Sick again

[aly]

Reece is showing the signs of a blockage but he didn't eat anything weird to my knowledge. Yesterday when I got home, he had dirrhea pukey looking stuff in his crate (not sure what it was). I took him out dozens of times all evening and night and he always tried but was never able to go to the bathroom. He was a little far from me so I thought maybe I just didn't see it. I realized he probably hadn't gone though because this morning he acted like he really had to go and he was straining so hard he yelped and then threw up yellow stuff. Our vet is only doing surgeries this morning and the emergency place closed at 7am so we have to wait until the afternoon. The receptionist told me it didn't sound like an emergency although I think it is. I just can't wait until the appointment so he can get taken care of. He worries me to death because I don't know what I'd do without him.

[Stenograsaurus]

Oh, Aly, I'll be thinking of little Reece today and praying everything will be okay. It's frustrating when you have a little sick one and you're told to wait. Keep us posted.

[Logan]

Oh Aly! I am so sorry. I think it is time to get to the bottom of Reese's problem though! I hope your vet will be very proactive, and get that precious boy fixed up for once and for all. Something isn't right, obviously! My thoughts are with you today. Please let us know as soon as you can.

Logan

[Pam]

Aly...You have me worried again. Poor little Reece. I can't stand to hear that he's sick again. I wouldn't be able to stand the waiting either. Let us know as soon as you can. Bella and I are sending up lots of prayers for your sweetie!

[jackiesdaisy1935]

Aly I hope they find what is wrong with Reese today, they need to get to the bottom of the problem. Will be thinking of him today and anxiously waiting to see how he is doing.

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[Sudilar]

Oh, I hope Reece is ok. Let us know as soon as you hear anything. The poor baby! My thoughts are with you and Reece!!

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[karen israel]

Poor, sweet pup! The waiting is horrible! I hope he's ok...let us know ASAP!! Will be thinking of both of you all day!

[aly]

Thanks for the prayers. I'm pulling out my hair here. I'm skipping school and the shelter today so I can stay with him all day. Reece, Julius and I all got a nap in on the couch. I'm trying to keep him calm and happy. He doesn't really seem to want to do much but sleep anyway. He is acting okay though I guess. Hopefully if the vet says he's okay, we'll pick up his dachshund friend and go to the park.

[Rottie]

Poor little Reece!!! I can't imagine not being able to take him to the vet NOW! Get well soon Reece! And stay well, please!

Aly,

I just logged into this topic. How is Reece? Please let us know as soon as you can.

Tanya

[aly]

Appointment is in 45 minutes. He's been sleeping all day. He is more active at night usually anyway so its hard for me to tell how bad he feels. I am praying there is no blockage.

[Sudilar]

Good luck!

[aly]

Well we're back. Reece isn't running a temperature and his stomach feels fine. I have some laxative stuff to give him that should help. If he throws up anymore and doesn't eat, he'll have an x-ray tomorrow.

I had them check out some other things that I was going to take Reece in for on Saturday and he's got a lot of other problems. They are all minor but extremely annoying to him I'm sure. His anal glands were full AGAIN! This is the third time in three months they've had to be emptied. The vet couldn't tell me why they keep getting full and I'm getting frusterated about it. I might seek a second opinion to see what can be done. The vet also recommended to me to switch to Science Diet (which I hate!). Reece is on Sensible Choice right now which is excellent for dogs with sensitive stomachs. He also has another yeast infection in his ears and his tonsils are swollen.

I feel REALLY bad because I found a couple small kitty scratches on his.. ahem.. 'sensitive area'. I gotta teach Julius to play less rough.

The vet really didn't make me happy today at all. There are two vets in that office and I like the other one a lot better. I really hope I don't have to switch vets because I like all the techs and the office is new and clean. One of the techs is going to spread the word about Julius to people she knows who are looking for a cat. He needs to be adopted soon because I am WAY TOO attached. I cry every time I think about him leaving.

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[Daisy's Mom]

I hope Reece will be okay! Poor little baby.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh Aly! Just read all the posts. I hope little Reece is feeling better. As with human health care, and this is what I tell all my patients...If you don't have the confidence in your doctor (or vet) you think you should have, or if questions continually go unanswered or not to your satisfaction, you should get a second opinion. I had to switch vets a few years ago. The first one was only 3 houses down and great for those emergency times!!!! But he was so hard to talk to, didn't seem to have any real affection for my kids and misdiagnosed a major, to be fatal, condition. Please give Reece a hug. You are a terrific mom! I know you'll do what's best for the little boy. You're a very astute and caring person. Julius is so adorable. I know that will be a tough one! Let us know how Reece is tomorrow or if there's any change. Sandra

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