Oh yay, a follow-up! I would never have thought it could be diarrhea, but that makes sense. This is why we need vets to see our babies! I was dogsitting once for an older dog, and out of the blue she started to poop BLOOD on the floor. I was petrified, and rushed her to the vet (they saw her right away). It turned out she basically had IBS, and she was stressed because her mom (who rescued her from deep neglect) wasn't around. After one day, it cleared up.
Oh gosh that's terrifying! Yes, these situations where I encounter something I'm totally unprepared for are always eye openers. Once the vet mentioned it, it made total sense. But I was so fixated on the idea that he had some sort of obstruction that I couldn't see reason. I'm going to try to continue to do these stories about my puppy. It helps me offer something a little more upbeat.
"Young prince", huh? I gave my fictional female superhero puppy Cerberus the mock title "Princess of Puppies". Mostly to emphasize the great power and dignity she embodies, and because alliteration is always welcome.
We go into panic over our fur babies. Better to bring them in with nothing than to let them suffer when they need treatment :) it is always a relief when a solution is found!
I had to check the date on this one, really? We're going through the same thing! And yes, his regular vet got him right in and we're still waiting on "satisfaction" now that he's eating again. (And so glad the vet hasn't gone the way of typical healthcare in US, she's pretty reasonably priced).
Oh yay, a follow-up! I would never have thought it could be diarrhea, but that makes sense. This is why we need vets to see our babies! I was dogsitting once for an older dog, and out of the blue she started to poop BLOOD on the floor. I was petrified, and rushed her to the vet (they saw her right away). It turned out she basically had IBS, and she was stressed because her mom (who rescued her from deep neglect) wasn't around. After one day, it cleared up.
Oh gosh that's terrifying! Yes, these situations where I encounter something I'm totally unprepared for are always eye openers. Once the vet mentioned it, it made total sense. But I was so fixated on the idea that he had some sort of obstruction that I couldn't see reason. I'm going to try to continue to do these stories about my puppy. It helps me offer something a little more upbeat.
Yes! I have an outline of the idea you mentioned for me to write about too. :)
"Young prince", huh? I gave my fictional female superhero puppy Cerberus the mock title "Princess of Puppies". Mostly to emphasize the great power and dignity she embodies, and because alliteration is always welcome.
They certainly are Princes/Princesses :)
Yep. We see this so much.
Everyone thinks they're constipated.
My other favorite? "He's got something stuck in his throat."
Been doing this over 30 years. I've actually SEEN something stuck in a throat exactly TWICE.
We go into panic over our fur babies. Better to bring them in with nothing than to let them suffer when they need treatment :) it is always a relief when a solution is found!
I had to check the date on this one, really? We're going through the same thing! And yes, his regular vet got him right in and we're still waiting on "satisfaction" now that he's eating again. (And so glad the vet hasn't gone the way of typical healthcare in US, she's pretty reasonably priced).