Posie has yet another visit to the vet

[Petepreston]

Youd think that not liking the vet would be enough to make her stay well, but oh no, not Posie.

This morning I was woken by that retching sound, andi got her onto the laminate floor just in time for a couple of small puddles of that foamy bile. Not too bad and she seemed ok afterwards so I out it down to still being a little off form from her recent op - and all the grass she's been eating.

However, a soon after this I took her into the garden and lept an eye on her. She got positioned to poo and I thought that was fine, except what came out was mucous and blood. Lots of blood. She did this a second time which really panicked me so I got on the phone to the vet and they asked me to take her straight down. Lucky illy is was 8.30am so a quiet time.

The vet gave her a good check over, read all her recent notes, and managed to get Posie to play with him a little - her showing no signs of being poorly whatsoever. He reassured me that blood wasn't automatically a terrible sign and that he wasn't concerned for her immediate health based on recent history and observations.

We were sent home with something akin to Gavisgon and told to keep an eye on her and go back if it gets worse or continues for days on end.

I took her to the park afterwards and the first thing she did was "squirt" blood on the grass, but this time there was actual runny poo mixed in - and far less blood.

We think she's just got an inflamed stomach lining after all the recent illness, but by god does she put me through the wringer. I've had a stressful couple of weeks including being ill myself. This is the day after my wife has gone abroad on business for 5 weeks, and at the same time as my elderly father has come to stay (he's with my brother for a night or two, thankfully). Is this post about Posie or me? I wonder.

[8 Hairy Feet]

Sorry to read Posie having
problems still
Is she on any meds at the moment?
Just wondering if a bit of
pro-biotic goat yog might help to
calm things for her
I'm sorry to read your not so well
either,you do sound a bit stressed but
that is hardly surprising after all
this worry.
Sending you both
steffxxx

[elaine.e]

Poor Posie and poor you too. Fingers crossed that the Gaviscon type stuff does the trick and that Posie is back to normal very soon.

Sending some calming and healing thoughts to you both

[Petepreston]

She finished her med's last week and has been on form since Thur/Fri. She's eaten almost normally and been playing with people & dogs as she always does with no sign of being poorly.

We've had one more small bout of vomiting this afternoon but it was just water and the Gavisgon that she was given. She's since eaten one of her chews, which is an odd choice of first meal after being sick. She declined a lovely piece of chicken earlier but I'm cooking some rice to go with it for her dinner. Hopefully the worst has passed and some gentle care and rest will do the trick.

The blood did look a bit congealed which to me implies clotting so possibly some stomach lining has been damaged. Not unsurprising after her op, but I'll be keeping a close eye on here.

[8 Hairy Feet]

Yes chicken and rice or
white fish and rice, that would be
what I would do for a few days
bland stuff that isn't going to challenge
her tum, I might be inclined to
confiscate any chews etc for
the time being.
It can take a bit of time for the
natural gut flora to re-establish
after anti-biotics.
Holland and Barrett do Acidophilis
capsules which can be useful too.
steffxxx

[Lily Freya]

Ah...it is a post about both of you of course.

A trouble shared is a trouble halved....and that it the great thing about COL.

Hope Posie recovers soon.....and as for you.....I recommend  a high dose of strictly medicinal alcohol....and a dog on your lap for comfort.   

[Megan Ffion]

Sending you both  positive healing thoughts.

[mlynnf50]

Aw bless hope she gets better soon, and you take care

[dal55]

Do hope she is better soon, My how they age you !??? I'm really only "21"(liar liar pants on fire) but look  ? with Cassies health at the mo

[Countrygirl]

Poor Posie, I am sorry she is still a bit poorly.  Hope the new medicine helps and she is soon properly better.

[8 Hairy Feet]

Hi Pete
How is Posie doing today?
I do hope she is feeling a bit
better with no more sickness,
and I hope you are feeling a wee
bit better too.
steffxxx

[Petepreston]

She was fine through the night but has been sick several times this morning and is as flat as a pancake, energy-wise. She's eating a lot of grass but uninterested in fresh chicken and rice.

I'm also feeling a bit off colour and my dad comes to stay tonight. Not good timing. 

[8 Hairy Feet]

Oh I had hoped you would both
be feeling a lot better..
What a worry with Posie, it
doesn't sound right at all
Sounds like you all could do
with some TLC .
We send some positive
cyber-vibes to you and Posie
and hope your Dad doesn't stress you out
either!
All@8Hairy Feetxxx

[Lily Freya]

Sorry to read that things are still not so good.

Thinking of you all, and hoping recovery is not too far away. Xx

[Petepreston]

Will this ever end?

Posie was sick at 3am then went to sleep on the sofa, which she never does when we're in bed, so I went to sleep on the other sofa so I could keep an eye on her. That meant I didn't sleep well but at least she slept through.

She's had some rice & tuna over 2 hours ago and still hasn't brought it back up, AND earlier this morning she managed a poo, which makes me think something new is getting through. I don't know about her, but I could do with some fresh air.

At least I've avoided being sick myself and my dad stayed an extra night with my brother. I think I'll have to take him tonight through. The problem is that he's not in great health either, so the house is going to have 3 sickies in it.