Rosemary Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 We have had an awful few days with Ozzy and Micah They got hold of a frog (a huge ugly specimen) in the backyard. They have done this before, so you would think they learned their lesson the first time, but no, the excitement of having this creature hopping around is enough to drive them crazy. They did not kill it (husband went out to investigate and found the frog hiding under some leaves), but probably had it in their mouths and were 'playing' with it. Micah was foaming at the mouth and an hour or two later after visiting the emergency vet, was vomiting all over the place She is ok now though, thank goodness. Ozzy, we are not so sure. We don't think he had the frog in his mouth, as he was not foaming at the mouth, but he is very sick. He has very, very bad diarrhea - looks like, and has has the consistency of melted chocolate (sorry, know it sounds gross). He was at the vet again yesterday, but so far there is no improvement and they are not sure what the problem is. He is on three different medications, so hopefully he will start improving soon. We almost never went to the Rammstein concert last night, but eventually decided to get a pet sitter in. We left straight after the concert to get home and they were sleeping peacefully, but this morning Ozzy is really not well. I am besides myself - what must I do, I am so worried about my boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aronoiiel Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Oh Rosemary I'm so sorry to hear Ozzy isn't improving I wish there was something I could offer to help but I have no clue Hopefully someone on here will have some ideas husky hugs from Kiana and I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Rosemary, is he hydrated enough? I would talk to the vet about that, and seeing if running fluids through him (either in hospital with an IV or on an outpatient basis with subcutaneous fluids) might help flush the toxins... At least call them, and let them know how he is doing at the moment, and that you aren't seeing improvement. Hope the poor guy is on the mend soon! Hugs... (and prayers!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 oh no! so sorry to hear this! Sending prayers and huge husky hugs to Ozzy, hope you can figure out what's wrong. I definitely agree with Gigi (+1) I'd give the vet a call Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thank you Tiffany and Gigi. He had an injection yesterday, and wouldn't even drink water after that, but this morning he has had about a tablespoon of chicken and rice and drank quite a lot of water. I will call the vet when they open and see what she has to say. She said we must put him on some kibble she recommends but Ozzy is on raw because he has an intolerance to processed food so that will only make the problem worse. I think she disapproves of Ozzy & Micah's raw diet Ok, while I was typing this Ozzy came and woo wooed at me, which is a sign that he wants something, I followed him to the kitchen and he went to stand in front of the fridge - he does that when he wants cheese. I gave him a tiny little piece. Not sure if it was the right thing to do though I hate not knowing what to do. Should I try yogurt or scrambled eggs ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 See what he'll eat - probably any of those, including the cheese (a food I also prefer when I'm recuperating!) are good choices. That he's drinking a lot of water is VERY good; it will really help flush out the toxins! Sounds like he's mending, and I can go to bed feeling much better about that - thanks for the info!!! Doubt my vet would approve of feeding raw, either - but as much faith as I have in him otherwise, I really think too many vets get too much of their knowledge regarding food from Hills Pet Foods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidjk Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 it is nice to hear he is showing signs of improving. dont worry about the vet, after all for hundreds of thousands of years dogs have eaten raw. its only the last 30 years that dogs have begun to eat processed rubbish. hopefully they will learn their lesson this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebe03 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Hope Ozzy is feeling better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffmonster Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I hope they are feeling better soon Rosemary. Hugs from me and Saffi xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Hope they get ok soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresmum Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Really hope he's better soon xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahNukka&Shadow Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 oooh start of that thread I was about ready to cry and then you said he came and woo'd now Im tearing up with releif!!! Sounds like hes getting there just taking his own sweet husky time about it (dont they always!) Yeah as the others have said vets very knowledgable about medical things but knowledge about food and nutrition ZIP! STUPIDLY its not part of vetinary medicien which makes no sence as you very much are what you eat! You keep pluging at it feeding him what he will eat and Im sure he'll be back on his feet digging up your garden in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meeshsalts Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Poor Ozzy hope he gets well soon. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 awww poor pup My boys send lots of pawhugs hun hope he keeps improving, it's awful seeing them unwell xxx please keep us posted x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Fingers crossed and Husky hugs from our pack. Hope the poochies get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dygosamikita Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 awww hope he gets feeling better soon, sounds like he may be on the mend now if he is demanding food Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kells xx Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 i hope that ozzy gets better soon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 poor boy - hope hes 100% soon *hugs* glad to hear micah is doing ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan J P Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Aww poor boy! hope he's on the mend soon,wanting to eat is a good sign,glad Micah seems over it. try not to worry too much,cos thats what we do........make ourselves ill with worry and they come bouncing back pretty quickly xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carla84 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 I hope ur furbabies are better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 bless sending hugs to you and the kids xxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darc-Brittany Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 *Hugs* I hope he has a speedy recovery now that he's starting to want things : ) When I took Kira into the emergency vet last weekend he said that he wouldn't recommend the raw diet, it's dangerous... I was pretty ticked when he said that, like, that's what they have ALWAYS ate until they made up crappy kibble... Even before kibble they were fed table scraps. Vets know NOTHING about feeding, they recommend garbage foods like Science Diet because they are paid by those companies to sell their product. I never listen to a vet when they make food suggestions. I know that I know more than them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid&BellaNTX Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Hope Ozzy feels better soon! Already sounds like he's headed that way. Also agree with what David said about the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 oh no rosemary how are they doing now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosemary Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thank you everyone for your concern. Micah is doing much better, but Ozzy not so good. The cheese is the last thing he ate. I have tried everything, he just sniffs at it and turns away He is drinking water though, so that is at least something. The vet says to give it another 24 hours and if there is no improvement we must take him back and they will do further tests - I told her to do them today, but she says it is too early to go down that road - wtf? Ozzy has already lost quite a bit of weight - today is the third day he is not eating. He does not carry much fat as we keep him on a strict 540gr diet - he is inclined to be porky if we allow it, so we keep an eye on his weight - now I am wondering if that is such a good thing, because he is losing weight so fast ? What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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