My dog is sick - really gross TMI.

I don't know what to do! Last night Brutus was acting a little strange, hiding under the bed and just not himself - he wasn't even excited when DH came home.

This is gross so don't read it if you get grossed out.

He pooped at around 5:30PM and then wouldn't go back out for us, even though we tried. He can hold it in for HOURS so we weren't worried.

Then at around 10:30PM we were laying bed, I had my hands on him and I did not feel him move, react NOTHING. Suddenly I look and there is poop all over the bed! It was like it fell out with no effort at all!! When I sat up Brutus turned and looked and his ears immediately went down and he went into the other room. I know this is going to sound dumb but it looked like he was surprised to see it there like he didn't even feel it come out!

I am not sure if DH can take him to the vet today - I hope he can because I don't want to wait until tomorrow. . .Does anyone have any ideas? He is about three years old - not a puppy but not an old dog either.

Thanks!

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AWWW poor brutus

There is a virus going around. The Vet is really where he should go asap so he doesn't dehydrate.

Message edited 8/7/2008 7:56:13 AM.

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i wish i could help just wanted to offerr some and ! please keep us updated on what the vet says

one thing i can say is make sure to bring a sample with you of the poop

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thanks, I have to wait for DH to wake up but I am going to beg him to go today!

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ollie had something a few weeks ago, she's still not totally over it. There is something going around, when we brought her to the vet he said it was the 18th case that week. He gave her a few shots and told us to feed her boiled chicken and rice until her stools were normal again, then gradually mix in her dog food. It worked but I think she caught the same thing again, I don't think she really needed the vet visit. I hope brutus feels better soon

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Awww poor Brutus!

I agree with PPs definitely get him to the vet, he's obviously not feeling like himself and something is up.

Oh and yes, definitely bring a sample just in case they want to test it for some kind of parasite.

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I called DH and he said he had a normal poop this morning so he doesn't want to bring him to the vet

He was practically in tears last night and now he can't be bothered to take him, lazy lazy lazy.

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Posted by Tilde

I called DH and he said he had a normal poop this morning so he doesn't want to bring him to the vet

He was practically in tears last night and now he can't be bothered to take him, lazy lazy lazy.

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Posted by geeshna

Posted by mikeandjess

ollie had something a few weeks ago, she's still not totally over it. There is something going around, when we brought her to the vet he said it was the 18th case that week. He gave her a few shots and told us to feed her boiled chicken and rice until her stools were normal again, then gradually mix in her dog food. It worked but I think she caught the same thing again, I don't think she really needed the vet visit. I hope brutus feels better soon

Sorry I disagree with this.. The vet visit was necessary and if its still not gone or he got it back I would go again. better safe than sorry. JMHO

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Posted by geeshna

Posted by mikeandjess

ollie had something a few weeks ago, she's still not totally over it. There is something going around, when we brought her to the vet he said it was the 18th case that week. He gave her a few shots and told us to feed her boiled chicken and rice until her stools were normal again, then gradually mix in her dog food. It worked but I think she caught the same thing again, I don't think she really needed the vet visit. I hope brutus feels better soon

Sorry I disagree with this.. The vet visit was necessary and if its still not gone or he got it back I would go again. better safe than sorry. JMHO

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if your dh does not want to take him, then you take him...he needs to be seen, he is clearly sick

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Posted by Shanti

Posted by Tilde

I called DH and he said he had a normal poop this morning so he doesn't want to bring him to the vet

He was practically in tears last night and now he can't be bothered to take him, lazy lazy lazy.

Can you take him to the vet tonight?

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Posted by Tilde

Posted by Shanti

Posted by Tilde

I called DH and he said he had a normal poop this morning so he doesn't want to bring him to the vet

He was practically in tears last night and now he can't be bothered to take him, lazy lazy lazy.

Can you take him to the vet tonight?

Yup, I will try to bring him after work. I hate bringing him without DH though, its just so much easier with two people.

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I totally agree that he should go to the vet, but also, maybe stop at a chinese food place on the way home and get a quart of white rice to give to him before you put him in the car-it has to be white rice, not brown, something in the starch will help settle out his belly, also, I don't know how you are with your dog having people food, but some banana would be good for him, and pedialyte (replace those electrolytes (sp?)) Gus doens't like the liquid, but those frozen pops are awesome, he chews them up no problem.

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Posted by mikeandjess

Posted by geeshna

Posted by mikeandjess

ollie had something a few weeks ago, she's still not totally over it. There is something going around, when we brought her to the vet he said it was the 18th case that week. He gave her a few shots and told us to feed her boiled chicken and rice until her stools were normal again, then gradually mix in her dog food. It worked but I think she caught the same thing again, I don't think she really needed the vet visit. I hope brutus feels better soon

Sorry I disagree with this.. The vet visit was necessary and if its still not gone or he got it back I would go again. better safe than sorry. JMHO

That's fine, I wasn't telling her not to take her dog to the vet, I was saying that in my experience, my trip to the vet was unnecessary and a waste of money. But her dog might not have the same thing mine did, clearly it's her own judgment.

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Posted by geeshna

Posted by mikeandjess

Posted by geeshna

Posted by mikeandjess

ollie had something a few weeks ago, she's still not totally over it. There is something going around, when we brought her to the vet he said it was the 18th case that week. He gave her a few shots and told us to feed her boiled chicken and rice until her stools were normal again, then gradually mix in her dog food. It worked but I think she caught the same thing again, I don't think she really needed the vet visit. I hope brutus feels better soon

Sorry I disagree with this.. The vet visit was necessary and if its still not gone or he got it back I would go again. better safe than sorry. JMHO

That's fine, I wasn't telling her not to take her dog to the vet, I was saying that in my experience, my trip to the vet was unnecessary and a waste of money. But her dog might not have the same thing mine did, clearly it's her own judgment.

How is takling your dog to the vet a waste of money if he was sick? How did you know it wasn't serious? And your saying he got it back?? I would take him again.. It really could be more than you think. Please no disrespect at all. I am sure your a great mom to your baby but dont think you wasted your money at all.!!

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I hope your pup is ok! Keep us updated!

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Thank you everyone for your responses!

DH called the vet yesterday and he told us if there were no more incidents that he didn't have to come in - it could have just been something he ate. He is back to normal now but we have to bring him in for a checkup soon so I will mention it then.

Thank goodness, I was such a mess that night!