Bundyburger Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 This time last year my dog got a stomach bug after a surgery. He ended up on antibiotics for a while which helped. Symptoms the past few days are pointing to him having another bug. Lethargy and sleeping lots, he's pooped in our bed, and done sloppy and disgustingly smelly ones in the house despite having outside access which is the same as last year. Hes also been eating lots of grass then vomiting. He's still eating fine and his energy levels were back to normal today but his guts definitely aren't. We've moved rurally now so the earliest vet appointment i can get to fit around work will be Thursday and given his energy is normal and he's eating fine it doesn't seem an emergency. Are there any home remedies I can try in the meantime? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willem Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 ...24 hours fasting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 If they're bright and happy I normally skip a meal - so nothing for 24 hours - and then start them on steamed chicken breast (not thigh) and a little mashed pumpkin. If it's mild and/or they are young or old or thin so can't miss a meal I just feed the chicken and pumpkin. No improvement or not drinking or vomiting as well or pale gums or miserable or in pain etc etc and straight to the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 skip a meal - pro biotics /plain yoghurt / mashed pumpkin .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Apple cider vinegar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papillon Kisses Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I feed my dog a small meal of plain steamed chicken breast and boiled rice when he has a sick tummy. I don't skip a meal, as skipping meals seems to make him feel worse and he trembles. If anything it seems better to get something plain into him. Happy to defer to the DOL trust bank about fasting but just giving my experience with my boy. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willem Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) ...I forgot to mention: if you let him fast, make sure he still has access to water! wrt fasting: fasting allows the stomach acid to become very concentrated and deadly for viruses and bugs. Plus it saves energy: if the digestion system doesn't work properly the energy the dog gets out of any food you gave him is limited, however, it still needs to be processed which consumes quite some energy. Therefore fasting (1 day doesn't hurt an adult dog as long as he isn't heavily underweight) is an excellent remedy to allow him to take care for himself and boost his immune system. If 1 day fasting doesn't cure it, that means it is something serious...means vet. Edited June 19, 2016 by Willem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 I usually fast the dog then give a light meal of boiled rice adding the strained liquid of a chicken frame that has been chopped up and simmered for 4--5 hours. I usually add some powdered charcoal (1/4tsp) to this bowl of slop and sometimes slippery elm seems to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Yes I fast them as well then the first meals are boiled rice and plain chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 Gawd! There'd be westie revolution here if I fasted my guys!! As well as apple cider vinegar, I use steamed chicken and rice to settle upset tummies - but doesn't seem to happen here very with my cast iron stomach westies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share Posted June 20, 2016 Back to his usual self toda thank goodness! He got a very small dinner yesterday or else you'd think he was being starved. Why the acv westiemum? Haven't heard that before but I always have some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 I find ACV pretty good for a range of stuff - it seems to have an anti-bacterial effect and fixes Sarah's dicky tummy upsets. (And her stained paws but thats another story) I use a teaspoon for my westies in a bit of water mixed in with their food - big dogs need a dessertspoon. Some people use it in drinking water but I find my guys won't it touch it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedaler Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 Slippery Elm powder mixed into a slush works wonders in my experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 (edited) OT A splash of ACV in the water bowl/bucket stops algae growing. Edited July 5, 2016 by JRG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted July 19, 2016 Author Share Posted July 19, 2016 His tummy played up again so we went to the vets. Suspected giardia from the fishpond. If the meds work we need to treat the other two dogs. If he doesn't improve we need poop samples to narrow it down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) An FYI. An algae die-off like you can get in winter when the sun isn't enough to keep it growing can cause a bad tummy if they drink it. Not just ponds but funny little places like the dishes under pot plants. Boggy spots, that kind of thing. Usually a bit of algae in water dishes isn't there long enough to die off. I forgot to add. Farex is good if they won't eat regular rice. Edited July 19, 2016 by Powerlegs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 An FYI. An algae die-off like you can get in winter when the sun isn't enough to keep it growing can cause a bad tummy if they drink it. Not just ponds but funny little places like the dishes under pot plants. Boggy spots, that kind of thing. Usually a bit of algae in water dishes isn't there long enough to die off. I forgot to add. Farex is good if they won't eat regular rice. Interesting. Strong possibility due to the location of the pond. Another pooch is under the weather today too so we'll be looking at removing the pond and putting the fish in a tank. Its a free standing pond and a pain to clean easily anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 An FYI. An algae die-off like you can get in winter when the sun isn't enough to keep it growing can cause a bad tummy if they drink it. Not just ponds but funny little places like the dishes under pot plants. Boggy spots, that kind of thing. Usually a bit of algae in water dishes isn't there long enough to die off. I forgot to add. Farex is good if they won't eat regular rice. Interesting. Strong possibility due to the location of the pond. Another pooch is under the weather today too so we'll be looking at removing the pond and putting the fish in a tank. Its a free standing pond and a pain to clean easily anyway. Yes it's a funny, hidden kind of thing. Not something that leaps to mind but I do a cleanout before the cold sets in. The tadpoles and pond plants keep growth under control during warm months. There was a massive die-off of blue green algae in the park wetland a few years ago and it was bad enough to hospitalise dogs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Yikes! My boy is back to normal now, more cheerful than he's been in a while. No fever and his appetite is back. Started the other two on meds yesterday too but they're not showing symptoms right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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