Not Eating

[Anne x]

Up to ninety nine tonight my 8 yr old Cocker Spaniel bitch contacted 2 weeks ago cystitus (Spayed young ) 2 weeks of Antibiotic not eating a morsel and has lost loads of weight drinking a lot though tonight the vet said we must do blood tests and get the results tmr looking for something more sinister for the past week she has eaten silch no biscuits treats refused the lot worried Mum

[Liz]

Thinking of you and hoping that the Vets will be able to help Gabby.

It is so awful when our beloved pets are unwell.

[goldenguernsey]

drinking a lot looks like an infection is present, maybe you need a specific anti biotic to combat the infection

[goldenguernsey]

maybe an appetite stimulant could help? I had a goat once that scoured for 2 weeks and never ate a bite, she was on a drip for fluids and we were drenching her every 4 hours with energy products and rumen stimulents. She was literally like a hat rack, a bag of bones but when our vet diagnosed the bacteria responsible and the treatment needed it was like a miracle, she never looked back. She went on to win at the Breed show down at Newark ( Notts) milking like nothing had ever been wrong. Horses for courses as they say.

[Fran]

sorry to hear about your dog anne. I aM WORRIED ABOUT MINE TOO, HE IS 8, AND HAS GOT VERY THIN AND THIS is THE SECOND DAY he haS NOT EATEN but he drinks a lot. Tonight I was eating chicken and i gave him a piece and he ate it so i gave him the lot. He enjoys his outings, but the rest of the time he lies on my bed. i was wondering if he was pining again, but after reading your post, i think i will phone the vet for an appointment tomorrow. I wouldnt even go out of the house today, i couldn't leave him.

[binbob]

Up to ninety nine tonight my 8 yr old Cocker Spaniel bitch contacted 2 weeks ago cystitus (Spayed young ) 2 weeks of Antibiotic not eating a morsel and has lost loads of weight drinking a lot though tonight the vet said we must do blood tests and get the results tmr looking for something more sinister for the past week she has eaten silch no biscuits treats refused the lot worried Mum

anne..i have pm d u again.....i am out this morning but here all afternoon.best wishes to u and gabby.x

[cuddlepop]

It maybe that she's picked up something poisonous and her body is trying to flush it by drinking loads of water.

I'm only guessing though so fingers crossed the vet gets to the bottom of this soon

[elamik@tiscali.co.uk]

Hi , hope results are all good for Gabby from the vet, very worrying when our animals are unwell.

[Anne x]

Hi All
thanks so much for all your pms some of you by now know the prognosis and thank you to all who contributed

It is the Kidneys the vet is not sure yet if it is failure or Infection at this point more tests to be done over next 24 hrs to see if she can be treated
most important fresh urine sample now how am I gonna do that ?
If still not eaten by 48hrs she is going on a IV she has continued to loose weight
She is home with me right now and sleeping at my feet
Anne

[helenwyler]

So sorry to hear Gabby's so unwell, Anne .

I hope she has a peaceful night, and that the vet will be able to help her over the next few days.

Best wishes to you and Gabby. xx

[Anne x]

Well tonight got the dreaded results she has Kidney damage she is going in on Friday to Vets to have another blood test to find out extent of damage but we have already been told change of Diet and Medication for the rest of her life
Sad thing is she has perked up and started eating
thank you so much for all pms and messages really grateful

[arana negra]

I am so sorry to read your news, I hope the vet can help with recovery and that all goes aswell as can be expected. I know how you must be feeling, our lovely wee rescue dog is half way through a course of inter muscluar injections ( which make her squeal) and the blood test results will be in tonight when we go.

[carasmam]

Glad she's perked up a bit. Did you have her insured? Hope the meds aren't too expensive if not and that she is back to her old self again soon

[Anne x]

Glad she's perked up a bit. Did you have her insured? Hope the meds aren't too expensive if not and that she is back to her old self again soon

Yes we have Her Insured with a excess of £150 but as the vets bill has now ran to £500 not a problem we have a cut out point of 6k from the Insurers after that we will be on our own as no company will insure her

Anyhow got the results today of blood test and she has shown a improvement kidneys functioning at 70% thank goodness as this morning it looked pretty grim she had a high temp and needed a jab never ate and not drinking either and was very lethargic I was up until 3 am with her last night very poorly

From tomorrow she will be on lifetime medication and a special diet the vet is going to give me a recipe to cook myself until she speaks to the Nutrionalist on Monday lord knows how that will work with special diet but will try anything

[carasmam]

It's such a worry isn't it. Sending loads of healing light your way x

[cuddlepop]

Yes we have Her Insured with a excess of £150 but as the vets bill has now ran to £500 not a problem we have a cut out point of 6k from the Insurers after that we will be on our own as no company will insure her

Anyhow got the results today of blood test and she has shown a improvement kidneys functioning at 70% thank goodness as this morning it looked pretty grim she had a high temp and needed a jab never ate and not drinking either and was very lethargic I was up until 3 am with her last night very poorly

From tomorrow she will be on lifetime medication and a special diet the vet is going to give me a recipe to cook myself until she speaks to the Nutrionalist on Monday lord knows how that will work with special diet but will try anything

Oh the poor wee dog but i'm sure with your dedication and love it will get better.

[Liz]

Oh poor Gabby but it is good that there is an improvement and with her medication and diet she should improve even more.

Poor you as well as you must be exhausted!

Sending love and healing light to both of you. xxx

[Anne x]

Well made up the Vets recipe and she ate it and drank well also managed to get her medication into her since Sat now the vet has rung to say the Nutritionist has suggested a dry food diet long term seems a bit odd to me as she wont even eat a biscuit so goodness knows how Im gonna get on with this next step
thanks for your wishes and pms
Anne

[anneoctober]

Well made up the Vets recipe and she ate it and drank well also managed to get her medication into her since Sat now the vet has rung to say the Nutritionist has suggested a dry food diet long term seems a bit odd to me as she wont even eat a biscuit so goodness knows how Im gonna get on with this next step
thanks for your wishes and pms
Anne

Hang in there wifie, Gabby needs her mum . Anne xxxx

[dragonfly]

oh Anne ..........just caught up with this, poor Gabby and poor you, know how devastating this will be for you. Hope she makes the best recovery she can, fingers crossed for you both xxxxx