Homer being sick

[JES72]

He finally settled down.

 

[MellowYellow]

Big hugs to you, and to Homer too.

 

[HAH]

Big hugs to you, and to Homer too.

This a thousand times, you’re loving him so well - it must be very tough right now but you will get through it x

 

[Lab_adore]

I wish so much there was a magic potion to make Homer all better. You are doing an amazing job @JES72 and everything is crossed that dear Homer starts to improve quickly

 

[Atemas]

Dear Homer . ’s to you @JES72

 

[M.F.]

I’m so sorry. Hopefully something will work and all your stress can be lifted. Sending much love xxx

 

[Beanwood]

He hasn't needed his anxiety medication for a while. We have Sertraline for him and Xanax. Luckily he loves goin gto the vet so much! I think he finds the vet calming as he gets love and treats!

Sometimes the SSRI's for dogs can cause nausea, that was my thinking.

 

[Cath]

How is Homer this morning @JES72

 

[JES72]

He regurgitated again at about midnight. Clever thing took himself downstairs to the back door in the kitchen. He has had a much better morning. Breakfast has stayed down. He had some water from the hose while I was washing the door mat and that has stayed down too - so far!

 

[Cath]

How is darling Homer this morning @JES72

 

[JES72]

He had a good day yesterday, only brought up some of the water. This morning most of his breakfst has stayed down but he has brought up some sticky foam. I try to get the foam away from him but let him re-eat any food that comes up.

The foam is still my main concern as I feel its the cause of most of the regurgitation. This morning he was upstairs with me so I collected the foam in toilet paper and attempted to flush is down the loo rather than take it to the kitchen bin. Well, it's still floating in the loo after three full flushes. If the foam can't get down the loo then there's pretty little chance of it getting through to his stomach!

 

[Cath]

He kept something down so thats good x

 

[Jacqui-S]

@JES72 are you giving him an antacid mixture, as some of them are designed to float on the top of the stomach and coat the gullet, and I'm wondering if this is related (I would imagine this hard to flush, like oil floating on water....)

 

[JES72]

Yes, he is on Omaprazole twice a day. I'm not sure if he needs something more. I suppose I could do a litmus test to find out if it is acid although it doesn't smell strong like yelllow bile does.

Today does not feel like a good day. About 2/3 of breakfast has stayed down but that last third alonf with the foam and water or jelly he has had have been a real trouble.

I've sent an email to the specialist vet which probably sounds a bit exasperated but then I am exasperated and getting rather desperate.

 

[Atemas]

I am exasperated and getting rather desperate

Hardly surprising. It’s all gone on for too long with no real answers. I really feel for you all - it’s such a worry. I do hope the specialist vet gets back to you quickly

 

[Stacia]

I would take him off Omeprazole and see how he is? It is suggested that it shouldn't be given for more than 4 weeks.

 

[Stacia]

I couldn't write more in the above post, my cursor just said 'no'!.

 

[JES72]

Does anyone know of where I can get Sucralfate?

 

[Stacia]

Have had to give up as get so far and then it refuses to go further so will try without any punctation, I feel he needs a complete review from a different vet.

 

[Cath]

Is sucralfate available for dogs over the counter?

Sucralfate is a prescription medication used in dogs, cats, and horses to treat ulcers. Although Sucralfate is not FDA-approved for use in veterinary medicine, it is a commonly accepted practice for veterinarians to prescribe this medication for dogs, cats, and horses.