Please keep Buddy in your thoughts. *GOOD UPDATE*

[pitc9]

He has hookworm and had his first oral de-worming Saturday night. He already had diahrea, but it got worse... and worse. To the point where he couldn't even control himself and went in the house 3 times and his crate, he's thrown up several times too. We went back to the vet yesterday and the vet thinks it's a partial blockage from a clump of worms that died. We would have had an x-ray taken yesterday but the machine was broke. We go back at 11:30 for an x-ray to confirm.
Please keep him in your thoughts and hope for a speedy recovery!
My poor baby boy has not eaten since Sunday night! And the vet told me not to give him water either!! (They gave him fluids at the office yesterday)

[cyber-sibes]

Poor Buddy, many prayers are on the way for your sweet boy. Hope he's back to normal soon Gentle (((hugs))), Buddy.

[Ginger's Mom]

Oh Angie, I am sorry to hear that. Prayers going out for Buddy, and Hugs going out for you.

[GreyhoundGirl]

Poor buddy, hugs for our buddy.

[lv4dogs]

How scary. Buddy & you are in my thoughts for sure. I hope it's something simple and that he's feeling better in no time. {{hugs}}

[luvofallhorses]

poor thing. You and Buddy will be in my thoughts. (((hugs)))

[ramanth]

Awww poor Buddy! I hope he heals up soon Angie.

[lizbud]

Awww, so sorry to hear that. Poor Buddy.May I ask if Buddy was on
Heartgard when he got sick? I only ask because it's what I've been useing
to control various worm infections. I hope his treatment goes well & Buddy's
back to feeling better again soon.

[shais_mom]

poor Buddy!
Hope we get a positive uppiedate soon.

[joycenalex]

awww buddy! i'm hoping that you feel better soon! did you get the xray results?

[pitc9]

Well... the Dr. didn't see a blockage on the x-rays.
He's lost 12 pounds between being scared during the 4th weekend of fireworks, and then we had a few days of thunderstorms... then the worms. So he's had diarrhea for at least 2 weeks!! He is one sick little boy. They kept him, they want him on an IV for at least a day, and they will offer him bland tonight so they can see how it comes out. The Dr. will call me tonight and let me know how he's been. Then to make matters worse it looks like thunderstorms are going to roll through tonight and tomorrow! I let them know that I have to tranquilize him during storms, and if they expect him to keep an IV in during a thunderstorm they better sedate him. Ohhhhh!!!!!!!! My poor baby boy.
Sierra is already lost, she doesn't know what to do with herself, and I have to give her a tranq tomorrow when I leave for work (separation anx)
So, Sierra and I have to sleep alone tonight (the husband is still working out of town) we won't have anyone to scare away the boogie man.
Please pray that he gets better fast so he can come home!
And will someone Please make the thunderstorms stay away!

Lizbud: No, he was not on hearguard, but will be starting it as soon as he's better. We went to the vet (the first time) last Monday to be tested for heartworm.

Dorothy: No, Buddy is the Black and Tan.
If Bud can't keep anything down/in by tomorrow, they are going to do a test with barium to take a closer look if there is a blockage that wasn't able to be picked up on the X-Ray. They also have an MRI machine too if need be.

Paws Crossed please!

[Toby's my baby]

Poor Buddy!! I hope he gets better fast, so he can protect you and Sierra from the boggie man!! He will definently be in my prayers!! {{HUGS TO EVERYONE}}

[lv4dogs]

If Bud can't keep anything down/in by tomorrow, they are going to do a test with barium to take a closer look if there is a blockage that wasn't able to be picked up on the X-Ray. They also have an MRI machine too if need be.

Paws Crossed please!

When I first read your post earlier today I was hoping they would do a barium, I honestly don't think they can detect worms with just a regular x-ray, in fact *almost* all blockages can only be deteced via barium. I've rarely heard of a regualr x-ray to check for a blockage.

We've still got our fingers & paws crossed for you. {{{hugs}}}

[Jadapit]

Oh no, poor Buddy! You both will be in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs)))

[Dorothy39]

I feel so sorry for poor Buddy .I did catch the news at noon and saw what Ohio was in for tonight. I would need a tranquilzer by now if I were in your shoes!!! Wow, he has lost 12 pounds since the 4th I've never owned a big dog like Buddy, but I have 2 German Shepard Grand dogs. (They ought to both lose 12 pounds!!! as they are overweight)

I was so hoping that you were able to bring Buddy home and begin a treatment regimen by now. Sorry that he has to stay at the Vets!!! It's just the wondering and worrying to work with !!!!!!!

Please keep us posted . give your Sierra our hugs as well.

I know how you must be feeling right now too. , all of us are keeping our toes and our fingers crossed for Buddy to come home soon!!!