Our Bella's Sick.

In the two years we've had our little Corgi, we've learned all about her sensitive tummy and the 'Mudd Butt' that generally comes with it. We've handled it with easy, taking her to the vet when she needs it, stuffing her with rice and broth, forcing Pepto Bismal down her throat, knowing how little I like doing that to myself. But now it seems something has hit her that we can't solve with 5ml of pepto.

When we got home from visiting my family in Eastern Oregon, we both noticed that Bella was a little peckish acting. Mike also noticed, much to his irritation, that at some point in the six hour drive home, she had thrown up on his pillow. This is pretty unusually since she's a really good traveler. Her laziness throughout the evening was chalked up to the long weekend and her chance to play with other dogs. Her mudd butt returned that evening, but like I said, we were used to it. However, all day today, she refused to come out of her kennel, even when I got home from work, she never greeted me.

We called our vet and took her in for an emergency appointment. Thank goodness for good vets. Dr. Brown looked her over and found her to have a very high fever. There were no parasites in her poo, so they're not sure what's going on. We have to take her in tomorrow morning so they can observe her all day.

I feel so bad for her. Our normally crazy, energetic little girl is so out of it. She's got her ears set at half mast. Keep her in your thoughts! Hopefully we'll know more tomorrow!

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Comment by John Wolff on July 1, 2009 at 12:27am: It's so hard when a friend is ill. Remember that you'll get through this. Don't give up on finding a solution.

Comment by Gus's Dad on June 30, 2009 at 9:37pm: I hope Bella gets to felling better soon.

Comment by Angela on June 30, 2009 at 9:04pm: We'll keep your girl in our prayers - we're thinking of you Bella!

Comment by Cindi on June 30, 2009 at 6:20pm: I'm sorry to hear Bella is not feeling well. She's in our prayers. Please do keep us posted as you learn more.

Comment by Kristen on June 30, 2009 at 5:10pm: Hope Bella is feeling better. Keep us updated. Keeping you in our prayers.--Kristen

Comment by Corgibyassociation on June 30, 2009 at 4:46pm: I truly hope that Bella gets better---please keep us updated. *Sending healing thoughts to your Bella*.

Comment by Adriana, Henry, & Catherine on June 30, 2009 at 4:30pm: I am so sorry to hear about Bella.I hope she gets better. Our thoughts are with you.

Comment by Jude, Lily and Louise on June 30, 2009 at 2:22pm: Sorry your feeling poorly Bella. Lily and I are sending positive, healing thoughts your way.

Comment by Melanie Patterson on June 30, 2009 at 12:21pm: Oh poor baby. Both Lizzie and Bucks had a series of mudd butt at one time. The vet didn't know what it was, but they finally got over it. I think they found something in the field to nibble on that wasn't good for them. We hope Bella is up and running around soon.

Comment by Sam on June 30, 2009 at 7:37am: One of my dear corgis that has crossed the bridge used to have bouts of diarrhea. I changed food, I fed yogurt, I tried the pumpkin and probiotics. None seemed to make a difference. I am fortunate to have an incredibly smart vet tech who I am friends with. She let me know about the dreaded round worm. The cycle of this worm is one which may not show in a typical fecal. We changed heartworm prevention meds to include one that also takes care of other parasites and viola! No more diarrhea. I am not a vet nor do I play one on My Corgi but may be worth investigating. Solved a problem of a two year duration for me. Good luck!