Jay Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Have a poorly Nikko . Yesterday morning he woke me up at 4:30 to go potty which is out of the ordinary with him. Everything seemed fine but afterwards he was restless and wanted to go back downstairs where he threw up a very small amount of clear liquid. At breakfast he wasn't interested in food and kind of laid around. Monday evening he ate food and seemed normal but he had diarrhea so I gave him some pepto. This morning I decided to withhold his food and just gave him some canned pumpkin but he wouldn't eat any of it. We went on a walk and he threw up a lot of the stuff he ate yesterday and still had soft stool. I didn't think much of it and figured if he doesn't get better id take him into the vet tomorrow. But then he jumped up and acted like he was going to throw up but yelped like something was hurting him and was afraid to he touched. So he is going into the vet asap when they can get him in a few hours. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Ohh Nikko you get better soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Poor Nikko, Hugs and hope he picks up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Fingers crossed for him Jay. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 I am trying to keep my composure...but Nikko is at the vet right now. I forgot that he tore up a comforter Sunday night. When the vet heard that he thinks it could be a blockage. They are doing xrays now, which may or may not show anything. If that shows nothing, then they can do barium x-rays which would cost hundreds of dollars, and are not that reliable if it is cloth he ate, and many times ends up requiring surgery anyway. They said a lot of times they end up opening them up and there is nothing there anyway and they end up being fine. So we can either just have them do the surgery, or wait a day to see if he improves. I will post more when I find out more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Oh Jay, hope this gets resolved for both your sakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 they took the first xrays, but they cut off part of the stomach so they cant see everything, but it looks good. Nothing looks dilated as would be expected and nothing is "accordioned up" like there would be if there was a blockage. They are re-doing them now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Good luck Jay, it's a tough decision to make but I'm sure between you and the vet, you can work out a plan of action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingsolo Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Hope he is ok xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 He had to be sedated to do the xrays, they looked good, nothing that would indicate a blockage except that his bowels are empty, which is a concern. He is coming home and if does not improve we will have to take him back for surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Get well soon Nikko, hang in there Jay x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 Here's hoping he picks up overnight. If he's been having diarrhoea and vomitting and not eating for a while then I would imagine there probably isn't a lot left in his digestive system at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted June 9, 2015 Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 So sorry to read this, goodness you do go through it Sending lots of hugs to you and Nikko. X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2015 I dont think there would be a lot in him either..there is a lot of gas though. He got a strong anti-nausea injection, and the vet said if he does throw up, its likely there is a blockage. He is also on anti nausea pills and antibiotics. If no improvement by Thursday, then we go in for the surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 He seems to be feeling better. He still hasn't eat much but he stole some cheese off the counter so that's a good sign!! He's not interested in the food the vet gave him. So after $300 hopefully he will be fine. Could have been much worse (although still have to monitor him over the next couple days). Now off to get pet insurance!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Sorry to hear you have had to go through this but its great that things seem to be improving without having to have surgery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Thanks, I sure hope he doesn't. First, because I don't want him to have to go through that..second because it would be a huge financial burden. But I am definitely getting insurance now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Fingers crossed that the worst is behind him now and he's on the road to recovery. Xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Glad he's on the mend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 He's still feeling sorry for himself. He won't eat the special food from the vet but did eat some chicken and rice. I hate that I have to go to work and not be with him today Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBELHOWLUC49 Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Glad to hear Nikko is on the mend, Know how you feel went through this with Lucky a little while back. Such a relief when they start looking at you for treats again. My Lucky cost me £1,700.00 in total, but they operated on him as a precaution as the xrays showed something in his intestine but they were not sure what. Thankful I had insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Jay, I'll be thinking of you guys. Hope things work out for Nikko. I was a mess when Zoya ripped her knee apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 So some good news. I talked to the vet. She is not too concerned at this point that he hasn't gone #2, she said that it's common for them not to go for awhile after the injection and since he hasn't eaten too much. Also, him being a little lethargic isn't too concerning because the ceriena injection and pills will sedate him. It's good that he is drinking and eating something. As long as he keeps getting better then we should be fine, and dodged a bullet having to get surgery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Tonight he has been acting more normal so I think he's getting better [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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