My Dog Is Frantically Eating Grass, Ivy, Weeds, Anything He Comes Across.

[ladybirder]

Any ideas what's wrong please. Vets are shut. Any ideas? He's still doing it.

[anneasquith]

Not pancreatitis, great news. With some rest, medication and love, hopefully he will be well soon .

[barry1010]

Hope he is much improved - so pleased it isn't pancreatis, but what a puzzle.

[ladybirder]

Morning all. We both slept like logs last night. Well I did so I'm betting he did or he would have woken me up. His BFF from across the corridor has given Jay his meds and we think he's a bit better today. I hope he's happy to follow the vet's advice and stay in and rest. We shall see. He loves getting his own way. Thanks to all who have shown an interest in one wee rescue mutt;-)

[naomi24]

Ahh. :o)

[ladybirder]

:-) x

[calmck]

You said he was eating Ivy. Ivy is poisonous to dogs

[ladybirder]

Yes, I know calm. See my 12.16 post on 8th.

[choux]

Lovely to read, lb. Please give J a hug from me (((x)))

[pastafreak]

So pleased you both caught up on sleep...I hope your little pal catches up on his eating also. Sending ear scritches.

[ladybirder]

Thanks Choux and Pasta xx. There has been a parade of people from other flats coming to see how he is so I'm afraid he's not had much rest:-(. But he's loved it, all these people making a fuss of him:-)). Might have to put a Do No Disturb notice on the door (or a shorter one LOL).

[ladybirder]

Hi again ABers. Took J to a different vet today as he's not getting any better. Nice lady vet questioned me for half an hour before discussing with other vets. I liked the fact that she did that. She said they need to rehydrate him first of all. This if the 3rd time he's had this done since Saturday lunchtime. The most interesting thing she said was that he showed the most distress when they touched his tummy from the middle to the rear. I think this could mean it actually is Pancreatitis! I should hear from them before closing time whether they will release him today or keep him in overnight.

[Lie-in King]

I've been following this & can only send you both my best wishes, lb x

[ladybirder]

Thank you so much LiK. Although he hadn't been to today's vets before I'm sure he knew it was a vets practice as I had to drag him in. When we went into the consultation room I sat down and he immediately got underneath the chair and behind my legs. Didn't save him though. He was looking back over his shoulder as he was led away:-(

[Tilly2]

I, too, have been following but don't know what to say apart from my very best wishes to both of you.

[anneasquith]

So distressing LB, can only hope recovery is soon .
LB do you have pet insurance ?

[ladybirder]

No I don't AA. The reason I don't is because with my first dog I took out insurance and I paid it every month for the 10 years of his life and never claimed a penny. I think it was Which magazine that advised better to open a bank account for your pooch and put an amount in you can afford every month. I wish I'd done that.

With J I've just hit about £1,840.00 (this year!!). So far ...

[pastafreak]

I felt quite distressed when I read he still wasn't eating :((
Poor little mite...get well soon!

[Rosetta]

I hope he improves soon LB. Although its a lot of dosh we wouldn't begrudge one penny.
Our Golden recently developed a "hot spot". After numerous treatment including emergency vets (mega dear) it was finally cured. He was fully insured with Pet Plan. Guess what, they refused to pay anything at all. My opinion of pet insurers is now not printable

[ladybirder]

What was their excuse for not paying Rosetta?

Thank you for all your support ABers, all of you even if I haven't mentioned you by name.

[ladybirder]

Just had a phone call from the vet. J is comfortable, rehydrated, will be having a scan in the morning so nil by mouth from midnight tonight. They will be keeping him there overnight. xx