system fast. They did it twice in a 24 hour period. Better safe than sorry. Puppys are so "on the edge" when it comes to sicknesses. Please ask the vet about the hydration. Diarrhea is very dehydrating and along with a fever...SHENEEDS FLUIDS!!!

[Kathy Spyker]

I hope she's feeling better by morning. I just hate when their not romping around. Let us know!!

[Sue & Willy Babe]

I hope Holly will feel better soon It is soo sad to see our doodles not feeling well

[Kyoko]

[Carole (*Koda*Monty*Bindi)]

Oooh I hope she feels better soon. Sounds like lots of cuddling is in store tonight. :)

[Dan, Judi, & Timbow]

Poor Holly. I hope she feels better soon.