Troy hadn't been eating since yesterday morning and he was fairly lethargic - both of which we put down to the heat.

However, tonight he passed blood and the "poo" was just yellow water, mixed with blood and some grass...

We called our vet and she said that as long as he is fairly bright (he is not too depressed, but you can see that he is not happy), it is ok to bring him in tomorrow, which is what we are going to do.

We are really worried as last time Troy was ill with an unidentified virus, he was too close to death for comfort... Let's hope it is just a bacteria or something he picked up that can be sorted quickly!

Vera

Awww hugs for you all Vera and i hope Troy feels a bit brighter in the morning. theres no point in me telling you not to worry as i know how i am when one of my dogs is not well but do try to get some rest and hopefully it will just be a wee bug that he will be able to shake off himself

Fiona xx

awww hugs to Troy. hope its nothing serious at all, and he just needs some anti biotics, maybe its a ploy to get you to give him chicken and rice.

hope he feels chirpier tomorrow, this heat cant be helping

Morning Vera i hope Troy is feeling a bit better this morning?

Fiona xx

No, Troy isn't any better. He hasn't been drinking since last night either and is quite lethargic. Cornel is at the vet's with him as we speak! :(

Vera

Come on Troy :(

:o Sorry to hear that Vera , Come on Troy all our love and healing thoughts are coming your way big lad (((((hugs)))))

Fiona xx

Hubby and Troy are back from vets. Troy's abdomen is swollen, so there is an infection or inflamation going on in there. Vet thinks that it could be kidneys (or liver - OH is not sure anymore... ) that are inflamed! There was actually blood when vet took Troy's temperature.

For now, Troy is on antibiotics and antiinflamatories... and he has to go back tomorrow.

The cause of this could be many... the worst possible outcome could be a growth somewhere, the good news is that our vet can't feel anything at the moment in that respect...

Troy is still lively enough to have a go at the cats and anything else he normally barks about. So he is not too bad at the moment. Our vet says that we should not be too concerned at the moment - but as you all know, that's an impossible task ...

Vera

Easy for the vet to say not to be too concerned but we all know how worried we get when one of our babies are not well :( Hopefully the fact that Troy is lively enough today means he is on the mend , so hopefully some good news tommorrow , loads of healing thoughts still heading your way Troy

Fiona xx

I am relieved to say that Troy is much better tonight. He has been eating chicken and fish and nature diet (and was looking for more) and has been drinking ok! He looks a lot brighter and appears to be feeling better!

He is still going back for a check up tomorrow, but hopefully will be getting the all clear.

He really had us worried! But all seems well now!

Vera

Oh i am so pleased Troy is feeling better , must be a big relief for you and hubby too hopefully you will get good news tommorrow :D

Fiona xx

Hows Troy this morning???

Troy is much better. He has eaten his breakfast (1 tray of nature diet) eagerly! Vets was pleased with him, Troy got more injections, and now we are all waiting for the poos to appear... :o :lol:

Oh what a releif Vera i am so glad Troy feels better this morning :D Poo patrol is not much fun but at least it can tell you loads :lol: :lol:

Fiona xx

phew! glad he is alright!
i think you have to be a dog owner before you can look forward to the appearence of a poo!

big hugs to Troy

We had a nice solid poo today! Yipee... :rolleyes: :lol:

:lol: :lol: Glad to hear it Vera , hope that means he is well on the mend

Fiona xx