Tummy problems

[Hollysdad]

Jazz was violently sick on her walk yesterday, and spent the rest of the day retching. We did the usual rice/chicken/boiled egg regime, but she want interested. The real worry was that she wasnt drinking which could be serious in a heat wave. Normally we wouldnt bother the vet with tummy problems, but we didnt want to risk dehydration. She was slightly dehydrated but not seriously. We got some kaolin supplement to ease her stomach and stopped up with her all night to periodically tempt her with water and nibbles. She eventually had a small sip of water at 2 a.m. much to our relief, and had a small bit of chicken at 10 a.m. today.
They do put us through it sometimes.

 

[Stacia]

What a worry, hope she is significantly improved today.

 

[Jacqui-S]

Oh no, hoping she manages a little more.
Poor girl.

 

[Granca]

I hope Jazz is back to normal tomorrow.

 

[Cath]

Poor girl hope she is soon on the mend

 

[Atemas]

They do put us through it sometimes.

They certainly do. Hope she has improved

 

[M.F.]

Glad she drank some water. They do make you worry!

I find chicken broth is a sure way to encourage fluid intake. Shred some roast chicken and pour over boiling water. Let cool. Others find some tuna in water is helpful.

 

[Selina27]

Hope she is ok this morning.

 

[Hollysdad]

She’s eating again but is a bit lethargic. Things are heading in the right direction.

 

[Selina27]

Things are heading in the right direction.

That's good - sounds like it really took it out of her xx

 

[Hollysdad]

We had a short walk around the park this morning. She enjoyed it. She wasnt very energetic but enjoyed a slow plod and lots of sniffing. She even managed a small poop, her first since Wednesday morning. Another milestone on the way back to normality.

 

[Joy]

Sounds like a worry but glad she seems to be recovering.

 

[MellowYellow]

I hate stomach upsets; they are so worrying. Fingers crossed Jazz is over the worst now and on the way to full recovery.

 

[Hollysdad]

She's definitely getting better. She's eaten small amounts regularly today. Tonight she jumped onto the sofa and thrust her squeaky lamb into my face. Its the first time she's been playful since Tuesday night.