ejano Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Robin was sick again right after eating just a little bit of left over dinner tonight....licking the tomato sauce off a TV dinner. I thought it appeared to be worms in it, so I got my trusty flashlight and a large toothpick and sorted through the gunk. I found a wad of string about a two inches in diameter (flat, not round) We think he ingested an unknown quantity of string/yarn....perhaps as long ago as last week. DH remembered that Robin swiped and shredded a cone of yarn last Saturday and so he may have ingested string/yarn then as he was sick for the first time on Sunday. I didn't see anything in particular in the sick that night , but I'd other problems to deal with....but I did think then that he might have eaten something odd...this dog has the grazing habits of a goat! I went through the toys, etc, and picked up all of the tug ropes, frayed or not, emptied all the wastebaskets in every room, and the recycling but I must have missed something he or Brodie had stashed because today the vet thought he'd ingested this string in the past 24 hours. I ran him to the vet immediately today -- they were closing at 5 PM but looked him over and his temp and attitude were normal so they told me to keep him on ice chips, watch his bowel habits overnight and bring him back in the morning. He'll have some x-rays to see if anything is wrapped around his intestines....hopefully not as he will have to have surgery to remove any blockages. Please let him be okay. I don't want to lose another dog to stupidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Aww, jeez, I'm so sorry about Robin. I hope he's ok, preferably without major surgery, but ok is the first priority. Good thoughts coming your way from us. Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maralynn Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Good thoughts and prayers that it be be resolved simply and quickly and Robin will feel better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gil Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Hope the string passes on through and all is OK. Went through surgury for blockage this summer with Gil. slow and carefull recovery but all is well now. Jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejano Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 I gave him the ice like the vet suggested and about fifteen minutes later he threw up again..bile this time. Do I take him to the ER vet who is an hour and a half away in the city and has probably never even seen a Border Collie or wait for my own vet in this morning? Robin doesn't look much different but he isn't taking any more ice or water. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 E vet, I wouldn't wait. Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.DaisyDuke Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 good thoughts to you all. hope he's alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Mojo to you and Robin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPSY Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 I would take him in , Liz. If he cant keep water down, there's a good chance he has a blockage. Good vibes coming to you and Robin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alchemist Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Oh, man, what a bummer! Our best mojo in your and Robin's direction! Here's hoping for it's just being something minor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc4ever Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 I'd take him in. He's obviously not feeling well. Sending good thoughts your way. Sounds like a long night ahead for you and Robin. Will be watching anxiously for updates. Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaMJL Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Take him in. I have dealt with this with my girl Zoe (she really is the dog I learned everything through, god love her!) when I brought her home she was very very sick. Turned out she had a blockage in her bowel. They had to operate on an 8 week old puppy but she's fine! Best to get it xrayed and looked at quickly to avoid any complications. Zoe had eaten screws/rocks at her "BYBer's house" (before I knew anything 11 years ago it seemed like a great idea to buy the cute lab puppy in the pet store window). ((((Hugs to you and Robin)))) we are thinking of you and crossing fingers, toes & paws here in Nova Scotia!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisyandme Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Sending positive thoughts your way. Will be watching for updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scomona Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 sending lots of good vibes your way... keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooky Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Sending good thoughts your and Robin's way...hope he feels better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyer Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Thinking of you and Robin tonight!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MicheleS. Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Hoping everything is okay. Sending good vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Kirby ate a carpet when he was 5 years old. I to this day cant imagine why at 5 he decided to not only destroy my carpet but, eat it too but, that's neither here nor there. He ingested the carpet approximately 2 weeks before he finally had surgery because the vet thought I was crazy to even think there was something like that happening. Then he passed some carpet later that week so he felt sure that all would be well. WHen they finally removed his blockage they had to remove 1/3 of his stomach and a good portion of small intestine due to gangrene. Total weight of carpet, rabbit fur, and grass about 3lbs. I prepared for the worst brought a van to haul my terribly sick dog home from the vet and he leaped into the car without looking back and basically acted like nothing ever happened. He did love the home cooked meal for 2 weeks though. So no I wouldnt wait but, I also wouldnt worry as this will be more than likely be a speed bump in an otherwise long life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejano Posted February 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Robin's okay! Xrays showed no blockages, bloodwork okay....some lingering gas ..so whatever he had, he got rid of and now is just upset tummy. He's got some meds to help his stomach and a bland diet for the next few days. Whew! Thanks all for your advice and good wishes. Liz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2napp Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Great news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet_ceana Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Very good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPSY Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Thats great news Liz ! Beagle is doing her happy dance for you guys !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisyandme Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 What a relief! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.DaisyDuke Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 That is GREAT news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Excellent! I hope Robin is feeling much better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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