[mary amelia]

I am writing to ask if any Villages residents have had issues with their dogs health specifically vomiting and diarrhea in the dog requiring intervention by their vet with blood working being ordered and showing elevated liver function tests. I would appreciate input from anyone whose pets might have had this happen.

[new peeps]

Originally Posted by mary amelia

I am writing to ask if any Villages residents have had issues with their dogs health specifically vomiting and diarrhea in the dog requiring intervention by their vet with blood working being ordered and showing elevated liver function tests. I would appreciate input from anyone whose pets might have had this happen.

First, I am sorry to hear your dog is having these issues. If you want to send me a P.M. I will share with you our experence on the same issues.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by mary amelia

I am writing to ask if any Villages residents have had issues with their dogs health specifically vomiting and diarrhea in the dog requiring intervention by their vet with blood working being ordered and showing elevated liver function tests. I would appreciate input from anyone whose pets might have had this happen.

I sent you a PM.

[CFrance]

Why the PMs? Other dog owners might want to know too, so we can watch out for the problem.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Why the PMs? Other dog owners might want to know too, so we can watch out for the problem.

Sorry CFrance, I wasn't trying to be mysterious. My PM was about Vets I've used and my opinions of which ones are great. Just in case the OP wanted a second opinion. I didn't post the info because it was off topic.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Sorry CFrance, I wasn't trying to be mysterious. My PM was about Vets I've used and my opinions of which ones are great. Just in case the OP wanted a second opinion. I didn't post the info because it was off topic.

No problem, Bare. I just hope that if there is something going around that we need to watch for, it will get out onto the forum.

[Uptown Girl]

I don't presently have a pooch, but many of my neighbors do.
I do, however have some modest experience with landscape and garden plants.

There are numerous plants commonly used here that bear fruit that is toxic and if ingested can cause the symptoms you describe.
Holly berries and sago fruit are two I can think of... the fruits are small and can drop to the ground. Curious doggies may sample them. Even a few berries can have a powerful effect.

A few of my dog owning neighbors had these plants and eliminated them. When their dogs are on leash, they keep them from rooting around in deep foliaged areas.

This may not be your problem, but is something to consider.
Hope your pup will be okay.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by Uptown Girl

I don't presently have a pooch, but many of my neighbors do.
I do, however have some modest experience with landscape and garden plants.

There are numerous plants commonly used here that bear fruit that is toxic and if ingested can cause the symptoms you describe.
Holly berries and sago fruit are two I can think of... the fruits are small and can drop to the ground. Curious doggies may sample them. Even a few berries can have a powerful effect.

A few of my dog owning neighbors had these plants and eliminated them. When their dogs are on leash, they keep them from rooting around in deep foliaged areas.

This may not be your problem, but is something to consider.
Hope your pup will be okay.

Good post.

Also, no matter where one lives........any type of bug spray such as for carpenter ants or whatever............can be toxic and fatal to cats and dogs. I would also think chemicals that are used to treat lawns.

p.s. We had a beloved cat die after going into a seizure. He had been jumping up and down by the atrium doors and sliding doors chasing flies.
Unfortunately, my husband had sprayed for ants in that vicinity...........the vet told us it was the ant spray.

[olgreeneyes]

I don't have specifics, but I do know that a lot of attention has been given lately to dog food and especially dog treats (chicken jerky). Apparently those made in China have very harmful ingredients such as melamine (yes the stuff to make dishes), enough to make animals sick and elevate their liver functions. I am sure you can google it to get more information.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by olgreeneyes

I don't have specifics, but I do know that a lot of attention has been given lately to dog food and especially dog treats (chicken jerky). Apparently those made in China have very harmful ingredients such as melamine (yes the stuff to make dishes), enough to make animals sick and elevate their liver functions. I am sure you can google it to get more information.

Another good post. Ten years after our older cat had the seizure, another cat lost neurological function such as walking straight and then couldn't walk at all. I used to buy Fancy Feast cat food and always thought it smelled funny.........but a lot of cat food smells funny............other people who lost their cats seem to suspect the same thing..........that was right before all the news on the tainted cat food came out.

[salpal]

When we first moved here, our dog was sick for 2 weeks, with same symptoms as your dog. After that, he was fine. We assumed it was the stress of moving, the different grass, flora and fauna, etc. I also carried a few gallons of water from our previous home and gave it to him the first several days.

[tommy steam]

Originally Posted by mary amelia

I am writing to ask if any Villages residents have had issues with their dogs health specifically vomiting and diarrhea in the dog requiring intervention by their vet with blood working being ordered and showing elevated liver function tests. I would appreciate input from anyone whose pets might have had this happen.

What may cause this and I am just guessing at this time. I see people walking dogs down the street using a long leader leash. The dogs are being walked on the lawns of the neighborhood instead of the pavement. The lawns here are loaded with all kinds of chemicals and pesticides. I think the chemicals are being absorbed thru the dogs padding on their paws. The dogs also lick their paws so that's another way to get it in their systems. Just a thought.

[Skybo]

Originally Posted by tommy steam

What may cause this and I am just guessing at this time. I see people walking dogs down the street using a long leader leash. The dogs are being walked on the lawns of the neighborhood instead of the pavement. The lawns here are loaded with all kinds of chemicals and pesticides. I think the chemicals are being absorbed thru the dogs padding on their paws. The dogs also lick their paws so that's another way to get it in their systems. Just a thought.

I agree. The pesticide treatments in TV are more frequent and in many cases stronger than we've ever used "back home".

[Down Sized]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Why the PMs? Other dog owners might want to know too, so we can watch out for the problem.

They don't want to start a panic about the dog disease going around.

[Skybo]

Originally Posted by Down Sized

They don't want to start a panic about the dog disease going around.

There is a forum for jokes, and this isn't it.