Help - any ideas what this is?? **UPDATE**

My poor little boy (1 1/2 yr old bichon mix) is having tummy issues ....he hasnt touched his food today and when he goes #2 its been watery and there was a tiny drop of blood the last time. I put broth in his water so he would drink and he is acting pretty normal otherwise.

Side note - i did notice yesterday and the day before he had 2 episodes of bad drooling...but it stopped after a few minutes.

Havent noticed him eating anything strange in particular but he does like to eat things that shouldnt be eaten (sticks, strings from his toys, hair out of his hairbrush, etc)

***UPDATE**

So my little boy seems fine!!

I figured if he was still having problems by the morning i would take him to the vet - the next morning was eating regular and had regular bowel movements, and has been fine all weekend.

It did dawn on me that the few nights prior he was eating rawhide and I for some reason think this may have happened in the past after eating rawhide

Im guessing maybe his stomach is too sensitive for rawhide



And the personal that recommended expressing the anal glands myself thats one thing i dont mind paying my vet for But seriously how ofter does that need to be done? Annually or more often??

Thanks for the concern girls!

Message edited 3/15/2010 2:57:09 PM.

Re: Help - any ideas what this is??

i would bring him to the vet

Re: Help - any ideas what this is??

i would bring him to the vet
maybe he ate something he shouldn't have--the blood would scare me..good luck

Re: Help - any ideas what this is??

I agree - I would bring him to the vet. Better safe then sorry

Re: Help - any ideas what this is??

totally he may have a blockage . hope hes ok let us know updates

Re: Help - any ideas what this is??

He may need those anal glands expressed. You should learn how to do it .. its so much cheaper..