Poor Hank

[snoopy1239]

Hank the Puli is not well. When I got down this morning he'd shat all over his crate, then he went out and shat some diarrhea. He vomited a couple of times, then shat some more liquid. Apart from that, he seems as per normal, so likely ate some dodgy leaf or something. I'm going to remove his food for 12 hours, but am I'm unsure if I should be giving him water. I've read that I should remove water to let his insides settle, but, at the same time, I don't want him to dehydrate. Any puppy vomiting/diarrhea tips welcome. Cheers.

[outragous76]

Not sure removing water is a winner but I'm no vet

[snoopy1239]

Here's Mr. Puli during healthier times for those who enjoy looking at pictures of puppies:

[AndrewT]

If a human has the runs, they're supposed to drink more water to replace the stuff that has gone straight through, so I would imagine it's the same for a dog.

Of course, he might have just joined the IRA and has staged a dirty protest in his crate.

[TightEnd]

straight to a vet, surely?

[GreekStein]

straight to a vet, surely?

[snoopy1239]

I'm reading conflicting stuff regarding the water, so I think I'm just going to give the vet a bell.

[snoopy1239]

Booked him in (although not until 5.30pm). They said leave the water. Shows that you should be wary about what you read and get a vet's advice on these things.

[snoopy1239]

Note to self: get a dog with shorter hair next time.

[DaveShoelace]

Note to self: get a dog with shorter hair next time.

lol, been there, Old English Sheep dogs are also not a breed you want to have the runs.

Ring the vets mate, way too much conflicting advice, get some certainty.

Get well Hank

[snoopy1239]

Note to self: get a dog with shorter hair next time.

lol, been there, Old English Sheep dogs are also not a breed you want to have the runs.

Ring the vets mate, way too much conflicting advice, get some certainty.

Get well Hank

Try scraping it out of dreaded hair.

I just don't understand why he feels the need to turn over for tickles straight after...

[EvilPie]

Will you please cut the poor things hair away from it's eyes.

I've seen a few of these type dogs before and it's a nightmare for them to see.

Must be horrible.

[AndrewT]

[snoopy1239]

Will you please cut the poor things hair away from it's eyes.

I've seen a few of these type dogs before and it's a nightmare for them to see.

Must be horrible.

The common belief is that their sight is pretty good, despite the hair, and there's no real evidence to suggest that they find it horrible. Some breeders believe that revealing their eyes accelerates blindness and makes cataract more likely due to increased exposure to sunlight, although I believe that's an old wives' tale. We've discussed trimming it, but want to band it upwards instead and are just waiting for his hair to get a little longer to make that possible. Vet said that's fine.

[Laxie]

Was told the same re: Lily's fringe.  Don't cut it or they can have eye problems.  We cut it once every six months mainly just to tidy things up, but her sight seems ok either way.

Hope Hank feels better soon.