Bulldog Sick - Vet Can't Diagnose - Advice Needed

Vikinggirl

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Aww poor baby, hope the medication works, and he feels better soon. Please keep us posted. He is adorable.
 

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Poor Bailey! I hope he is feeling better soon!! And so glad it's not obstruction!
 
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Unfortunately, Bailey didn't make it through the night without getting sick. We fed him boiled hamburger and rice, and he threw up 7 hours later. The vet said that this may happen while the medicine kicks in, so we fed him breakfast and are waiting to see how he does. So far, it's been 4 hours and he hasn't gotten sick. The vet said if he does get sick to bring him in for another x-ray, but at what point should I worry about radiation?

Fingers crossed and prayers said that he keeps his breakfast down. He gets so scared and confused when he gets sick. It's heartbreaking.
 

JennyeStear

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So heartbreaking, I really hope his breakfast stays down and that this is the last of it.
 

brutus77

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Oh poor bailey, I want to come and hug him. I hope feels better soon. Please let us know tonight if he kept any food down. I will be praying for him.
 

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I hope the meds work and he can keep his food down, poor boy, we will be thinking of him and hoping for the best.
 
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Has your vet checked for canine megaesophegus?

I'm not sure, but I don't think that could be the problem because he's able to swallow and keep food down for up to seven hours without throwing up, so it seems like it's making it well past the esophegus.

He's been able to keep his breakfast down for 9 hours now, so I'm cautiously optimistic that he's feeling better!
 

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I'm not sure, but I don't think that could be the problem because he's able to swallow and keep food down for up to seven hours without throwing up, so it seems like it's making it well past the esophegus.

He's been able to keep his breakfast down for 9 hours now, so I'm cautiously optimistic that he's feeling better!

That's good news… baby steps at this point!!! Keep us posted ;)
 

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I'm not sure, but I don't think that could be the problem because he's able to swallow and keep food down for up to seven hours without throwing up, so it seems like it's making it well past the esophegus.

He's been able to keep his breakfast down for 9 hours now, so I'm cautiously optimistic that he's feeling better!

Fingers crossed and prayers this continues for him and you
 

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Bailey looks so worn out in that photo…poor baby. I'm praying the antibiotic will help him get well once and for all. Lots of love to sweet Bailey. :heart::hug:
 

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Oh, your poor lil boy. I'm so sorry you guys are going through this... I know I would be beside myself with worry. I hope the medicine works and that Bailey is back to his normal self soon. (((HUGS)))
 

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Unfortunately, Bailey didn't make it through the night without getting sick. We fed him boiled hamburger and rice, and he threw up 7 hours later. The vet said that this may happen while the medicine kicks in, so we fed him breakfast and are waiting to see how he does. So far, it's been 4 hours and he hasn't gotten sick. The vet said if he does get sick to bring him in for another x-ray, but at what point should I worry about radiation?

Fingers crossed and prayers said that he keeps his breakfast down. He gets so scared and confused when he gets sick. It's heartbreaking.

I can't begin to imagine, his coming home pic just made me cry,
his poor 'lil face :( so sad for all of you going thru this, ugggh!

Continued prayers the med kicks in quickly and healing takes place
asap! Keep the progress reports coming~Thank you & GOD bless.
 

Pati Robins

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It sound like what we were going through with Shy , they xrayed her check everything and couldn't understand what was it -thankfully with meds she was back to her normal self vet put it sown to a stomach bug
Hope your baby feel better soon xxx
 

Jennifer Clark

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Any updates for Bailey? Continuing to pray for healing!

sent from my Droid RAZR with love!
 

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