Rufus is off his food and throwing up! So worried!

[Susan]

Guys, please can you tell me if you think I need to take him to the vet? I just am not sure what to dot!

Last night he didn't eat his dinner - this is HIGHLY unlike him, he is a 'stick face in bowl and don't surface till the last crumb is gone' dog. He was also quiet, and slept a lot, I didn't take him for an evening walk as he seemed so sleepy.

Today Paul is at home with him, and he has not touched any food at all and has been sick twice. Paul says he seems OK in himself, but I am so worried. I am supposed to be going out tonight and leaving him with my Mum, but I am terrified now that something bad is wrong with him.

Should I go to the vet with him? I don't want to be a time waster or an over fussy dog owner..this is my first own dog, and I am just so scared anything happens to him. There is no financial worry about the vet, he is insured to the absolute hilt, so if you guys think he should go I will take him!

Any thoughts appreciated, I am in a panic!

[Fiona]

Susan don't panic. If you are really worried take him you know your dog better than any of us! But I have had Star and Libby being off food and sick for a couple of days then pic up. Usually because they have eaten something they shouldn't have and I haven't noticed. If he is still drinking water he should be ok.

Maybe give him a day or two and see how he is, try some chicken and rice once he starts eating as this well be softer on his stomach.
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[Susan]

Thanks Fiona!

I am just so panicked about it...I have not saw him, as Paul called me at work to tell me this, I just want to go home to him!

He does try to eat all the rubbish of the day, and he got the cats food again the other night, so maybe it has upset his stomach, I hope so! He also got a slice of toast yesterday morning, that is the last thing he ate!

I will cook him some chicken and rice and see if he will eat that.

xxx

[Fiona]

If he has been sick today Susan it might be best to not feed him until tomorrow. Sometimes best to let their stomachs settle. Maybe just water tonight and chicken and rice tomorrow and see how he goes
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[Lindy]

yeh Susan Fiona is right just don't feed him tonight and let his tummy rest and make sure he has plenty to drink, if he doesn't pick up take him to the vet but you might find he has just eaten something that didn't agree with him.

[Lorna]

Susan, is he better now?
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Lorna, Basil & Poppy
Great Danes are not substitute children. They are much more important than that!

[Susan]

He is fine now!
I am just a super stressed out Mum! lol!

We took him to Kelvingrove Park yesterday and he had a great time - didn't want to get back in the car!

Thanks for all the advice guys!
Susan xx

[Lorna]

Aren't we all super-stressed-out mums sometimes. I am so glad everything is fine now.

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Regards,
Lorna, Basil & Poppy
Great Danes are not substitute children. They are much more important than that!

[marcella]

[Fiona]

I know I'm great when its other peoples dogs but when its my own OMG I drive Stephen mad, especially if its Star coz he knows exactly how to play me!
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Dogs are like Chocolate, you just can't have one!

[Suzanne St]

So Pleased that he is on the mend

[Janis]

GLAD HE'S BACK ON TOP FORM!

THEY CAN BE A WORRY AND WORSE THAN KIDS! THEY CAN'T TELL YOU THEIR TUMMY IS SORE!

LOTS OF TUMMY RUBS AND CUDDLES!

[Lindy]

glad he is better, it's really worring when you don't know whats wrong with them

[John Thomson]

There is a VERY fine line between an owner being neurotic and not doing enough to get a dog to the vet in time..........unfortunately only experience can teach you that.

But is it grea tto be able to ask advice from knowledgeable friends.....and get a quick response!
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www.cumbernaulddogtraining.co.uk

[kirsty]

Glad mommy's boy is back on form