Dale isn't feeling well :(

[catnapper]

Poor Dale! I hope its only a matter of nerves upsetting his tummy. Animals are more sensitive to large changes than we give them credit for.

[tatsxxx11]

How is Dale doing this afternnon Robyn??? Your mom mentioned this morning that he was able to hold down his food and fluids. I hope they can figure out what's going on with your sweetie. Poor pup...I still want to think it's just the incredible stress of the move. I hope that's all it is. Please check in when you can. We're keeping you and Dale in our thoughts and prayers! We love you Dale! Sandra, Cody and Star

[Pam]

I just got off the phone with Robyn and things are looking better. Dale is being treated for a protozoa infection, probably Giardia. It is possible that he got this from drinking the water in the pond. Sallyanne and Sandra you two are on the ball!! Have you ever thought of being vets? He is on Metronidazole and also Pepcid AC. So far today there have been no tummy upsets! YAY! He has eaten four, 1/2 cup servings of chicken and rice and it has all stayed down! YAY! He is still gated because I don't think Robyn can believe it just yet and is afraid to trust him on the carpet! LOL! The vet said the illness was lasting way too long to be just nerves or an emotional upset from the move. He initially thought it could be one of 3 things: (1) liver disease (he ruled this out because of Dale's young age (2) a foreign body in his stomach (he said this usually causes an increased pulse when that happens and Dale's pulse was completely normal) and (3) some sort of bacterial infection such as the Giardia possibly from drinking pond water. Since he is responding so dramatically to the meds I think we have our answer.

Robyn said her in-laws knocked at the door today and Dale's bark is now a little hoarse. It is probably because his throat is a little sore from all of the retching.

Oh, one funny thing about the vet visit....There is a mural on the wall at the vet's and there are cats and dogs (very life-like in the mural). Dale kept barking at the cats on the wall! LOL! He really is quite a silly guy and I for one am glad that he is feeling better and eating. Thank you all from Robyn, Dale and myself for your prayers and concerns. Hopefully her hubby will have her computer up this evening and she can get on here and thank you all too!

[Cincy'sMom]

I was out of town this weekend and missed this, but I'm glad Dale is feeling better. It is never fun to see the babies sick

[tatsxxx11]

Woo hoo!!!! I'm SO glad to hear the happy update! Dale MUST be feeling better, barking at the dogs and kitties on the wall Pam, that is too precious!

No, I don't have the brains or emotional strength to be a vet Pam But I'm so attuned to that condition and those symptoms...Round here, such infections are common as we have so many vernal pools, ponds and marshy areas. 2 dogs died a couple of years ago from continually drinking contaminated pond water Since then, all the vets have resumed innoculating for lepto. Seems the "older" version of the vaccine had some problems, but the newer one is much more effective.

Oh, what a HUGE relief! Still, paws crossed that Dale stays the course! It's great to know he's eating and enjoying his food

HUGE hugs to you Dale! And Robyn too

Love, Sandra, Cody and Star!

[anna_66]

I'm so glad to hear that it's all being taken care of and Dale is getting back to his silly self

Please give that big boy an enormous from all of us here!!!!!

[RobiLee]

This is great news! Keep on getting better, Dale! Be a good boy and do what mommy tells you. Hugs for you, big boy.

Pam, thanks for keeping us up to date!

Robin

[captain]

WHEW!! I missed this thread, but am so glad it has a happy ending.

{{{hugs}}}}} to you, Dale and to Pam, for keeping us informed!

[shais_mom]

Sorry I missed this!
I hope poor Dale is feeling better!!

[jenfer]

I am glad to hear some good news! Gigi is on Pepsid AC too and some other med (forgot the name) and she is on prescription kibbles. {{{HUGS}}} to Robyn, Pam and Dale!

[kimlovescats]

Just now reading the updates ... first i was relieved, then extremely worried, and now relieved again!!! Thank God Dale is feeling better and the vet thinks it is just the pond water!!!

Thanks for keepin us updated Pam ... and please tell Robyn that she and Dale are still in our thoughts and prayers!!

Kim

[lbaker]

Maybe the Health Dept or EPA types should test that pond. If it's not healthy for a big boy like Dale it probably isn't safe for other small critters in the area Any industrial (even small) companies playing some dirty tricks with waste products? It is a shame but we all need to be vigilant, especially these days.... Keep that strength up Buddy Boy Dale...

[Christiansmommy]

Hey All. I finally have some internet connection. We have wireless and it wasnt working right, so hubby hooked it back up wired for now.

I wanted to thank you for all of your kind thoughts and words. Dale is finally back to his normal self. And is no longer gated in the kitchen. So he is exploring the new place. I am so happy that he is feeling well, and that the Emergency Vet knew what he was doing...if he wasnt just an Emergency Vet, i would go to him on a normal basis...but in that case, i hope i never have a need to see him again! Dale is eating and drinking well, and is keeping it all down! Thank God!!!

So anyway, i am glad to be back online and back to normal at home here, too!!

lbaker...about the pond, it is on my inlaws private property and is fed by natual springs/steams from nearby areas. Geese and deer and other woodland animals are always back there, so that is prolly what happened, they have prolly urinated in the pond, and that is wear the parasite comes from...like any other pond, there is no way to prevent it. However, he may have picked it up somewhere else, but that is a possibility. Anyway, i appreciate the kind words and well wishes

Thanks again, everyone!
Robyn

[tatsxxx11]

What great news, Robyn!!! I'm so, so happy for you and the family and especially Dale Now you can all start to enjoy your new home! And I'm so glad you happened upon a great vet, albeit an emergency one Hugs to the recovering patient.

And you're so right Robyn. Those sorts of bacterial, protozan infections, lepto, et. al are caused by water, usually still standing ponds, contaminated with infected urine from wildlife. You're so lucky Dale was not more seriously infected I've known of a few pups who died from drinking "contaminated" water.

[Kfamr]

Glad everythings going well for Dale! Give him hugs from us.