skybytch 273 #1 March 23, 2004 My dog has been throwing up on and off since Sunday morning. Didn't eat at all Sunday or yesterday. At first the puddles were small and "chunky" (sorry, only way I can describe it). Now the puddles are huge and almost pure liquid - and they smell. She managed to eat a bit around 2am this morning but it all came back up sometime between then and now. I feel bad for yelling at her cuz I know she doesn't feel good and can't help it... but cleaning up smelly dog puke at 8pm, 1:30am, 3am and 8am isn't my idea of a good time. Luckily the living room and kitchen are tile and not carpet, but my whole house still reeks anyway. Lysol ain't cuttin' it. I don't know what she could have eaten to set this off. We'll be headed to the vet's today cuz I'm worried about dehydration (she's drinking a little but can't keep it down). I can't take her to work (not gonna have my store reeking too) and don't want to leave her alone... plus my new bed is supposed to be delivered today - how embarrassing to have people I don't know in here with the house smelling this bad! Anybody know of anything I can buy to make this horrible smell go away?? Anybody want to go work for me today? This sucks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRock 0 #2 March 23, 2004 VIBES!!!!!!!!!!! As a proud dad of three pups, I know your concern. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #3 March 23, 2004 Take her to the vet if you can. She could've eaten string or something that's making her puke. Lysol makes a cleaner specifically for cleaning up pet mess. Works great. Also, there's a carpet fresh powder specifically for pets too. that works as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EdC 0 #4 March 23, 2004 My black lab was doing something similar about a month ago. The vet said it was an inflammation of the pancreas. I had to feed her bland foods like boiled chicken, boiled hamburger, rice and cottage cheese for two weeks and give her an anti-spasmodic. She seems to be doing much better, although when I open the fridge she is waiting for her hamburger and rice. Good luck with yours. Big Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #5 March 23, 2004 I'm not sure what would get the smell out except maybe some baking soda. But I'm sorry to hear about your poochie being pukey. That stinks. ((((vibes)))) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruzit 0 #6 March 23, 2004 Poor pup. Hopefully it isn't anything too serious. Stop by Petsmart and pick up some Simple Solution. It is a cleaner/deodorizer specifically designed to break down proteins (works great on any vomit, urine, feces, or any other protein based stain. {{{{{vibes}}}}} to you and the pup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #7 March 23, 2004 Try Febreeze for the smell after you've cleaned really well. Cat pee is one of the harder smells to neutralize and Febreeze worked. (In a black Jeep in the dead of summer!) Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vt1977 0 #8 March 23, 2004 Hope your puppy is ok and starts feeling better soon! Quote Anybody want to go work for me today? If you can get me to Florida, I'll be there! Vicki Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #9 March 23, 2004 Sorry to hear. Hope your puppy gets better soon. Have you tried giving your baby some Pepto? Good luck at the vet's.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #10 March 23, 2004 What are the symptoms of Parvo? " Parvo" is a virus that attacks the lining of the digestive system. It causes dogs and puppies to not be able to absorb nutrients or liquids. Puppies are especially prone to it because they have an immature immune system. When dogs and puppies contract parvo, they often have diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy. Usually they stop eating and develop a bloody, foul-smelling, liquid stool. Symptoms usually begin with a high fever, lethargy, depression, and loss of appetite. Secondary symptoms appear as severe gastrointestinal distress, such as vomiting and bloody diarrhea. In many cases, dehydration, shock, and death followI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #11 March 23, 2004 Argh. Just let her outside. She peed and had a massive bout of diarrhea. Now she's laying down again. Got an appointment with a vet this afternoon... seven hours from now... It's gonna be a long day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #12 March 23, 2004 Quote Got an appointment with a vet this afternoon... seven hours from now... Okay, I already like this vet. They can fit her in if we leave right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #13 March 23, 2004 Quote Okay, I already like this vet. They can fit her in if we leave right now. Leave...right now. If she's just a pup, she's sorta like an infant and your responsibility. Thanks for taking the time to care for her. She'll appreciate it. FFF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #14 March 23, 2004 vibes and hugs Let us know how it goes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #15 March 23, 2004 Fox had the same thing that last year after eloy, it turned out to be a bacterial infection in her colon. 24hrs after her 1st antibiotic she was a happy little camper again. Hope your pooch just has something simple like that.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #16 March 23, 2004 Poor Poochy Sorry to hear that bytch. Try Febreeze. It really does wonders for bad smells. I think it's the best on the market for pet owners. Hope the dog feels better soon. {{Vibes}} My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #17 March 23, 2004 Well that wasn't much fun at all. Molly's stayin' with the vet for a few hours so they can do blood work and xrays. Poor baby, she was so scared, was all I could do not to cry my eyes out until after I'd gotten into the car. They're gonna call me later when they know what's up. Then it took me over an hour to get from the vet's office 5 miles south of town to the airport... well almost to the airport. My van is a pile of shit. Thanks to Jack I'm now sitting at the house waiting for my bed to arrive (and cleaning the floor... and cleaning the floor... and cleaning the floor....) and my pile of shit is on it's way to get fixed (I hope anyway). This day will be over at some point. That's all that is keeping me from killing something bigger than the bug I just stomped... err I mean stepped on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #18 March 23, 2004 You are not having a good day. Just think, tomorrow, your van will be running great, the puppy will all better and you will have a new bed to play in. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misslmperfect 0 #19 March 23, 2004 most vet clinics sell products specifically for that reason. carpet cleaners and air fresheners. if they dont someone in there can reccommend something. i have one of those mini carpet shampooers by bissel and nothing kills odor better then that cleaning solution, imo. btw, do you notice any of the dog's toys missing? if they chew up a toy and swallow part of it, that can cause vomiting and severe lacerations in the esophogus. also, check your plants. indoor and out. lots of plants make dogs' tummies hurt. 1 last thing to check for is if your dog may have ingested rabbit poop. that is REALLY REALLY bad for dogs. we see it all the time at the clinic. other then that, id reccomend pinning your puppy up in a bathroom or something like that until you can get to the doc. it'll be easier for you to clean, and if its dark and quiet and calm, it'll ease the nervous stomach. hope everything's ok!Oh Canada, merci pour la livraison! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #20 March 23, 2004 Quote Try Febreeze for the smell after you've cleaned really well. Cat pee is one of the harder smells to neutralize and Febreeze worked. (In a black Jeep in the dead of summer!) That's what I was gonna say too - Febreeze. I had a cat pee on one of my cushions before, and Febreeze got the smell completely out. I couldn't believe it... Sorry to hear that your puppy is sick, Lisa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #21 March 23, 2004 Quote Just think, tomorrow, your van will be running great, the puppy will all better and you will have a new bed to play in. The day is improving. Vet just called, nothing bad in the xrays or the blood work but he said there were some "inflammatory cells" (??) in the rectal smear. He gave her an anti-spasmodic shot and is sending her home with more anti-spasmodic meds, anti-inflammatory meds and anti-nausea meds. Gonna go pick her up as soon as Jack gets here, she has to go back again on Thursday. The bed is here and made and it's comfy. Now I just need the mechanic to call and say the piece of shit is fixed, come get it, and I can pretend today never happened Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #22 March 23, 2004 $332 later... Molly's home and almost back to her normal self. Damn glad I hadn't spent the rest of my paycheck like I'd been planning to - I had $380 in my pocket this morning, now I have a bit less than $50. But it was worth every penny to know that there's nothing major and/or horrible wrong with her. The van on the other hand... that purchase was the biggest mistake I've ever made. Mechanic says it's got the wrong radiator in it (which explains why it's been overheating and I've had to drive with the heater on), so that's gotta get replaced before he can even start on the other issues... I miss my station wagon. At least I knew what was wrong with it - and it'd go more than 5 miles without dying on me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #23 March 24, 2004 Damn girl. You shoulda hollered at me. I got the vehicle you need and it's cheap too. FFF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #24 March 24, 2004 Quote Damn girl. You shoulda hollered at me. I got the vehicle you need and it's cheap too. FFF You're finally gonna give me the Polar Bear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #25 March 24, 2004 Quote You're finally gonna give me the Polar Bear? You can have the Bear when they pry the keys out of my cold, dead fingers, lol. I was talking about a 1989 GMC S-15. Specialty paint, 10,000 miles on the engine, three months on the tranny, three weeks on the rear-end, new wheel bearings - inner and outer on the front, new brakes - rear and front, new wheel cylinders - rear, front and rear universal joints, new tires and American Racing mags. I just bought a new Ford F-150 super cab and don't need the GMC anymore. FFF Uhh, did I just do a no-no? This wasn't meant as an advertisement, ya'll. "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
