It's all gone wrong for caley

Caley came down really ill again last night, she had diarrhoea the entire night but would just lie there letting it run out...managed to get her vets this morning and they have kept her in for the day....we are heartbroken..they think its a bug but she needs iv fluid and iv antibiotic and they are running blood test, they know caley well and straight away new this was so unlike her, first time I have seen my hubby cry, we are so upset.

They are hoping to get her back to us tonight....I so hope so

Oh poor Caley I hope she'ok, she's in the best place. I'm sure they will sort her out quickly. big hugs from me & Katy ><

Oh dear, i really hope she gets well soon. Can i ask if the poo smelled really particularly strange?

All the best ><

It smelled absolutely vile Hayley, never smelt anything like it, she started being sick again this morning even at vets

I hope she is okay ><

>< for you and Caley ><

i really hope she will be okay.

They are such a worry Debbie, but she is in safe hands now. I hope she gets well soon, did the vet say when they would update you? ><

Aww poor Caley I am sure they will sort her out big hugs from me and Vinnie >< ><

She's in the best place Debbie...hugs from me and Shéara ><

I really hope she's OK, I know it's hard to leave her but she's is in the best place, hugs for you both >< >< ><

Poor Caley, she is getting the best treatment now at the vets at least. Most likely to be some bug or other she has picked up. Please keep us up dated on her progress >< ><

Oh poor little mite Really hope she starts to feel better soon. Be sure to keep us updated ><

oooh poor baby, I hope it's nothing to bad and you're all home together soon.. x

Aww no, I hope caley recovers soon, hopefully it'll pass soon >< >< for you both.

Oh no, that's terrible! Poor Caley! It's okay, the vet will get her sorted out in no time. ><

Awe bless her, poor baby. Get well spoon xx

Any news on her? X

Hope Caley recovers quickly and is back at home very soon ><

If it's any comfort to you, Dempsey was kept on on i/v drip & i/v antibiotics when he had Giardia (sp) and he made a rapid & full recovery. Caley's symptoms sound very similar to Dempsey's.

poor little thing. Youll be back to usual cuddles soon

>< for you and Caley

Hoping that it all turns out ok! I really do know how you feel. Big hugs from all your virtual dog friends.

Any news Debbie?

ahh poor caley >< ,hope she is better very soon,have you heard any news from the vets yet ?

Poor Caley ><

Poor Caley >< She's in good hands I'm sure, fingers crossed you hear something soon xx

This has to be the most upsetting day I have had....

The vet called and told us that her bloods were clear and she had no temp but that she was still low and still leaking diarrohea but they think she is stressed with the kennel, we went at 6pm to speak to them and they took us to her as they wanted to see how she reacted, well when we first walked in it was as though she didn't recognise us, the vet then thought it might be best to send her pedicare overnight, but then thought she would try and let her out kennel and see how she reacts...she flew out of there and jumped over us...they said that was happiest she has been.

So they said to bring her home tonight and we have to take her back in morning for more in antibiotics and fluid....she has enough fluid in her not to worry about dehydration tonight.

So I have one poorly caley lying on her bed, still leaking, although I do think that has improved very slightly, she is still shaking a bit, she is exhausted she has not slept in 24hours.

At least I am back at vets in morning, I cannot fault them they have been great. I think I will crate her tonight like normal and change her pads every few hours, it's a routine she knows and might be better for her, not sure i will cope with another sleepiness night.

Also the vet said in the last couple of weeks a bug has being going around and she as had quite a few dogs with this, one worse than others.

Thanks for the update. Sounds like she will be ok. Keep your eyes open and the coffee flowing. ><

Y'know that's almost exactly what Dempsey was like. Do you know if the vet has tested for Giardia?

Be prepared for urine leakage as well, because the i/v fluids saturate their system & the bladder just can't control it.

Hope she spends a peaceful night at home. ><

Aww that's better news thanks for the update we all have been thinking about her all afternoon Hope she will continue to improve now ><

Thank you for the up date, sounds like it's probably the bug like the vet said if it's been going around anyway.

I hope you can both get some rest tonight, sending lots of these your way >< >< ><

I am so pleased they have let her home, that is always a promising sign! I hope she recovers very quickly, a day left at the vets on top of the illness is going to be very stressful for you both. Fingers and paws crossed here she feels better by morn Xx

Thanks for the update, Hopefully she is over the worst now, poor little love >< ><

Aww thank you for the update, let's hope she starts on the road to recovery as soon as possible >< >< for you both

Thanks for the update! Sounds like she's gonna be ok if the vet said theres a bug going around.

Hope you both manage to get some sleep tonight ><

Oh what a frightening set-back. Thank goodness you got her to the vets quickly and they put fluids and anti-biotics into her, and are happy enough with her progress that she can stay the night with you.

I do hope you all get some sleep tonight and that the news at the vets tomorrow is better. Get well soon Caley, we are thinking of you >< >< >< ><

Caryll, you mentioned Giardia - what is that exactly? I know of Parvo, but I think that shows blood in the diarhorrea?

It's a parasite that causes intestinal breakdown. The following roughly describes it, but doesn't mention that it often results in diarrhoea that stinks to high heaven and can be very watery.

http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/infectious-parasitic/c_multi_giardiasis

When Dempsey had it, he had projectile diarrhoea ( ) that had a terrible smell, and at one point he was actually hemorraghing blood from his anus. Frightening, as he had all but collapsed, but he recovered very quickly once treatment had started.

Well done for getting her to the vets pronto.

Awww cuddles for Caley!! Hope you get through the night okay and keep us updated, sounds like she has been through the mill poor thing! ><

Thank you Caryll. Gosh, poor Dempsey, he's certainly had some bad luck in getting that and bloat.

Not wishing to detract from Caley's problem (I was just curious).

Debbie - I know you'll let us know how Caley is getting on, we are all sending our best vibes~~~ and hugs >< >< >< for her rapid recovery.

Only just picked this up as away on hols at the moment . Hope everything is going ok for her Debbie please keep us updated

Tilly andTommy send her some big Staffy love >< >< ><

Hope caley is feeling a little better today? Hugs for you ><

Yes how is she today???

How is she today? ><

Poor sweetie. I'm sure she will be absolutely fine, probably just a stomach upset. They were right to put her on a drip though as this will rehydrate her body. Keep us updated, lots of hugs and kisses for Caley xxx

I know how u feel. We had to leave Debo for 24h at the vet when he was only 12weeks. Big kisses from us. Any news?

Hi again Debbie - how is Caley today? We're all thinking of you both ><

This is so terrible! I hope that Caley will be okay, my fingers are crossed for you both! This is a perfect example of "better safe than sorry"! Thank god you got her to the vet quickly! Please keep us updated on her! I am so sorry that you both have to go through this. I hope Caley has a quick recovery!

Sorry to hear that Caley is not feeling well. Bacon always seems to have something similar happen every couple of months. Every time, he checks out ok at the vets and they say it's probably a bug. After antiobiotics he's ok.

I'm sure Caley will improve over the next couple of days! I hope you and Caley are able to get some sleep.

Also, if Caryll is correct about Giardia, that's a tough one. I've had Giardia myself and it totally kicked my * for 2 months before I went to the doctor to figure out what the heck was wrong with me!!!