Poor Ruby - warning - unpleasant pictures!!! UPDATED!

DB got up to a horrible smell this morning. Went to let Ruby out and the smell was worse. Bless her, she had had diaorrhea, probably early morning and was covered in it.

She ran out at high speed, shedding it everywhere. Cupboards, walls, doors and carpets. The house smells and we have spent ages trying to clear everything up. Might have to get the carpet man in!

Her bed was covered. The cover has been soaking in Milton and is now in the washer. The actual bed is in the bin:

See that pinkish lump near the back. Not poo but don't know what it is. She did more outside and just kept bearing down. Each time she did, this is what came out:

Eventually she threw up twice and in amongst that, were 8 or so of these things. They look and feel like chicken but aren't:

None of her toys are anywhere near that colour and she doesn't tend to pick up balls outside left by other dogs and their owners, she is just not that interested in them.

Her gums were pale, she was shaking and shivering and felt cold. Despite that, we had to wash her outside several times just to get most of it off. All this before our first cup of tea!

We then talked to DS for advice but as she was getting more lethargic we took her to the vets after chatting to them on the phone. They admitted her and off we went to get her some things and a new bed!

Eventually a hard to hear phone call took place (we were near traffic and just couldn't hear properly). They say she seems fine but want to moniter her and take blood for testing. She was quite tender but they weren't sure if that was because of the state she was in. What with the unidentifiable things (measuring between 1" and 2" in size), they were worried about a possible obstruction. If necessary, they will do an X-Ray.


Finally got Ruby back from the vets at 4.00pm. Her blood work was fine, they scanned her abdoment and nothing found. They still don't know what it was she brought up in her vomit. 3 lots of medication to take for up to a week. She has to be on light food for 2 days then can move on to her normal food.

Anyhow, she seems brighter. A nice bill of just over £600 to pay. Our particular insurance company for her needs doesn't deal directly with the vets (which we didn't realise). We therefore have to pay up front then claim it back minus our agreed £69 excess payment. Good job we have savings for such emergencies!