If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....

[Michele]

She's just come out of her bed, had a little tail wag and then had a poo on the kitchen floor (first time ever, but no way is she being told she was wrong) and it's a bit firmer.
I just hope that she's passed some more of the medication out of her system.

[*Jay*]

I hope that means she is on the mend now. Hopefully by morning she will be feeling a lot better 

[spanielcrazy]

Glad to hear! 

I think Metronidazole is given every 12 hours so I assume it takes about that long to move through.

I have to admit to being surprised, we always carried it with us to shows in case anyone got the squits, I've never heard of problems with it nor have I ever had any myself  But you should probably know by tomorrow morning if it was the meds that caused it.

[Michele]

Well we've had some more diarrhoea overnight BUT she is a lot brighter in herself, in fact a little whle ago she was play yipping at Halle . So I'm sure the metronidazole is out of her system and that really brings me back to square one.
She still won't eat, and although she's drinking and not dehydrated I wondered whether some Lectade might help to get the electrolyte balance back up?

Jane, I've looked on the Holland & B site and they only have UMF 10 rating. Is there anywhere I can get some today as obviously I can't wait for an internet order.

[Jane S]

I'd get the 10 rating honey Michele - it's still active which is what you need. I got my supply of 16 rating honey when I was in Australia so maybe it's not available that easily over here.

Glad Florence seems brighter today

[Cazzie]

Michele, I give active Manuka honey (16 rating) to pups who are a bit loose and off their food - it seems to work a treat and gets them back to normal in no time. Our pups love it and can't wait to lick it off the spoon

I take this honey, its extremely expensive but the best you can buy  I used to give small amounts to Goose when I first got him 

[Michele]

Just had a brainwave and looked on the Julian Graves site and they have Manuka Honey in 10+ and 20+ strengths amongst others.

We've got a store in town so I'm off down there now. 

[*Jay*]

So glad she is feeling a lot better but hope the honey gets her appetite going again

[Elisa]

How is Florence today Michele?

[Pammy]

Was just thinking the same - have been thinking about you and FLorence coz you do sound so very worried. Hope she is continuing to pick up and that you are breathing a little easier too!

 

[Helen]

Michele, I give active Manuka honey (16 rating) to pups who are a bit loose and off their food - it seems to work a treat and gets them back to normal in no time. Our pups love it and can't wait to lick it off the spoon

manuka honey is fab, it's really amazing on bites and rashes too 

[Michele]

I took Florence down to the vets at 10.30 this morning, she is still no better and will not eat. They've put her on a drip to get some fluids/meds into her. I'm waiting to hear from the vet a bit later on but she will be staying in overnight.

Can't say much more at present too upset, thoughts and prayers please.

[wrenside]

Poor little mite  Fingers crossed for little Florence 

Best wishes

Mary

[Max X 2]

Thinking of you Michele & Florence.
What a worry.
Hope she perks up very very soon 

[Pammy]

Oh Michele - you must be so worried. Hope the wee girl picks up soon. You have our thoughts prayers and anything else you ant/need .