[nagdu] Diarrhea

[Larry D Keeler]

I'd watch her and see what happens. You're subject line sure gets attention!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daryl Marie via nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
To: "Julie J." <julielj at neb.rr.com>
Cc: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, July 18, 2014 5:15 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Diarrhea


> Hey, Julie,
>
> As I was reading your email, Jenny drank a bit of water. No more than 
> usual, but at least she's drinking.
>
> I did with her food like what I do when she's vomited (smaller meals) - 
> one at 10AM, one now, and the same at about 7PM.
>
> We're going to the pet store to get a big bag of her new kibble, so i will 
> get the canned pumpkin and add it to the First-Aid kit I will buy.
>
> Thanks for the dehydration pointers. Jenny didn't like the pinching, but 
> just looked at me funny!
>
> We are currently 6 hours diarrhea free, no signs of having to go, but she 
> has peed every 3 hours since 7AM
>
> I am cautious, but think we might be out of the woods.
>
> Daryl and Jenny (who wonders what all the fuss is about)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Julie J. <julielj at neb.rr.com>
> To: Daryl Marie <crazymusician at shaw.ca>, NAGDU Mailing List,the National 
> Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:05:47 -0600 (MDT)
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Diarrhea
>
> I always struggle with Monty not drinking enough water when I travel.   I
> think he's just very sensitive to different water sources and additives 
> they
> put in it in some cities.  So I try to bring water from home.  Sometimes,
> though I can't bring enough for the whole trip, like a couple of weeks ago
> when I was gone for four days.  So I've discovered putting a small bit of
> fruit juice in his water motivates him to drink.
>
> You might even be able to put the pumpkin in her water and accomplish two
> things in one!  If you're not withholding food, you could put water on her
> food.
>
> a simple test for dehydration is gently pinch a bit of skin and pull it 
> up.
> If it snaps back quickly then she's fine.  If there is any slowing or 
> delay,
> she's dehydrated.  If the skin stays where you pulled it, get her to the 
> vet
> ASAP.
>
> I hope she feels better soon.
> Julie
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: Daryl Marie via nagdu
> Sent: Friday, July 18, 2014 1:40 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nagdu] Diarrhea
>
> Hey,
> jenny had a very severe case of diarrhea this morning. She seems to be 
> doing
> better, but I can't seem to get her to drink water.  This is not unusual,
> but the dehydration does concern me.
> Any advice on getting her to drink? Or just let her drink when she's 
> ready?
>
> Worried Daryl and Jenny (who is slightly embarrassed about the whole 
> thing)
>
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