Looking for any help or advice

[rkh112]

Originally Posted by M&J

He wouldn't eat. Later we found him to have a kidney disease, but once I stopped the flagyl, his appetite returned.
The vet said she has taken flagyl herself and it is very, very bitter tasting.

He definitely doesn't like the taste at all. I have to crush it and mix it with his food. He has no problems eating. He'd eat the whole can if he could.

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

They can replace the flagyl with Tylan powder (also very bitter but my dogs don't care because it's mixed with canned food) or another antibiotic.

So his appetite is there? He just can't hold the food down?

And he hasn't gotten into anything like a poison/anti-freeze? I am guessing his blood work was good?

And his vomiting is the full on vomit - hurkahurkahurakhurkablurghsplat? Or is it a regurg where it's just splat?

Glad you are going back to the vet. The froth and stuff does sound bloaty or pre-bloaty or something! I am not sure what else they can give to settle the stomach - like Pepcid (fametodine -sp), Cerenia (has to be sure they have not ingested a toxin first) or something...

[rkh112]

Originally Posted by JeanKBBMMMAAN

They can replace the flagyl with Tylan powder (also very bitter but my dogs don't care because it's mixed with canned food) or another antibiotic.

So his appetite is there? He just can't hold the food down?

And he hasn't gotten into anything like a poison/anti-freeze? I am guessing his blood work was good?

And his vomiting is the full on vomit - hurkahurkahurakhurkablurghsplat? Or is it a regurg where it's just splat?

Glad you are going back to the vet. The froth and stuff does sound bloaty or pre-bloaty or something! I am not sure what else they can give to settle the stomach - like Pepcid (fametodine -sp), Cerenia (has to be sure they have not ingested a toxin first) or something...

I'm not sure if they'll replace it or not. If he's taking it with food, I guess that's ok. They also gave him Cerenia. Not really sure it's working though.

His appetite is for sure there. So far he is holding it down but just retching and drooling. When he did vomit, it was the most horrendous sound. Almost like a loud roar.

There's no telling what he may have gotten into. He's always got something in his mouth. And the blood work was ok. I may ask to have them check again.

I did make an appointment today, so we'll see what they say this time.

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

Oh wow. That roar...is scary.

And usually Cerenia works - but I think for a day at a time.

I am sure there are so many weird things that dogs can have that we've not even seen.

I wonder if a fecal would help - roundworms can be really bad...and sneaky.

Thank you for taking him back in - I really hope he is okay.

[rkh112]

Originally Posted by JeanKBBMMMAAN

Oh wow. That roar...is scary.

And usually Cerenia works - but I think for a day at a time.

I am sure there are so many weird things that dogs can have that we've not even seen.

I wonder if a fecal would help - roundworms can be really bad...and sneaky.

Thank you for taking him back in - I really hope he is okay.

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. It's been a rough week for Samson...and for me and the wife.

At this point I'd do anything to help him get better.

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

I like to make up a list of typical and weird things it could be and ask the vet to tell me why/why not. My vets know this is going to happen so aren't alarmed, but you may want to warn them if you start flinging disorders at them.

Causes of Excessive Drooling in Dogs - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yahoo.com

Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines in Dogs: Digestive Disorders of Dogs: The Merck Manual for Pet Health

All About Dogs and Vomiting | Dogster

Intussusception of the Intestines in Dogs

Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Vomiting in Dogs (good list)

Will check back tonight to see how things went!

[rkh112]

Originally Posted by JeanKBBMMMAAN

I like to make up a list of typical and weird things it could be and ask the vet to tell me why/why not. My vets know this is going to happen so aren't alarmed, but you may want to warn them if you start flinging disorders at them.

Causes of Excessive Drooling in Dogs - Yahoo! Voices - voices.yahoo.com

Disorders of the Stomach and Intestines in Dogs: Digestive Disorders of Dogs: The Merck Manual for Pet Health

All About Dogs and Vomiting | Dogster

Intussusception of the Intestines in Dogs

Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Vomiting in Dogs (good list)

Will check back tonight to see how things went!

Thanks again! I'll look over these real quick before we head out to the vet.

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

The last one is the one I would print out or read most of all.

Good luck!

[Mary Beth]

As was mentioned, if everything else checks out, it could be worms. My Husky had something like that, repeated episodes, and the stool sample was clear, the vet (and this was way back before all the ultrasound and other tests) decided to worm her for whip worms because they don't always shows up on the test. That what it was - it worked. Hopefully you can get some answers today and your dog will be feeling better.

[huntergreen]

there are otc meds you can give to settle his stomach. i wouldn't do this on my own but your vet can tell you which one and how much. if he wanted you to withhold h2o i would have thought he would given some sub q hydration. dehydration can be life threatening, withholding food for a day or so is safe. make sure you bring a stool sample so it can be checked for worms.