Coton de Tulear / Havernese mix.

This is our Abby

My Coton/Havernese is 8 l/2 years old. Four years ago she had a bought of hemoragic gastrointeritis, she recovered with antibiotics Metronidazole, however she had many side effects, that took a long time to recover from. Just in the last week (July 18th, 2019) she had the runs. Of course I panic, as this is how the gastroenteritis started. I have taken her to my Vet (of 50 years with all my pets) There is no sign of blood in the loose stools as she has a pee pad station and I use a white liner. She is eating her Royal Canin Gastroenteritis kibble and drinking. My vet prescribed Metronidazole again, I am more than hesitant to give her this because of all her issues with this in the past.

May I add she, is our baby, and my husband and I are concerned. She does have separation anxiety (my diagnosis) when I take her for her grooming she is there lea for 4 hours , not by my choice. She loves the groomer, I believe after reviewing my grooming receipts this stomach issue starts within a week of grooming! The groomer is at my Vets office. We are beside ourselves as what to do. (July 23 2019) She is eating, drinking, still loose stools no sign of blood). Acting normally, nothing unusual but for loose stools.

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Jul 31, 2019
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Gastro problems NEW
by: Anonymous

My Coton suffered from gastro problems with bloody stools. She has taken an old farm remedy for years in her food called tylan with no problems for years !

Jul 31, 2019
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All Good Advice
by: Iris

I would add, even though you have been using the same Vet for a long time I would be more assertive about what you do not want them to give your baby Abby. You stated that you previously experienced first hand the long term side effects of that drug, so please consider and tell the Vet you don’t want it.

My dog had a deathly severe reaction to a drug Fentanyl after he had surgery, and he was having difficulty breathing, was frantic running in circles and his tongue was blue, I rushed him to the Vet, he was saved that time ( Also a Vet I trusted), he was just using a really bad drug that had already been recalled from human use). Also, the prescription dog foods have a lot of fat and additives, some dog food has a toxic amount of vitamin D.

Be careful.read labels.

For the diarrhea, try boiling a skinless chicken breast and white rice both in plain water. Chop it up and serve it to her with the water broth it made.
Do not add any seasoning. That is good for all tummy problems.

Good luck and God Bless you and Abby.
I hope to read that she is all better.
Love and Blessings
🐶💗Iris Miller

Jul 26, 2019
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Make A Change NEW
by: Anonymous

Great that you noticed the connection between the stress of being groomed and your baby's digestive issues. Stop taking her to the vet for grooming. Find someone who will come to the house and groom her there or bathe her at home yourself. She is telling you that she can't handle the situation and honoring that will hopefully give both of you relief. I know how worried you are and my hope is that you are able to find a solution for your issues with your darling girl.

Jul 24, 2019
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Grooming - stress NEW
by: Susan

Does your groomer use an electrical shaver? That might be a source of stress for your baby. My Lars also had severe anxiety/shaking after being groomed. The EMF exposure from the electrical shaver can be detrimental to small dogs who may also be struggling with illness. I have learned this the hard way. I recently purchased an EMF Summit and there is one article on this very topic.

Jul 24, 2019
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Side effects NEW
by: Anonymous

May I ask what the side effects from the antibiotic was? Our Coton has the same problem with anxiety from thunderstorms. Stress related. Bloody loose stools. We think he had a reaction this time from that same Med. He hadn’t had them before. Hope your baby gets better soon.

Jul 24, 2019
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Your furbaby NEW
by: Gaynor

I am so sorry to hear of the health issues with you pup. I do hope you manage to sort it out and it isn't as bad as you think xxx

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