[tommyboi75]

I know its not much Im a little excited... she drank a little water and the roomies dog got up and the baby dropped a cheeto and she ate a few of those... so that's something right?

[Wondergirl]

She's probably scared to eat, just like you or I would be if we thought eating would cause diarrhea. Plus, her tummy probably does not feel real good yet. And yes, it sounds like she might be coming out of it if she wants to nibble at bits of food. Be sure to offer her foods that are good for her. We don't want more tummy problems.

[JudyKayTee]

I never worry for the first 24 hours IF my dogs will drink - just don't let her get dehydrated! I'd keep her from scarfing food from the floor, though. Cheetos on an upset stomach may not be a good idea.

Let her system rest.

I've had luck with boiled - yes, boiled - hamburger in the past. When my dog was sick both Wondergirl and Ladysam gave great advice, walked me through when I, like you, had tears in my eyes.

I suspect it's a badly upset stomach. Dogs can be vomiting with terrible diarrhea and literally within hours be chasing a ball.

Keep watching her.

[LadySam]

Yeah, Cheetos are not a great idea, at least she is interested enough to nibble.
Stick with something bland like the boiled chicken and rice or boiled hamburger and rice, remember no seasoning, fat (drain it off), no skin or bone. And small amounts.
IF this is a result of the beans and there are not other factors involved such her possibly chewing up a toy or other object (if chewing things up is a habit of hers then it could very well be a concern)
If she is drinking and keeping down the chicken/rice and this continues to be a problem then I would advise that you call your vet first thing in the morning. They may want to give her the once over and perhaps check for intestinal parasites or something else.
My smaller dog will always, always have diarrhea for two days if she gets a different food than I feed her at home. This happened once while she was boarded and I took her her own food, not very happy about that, but I wasn't that concerned, since all else was normal.
After she gets over this I would steer clear of feeding her from the table and stick with a good quality kibble.
I realize that you said she could be picky, but dogs will not starves themselves for the sake of getting what they want.

[tommyboi75]

What if I don't have chicken or hamburger... is there anything else I can try? She has eatten a few plan crackers and some of a peanut butter sandwich cause I was told pb was good for them. Her poop still hasn't gotten much better from yesterday but it's not dark brown anymore, but still gooey like, not watery but not mid firm. She has a little but of an appetite back and doesn't have to go that often and has been drinking water.

[LadySam]

Call your vet and try to get her an appt. at this point if the diarrhea has not cleared.
Better safe than sorry.
Ask about pricing and payment options if money is an issue.

[tommyboi75]

No vet will take payment options around here anymore... I don't know what to do.. she was doing better yesterday, she ate and then like instantly got explosive diahree all over again... I can't just let her keep getting sicker and die... I don't know what to do!!

[LadySam]

Call every vet in your area, they should know of a community org. or rescue that can offer you some help. Your local Humane Society may have resources.
A family member or friend or even Care Credit, (a credit company that accepts applications then and there pays the medical bill and you pay them back)
Ask about that, it can be done over the phone. (if offered in your area)
Try every resource you can get a phone number for.
They can only give you two answers,"yes" or "no"
If no then move onto to the next.
There are people willing to help but you will have to find them.

[Wondergirl]

Certainly there is an animal shelter near you. Call them to ask how to help your dog and find a vet. Call the reference desk at the library.

[JudyKayTee]

No vet will take payment options around here anymore... I don't know what to do.. she was doing better yesterday, she ate and then like instantly got explosive diahree all over again... I can't just let her keep getting sicker and die... I don't know what to do!!!!

Here comes the harsh truth - SOMETHING is definitely wrong. You can't just let her keep getting sicker and die?

Then do something. Call every Vet in Town. Beg, plead. Call the local Animal Shelter. Call Rescue Groups. Call friends and relatives and beg.

That's what you do.

And here's the really harsh truth - if you can't afford to care for her you have to surrender her to someone who can. You wouldn't want to suffer and die without treatment.

Neither does she.

[tommyboi75]

Well no I DIDN'T want her to suffer and die, that's why I DID beg and plea and luckily my son in law loaned me $40 to take her to the vet and get her on some antibiotics. He said she had a fever and it was most likely an intestinal inflammation/virus. And for the next few days to try and get her to eat rice with cottage cheese mixed with it. She wasn't dehydrated so that's a good thing. Thanks for all the help. Hopefully these antibiotics will help.

[LadySam]

Well, that is good news, I am glad that it was nothing more serious. Glad you were able to find the funds to take her in. Follow your veterinarians' instructions and I hope she is on the heal very soon.
Now that you have established a relationship with your vet, you should still consider asking about agencies that help people with limited finances for the future or say to check into her cataract problem.
She is a little young for cataracts, did the vet give you any idea of what may have caused them.
Smaller breed dogs tend to live longer lives than large breeds, it would be sad for her to have to spend much of that time without sight.
Good luck to you and her both.

[JudyKayTee]

Great news! And, yes, this is a good time to look into other financial options, develop a relationship with your Vet.

Great news indeed,

[tommyboi75]

She has had cataracts since she was about 1. They said its because her parents were inbreed too much and that it happens a lot in her breed.

[tommyboi75]

Ok another question... she has had 2 bowls of rice and cottage cheese, no more diarrhea but she hasn't pooped at all.. how much should I feed her before not feeding her anything till she poops... I mean I don't want to make her constipated or something.

[Wondergirl]

She has nothing in her intestines, so wait a bit longer for this food to travel downward.

[tommyboi75]

[So don't feed her anymore just yet? It was like a cup of rice and spoon of cottage cheese each time. And she is acting like she is starving. I just don't want to make it worse again.

[Wondergirl]

Can you take her for a walk or play with her to get her mind off food? Rice and cottage cheese won't constipate her. Her being active will help the food travel downwards faster.

You're feeding her cooked rice, right?

[Wondergirl]

Did the vet mention giving her cooked chicken bits?

[tommyboi75]

Yes cooked rice and no, no chicken, just cottage cheese. He said mix rice with cottage cheese and feed it to her a few times during the day for a few days.