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For the last 24 hours, our husky has had some diarrhea and he's thrown up a few times. Our border collie was doing this a few days prior and is better, so I think he's just got the same bug that our BC had, or it's stress related. Yesterday, we had to put a member of our pack down unexpectedly, which took place in the house I think that between watching us pack up our house little by little and putting down the other dog, our husky is getting very stressed. We've done the fasting and we fed him a bland diet this morning and so far he has not had diarrhea for several hours and he only threw up bile+grass once, but I'm preparing myself for the worst and assuming that he might have diarrhea and vomiting in the car.
Does anyone have any tips or tricks in case this happens? My seats are leather so they are easier to clean, BUT I would like to avoid getting it on the seat if possible. I've looked for some products that might help with it, almost like car seat puppy pads that can drape over the backseats and just throw away if a mess happens, but I haven't had any luck.
No need to be judgmental, it was very sudden and hard for us to cope with. He developed bone cancer in his leg very suddenly and couldn't walk as of yesterday morning, and since he was a 10 year old great dane, transporting him to a vet was simply not an option. Plus I'd much rather him go in the comfort of his own home rather than a cold operating table in an unfamiliar setting. Our other dogs were put away in a separate room and didn't watch, but they aren't stupid. They know he's not here anymore.
Kaopectate or Immodium can be used for the diarrhea - use a child's dose rate. Keep the dog on as bland a diet as you can while traveling. Bring plenty of water from home- sometimes strange water will upset the dog.
Cover the seats with blankets or towels. Leather heats up very quickly in the summer when you stop. The dogs will sure feel it when they get back in the car after being out for several minutes or hours while you stop.
PS- I've put down dogs at home. It's been a blessing to a deathly sick dog, especially if it's a rapid, unexpected turn for the worse. We can be on the dog's pet bed, with the dog's head in my lap while the vet sits with us and does what has to be done. The other dogs are removed from the house and put outside before the vet arrives. They don' t know what is going on while it happens.
I am sorry you had to put your other dog down. That is never easy. I would put a fairly thick blanket down with maybe a few towels for easier clean up. Something you can throw away if necessary. I bet this is stress related and as soon as they know your all going to be together they will calm down.
Good luck with your move. Take as many breaks as you can. Remember it is hot and don't leave them alone in the car.
I am so sorry you had to say goodbye to one of your dogs. I think passing away at home is a blessing to them and the other dogs might not have seen it but they know. I am sure they are stressed and grieving but will be ok.
I have had incontinent sick dogs and I used a quilted pad kind of like this: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003QRN3QW?psc=1
You can also put down some wee wee pads and put some towels/blankets over them so when anything soaks through the towels/blankets the wee wee pads will absorb it.
I would also give them some probiotics and would take bottled water with me to give to them instead of using tap water.
oh and baby wipes are great if you need to wipe/clean them off in a hurry.
Just wanted to post an update. Our BC woke us up at 2 AM with diarrhea, so I was very worried that we were going to have issues on our car ride. Luckily, no accidents! I did manage to find one of the waterproof mattress pads and also some kaopectate just in case it was needed. However once arriving in our first destination, they both seem to be acting more calm--their stool is hardening (thank goodness) and they ate their meals no problems. No vomiting in 48 hours, so I think the worst is behind us
Just wanted to post an update. Our bc woke us up at 2 am with diarrhea, so i was very worried that we were going to have issues on our car ride. Luckily, no accidents! I did manage to find one of the waterproof mattress pads and also some kaopectate just in case it was needed. However once arriving in our first destination, they both seem to be acting more calm--their stool is hardening (thank goodness) and they ate their meals no problems. No vomiting in 48 hours, so i think the worst is behind us
yeah!!!!
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I think that between watching us pack up our house little by little and putting down the other dog, our husky is getting very stressed. We've done the fasting and we fed him a bland diet this morning and so far he has not had diarrhea for several hours and he only threw up bile+grass once, but I'm preparing myself for the worst and assuming that he might have diarrhea and vomiting in the car.
