[Dailydrool] Dice

[Esther Strom]

Judy,

I'd head to the emergency vet ASAP. Stretching can be an indicator of abdominal pain (which will not necessarily produce a reaction from simple touching - the vet will palpate the abdomen), and combined with the vomiting I would be worried. It could be pancreatitis, a ruptured spleen (both of which Basil has had within the last 4 months, with those exact symptoms), or any number of other things. Of course, it could also be something as simple as an upset stomach, but given the urgent nature of treating the worst case scenarios, I wouldn't wait to hear back from your regular vet.

Esther, Basil, and Waldo ATB



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What was what is wrong?? This morning Dice , Dove' 
and I went out for their morning pee poo run before breakfast. Dice immediately 
started putting his butt to the ground like something was bothering him he 
walked a half dozen steps and then started to throw up which he did mostly 
yellow bile and when I went to pet and comfort him he started crying and howling 
as thou he was in pain. It lasted only a few seconds but seemed like minutes , I 
was so scared. Screamed for my husband who of course didn't show up . Dice 
somewhat recovered and we made it in the house. He is looking a bit better and I 
fed him a small breakfast which he ate. Also I accidently bumped gently if you 
can bump gently his nose when I was setting his food down and he gave a low 
howl.Dice does not howl on a regular basis so this is unusual. He also has been 
doing a few stretches. I can touch him all over and there does is no painful 
reaction. I am thinking he may have played to rough with Dove' Dove' is a tall 
Italian sheepdog. I try to control how wild they get but it is never easy. I 
have a call into their vet but no call back yet. I will go to the emergency room 
if necessary. Just don't want to drag him there if not necessary. Any advice 
will be greatly appreciated.
 
Judy