puppy sickness

Re: puppy sickness

Jenny Cook RVN — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:14:34 GMT

I dont think id be able to starve louie for 24 hours, he is a proper scavenger as well, and up until 3 weeks ago he was being treated for possible giardia, he is absolutly now though and has put on lots of weight which is good cos he was so underweight, poor thing, The RSPCA didnt help much when we got him either... anyways... he has had some dinner now as well and seems fine now. Think it must have had summin to do with eating the plant leaves, naughty puppy!

I didnt think it was 24 hours anyways for a dog that had only vomited once or twice, but we all have our own little things and remember things differently so i'd like to know what it really is.

Re: puppy sickness

Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:04:34 GMT

I am reading this thread, and see that a lot still starve for 24hours after vomiting....... I thought this particular course of action was out of date. I can remember a few years back possibly at some cpd thing, we were told that if a dog vomits, then wait about 4 hours offer smal amount of water, and if no more vomit, you offer a small meal(chicken) possibly just a few pieces. This was especially for pups, who should not according to whoever it was be starved for 24 hours.

A dog that has vomited even a few times, the same thing applies, unless the dog is vomiting contstantly, then in that instance they probably should see the vet.

Anyone else on here do this?

Re: puppy sickness

Jenny Cook RVN — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:54:44 GMT

i left for work this morning before the dog would normally have his breakfast and his lunch is around 1pm and i was still at work, i tried my best to tell them what to do, but they went against it. A typical client i suppose, lol.

Re: puppy sickness

Vicky RVN — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:45:00 GMT

When Jack had nasty diarrhoea (thanks to me giving him a new bone, which he enjoyed at the time but will not be having again!) i starved him for 24 hours then just fed boiled rice and chicken. I wrote down when and how much my parents show feed him, otherwise they'd have given him too much i'm sure! They do listen to me, he's my dog so they have to!

Re: puppy sickness

nmenaul — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:34:01 GMT

I always starve my dog for 24 hours after any bout of sickness or diahorrea. Gives the system a chance to settle down and clear out any upsets I think.

Re: puppy sickness

Fiona Leathers — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:46:48 GMT

My parents do the same - I just think that they're like any other clients who don't listen. Don't take it personally!!

Re: puppy sickness

S-J — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:23:03 GMT

its alright i have been qualified 3years and my dad still ignores me and does what ever he wants with the dog.

Re: puppy sickness

Jenny Cook RVN — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:20:57 GMT

i persuaded them in the end not to feed him any dinner and see how he goes. And 30 mins after posting this thread last night he was sick again a little more, still the bouncy/happy puppy he always was just having been sick.

My parents dont seem to listen to what i have to say most of the time.

Never mind, he alot better today, my mum said she skipped his breaky this morning and gave him a small lunch at 1pm, he has kept it down fine,

Re: puppy sickness

hissycat — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:10:28 GMT

hmm. this is a late reply but personally I would've waited a bit.