Chipper + Cat Food = Ick! Ick! Ick!

**ramanth** · 12-20-2006, 05:00 PM

We need prayers badly.

Chipper is regressing. He's had diarreha yesterday and today and both days had diarreha in his crate when I got home from work. There were spots that looked suspiciously like blood today.

He's lethargic again and refuses to eat. No vomiting though and he is drinking water.

We are so at a loss.

If his condition does not improve by tomorrow he'll need to go back to MSU and likely have the endoscopy done.

**Jadapit** · 12-20-2006, 05:04 PM

Oh no! I'm so, so sorry to hear that. Chipper will be in my thoughts and prayers. This has to be so hard on all of you.

**Queen of Poop** · 12-20-2006, 05:06 PM

Oh Chipper, I'm so sorry you're feeling badly again. I pray that you will get better, but you're probably going to need to see those nice doctors again.

**Sudilar** · 12-20-2006, 05:07 PM

Prayers coming your way, Chipper. Hope you start to feel better very soon. Hugs.

**ramanth** · 12-20-2006, 05:22 PM

Thanks. This is sooo stressful.

He was microchipped yesterday and Andy wonders if that's why he's not feeling well. He had diarreha before getting chipped though, but if it is as simple as that, it would be a blessing.

**Cinder & Smoke** · 12-20-2006, 05:38 PM

Hi God ~

Sorrie to bother - we know You're gettin ready for Jeasus' Birfday ...
but it's purdy important ... 'bout lil Chipper ... nudder case of UppieSet Insides.

We wuz all happie kuz he seemed to be Feelin GREAT - Eatin an Playin an Happie.
NunBuddie knowz why or how he gotz ta feelin so bad so quick ...

Kan You *Look It Up* inna Big Book - an talk it over wiffa White Coat Gang at MSU?
We'd sure like ta have him Feelin Gud fur Chrissmiss - Iffin You can arrange dat.

An how'z his Chipper Pfund ...
do we need ta kollekt summore Pennies to help get him Fixed Up??

We gotz da Prayer Kandilz all Lighted up inna winnow - kan You see em fruuma Bridge, God?
We'll keep da Prayers commin, too.

THANKS fur Your Help, God.

/s/ the Prayer Pups anna Purrayer Kat.

**lizbud** · 12-20-2006, 06:05 PM

Oh no.

I am so sorry to hear that.What in the world can this be?
I hope you guys can get some answers soon & Chipper can start to feel
better & stay better. This must be so stressful for everyone.

I will pray as hard as possible to get this little guy cured.

**Ginger's Mom** · 12-20-2006, 06:17 PM

Ah man, *stamps foot*, I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers going out for our special boy.

**sabies** · 12-20-2006, 06:23 PM

Glad you are better Chipper!

**caseysmom** · 12-20-2006, 06:28 PM

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

**ramanth** · 12-20-2006, 07:04 PM

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** · 12-20-2006, 07:55 PM

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** · 12-20-2006, 08:17 PM

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.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 12-20-2006, 08:23 PM

I sure hope that Chipper is now on the road to recovery and that it's nothing serious. Lots more prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.

**ramanth** · 12-20-2006, 08:33 PM

Rachel, we are thinking that. So now he's not getting anything but his dog food and the training treats (that the vet said were okay).

He also shredded a tennis ball earlier this week. I thought I got it away from him in time, but I'm wondering if he swallowed a piece.

He's really perking up. After the wrestle session with Kia, Andy offered him the remaining plain rice and he gobbled it down. Andy was curious, she he offered Chipper a handful of crunchies. He ate 7 handfuls!

He played tug with Andy, then tug with Kia, then entertained himself with a squeaky toy. He's now outside with Andy.

I think he likes to keep me on my toes (and knees as you said

) You'd think he's starved for attention or something...