Bo's Woes

Poor Bo has been having a rough time of it this last week.  He and house dog, Frodo, got into something deliciously nasty outside (our guess at least, since they are the dogs who love to scrounge for outdoor "treats") and have been having gastrointestinal issues ever since.  After attempting to fight it with a bland diet, probiotics and Pepcid AC we had a trip to the vet today to check things out.  Post vet it is still a mystery bug but I left loaded with gut antibiotics, and wormer for all the dogs.

As if vomiting and diarrhea isn't bad enough, Bo also has a bad yeast infection in his right ear.  He had been treated prior to being returned to NR for yeast in his left ear but last night I saw that he was sensitive to having his right ear touched.  The vet checked things out and he needed medicated drops daily and then an ear wash to use 3 times weekly while things get under control. 

I suppose the only plus to gastroenteritis is it sure makes weight loss easy.  Bo's appetite has come and gone the last few days and at the vet today he is down to 11# 9 oz.  This is 1 1/4# down from where he started at 12# 13 oz.  He's quickly moving towards his goal.

In spite of the stomach and intestinal upset, he and Frodo have kept up a normal activity level throughout so that has been good to see.  We will be very happy to get everyone healthy again.  Especially since there is a new foster dog arriving this weekend.