Just not quite sure what to make of Josie today...she really didn't seem to be too interested in her food again this morning, which kind of surprised me...I thought she'd really be hungry....when I handed her a couple of pieces she ate them, but wouldn't take any out of the bowl by herself..then Rick held the bowl and she ate from it then...finally when he put the bowl back in the holder she did finish up the food....Rick tried to walk her about two hours later (again, because it helps her poop) but they barely made it half way up the road and she was too tired, and they had to turn back....she did poop in the back yard and it was "normal"....<br>Rick is off today, so he is home with her..she isn't exactly acting "sick" but she is definitely not herself... -- Piggy's Pad

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Date Posted: 10:00:56 am, Thu, 07/12/07
Author: Kate
Subject: Just not quite sure what to make of Josie today...she really didn't seem to be too interested in her food again this morning, which kind of surprised me...I thought she'd really be hungry....when I handed her a couple of pieces she ate them, but wouldn't take any out of the bowl by herself..then Rick held the bowl and she ate from it then...finally when he put the bowl back in the holder she did finish up the food....Rick tried to walk her about two hours later (again, because it helps her poop) but they barely made it half way up the road and she was too tired, and they had to turn back....she did poop in the back yard and it was "normal"....
Rick is off today, so he is home with her..she isn't exactly acting "sick" but she is definitely not herself...

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and now she is acting funny with her mouth...she keeps opening and closing her mouth and kind of smacking her lips....gees, if by chance she is having a problem with a tooth..would that make her throw up like she did? I hate not knowing..and especially with her..hate to say it, but chances are she ate something that has upset her belly and it just has to settle down...but if that's not it, then how do I tell?? It never seemed to hang on quite this long before.... (NT) -- Kate (again), 10:03:55 am, Thu, 07/12/07
Kate, tooth and gum problems cause an animal to constantly swallow the bacteria. It can upset their stomachs, cause kidney damage and heart damage. It can very well make them throw up. She may also be nauseated from it . Nausea can also be causing her strange mouth gestures too tho. I think if it were me, I'd take her to the vet for a geriatric blood panel (which checks for everything), and a complete check up.... Better safe than sorry! Hopefully it's just the heat, or something very minor. Keep us posted honey. We have Josie (and you!) in our prayers. {{{HUGS}}} (NT) -- V~, 12:17:00 pm, Thu, 07/12/07
Lip smacking at my house means upset tummy. You might just let her not eat for 24 hours and let it settle. Can you try some Pepto? Makes a nice pink mess sometimes but....lol. Hope she is better tonight. (NT) -- Denise, 3:05:46 pm, Thu, 07/12/07
Many, many years ago, when I had my black lab, we didn't know nearly as much about animals as we do now. That being true, I'll defer to the experts here. But depending on how she's acted today, I think a trip to the vet might be a good idea. Or at least a phone call. But on the flip side, I tend to worry quite a bit after dealing with Holly and her problems for 3 years and then Squeegee's cancer. I do hope it's nothing more than her reacting to the heat and humidity but I'll sure add Josie and you to my prayers and hope she's acting normally now. (NT) -- Sandy, 5:11:04 pm, Thu, 07/12/07

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