Chipper + Cat Food = Ick! Ick! Ick!

[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

[shais_mom]

lots of love
hugs
and prayers sent on the way!