Dogs and Butter...

[jennifert]

I needed Pet Talk this weekend and don't have access to a computer!!!! When I got home from work on Friday, Duncan was very sick!! Diarrhea in his crate, I gave him a little burger and rice and he threw it up almost immediately!!! I took him for a walk and he was his usual joyful self but straining to go # 2 about 15 times in 20 minutes!! I was a nervous wreck but I had to go to my second job!! I called someone to come over and watch him and Jack (since the roommate was "out") and I didn't know if she had let them in the basement that morning or the garage and they had found something poisonous.....I just didn't know! Duncan had diarrhea all weekend and threw up 2 more times on Saturday. He's only eaten ~1/2 of his regular amount of food and I've ben giving it to him in very small doses to be sure it goes and stays down. Yesterday and today he seems much better although a bit more sluggish than usual but the diarrhea has abated quite a bit.


Anyway, the only thing I can think of that may have made him sick would be butter! The other day, I caught him eating Land O'Lakes sweet cream whipped butter right out of the container that he pulled off the counter. But I didn't think it would make him that sick!!

If he is still having trouble tonight, he's going to the vet. He seems to have a very sensitive stomach. I hate to see him suffering....
Any home remedies for an upset stomach? Does anyone know why/how butter is bad for a pup?

[momoffuzzyfaces]

What a scare you had this weekend. A trip to the vet may be best just to ease your mind. The butter could have done it. It acts like a lubricant and too much of it can really make them go. Cheese can have the opposite effect on some animals. If Duncan has a delicate tummy, all that grease could upset it. I can't eat fried foods for the same reason. A check-up would be best. Hope he is all well soon. Please keep us posted.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh, poor Duncan!!! My Star is the queen butter eater. When I'm baking, she trys desperately to get the butter every time. A few times she's succeeded! Sounds like the butter was the culprit! Often, dogs, especially during holidays, become ill with upset stomachs from eating too much rich and fatty foods. Sometimes, it can result in an acute case of pancreatitis, inflammation of the pancreas from too much high fat food. I'd call the vet stat! Sounds like he needs to be treated with some fluids and medic! He may be becoming dehydrated. Please do call! And let us know how he is, ok??? Love and hugs to you and Duncan!!!

[Pam]

Jennifert I have never had this happen, but I would tend to agree with Nurse Sandra. It sounds like a very good reason for a vet visit ASAP. It sounds like Duncan may be over the worst of it, but I would still at least call and get his/her opinion as to any follow-up care after this kind of thing. Please keep us posted!

And yes Spencer, I did originally think this post was about Logan's cat!!

[Logan]

Jennifer, Duncan and Butter are NOT a good mix, either kind of Butter!!! Thinking of your earlier post about Duncan locking you out of your house, and the antics of my Butter.......together could be bad news!!

I hope his tummy will feel better soon. Sounds like he is on the mend.

Logan

[tatsxxx11]

How is Duncan?????

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I bet you were terrified this weekend with Duncan being sick. I hope he is feeling better. I know that you being at work didn't make it any easier, either.

Let us know how Duncan is doing.

[jennifert]

Sorry it took me so long to post but I wanted to hear from the vet before I did. Duncan had a regular #2 this morning!! YEA!!! I was so excited over his elimination this am on our walk. Thank Goodness no one saw me hugging him and jumping up and down!! They would have thought I was potty-training a toddler!! Anyway, the vet said since he ate the butter on Thursday and his #2's( I hate the word p**p!) are harder and harder every day that her only concern now is that he has a "sore fanny" She did mention the pancreatitis (Good job Dr. Sandra! ) but she said since he is such a big dog and he didn't eat too much butter relative to his size, she thinks he will be fine! She would like me to put him back on his hamburger, rice and green bean diet for a week or so and pick up some antibiotics for his "inflamed" fanny. (He's had this fanny thing before so same meds!) You know my one concern about getting a dog was that I hate to pick up dog p**p and now I have this HUGE dog with huge you-know-whats that I have to pick up and NOW he's having trouble with that whole area......That is TRUE LOVE!!!

Thanks for the advice and concern everyone! I really was terrified this weekend and after I read the posts last night, I felt better! Even though they were saying, yes butter IS bad, it ruled out a bigger problem which is what I was worried about. You know how the mind wanders when you dont' know something, always thinking the worst is going to happen....
Once again, Pet Talkers have eased the mind of another crazy worried mom!! XXXXX

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Yay! Duncan! I'm so glad he is getting better. It's always best to check with a vet when something like that happens. Give him an extra hug for me, please. Thanks for keeping us posted. I was worrying about him when we didn't hear from you.

[Logan]

Butter and I send HUGE hugs to Duncan!! So glad he's going to be ok. Sorry about his sore fanny though.

[LoudLou]

Poor Duncan. Sorry about your sore heinie. But I am so glad you are OK. Louie once at a toy over Easter weekend. We live in a town with only 3 vets. I was SO WORRIED!! Glad all you ate was Butter Duncan... But you shouldn't worry your Mommie like that. You worried us too. Love ya Duncan! BEHAVE youself.

[tatsxxx11]

Great news!!!!!!!! I was getting SO worried!! Sorry though about the sore hiney! And Jennifer, I think you've got the mothering thing down pat....jumping for joy over a successful poop! There, I said it! POOP!!!: Love and tons of hugs and kisses to Duncan! And stick to your get well diet, Duncan!!

[KYS]

Woo Woo Woo!

Ditto for me too, glad Duncan is doing much
better.

[jennifert]

Well I may have spoken too soon fellow Pettalkers...
My roommate gets home from work before I do and she found diarrhea by the front door. Duncan was in his crate all day but she said she didn't think it was Jack that did it? I don't know how she would know the difference but....Duncan was out of my sight for maybe a minute that morning so I don't know how he would have done it.....
BUT to be on the safe side, he has a vet appt tomorrow at 4pm. They want to make sure he doesn't have a fever or any internal damage to his tummy....
I'm sure he'll be fine. Thanks for all the well wishes. I will update ASAP after the vet tomorrow! I truly think he is fine since his POOP! (Gross! Sandra, I noticed you even did it in brown!! YUCK! ) was normal again this am. But geez, I've got $200 extra dollars in my checking account and I was looking for something to do with it anyway.

[Sudilar]

Hope everything comes out all right in the end. Oooops, I mean, I hope Duncan is back to normal!!