Worried about Keva *Update post 64*

[wolf_Q]

Since Sunday Keva has not wanted to eat. If you know Keva, you'd know that she lives for food...she has never refused a meal. I wouldn't be that concerned if it were Nebo, he did that often when he was younger, but Keva just has never been like this. She's never been even remotely picky. If she sees her food bowls she follows me around howling, she loves to eat.

I've bribed her into eating a little bit of dog food by mixing stuff in it...plain yogurt worked the first time, it didn't work this morning so I bought some baby food (ingredients were just ground chicken and apples) and mixed in, which worked. I took her to the vet yesterday and he couldn't find anything wrong with her, other than diarrhea, he gave me some pills to give her for that. She's had diarrhea several times, I seem to get the dogs with sensitive stomachs, and that has never stopped her from wanting to eat before. I think I've only been able to get her to eat 2-3 cups of dog food in 3 days (she normally eats 2 cups per day). She has even refused to eat treats. She has been drinking water fine and has not vomited.

She acts okay most of the time...she's still been playing and wants to go for walks, but other times she just lays around and you can tell she's not feeling that great. All of the other dogs act fine. Earlier she was running around the yard like crazy. :confused: Anyway, I hope that its nothing serious, just an upset stomach for some reason or another, I'd appreciate some good thoughts for her, thanks!

[shais_mom]

I hope its just a bug~ feel better soon Miss Kevious!

[Karen]

I hope it's nothing serious!

[luvofallhorses]

I, too hope it's nothing too serious. :( (((HUGS))) to you and Keva. Please keep us updated on how she's doing. Maybe it's the weather? Poor girl. :( I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers.

[Ginger's Mom]

Hope Keva is feeling better soon.

[husky 1]

Hope shes feeling better soon, kisses from kavik.:love:;)

[anna_66]

Amy, she sounds just like Roxey. She's always been like that.
It sucks, but hopefully she'll be feeling fine in no time.

[lizbud]

I'm sorry keva isn't acting like herself.:( Hope it's just a bug and she
starts feeling better & eating again soon. Keva sounds like Maggie. If she
won't eat, something must be wrong.

[cassiesmom]

I hope it's a bug and goes away soon. Could it be stress from Skya joining your family? Feel much better soon, miss Keva!

[Husky_mom]

rice and chicken for an upset tummy...

good thing she´s drinking... one less thing to worry... if she has diarrhea perhaps some pedyalite....

hope she gets back to normal soon.. ((hugs))........

[chocolatepuppy]

I'm wondering about stress also. When I brought RB Mandy home, Lacey got a mild case of diarrhea. I took her to the vet, she checked out fine. Chicken and rice a few days and she was fine. She also drooled like crazy, something she never did before or since. Hopefully that's all it is.

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thoughts and prayers going out to you and Keva, Amy. I bet it's a bug or she might be a little jealous. I hope she feels like her old self soon. Kisses to you Keva. Some for the rest of the crew too.:)

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Prayers are on the way to miss Keva!:love:

[Cinder & Smoke]

HI God ~

We gotz a problem out in You-Tawh ... that cute lil Husky Keva is off her feed -
jest not eatin so good - even wiff Good Stuff mixed in. :(

Maybe You could grab sum Cookies frumma GranMoms an send 'em down onna
Silver Klowd Express. Sumpin frum You she mite *munch* on.

An a Big {{{God'sHug}}} fur da Wurried Mom would be nice, too.

THANKS, God!
/s/ the Prayer Pups

[Vela]

Hugs to you and Keva. I hope she is feeling better soon!

[Freedom]

I thought the arrival of the puppy as my first thought, too.

Hang in there! As the vet couldn't find anything, I wouldn't force her to eat. Just be sureto offer her something now and then.

Sometimes our bodies DO know what is best. Keep an eye on her (as if you wouldn't!) and give her some time. If she drinks, pees, and has some energy, let her system settle itself out. Sending good thoughts to all of you!


Oh another thought: maybe the puppy brought in a 'bug,' you know like at schools where half the kids come down with something all at once? So it should clear up on its own.

[MoonandBean]

Will add Keva to my special list of pets I pray for each night until you tell us she's ok. :love: I'm glad to hear she's drinking and playing. If she's not better by tomorrow, I'd ask for some bloodwork.

[wolf_Q]

Thanks everyone for your concern for Keva. She seems okay now...she ate her food last night with a little coaxing, and this morning she gobbled it down like she was starving. She's eating treats too. She's been running around and playing, I think she's fine now. I don't think it had anything to do with Skya because she had already been here a week before Keva started this and Skya acts fine...plus Keva doesn't seem upset by her being here, she likes her. We did go on a hike before the weekend and she may have eaten something that made her feel a little ill.

[cyber-sibes]

I['m glad Keva seems to be back to normal. It's really upsetting when you know something's wrong but can't pinpoint it. Star went through about a two-week stint of odd behavior, not feeling well, extremely clingy (which is NOT her MO), listless... then she just went back to normal. If only they could talk!

[MoonandBean]

HOORAY!!!!!!!!! So glad Keva is feeling better!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Good news, Amy!!!! More kisses to Keva and the rest of the crew :D

[wolf_Q]

Never mind, all is not well. :/ I just found a growth on Keva. I wish I would have found it earlier and had the vet look at it when I was there. I found some blood on her harness a while ago, I looked where the harness would have rubbed and couldn't find anything. Darn thick husky hair hides everything! My mom just felt a scab there, I pulled the scabs off and there's a small gray growth of some sort, its kind of pointy at the top. I thought it was a scab too but after further inspection I'm quite sure its not. I was just at the vet today getting Skya her shots...looks like I'll be at the vet again soon, Monday is probably the soonest I'll be able to get there. So Keva could use some more well wishes! Thanks.

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh :(. I will be hoping that this growth is nothing to worry about and all will be well at the vet visit.

Hugs to you and Keva (and Nebo and Skya while you're at it).

[Cinder & Smoke]

Never mind, all is not well.
:(
I just found a growth on Keva.
So Keva could use some more well wishes!

We didn't get the 'cancellation' till a minute ago ...
so we'll just cancel the cancellation, and keep Sendin Prayers.

Keva's 'growth' could easily be a Bug BYTE of some kind that she's fussed with -
try not to think the worst - quicly noticed, it will be quickly *fixed*.

No matter what the lil *bump* is - it's GREAT that she's gotten over the
"I don't wanna eat" problem.
NOW we'll work on the lil *bump*.

{{{Hugs}}} to All!

[chocolatepuppy]

Oh geez Amy.:( Continued prayers for Keva, hopefully it is nothing.

[ramanth]

Poor Keva!! Prayers that it's not a serious lump. *hugs* :love:

[krazyaboutkatz]

Amy, I've been following this thread but I haven't posted until now. I sure hope that the growth isn't anything serious. I'm glad to hear that she's eating again and acting normal. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way.

[MoonandBean]

OK...more prayers on the way.

[Husky_mom]

good thing is she´s eating now...

will keep her on our thoughts for the bumpy..... hoping it´s just a bug bit that got nasty or some sort of callous....

[pitc9]

{{hugs}} to you and Keva!

Hope it's nothing!

[*LabLoverKEB*]

I'm hoping this little bump is just a bug bite. Prayers for Keva on the way!:):love:

[Freedom]

Oh Keva, I just read that you are eating, and in the same read, I see you got a bump!

Bichons are prone to all sorts of lumps and bumps as they age, these start to appear about 5 years old. 99% are nothing to be concerned about, although the harness does sometimes make one bleed. Warts and cysts and . . . there is a third type.

I hope this is a minor issue for Keva and for a worried momma!

[Ginger's Mom]

I am sorry to hear that Keva is having more troubles. I hope it is nothing serious, and will keep her in my prayers.

[RobiLee]

Thinking of Keva and hoping all will be well.

{{HUGS}}

[wolf_Q]

Back to not eating dog food again. :/ She did eat a treat, and she may eat her dog food if I put stuff in it, she didn't touch it plain though... She never used to be like this, she always ate her food with no problems.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Keva ...
Back to not eating dog food again. :(
She did eat a treat, and she may eat her dog food if I put stuff in it,
she didn't touch it plain though ...

:eek:
:(

Hey Keva ~~~

Can you KNOCK it OFF wiffa sick dawg stuff?

ENUFF is enuff ... Mom can't take too much of this ... it's gettin on her NERBS!

Can't you just go back to bein the GOOD, Big Sis to the lil PupMutt?

PLEEZE start to Feel Better, real QUICK-like!

{{{HUGS}}} to Mom!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Back to not eating dog food again. :/ She did eat a treat, and she may eat her dog food if I put stuff in it, she didn't touch it plain though... She never used to be like this, she always ate her food with no problems.
Amy, I'm so sorry to hear this.:( Maybe she's going through a picky stage. Some of my cats have also done this.

How are her teeth and gums? The reason I ask is if she has a bad tooth or some gingivitis, maybe it hurts her to eat. My cat Storm went through this and he even needed to have 2 teeth extracted. I know she's still young so hopefully this isn't the case. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Bengalz]

Amy,

I wish I had some insight for you about Keva's situation and I would love to take your worry away. It's so hard not knowing what is bothering them and wanting to change the circumstances. Here's hoping that your upcoming vet visit with Keva gives you more information and a solution that will make both of you feel much better.

Thinking about you and your gorgeous girl and keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed that it's just something minor and can be mended quickly.

Hugs, Betty

[anna_66]

I can just imagine how worried you are about her, I know I sure would be.

I'll be praying that she's feeling better by Monday and doesn't have to see the vet.

(((HUGS)))

[wolf_Q]

I took her to work today and gave her a bath (figuring it would be easier to spot any other "growths" or whatever it is while I was grooming her). I had a couple of my co-workers look at it and they both said it was a tick. I've worked at a grooming salon for almost 6 years now and in that time I have only seen one tick on a dog...and it was alive still, its legs were moving. I'll admit that the thought of a tick did cross my mind when I looked at it but it didn't look like one to me, but I haven't had a lot of experience seeing ticks on dogs either. :confused: If it is a tick she likely would have gotten it the last time we went hiking, which was the Thursday before last, so over a week ago. If it is a tick I feel like a bad dog mom :o because I didn't check them for ticks after hiking...but I've been hiking/camping with my dogs here all of my life, and they have never had a tick, so I really don't think to look.

Anyway, my mom and I were looking at it again tonight and my mom picked a scab away from it and a bunch of blood came out of it. It was hard before (I guess because of the scab around it) but now its soft and squishy. I took some photos to see what you guys thought....

She has a vet appointment on Monday so I guess I'll find out more then. Its still not looking like a tick to me (unless maybe its all the way under the skin?), I have no idea what it is. :confused: The first pics are before the scab came off, the others are after (I trimmed the fur away too to see it better).

Oh and her teeth/gums are fine, I think she just doesn't feel like eating much.

[Taz_Zoee]

I've seen a few ticks in my time and they didn't look like that. :confused:
I hope it is nothing serious and she will be back to normal soon.

[shais_mom]

I agree it sure doesn't look like any tick I've ever seen but then again what do I know?!
good luck and I hope she feels better asap!

[Cinder & Smoke]

I had a couple of my co-workers look at it and they both said it was a tick.
I have only seen one tick on a dog...and it was alive still, its legs were moving.

Its still not looking like a tick to me (unless maybe its all the way under the skin?),
I have no idea what it is. :confused:

I've seen (and :eek: removed) a few more than one tick, and I don't think I've
ever seen a tick, or a tick bite wound, that looked like that.

It might be best to not *fuss* with it till the WhiteCoat takes a look.
Whatever it is,you don't want to risk pushing it any deeper into her skin.

Give her a {{{Hug}}} whilst we're sending Prayers.

[wolf_Q]

Yeah I wasn't going to mess with it anymore...I told my mom not to pick the scab but she did it anyway. :rolleyes:

The two people who said it looked like a tick had seen them...one was from California and had seen ticks on her mom's dogs and the other had been to vet tech school. :confused: I really didn't think it looked like one but like I said, I have no idea what it is...it looks and feels more like a blood blister than anything. *shrugs*

[luvofallhorses]

I have no idea what it could be. I just hope it's nothing serious. please keep us updated and give Keva a hug for me. :) I hope she's back to normal soon. :( That could explain why she isn't eating much. Let us know how the vet goes as I am sure you will. :)

[cyber-sibes]

Doesn't look like a tic to me either. I had to take one off Jack last year, really freaked me out. It had latched on behind his ear. I'm really careful about applying their tick & flea meds on time since then. (Unfortunately RI is infested with Lyme-bearing ticks)

Kissies & hugs to Keva, I hope she's okay. Paws crossed she'll be fine.

[Giselle]

Could it be some type of skin tag?

Hope she's okay! Ivy also gave me a scare with her cyst! I hope Keva has nothing more than regular adolescent skin problems :)

[chocolatepuppy]

Doesn't look like a tick to me. There can be so many things it is that are easy to fix up Amy, try not to worry too much. Tomorrow you'll know for sure, waiting is hard, I know.:(

[Rachel]

My cockapoos have always been prone to warty growths and they each have their own little ugly structures, not exactly like the other ones. This could be one of those, but of course only a vet would know for sure. Frankly I'm more concerned about the *not eating* aspect. I hope you are able to get some answers at her appointment with the vet. Worry can wear on a fur mom.

[Husky_mom]

they might have said tick because of the color... and looking real fast it could be mistaken by one.. (size/color wise)...

but that´s NOT a tick.... really hoping it was...:(

good luck at the vets and crossing paws is nothing too serious... get well Keva... and EAT!!!

[captain]

Hey Amy,
Hope the visit to the vet goes well today.
Thinking of you
Michelle

[Catlady711]

I hope everything goes well at the vet today.

From the pictures it doesn't look like a tick to me, it looks more like a cyst. Any ticks I've seen on dogs at work you can see the legs and I don't see any in your pictures. I hope it's just a harmless cyst and not anything to worry about.

Keep us posted.

[shais_mom]

any news?

[wolf_Q]

Well the growth is some sort cyst...I can't remember what he called it...he said it wasn't anything to worry about. He said it didn't need to be removed, its kind of bad where it is though because when I put a harness on her it rubs on it and makes it bleed.

He was concerned about the not wanting to eat. Once again the exam couldn't find anything wrong, no temp, etc. So we did a full blood panel, I'll get the results either tomorrow evening or Wednesday morning. So wish us luck that we'll get good blood test results.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad that the growth is just a cyst. Too bad it couldn't be removed if it's going to bleed from her harness all of the time.:( I hope that her blood work comes back fine and that she starts eating well again. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent her way.

[Ginger's Mom]

Glad to hear that the cyst is nothing to worry about. Maybe Keva is worried that you are spending too much money on dog food with three dogs to feed now. It's okay Keva, Mom will always find a way to take care of you and your fursibs. Just get well, sweetie.

[chocolatepuppy]

Good to hear it's just a cyst. Hopefully there's nothing wrong with Keva. It's the strangest thing, my girls were very picky about eating, but once I got Jake, they haven't missed a meal. Could it still be new puppy related? It doesn't have to mean Keva isn't happy with Skya, but still maybe a bit stressed. Just wondering if it's a possibility.

[luvofallhorses]

I am glad to hear it's just a cyst and nothing more. I hope the blood work comes back normal. :) The both of you are in my thoughts and prayers.

[cmayer31]

How's Keva doing? Any new come back from the blood panel yet? I'm glad to hear that her bump is a cyst, but that is a bad location rubbing on her harness.

She's definitely in my thoughts.

[wolf_Q]

No results, I called them wednesday afternoon wondering why I hadn't heard from them yet...they said the results weren't in yet. Then the actual vet calls me back and said they lost the blood sample. I was going to have to bring Keva back in for them to draw blood again. Then they called back again later that evening and said they "think" they found it. :confused: I guess it was sent to the Las Vegas lab instead of the California lab...I just hope its actually the right blood sample. She's still not eating that great, she won't touch her breakfast but she eats most of it in the evening.

[cyber-sibes]

They "lost" the sample & now "think" they've found it? :rolleyes: Good think Keva has plenty of blood left for another sample, lol. You might want to go ahead & have another sample drawn so you are SURE whose blood they're testing. (You're paying for it, may as well make sure they do it right.)
Hugs & skritches to your three.

[Husky_mom]

have they checked her teeth... maybe she´s got a cavity or a loose tooth... if they can´t see anything else there´s a chance in there as why she doesn´t wants to eat... just a thought...

and I second what Pat said... what if the blood they "thought" wasn´t Keva´s and give you "false" results...better be sure...

hugs to Keva and the whole gang

[shais_mom]

if you do go back for more bloodwork - make sure they DO NOT charge you for THEIR MISTAKE!

[wolf_Q]

Well the blood test results (hoping it was hers for sure, they said it was) came back and they were normal. The vet didn't think there was anything wrong with her. So basically I think I just paid $200 to find out my dog is picky. :rolleyes: Nebo did stuff like this all the time when he was younger, Shiloh (my manager's husky) does it too...so I wouldn't have worried if it were one of them but its just not like Keva at all. Especially turning her nose up a treats and even people food (she's not doing that now, but she did before I took her to the vet the first time). Oh well, I'm just glad she's okay. I bought another kind of dog food and she is eating that better, though she's not crazy about food in general like she used to be. I wish she would have decided to be picky before I bought a ton of the other food, but Nebo still likes it so it will last a long time with just him eating it.

Oh and her teeth are fine...I brush them 2-3 times per week, I've checked them and they look normal. She still chews on her nylabones too.

[luvofallhorses]

I am glad everything came back normal. :) How is Keva doing?

[pitc9]

bump... just wanted to see how she's doing!

[wolf_Q]

She seems to be back to normal I think...well a couple of days ago she went back to not eating anything, she vomited and had diarhea with some blood...which freaked me out. But she was fine by the next day, I think she may have eaten some of Skya's food which made her sick. She's been eating her food since then, and even back to howling for it. I changed her dog food, I think she likes this kind better, at least for now (she used to love the other stuff too).

[chocolatepuppy]

I'll bet your nerves are frazzled Amy.:( Hopefully Keva is on the road to recovery, from whatever caused this.

[Daisy and Delilah]

More thoughts and prayers coming to you from me, Amy. C'mon Keva, feel better sweetie and don't have anything else go wrong to worry Mom.

[ramanth]

I'm glad Keva is feeling better and that it appears to not be serious. :)