Poor Olive and her sensitive tummy...

[celloyogi]

We had Olive at the vet today and of course, like a car at the mechanic, she was her bouncy self. She's still having diarrhea, although not dripping (not sure who is happier about that), and no vomiting since Tuesday night. We haven't given her any of her regular food since Monday morning, and since Wednesday she's been on a plain chicken and white rice diet. Didn't really start taking fluids until yesterday morning but I was able to get enough in her by holding ice cubes for her to gnaw. Not sure if she is just felt that sick or was really milking the situation. Maybe both.

At any rate, behavior-wise Olive is almost back to her normal crazy self. She wants to eat everything in sight, but I'm trying to take it easy. The vet gave us some Rx food, not sure if we're going to use it (mixed opinions). She's on an anti-diarrheal med, Endosomething?, and an antibiotic. Stool samples results pending. So no official dx, not surprising, but also no dx, which really is better.

Needless to say, we'll definitely not be using the remainder of the food we opened over the weekend. Maybe it was the cause, maybe not. But I do know that none of us want to go through this again! Thanks for all the positive thoughts!

 

[Mally's Mom]

Thanks for current update.

So glad to hear that Olive is better!

 

[mellie]

Glad to hear that Olive is feeling better. It's always hard to see them miserable and drippy. That's just no fun for anyone !! Endosorb ought to slow the flow. Did you check to see if there were any recalls on the new bag of food ? Sometimes it's just hard to know what causes gut problems. A probiotic would be a good idea too.

 

[ClantyreSheltie]

My vet was like "we'll, normally I'd put them on low residue food, but I know you won't feed it, so how about some chicken and rice for a few days, and could you maybe cook the chicken? Just a bit?"

If you end up with rice in her diet, get the good short grain brown rice from the Asian markets. It at least has some nutrients left in it. Flaggyl should help, my guys were on it for a week.

 

[celloyogi]

My vet was like "we'll, normally I'd put them on low residue food, but I know you won't feed it, so how about some chicken and rice for a few days, and could you maybe cook the chicken? Just a bit?"

If you end up with rice in her diet, get the good short grain brown rice from the Asian markets. It at least has some nutrients left in it. Flaggyl should help, my guys were on it for a week.

I gave her white rice, only because I didn't want any extra fiber until things calmed down, so I can gradually add it back in. Otherwise our house is brown rice-only. I have one of the Zojirushi fuzzy logic cookers. Absolutely best kitchen appliance purchase ever. You should try Lundberg rices - they have a golden rose brown (short grain) which is really, really good.

Olive had a few patties of Stella & Chewy's duck duck goose last night, soaked with enough water to almost be soup. She was in heaven. Her breakfast was S & C's chicken. Hopefully she'll be fine in a day or two. It's like little kids with strep throat who get ice cream; the sick sucks but the treats they get can be a bonus.

 

[celloyogi]

My vet was like "we'll, normally I'd put them on low residue food, but I know you won't feed it, so how about some chicken and rice for a few days, and could you maybe cook the chicken? Just a bit?"

Oh, and we realized the Rx food had corn in it, which gives Olive the runs, so that was a no-go.

 

[famous seamus]

So glad that Olive is better!

You couldn't pay me to feed my dogs that RX garbage in a can. Just reading the ingredients is enough of a flag for me. You are one smart Mommy.

Hugs,

Kate