UT OH!!!!!! EVERYONE READ!!!

[Logan]

Me too, Alyson!
I'm wondering and worrying a bit about that precious Reece.
Let us know how he is doing. I'm hoping tha the two of you are getting some much needed rest.
Logan

[Sudilar]

Hope Reece is well now!!

[Pam]

Aly...How is the little Reece pupster doing today? We've all been so concerned about your little boy and you also through this whole ordeal. Hope your next report will be that he is back to his normal adorable self!

[tatsxxx11]

Happy Mother's Day Alyson How's the Reece man doing? Please...an update! We're all hoping he's steadily improving!

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[Freckles]

Suggest every one head back to the original topic at Dog Health, Chicken bones, etc. Later info there.

[Dixie Belle]

I'm so glad you are feeling better Reece. Maybe now mommy can get some rest. Bless you both.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

sorry!!!! I posted that in the wrong topic!! ingnore it!!!

[aly]

Hi everyone.. sorry I didn't get to write this sooner. I think all the stress got to me and I've been worrying sooo much that I haven't been feeling well. I am doing much better with my mom here and she is being good about taking care of Reece too. Reece is holding down foods and still has diarrhea but it is controllable. He hasn't gone today yet though so I'm still really worried. I am thinking about a vet trip tomorrow. I had him out playing with a rat terrier and a cairn terrier today and he wore them both out. It was a lot of fun because we were in an off leash park. Garbo, the cairn terrier, belongs to my mom's friend and she's staying in a hotel with her family so I told her I'd take care of Garbo. Reece really enjoys dog company so much. My sister was over today and said Harley's name and Reece's ears perked up and he jumped up and started looking around I hope he will go to the bathroom tonight. I think I'll go take him out right now and see if we can get something out. Thanks everyone for your concern and I will keep you updated Happy mother's day to all you dog moms and human moms (and dads too!).

[aly]

I am having trouble sleeping tonight because I took so many naps today. I was just sitting here at my computer looking around the rescue sites I always look at. I read a story about a little yorkie that broke my heart. I looked over and saw Reece curled up sleeping with Garbo and next thing I knew I was emailing the rescue with the yorkie! I might have a new baby soon. As long as there's space in my home and heart, I'm never going to be able to resist these poor babies that need to be rescued. I'm such a sucker. I requested more information to be sure that the yorkie would fit in with us though. I'd be devastated if for some reason she didn't get along with Reece or Shiloh. It did say that she likes cats and dogs though.

Reece did end up going to the bathroom tonight but it was not very much. Same thing last night, very little poop. Maybe because I have had him on this special diet? I'm still concerned. If he had a blockage, he wouldn't be eating though would he?

[Gio]

Aly,

I only read the posts today... I really hope he is back to his normal self by now. Give him a big kiss from me.

And I am pleased to hear Reece and Shiloh might be getting a new friend...
Gio

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[RachelJ]

Aly, I would be encouraged with Reece's energy and eating and the diahea abating. It certainly doesn't sound like he is in pain, nor does he have a complete blockage. I guess there is a remote possibility that he could have a piece of a chicken bone wedged somewhere, but as time goes on it seems more as if this was some kind of gastric upset. You know how people are always advised to change the brand of dog food by mixing in a little of the new with the old and gradually change over so as to avoid problems. I guess that speaks to how sensitive some dogs can be. The fried chicken and maybe even a bacterial agent could easily have caused this problem. At this point, I'd be real encouraged. Doesn't mean you shouldn't be alert for any signs, but I'm starting to worry less.

[aly]

Rachel, that is what my mom was telling me this morning. I got really worried again because he spit up a little but when I took him outside, he had some solid poop. It was a weird color (light tan) but my mom said his stomach is probably still settling down. I'm going to continue to watch him like a hawk but I do feel a little better about the situation. He's still got his energy and appetite.

[thelmalu99]

Sooo glad to hear he's better...poor little guy.

[tatsxxx11]

I think for little Reece's belly is still settling down. As long as his poops are firming up, becoming less frequent and he is eating and drinking well, I think you can breathe a little easier. But I can certainly understand your state of "high alert!" It's such a frightening thing. But remember, you have to take care of yourself as well. The vet is only a phone call away; if you think you need to call, do call. Keeping you both in my thoughts. And remember a hug and kiss for the Reece pup.