I think I can report that Duncan is doing better! On his walks last night and this morning his #2s were small and a little sloppy but I wouldn't call them "diarrhea" (I can't believe how much time I spend talking about Duncan's *poop* and that people actually LISTEN!!!!) LOL![]()
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Sandra, he is taking something called "metronidazole" I don't know what it is exactly. She did say she wasn't going to give him antibiotics because of the stomach problems so I'm assuming it's like compazine for people maybe....? I'm sure I could take his temperature and I may do that. I have an old mercury thermometer around. I would feel awkward doing it but it would be a good idea. Instead, I run around feeling Duncan's temperature and checking to make sure his gums are pink. Then I run around after Jack, the roommate's dog, and try to see who feels hotter!!![]()
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The vet didn't mention a virus. I think she was concerned that if he threw up more or if his diarrhea did not go away, that he had something more than a self-inflicted "butter-ache" I did find that cut on his pad AFTER the vet visit. Maybe that was what gave him the slight fever? It's not that big and was fairly new when at the vet's... (I've been putting antibiotic cream on that and that's healing nicely!) The nose is clear and he's breathing fine so maybe just the same spring runny nose that his mom has!
I think I will make up a little chart for the fridge, one that I can keep a weekly running total on. It's a good idea to have anyway since I have a roommate and although I ask her NOT to feed him anything or give him dinner until I get home, she doesn't always comply. (The other day, she "forgot" and gave him Iams for dinner instead of his special food! Could be why the diarrhea has not really abated too much! I told her that from now on, I will feed him all his meals, thanks anyway!) It would be nice to have something where I can write down what he's had, when and how much.
Thanks for all your help, advice and encouragement Sandra!! I think we'll be up and running soon, Duncan and I!
Time to get back on the well-wishing wagon and spread the love to others!!! I thank God for the small problems sometimes.....![]()
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