Smokey's Not Feeling Well

[lizbud]

I'm really starting to worry about Smokey. He Has eaten
only 1/2 cup of food in the past three days. He's always been
a picky eater, but has never not eaten all day. He drinks water
like mad, but won't even take a dog bisquet. I called the Vets
office (Dr. not in, but office open for shots, etc.) and made an
appt. for tomorrow morning at 8am.

He's "leaked" a bit in the house, which is not like him at all, so
I'm thinking maybe a bladder infection? He's got me worried &
I'm keeping a eye on him. Good wishes are welcome.

[lovemyshiba]

Poor Smokey

I don't know what it could be, but refusing food like that can't be good, I'm sure.

I'll be thinking of dear Smokey, and praying for him to feel better.

Please let us know what the vet says.

[ChrisH]

Poor Smokey.

Prayers and positive thoughts on the way.

Chris

[Karen]

Awww, Smokey, hope you're soon back being okay dokey! Stop worring momma now, and eat!

[lizbud]

Thanks for prayers & good thoughts for Smokey.I was thinking
maybe he felt a little left out since getting Maggie, so I took him
on a solo trip to PatsMart yesterday. He loved it & rode well in
the car & acted fine in the store. I've evn tried feeding him late
at night when Maggie's asleep, but he just turns up his nose.

Maybe I should have taken him to the Vets yesterday, but he's
not acting "sick". I don't know what else to try, so he's off to
see the Dr. in the morning.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Liz, I was so distressed to hear that Smokey wasn't feeling well. Like you, my first thought was that perhaps he might be reacting to the changes in his life. Hopefully it's something minor and with a little help from the vet, he'll be back to his old self in no time. We'll be thinking of you all tomorrow. Please check back after the visit and give Smokey and Maggie May, a big hug from me. Get well soon Smokey!!!

[Cookiebaker]

I hope you feel better soon, Smokey. You worry all of us! Please let us know what the Dr says tomorrow.

Malone thinkz you are nutz for turning your nose up at cookies!!

[KYS]

Sending many good wishes and prayers that Smokey
will be ok.

[captain]

Oh Liz,
Let us know what the Dr says about Smokey .....

Come on Smokey ....... all food is good food .....

[koxka]

Good luck at the vet's visit! Hope he is only protesting about the attention he have share,now, with Maggie.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

Are Ya *bizzie* on Monday?

Kan You meet Smokey (dat's LIZ's Smokey) at da White Coat Lab?

He's not eatin rite - an his Mom is purdy wurried bout him...
Be a Big Help if You kuld be there ta help Check him Out.

We'll all be Litin Kandilz tanite;
an we'll be sendin a Prayer before we hop inta bed.

Thanks, God!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

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Hey Smokey ~

Ask Mom to cook up a batch of Chickin an Rice,
or Hamburger an Rice -
we *like* dat when we have a Tendur Tummie.

Hope ya Feel Better - SOON!

[Basset Mom]

Has Smokey been drinking really a lot of water as if he can't get enough? He probably just has an infection my friends dog just had that and she needed to flush him, I'm not sure how she did that but she said it worked. You might want to take a urine sample with you so the Vet can check for this when you take him in. Hope all goes well at the Vet and it will be nothing serious. We will sling some basset drool his way and some prayers too. Keep us posted on his visit to the white coat.

[Logan]

This is the first time I've check in for several days, Liz. I'm sorry Smokey isn't feeling well. Hope you will get some answers this morning and that he will be better soon!!!!

Logan

[lizbud]

Took Smokey in to the Vets this moring to get checked out.
He has a temp of 104 (slightly elevated) & after a blood test,
the Dr. said his creatinine level is elevated. He has a kidney
infection ,loose stools & is dehydrated. The Vet said it was too
soon to say there was any kidney damage done, but put Smokey
on a broad-spectum antibiotic. The Dr. wants to see Smokey again on Wednesday morning. Doc gave Smokey an injection
of the antibiotic ,so hopefully he should feel better quicker.

Doc did say the blood test had him very concerned. We have to
take a "wait & see" attitude, till he checks him again.Smokey
didn't make a sound while he was poked & prodded, leg shaved
and a shot.He's such a sweetie.

[Logan]

Liz, I hope that Wednesday morning's report will be much more positive, and that the antibiotics will do the trick for sweet Smokey. Hang in there!

Logan