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  • DebraDownSouthD

    Any time you have a dog with those symptoms, things can go wrong, very wrong, very fast– from bloat to poisoning. I realize 70 miles is a hike and would hope you can find a closer back up vet-- but please get the dog in to the vet NOW even if he appears a bit better.

    Obviously not bloat at this point, but it could be obstruction. It concerns me you also don't know if he is having bowel movements. Sick dog? You go with them and not only affirm they poop but examine it and possibly take into the vet.

    Debra

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  • KipawaK

    I wish I lived closer to you as I would help you get your special companion to a vet RIGHT AWAY. Is there anyone who could drive you while you hold JaBok in the back seat? Perhaps that would make things easier on him (and you too). My Kipawa is my 'joined at the hip' dog - my forever shadow. If he had something wrong going on with him, I would be at the vet in a heartbeat. I don't know all of your personal details, so please know I am not discounting any health or other concerns you personally may have. It just sounds like JaBok means the world to you. I know that feeling. I think we are all very concerned, especially due to his previous pancreatitis.

    I agree with Debra - monitor his poop session outside. Does he have a regular time he goes so that you would know exactly when to be outside with him? Whether it is a cat, parrots or a dog (I own all of these :) ) their poop tells a vet so much about what is going on.

    PLEASE keep us all posted. We are caring very much about your situation with JaBok.

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • E

    Gee wiz Thanks for the wonderful responses. JaBok did get out of bed last night and go into the kitchen and ate the small portion of Nutro High Protien that was in his bowel. He seems to be feeling much better this morning. Showing no signs of abdominal discomfort he is quick alert and eager to go out. Of course I am monitoring his condition extremely close. We are ready to go to the vet at any moment. I had intended to go this morning but am hesitant as his condition is so vastly improved. I am not in complete trust with his vet as at first he completely missed the diagnosis of Pancreatitus and wanted to do a very expensive exploratory surgery at the time. The pancreatitus was diagnosed by me after a good deal of online research. I Returned to the vet with my suspicion and they tested for Pancreatitus and confirmed my suspicion. I am reasonably certain that this current condition is due to some kind of contamination in the new kibbles from the food bank. Upon close inspection of the package I have determined that the kibbles were six months out of date obviously the reason they were in the food bank give away. I personally due not utilize the food bank but a friend gave me the bag for Bok as she did not have a dog. I am reasonably certain that JaBok's condition is not a return of the Pancreatitus as the symptoms are not even remotely similar. Please do understand that I am a seventy year old rancher and have been dealing with animals my whole life.

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  • eeeefarmE

    Oh, that is a relief! So glad to hear he is doing better. I concur it is likely the kibble. BTW, welcome to the forum. :) I also have horses as well as a Basenji, but I can't call myself a rancher. (only 18 acres)

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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  • E

    OK I guess that I did in a way misrepresent myself I am now pretty much retired and live on fourty acres on the North Fork of the John Day River. But I do breed some riding mules. ElfinSailor

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  • tanzaT

    Sounds like you have it under control!

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • E

    Wednesday evening after we fed the horses JaBok eagerly devoured his dinner as usual. Thank you all for your concern. ElfinSailor

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  • KipawaK

    I get a much better picture of your situation now, so thanks for adding the info regarding being a rancher and being around animals all your life. Every animal teaches us so much, and I'm sure you have dealt with a number of animal illnesses that has given you that sense of when things are a SUPER emergency.

    I have to say I am envious. I was born in a big city and still live in the suburbs of the same big city. I have loved animals all my life and would have LOVED to be a farm gal.

    I am really happy that JaBok has turned the corner and is pretty well back to being himself. I love hearing that type of news.

    Also, it makes me feel happy that at 70 you have a basenji, because if all goes well with Kipawa living a ripe old age, I will be a 68 year old with a basenji!

    Did I read right - you can't/don't know how to upload pictures so we can see them? I would LOVE to see JaBok and a few scenes of your ranch. Next life, I am coming back as a farm gal.

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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    If really interested in photos friend me on Facebook, Michael McClure the one that resembles Santa Claus,and I will grant access. ElfinSailor

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  • D

    I would let your friend know the food was expired and find out when she obtained it. The food bank might not have known they were receiving expired dog food. I would let the food bank know if this was the case. Also if the food was not kept properly-either too hot or too cold, it could have become rancid. I sometimes buy dry dog food at a pet supply place in a flea market and the food is usually within 6 months of expiring. It is at a good price. One time the owner told me a whole batch of food that she picked up was bad because the person had stored it improperly.

    Jennifer

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  • E

    Jennifer I sometimes eat food that is past its expiration date and have never had a problem even though I have sever digestive sensitivities from past Viet Nam injuries. In this case I did not even look before I feed it to him. So I personally accept the blame and have attempted to explain that to him, He is very much attached to me so I assume he will eventually forgive me. As far as my friend Barb is concerned she was just trying to be nice in giving it to someone who could use it. As to the food bank it is business as usual. Different businesses regularly "donate" their outdated merchandise that they are unable to sell because it is outdated. For doing so they are able to get a healthy tax write off for their generosity. A situation that has for some time given me complexities so much so that I do not accept their hand outs.

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  • D

    If it is dry dog food with not many preservatives, it will spoil much quickly and is sensitive to temperature variations. This includes most of the premium brands.

    Jennifer

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  • KipawaK

    Santa… I can't find you on facebook! Are you actually in a Santa suit?

    Fran Harder, BAB

    With Barney in my heart

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  • E

    Not Santa I am Michael McClure on Facebook there are a few. I am the one that looks like Santa Claus in a cowboy hat and not the writer

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