Chipper + Cat Food = Ick! Ick! Ick!

[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.

[krazyaboutkatz]

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]

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...

[BC_MoM]

Perhaps Chipper has something like Irritable Bowel Syndrome?? Hopefully you guys find out what's wrong with him and that he recovers fully for GOOD soon!!

I know how stressed you are -- we're having problems with Molly right now too and are having NO luck whatsoever what exactly is causing her problems.

Prayers and good thoughts his way. Glad to hear he's perking up again.

[Vela]

I would honestly not ever give him rawhide or beggin strips again. Neither is good for their digestive tract, especially for a sensitive dog. They do better with just large raw meaty bones or bully sticks. The rawhide can really do a number and is not digsetible, which can harbor bacteria in the gut and make them really sick. The beggin strip is just junk food and he doesn't need it so probably just best not to have him ingest the chemicals and colorings used in it, just to be safe.

Glad he's feeling some better. Hope he pulls out of it soon!

[Logan]

Oh dear. I hope he will continue to feel better, Kimmy. It is so hard to know what to treat and for how long. My 3 have just finished worm treatments to take care of every kind of worm possible, except tapeworms. We had to deal with some of the worst diarrhea and throwing up that I have ever known.

Give Chipper a kiss from me, please.

Logan

[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!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Sorry to hear Chipper is having more issues, but hope he continues to improve.

My BIL's dog has allergies to just about everything. His girlfriend mixes up oatmeal and bakes it for him into cookies...I don't think it is anything but the oatmeal, and he loves it. I'll see if I can find out exactly how she does it, as it might be a treat for Chipper.

[sabies]

I hope you find some good foods that Chipper and his stomach like. Feel better Chipper!