Sick Spike

[whimzikal]

My parents fur baby AKA my little brother, is sick.
We were just over so I could do my mom's nails.
They said he hasn't eaten or drank anything today.
He was fine yesterday but woke up sick. He threw
up a little 'spit'. He was happy to see me, of course.
He is sleepy, looks tired too just laying around.
He isn't yappy, he usually is a yapper. He lift to pee
but nothing came out. He felt warm to me like he might
have a fever but I didn't have a thermometer there.
He wouldn't poop for me either so didn't get to look
for stuff. I brought out a retractable leash I keep in the
car and he perked up a bit. I took him for a little walk
out back and he seemed to like that. He wanted to leave with me too.
That's a good sign. I gave him a doggy message
all the dogs love when I do that. I talked to him and
babied him a bit. When I left he was a little more himself.
He was in the living room watching TV with my mum.
He had been staying in the den where his crate is--very not Spike!
To me, it looked like he may have had some labored breathing as well. They
are going to see how he feels tomorrow. I will be
checking up on him. Poor guy he came up the steps
one step at a time
Any ideas?
They recently had the deck resealed. I wonder if that has anything
to do with it? But he isn't drooling. He isn't even eating grass
so I was telling pops I don't think it is 'just a stomah ache'.
OK-your thoughts?

If he isn't 100% tomorow I said I will call MY vet and take him in myself.

[Dax]

I would do the same thing if not better within 24 hours - the vet would be seeing our faces.

[whimzikal]

I wanted to call her right away tonight when I got there, but they wouldn't have it.
I guess since it hasn't been 24hrs and he did perk up for me, I can hold off till morning.
thanks Dax!

[Dax]

I hope he feels better. Do your folks know what to look for in case he takes a turn for the worse? We really need to invent a way for them to tell us what's wrong. Imagine how much time & worry that would save.

[whimzikal]

I agree!
If there is anything you can think of that I should relay to them... please feel free to share!

[Dax]

There are the usual signs of distress I would look for. Excessive drooling, whining, collapsing, convulsions, vomiting, diaherra with blood, generally any signs that the dog is in trouble.

[whimzikal]

Ok I covered them all.
I made the list for them while I was there & said to call me if they
needed to anytime. I felt bad because he really wanted to come with me.
He always does. I didn't take him because he is sick & I don't want anything to
happen if he is here AND I can't risk my 3 getting sick too! I promised
him if he felt better he could spend the night tomorrow
Usually he sleeps over at least every other weekend.
I love the little chubber so much, I'm worried sick about him.
I'll be calling first thing in the morning bugging them!

[whimzikal]

Just talked to my mom. Spike is the same.
She said after I left yesterday he went back in the den...alone.
I am going to get dressed and go over. I will take my stethoscope
and thermometer. I figure I can listen for tummy noises.
If he again perks up for me he is coming home with me.
My sister & her chihuahua are there and they get all the
attention. Spike loves to be babied but my parents aren't
like that with him But I AM
Thanks

[Dax]

Maybe ask your parents when is the last time he pooped and peeped. Is he very old?

Hope he's ok. You are in my thoughts.

[Blaze]

I hope he's feeling better soon!

It's probably a good idea to take him back with you. He'll probably feel better after getting babied!!