Nebo was a very sick boy tonight

[wolf_Q]

Nebo threw up (water and food) this morning but that's not that unusual as he does that occasionally from drinking water too fast. When my mom came home from work however, he had thrown up all over in his crate. It was about another hour before I came home and he vomited 5-6 more times in that period. Then he threw up again shortly after I got home and he kept gagging and coughing. He was acting downright miserable too, I could tell he was feeling very ill.

I was really worried of it possibly being bloat/obstruction, etc. so I rushed him over to the vet. Poor Nebo had to endure x-rays, blood test, shot, exam, etc. tonight which I know he did not enjoy but I'm happy at least the vet commented on how good he was about all of it. After all of that (and $250 I *really* did not have :o ) the only diagnosis was an extremely irritated and inflamed stomach (I believe he called it gastritis) as well as possible vomit in the lungs (the cause of the coughing). The vet said that could lead to aspiration which could be serious so he's now on some medication to clear that up. Nebo had just been in his crate all day while I was at work neither the vet or I could figure out what he could have gotten into to cause this. He thought it may be some sort of toxin that Nebo ingested but there was nothing abnormal on the blood test to indicate that.

What a night, I fear the carpet is never going to forget it no matter how much Nature's Miracle I use. I'm just glad that Nebo seems to be feeling better (no more vomiting for now!)

[Danegirl2208]

oh no, poor Nebo! :( Im glad hes feeling a bit better, hope everything clears up ok.

[Glacier]

Did the vet check for pancreatitis? If he keeps vomitting, I'd get that checked. Pancreatitis needs different treatment than gastritis. Hopefully, Nebo will just stop puking though!

We ripped all our carpet out after Preacher got sick one night a couple years ago. There wasn't enough Nature's Miracle on the planet for that mess!

Hope Nebo is back to normal asap!

[K9karen]

Awww. poor Bebo! :(
I'm glad he's feeling better, Amy. I wonder what caused the gastritis? Hmmm.. a mystery. At least, T.G. it wasn't bloat :eek:
Plain seltzer water (dirt cheap) helps with stains. (even hooman ones)

[BC_MoM]

Oh, no! Nebo, I hope you're feeling better and like you're old self soon! You must have felt pretty gross. :(

[Cinder & Smoke]

Nebo had just been in his crate all day while I was at work -
neither the vet or I could figure out what he could have gotten into to cause this.

I'm just glad that Nebo seems to be feeling better (no more vomiting for now!)

:eek:

Poor Nebo (and Poor Amy, too). :(

So glad he seems better - Prayers that he STAYS Better!!

Cause ??
Have you bought a new bag of Dog Krunchies that you just started using?
Possibly a bad batch of food with a slightly delayed reaction??

Sure hope he's totally Over It and starts feeling 110% real soon!!

{{{Hugs}}} to you both!

/s/ Phred

[sasvermont]

Hey pretty boy, what did you get in to? Glad you are doing better now.



((((Nebo)))


Love,
All the campers

[chocolatepuppy]

I hope Nebo is feeling much better. I'll be thinking of him.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Feel Better Nebo!!!!! :( :)

[RobiLee]

Well, I certainly don't like waking up and seeing that Nebo has been sick. We just can't have that! Amy, I hope that the meds have kicked in and that he is feeling much better this morning. Make sure you check in and let us know. Please give him some hugs from me.

[lbaker]

No sign of distress from the other two? That would rule out a "found" nasty something I would think or they would have queezy tummies too. Hope Nebo is feeling better today. Vet suggest anything in particular for a temp diet? Extra rice or anything? Poor Nebo. Poor Amy. Poor family. Poor Rugs. :(

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh poor Nebo. :( I am sorry to hear that our big boy isn't feeling well. I hope today is a better day for him.

[Cookiebaker]

{{{{Nebo}}}} and {{{{Amy}}}} What a horrible and scary night. I hope that he feels better today and no more puking incidents.

[Jadapit]

Poor Nebo! :( I'm glad he's doing better. Please keep us posted on him. Give that beautiful boy a hug for me. Good luck with the carpet. ;)

[Bengalz]

Poor Nebo - being sick is no fun. Hope he's feeling better today. Any idea about what may have triggered the upset? Whatever the cause, I'm sure you and your Vet will find a good resolution for your beautiful boy.

Hugs to both of you - it's been a rough week at PT :(

Betty

[Dorothy39]

Wow!!!! What a stressful evening for Nebo and You!!! :eek:

I will certainly keep Nebo in my thoughts~~~~ Poor Baby!!! :(

Prayers that all goes much better!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[KYS]

Feel better Nebo.

[cloverfdx]

Oh no poor Nebo :(, feel better soon sweet boy. Goodluck with the carpet cleaning mama Amy.

[lizbud]

Poor Nebo. :( Sorry you didn't feel well sweetie.Hope you belly feels better soon. :)

[wolf_Q]

Thanks everyone for your well wishes. First off, I believe I have found the cause of his sickness! I was at work today (with Nebo, didn't dare leave him home) and telling my boss what had happened. I told her how the vet thought it was some sort of toxin that caused it but we didn't know what. It took her a minute then she told me that she saw them spraying the grass (Some sort of bug/weed killer? I don't know) in the parking lot on Thursday morning. Well I happened to have taken Nebo to work that day and out to that grass to potty several times. Not only that but I sat there in the grass with him for at least 15 minutes waiting for my ride home (my car is wrecked and being repaired). I remember him nosing around in the grass, trying to roll in it and he may have even eaten some. :eek: I've felt sick Thursday and Friday as well.

Oh I don't think I mentioned this before but you could actually see the stomach as being bigger/inflamed on the x-ray the vet said it was really bad.

My mom wants to try to get the company who sprayed it to pay the vet bills because you'd think they could put up some flags or something to warn people...but I have no idea if that's required by law so I doubt anything will come of that.

Anyway, Nebo's been on the I/D food from the vet and so far no vomiting.

[elizabethann]

Nebo, please feel better really soon.

Kisses to you cutie pie.

:)

[Cinder & Smoke]

... she told me that she saw them spraying the grass (Some sort of bug/weed killer?)
in the parking lot on Thursday morning.

My mom wants to try to get the company who sprayed it to pay the vet bills
because you'd think they could put up some flags or something to warn people ...

http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/eek.gif

You need to make some phone calls on Monday!

First:
Find out if they SHOULD have put up warning signs. Try calling:
* the local Health Department - a City or County agency, usually
* the "Utah Dept of Agriculture & Food" - they license some applicators
* last resort - call the State DEQ (Dept of Environmental Quality)

Second:
Find out WHO Sprayed the area -
prolly have to call the Mall's Management Company - your store's Landlord

Third:
Make a formal Complaint to either the "proper" regulatory agency from Step 1;
or direct to the Lawn or Pesticide Service identified in Step 2.
The BIGGER and more Nation-Wide the company is - the better the chance that
they might settle to keep you "quiet".

Nebo isn't the first pup to be sickened by sprayed-on Fertilizer / Weed & Pest
Control agents applied to lawns ...
and USUALLY they post a LOT of little signs all over the area they treated.

Be SURE to call the Vet and tell him what you suspect ...
They may want to do some additional testing.

Prayers that Nebo STAYS Better!

/s/ Phred

[luvofallhorses]

poor Nebo! :( I hope he is feeling better really soon. please keep us posted. (((HUGS))) please give him a hug for me. :)

[Freckles]

Did the tecnicians spraying the parking lot wear breathing gear and/or eye protection?

[wolf_Q]

Did the tecnicians spraying the parking lot wear breathing gear and/or eye protection?

I don't know I didn't think to ask my boss that.

My mom already talked to the manager at Smith's (the grass was more in their area) and he's going to try to find out who sprayed it. All of the shops there don't own the property, they lease it, so that is all done by the property owners.

[cyber-sibes]

:( Poor Bebo boy! Sure am glad neither he nor you got any sicker! Good luck with the grass sprayers, around here commercially sprayed lawns get little flags, but the Park Dept. sprays at the dogpark (along the fence to kill everything) and they don't put up signs when they do it. I have complained, but nothing's come of it.) I think any company spraying near places where children or animals might be walking around should have to post it. Get better quick, dear Nebo & Amy!

[kimlovescats]

I'm so sorry to see that Kebo has been so ill! Those DARNED chemicals .... they're killing us all!!! :mad:

Glad he's feeling better now, hope he continues to improve! ;)

Kim

[Kfamr]

How has Bebo been feeling now?

Certainly look into those chemicals. Did any customers report their dogs not feeling well, either? I'd imagine it's a law to put those signs up - especially near a pet store! Not only for pets, but for small children too.

[anna_66]

I'm so sorry to hear that your boy was ill Amy. I hope today he is feeling much better.

Sending many hugs and kisses!

Love Anna :)

[My Peanuts]

Poor Nebo. I'm glad it wasn't anything too serious.

[pitc9]

Exactly Kay!
They sprayed near a pet store for crying out loud!! Helloooo!?!?
Wow, I sure hope someone from the company pays for Nebo's vet bill, after all .... it WAS their fault!
I'm glad to hear my favorite red headed boy is feeling better!

[Cinder & Smoke]

How's our favorite Lil RedHead Dawg and his Mom feeling now?

Did you call any of the Agencies I suggested -
and get any Info on Who sprayed, What they sprayed,
and if they Should have placed warning signs??

Don't wait too long - you might need a couple of "wittnesses" to back up your claim.

And did you call the VET back to tell them what you suspect he may have been
exposed to - the lawn chemicals?
Did they suggest any additional tests be run?

Hope you're Both feeling better!
;)
/s/ Phred

[ChrisH]

Oh, Amy, poor Nebo & poor you. :( Hope you are both feeling better? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CwmmawrJet/Bobby%20Boy/Smilies/grouphug.gif

[slleipnir]

Oh no :( I know when our neighbors have their lawn sprayed, not only do the guys spraying put signs up, but the go around to everyone around the persons house and TELL people so and so's lawn is being sprayed with such and such....

Anyway, I hope you and Bebo feel better and I hope those guys atleast pay for your vet bills

[wolf_Q]

Nebo has been fine, he's eating/drinking ok, no vomiting, etc.

As I said before my mom talked to a store manager there who was supposed to contact the property owners (he couldn't give us the info) and get back with us. We haven't heard back.

I talked to my boss and she said the guy spraying was not wearing a mask so that leads me to believe it was probably some "eco-friendly" spray that isn't supposed to harm you...but I still think it did, Nebo's really sensitive to everything. I really don't think anyone will help with the vet bills.

I didn't call the vet, I guess I should but they did already run some blood tests which didn't show anything really abnormal, and Nebo acts perfectly fine.

[elizabethann]

If somebody is spraying chemicals on the grass (may they be eco-friendly or eco-mean), in NH, they have to have a sign on the lawn. Like my yard is sprayed about once per month in the summer. The lawn guys put a bright yellow sign in the grass that tells you which chemical was sprayed and a date that says when the sign can be taken down (which I think indicates it's okay to be on the lawn).

I am glad to hear that Nebo is doing fine.

[zoey]

I just found this thread. What a nightmare! :( I hope this contamination doesn't cause Nebo any problems in the future! Awww, but it's good he's better for now. Stupid dam chemicals!!