Pepper

[Kaz]

Pepper's been to the vet, for the throwing up last night, and they aren't too sure what is wrong. She (vet) also found some blood around her anus, so she's passed a bit of blood too

She's had kaolin, some antibiotics, an anti-emetic, and been given some 'delicate tum' food If she passes blood again, or is still sick despite the anti-emetic we are to take her straight back. She's very tender, and hated having her tum felt We've been told to expect some diahorrea (sp) from the anti-biotic

Feeling worried now, and hoping it isn't anything serious

[meriad]

Kaz, is there a chance she may have eaten something she shouldn't have when she was out walking? Something that sort of now just needs to work its way through it's tummy. Provided all is OK and once she's finished the delicate tum food try her on some plain boiled chicken with rice

Fusses to sweet Pepper

[Kaz]

Thanks Ria The vet did ask something similar, but we can't think of anything. I hope it is something simple like that, and she'll soon be better, but you do worry don't you? Especially as they can't talk, like we can, to say exactly how they feel

I will pass the fusses on, to herself xxxx

[Diflower]

Aww poor girlie (((x)))

Tbh I'd leave the special food till she's a bit better, and skip a meal then give her just plain boiled/cooled rice, a little at a time, for half a day at least.
It doesn't do any harm at all and gives their tum a rest.
It's the same as we'd do for a human/child and usually works.

I'm sure she'll be fine; we've had a couple of episodes of unidentified somethings (bug/whatever) with several of the dogs who use the same field.
Now that Minnie has no immunity we don't use the field any more, it's too much of a risk for her, but it's a bit like lots of children being in the same space isn't it - plus dogs do tend to be horribly fascinated by other dogs' backsides/poo, etc

[lissie]

Hope poor Pepper gets well soon.
It is awful when they are poorly as they can`t tell you

lissie

[Lozzles]

Poor Pepper Hopefully she will be back to her normal self in a day or two. It's a worry though isn't it? ((((((((((Kaz)))))))))))

[JoM]

Poor sweet girl, I hope she's feeling much better very soon xx

[Kaz]

Thanks everyone

She is terribly quiet, not eating but drinking, and we had a very quiet night. She doesn't seem in pain, no 'runs' yet so fingers crossed. She smells to high heaven though, a most peculiar smell! We are both a bit worried, but maybe not as worried as we were last night.

We'll see how the day goes, and thanks again xxxxxx

[Kaz]

She perked up when Mick said "Walkies!"

Fingers crossed XX

[Diflower]

Good girl
All the stuff from the vet, plus being poked around, are bound to affect her a bit too, poor thing.
Hopefully she'll be back to normal very soon (((x)))