Chipper + Cat Food = Ick! Ick! Ick!

[ramanth]

Hey guys! Great news! He's eating again (just little bites of his normal crunchies) and is back in chipper spirits. He's been playing with his toys and Kia but we're making sure he doesn't over do it.

We're still in Toronto btw so there was no way to get him to our vet (besides the fact she's gone on vacation)- I did talk to the vet staff on Saturday though and they talked me through the steps to take.

Last night was really rough. He refused the pedialyte and the cooked rice. We tried force feeding the rice to no avail. He was stressing out so we left him be. Even though the package said not too, we ended up diluting the pedialyte and he did take a few sips. We left a handfull of crunchies and rice in his crate with him overnight in the hopes he'd want some.

At 7 a.m. he woke us to the sounds of him sucking down the diluted pedialyte. I took him outside where he peed but there was no diarreha or vomit to be had. Yay! Upon coming back inside, he went over to Andy, gave him kisses, then went to the food bowl and started eating the crunchies!!

He then grabbed his toys and wanted to play tug. Then he initiated play with Kia. And it's been that way all morning.

I really think the turkey is what did a number on him. No people food ever again.... or at least for a real long time.

I'm not concerned about Parvo. He received a clean bill of health at the vets last Monday and his stool sample showed nothing wrong.

We'll be keeping an eye on him though. We also plan to make more stops on the way home so he can stretch his legs and get some fresh air.

Thanks so much for the PT prayers. They did wonders. We were really scared for a out little boy for a second there.

Actually... I got to go....they are running through the house like banshees at the moment...

[Crikit]

Glad to hear that Chipper is feeling better.

A friend of mine who is a vet tech has said a few times that Turkey actually isn't good for dogs because of something in it...kind of makes you wonder why they make turkey dog treats huh?

[lizbud]

So relieved to hear that Chipper is doing so much better. Now, you
all can enjoy your trip.

[mugsy]

Excellent news! However, parvo has a 14 day incubation....I had the same thought! Will continue to keep Little Man in my thoughts and prayers!

[xcolbi]

Oh my! I hope he gets well soon!

[sabies]

Glad you are better Chipper!

[caseysmom]

My casey gets an upset stomach pretty easy, maybe he is just one of those sensitive dogs...I sure hope its nothing serious.

[ramanth]

Thanks all.

He vomited some yellow bile at 7. He's been crashed out on the couch ever since and not really interested in anything.


*small edit* Just now at 8 pm, Andy saw our neighbor out with his dog, Chubbs. With much encouraging, Chipper followed Andy and Kia out onto the patio and wagged his tail while sniffing Chubbs. His usual reaction is full out jumping up and down and whining wanting to wrestle but it was nice to see his tail up. Once back inside he curled up on the couch.

Still doesn't want food.

[ramanth]

Keep those prayers coming!!!

Around 8:30, Andy went to open a kraft single cheese slice to snack on and Chipper sat straight up on the couch and wagged his tail. So Andy gave him a small piece and he devoured it!!! So he fed him another piece and before we knew it he ate the whole cheese slice! Not sure if that's bad for him but I couldn't help cheering him on.

So we tried to think of what we could give him. We decided to put some tuna juice on the crunchies. He nibbled half heartedly at it and sat staring longingly at the tuna can. So we fed him a piece and he gobbled it down.

Just now he ate a can of tuna mixed in with a cup of rice. He didn't eat the whole thing at once as we fed it in increments. Chipper also didn't care for the rice plain and ate it grudingly since the tuna was mixed in. But he did eat!

He had a little rawhide last week and a Beggin' Strip treat on Monday. Other than that nothing but his prescription food we still have from MSU. I'm hoping the upset tummy is from that and not something else.

Keep those PT prayers coming!

*edit* Andy just took him out and he peed a little, had a tiny soft poop and jogged with him and greeted some people. He's now playing fetch!!

Oh keep praying.... get him better!!

EEEE! Now he's wrestling with Kia!

[Rachel]

Chipper is just going to keep us on our knees for a while, isn't he? Do you think he may have a sensitive tummy and that raw hide or the Beggin Strip might have been a bit too much for him? Sounds like he is perking up a bit tonight. I do hope that he will continue to improve. I know this has to be wearing you out.

[Cinder & Smoke]

... before we knew it he ate the whole cheese slice!

Just now he ate a can of tuna mixed in with a cup of rice.

Chipper also didn't care for the rice plain and ate it grudingly ...
since the tuna was mixed in.

EEEE! Now he's wrestling with Kia!

Does he by any chance go "MeeeOwe" when he speaks - rather than *Bark* ??

It's one thing to have an "I don't wanna eat" type of "funk" ...
but to have serious "runs" frequently is NOT good.

Even if he "seems better" - I'd chat with the MSU White Coats and try to test
for whatever is causing the runs to happen. The Tests might not need to happen before Christmas ...
but I'd think it needs to be looked at some more.

Keep Feelin "Better", Mr. Chips!!

[borzoimom]

Thats wonderful news! He just had an upset stomach, and I am glad he is better.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Hi God ~

Hey God ~ Check dis out >>>

Hey guys! Great news!
He's eating again (just little bites of his normal crunchies) and
is back in chipper spirits.

Upon coming back inside, he went over to Andy, gave him kisses, then
went to the food bowl and started eating the crunchies!!

He then grabbed his toys and wanted to play tug.

Did'ja spend da nite in Toronto, God?
You sure do *Nice Werk*, God!!

THANKS a Bunch fur fixin Chipper up!!

/s/ the Prayer Pups

[Sudilar]

Glad Chipper is feeling better!!

[Ginger's Mom]

Only have a few minutes, but I had to check on this thread. I am so glad that Chipper is feeling better. I have been thinking about him all day.