At the beginning of this past week, I was vomiting in the middle of the night and it was making my tummy hurt. And then the bloody poos started. I refused breakfast on Wednesday and mom made me rice and a scrambled egg. Boy, was that ever yummy! I licked my bowl clean for 15 minutes after I had finished! Mom called my vet and took down a stool sample. I was fortunate to get in to see him on Wednesday. The labs hadn't come back yet but Dr M prescribed an antibiotic. The next day we got a call from the office - no parasites but they discovered that I had eaten wild animal poo and that was the issue. I'm on antibiotics for seven days and things have gotten much better.
That is part one of this story. Mom has made it her mission to have this wild animal poo issue never happen again. She's been looking into muzzles. Who wants a basket on their face when they want to have fun?!
Does anyone have a suggestion that could help me?
Whenever we start sniffing big time Mom pulls us off whatever it is and says leave it and we continue on. The leave it/drop it commands are something you need to have. On the weekend we were at a trial in Wisconsin. Olivia dove into some tall grass and came out with a suspicious look. Mom noticed she had something in her mouth, said drop it. She did right away and Mom pulled us away quickly. Sorry you got so sick. It's not worh the trouble for a small morsel of wild animal poo.
ReplyDeleteOh no/Oh dear, hope the tummy-troubles end soon. It's been a long time since we dealt with this, but must agree with Joy/GBGV above. 17 years with beagle Chessie: always said she "walked on 5-feet", coming from a pure bred hunter line, even with still training her at age 16 1/2 to "leave it/drop it" she would want to sniff and/or put EVERYTHING into her mouth ... never did muzzle her, but early on, she
ReplyDeletedid learn the command and would usually drop the "offending substance" into an open hand. But as noted the temptations continued for years ... good luck ... is it instinctual with his breed, if you know.
Oh no!
ReplyDeleteSorry no suggestions from here - but hope your auntiebuyahticks do their job -
and NO POO Duke!
H&K&W
Willow
Dandy Duke I am so very sorry for the sickies. Tummy stuff is the worst. I wonder what it that is so enticing about wild animal poo...I hear so many pups like it. I wish I had a suggestion but I don't.
ReplyDeleteI know 100% some of our K9 friends will come to you rescue.
Hugs and love you lots
Cecilia
How awful. I have no suggestions either, but it looks like mom is doing what needs doing. I'm glad you're on the mend.
ReplyDeleteHave a woof woof day and week, Duke. My best to your mom. ♥
I'm so glad you're feeling better but sad about the Halti. Learning the "drop it!" command sounds like the best plan.
ReplyDeleteI may have to buy one of those for therapy visits….sometimes Addi tries to pick up things off the floor at nursing homes. It always makes me nervous, just in case a pill is dropped on the floor.
ReplyDeleteOH my gosh, how awful for both you and your mom.
ReplyDeleteLuckily, Rosy rocks the "leave it" command...so we don't have to worry about her.
ReplyDeleteSunny, on the other hand, is the most stubborn girl in the world and does not listen to leave it. Luckily, she hasn't had any issues because, goodness knows how much animal poop(including her own) she has gotten into!
We'd love to hear what you find to help.
Timber has been wearing a Gentle Leader for years, but he can still use his mouth and tongue with it on. So we aren't so sure this is going to stop you, Duke. We don't have any big suggestions either. We mostly only walk on sidewalks, and if Mom sees bird poop, she tells us to "leave it." She has to be super alert for that and sometimes she misses. We hope you find a solution, a basket muzzle would be just terrible.
ReplyDeleteWoos - Misty and Timber
Sorry to hear about your tummy upset, Duke. We like to hunt for rabbit poo in our yard which our parents try to find first and get it out of the yard. Sometimes we do get into a pile and it can make us sick too.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry to hear that you were sick Dandy Duke but I'm so happy you are doing better! I know you're Mom will make sure it doesn't happen again.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteOh dear Duke... I do hope the tummy if properly settling again now... and I am inclinced to agree that you need to learn the drop and leave commands... properly! For your own sake - and for mum's... hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx
It is nearly impossible to stop a determined dog from eating something. You might find some answers here https://www.caninejournal.com/how-to-stop-a-dog-from-eating-poop-home-remedies/
ReplyDeleteJava Bean: "Ayyy, poor Duke! We are sorry you were feeling poorly!"
ReplyDeleteLulu: "Yes we are! I don't think I've ever eaten something like that. I've probably rolled in it, though."
Chaplin: "Maybe the Outfox would help? We have one here that was to keep Saya and Dennis from picking up foxtails in their noses or ears, but it says it also helps prevent scavenging."
https://outfoxfordogs.com