Chipper + Cat Food = Ick! Ick! Ick!

[BC_MoM]

I know he's not a BC, but go to www.bcrescue.org/phpbb2/index.php and join. Post about this in the health section. There are many very intelligent rescue people who have seen it all and may be able to offer some advice or suggestions.

I'm praying for Chipper right now. I know of an adult dog that had parvo, but was able to quickly recover.

[Denyce]

Ok I sent you a pm about this but I looked up some information on it and thought I would post it here. I will just cut and paste the real pertinant information

Whipworms
Generally a dog's response to a whipworm infection is relatively mild, although exceptions do occur. Heavy infections can result in bouts of diarrhea and feces may be streaked with fresh blood. Young dogs or dogs with a chronic infection can suffer severe weight loss, dehydration due to diarrhea, and anemia.
Many dogs will carry infections of whipworms without much problem. Some dogs, however, will develop periodic smelly diarrhea which can become a severe problem. Large numbers of whipworms irritate the lining of your dog's intestine causing weight loss and pain. Whipworms are not dangerous to people, but once dogs become infected, whipworms are difficult to eliminate without medication programs. Large amounts of mucous are produced by the inflamed intestine. Sometimes hemorrhage into the intestine occurs and anemia can result. In very heavy infestions the worms may penetrate through the intestinal wall and the resulting inflammation causes the intestine to adhere to the body wall. Animals with this condition may frequently lick their right flank where the adhesion occurs.

Also, in dogs suffering from bloody diarrhea as a result of the infection, finding the eggs can be difficult.

A minimum of four fecal exams over a four-day period should be conducted before a negative diagnosis is made. Because of intermittent egg-shedding, a whipworm infection may not be correctly diagnosed. A follow-up exam may be necessary to rule out the possibility of infection.

Since the adult Whipworms may not lay eggs everyday, if your veterinarian performs a fecal flatation and looks for Whipworm eggs they might not be found. But the diarrhea keeps coming and going.

[Cincy'sMom]

Lots of thoughts and prayers for dear Chipper. I hope the vet is able to find out the cause of his problems and help him feel better soon!

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Kimmy, I am so upset for you and Chipper. {{{Big Hugs}}} I will continue sending out positive thoughts and prayers.

[dukedogsmom]

My heart is breaking with you. I hope Chipper can be cured of whatever is making him so sick. Give him some hugs from me.

[Logan]

This is certainly not the report that we were all hoping for, Kimmy.

Obviously, Chipper is a very sick boy. Our prayers for him will continue.

Logan

[luvofallhorses]

oh no! I am so sorry, Kimmy. I will keep you, your family, and Chipper in my thoughts and prayers. ((((HUGS)))) give him some hugs from me, too please.

[ramanth]

Thanks for the info Denyce. I'll mention the whipworms tomorrow when we take him in.

Thanks for the thoughts everyone.