AboutPatti Expertise To date, I've owned 7 dogs, all of which have lived into old age.
Having cared for them in all stages of life, I feel I can offer sound advice to other pet owners, and people considering getting a dog.
I am knowledgeable about the AKC (American Kennel Club) dog breeds, training and exercise, caring for sick and elderly pets, feeding, as well as many holistic treatments pets can benefit from.
My only request is that you write me using standard English and punctuation.
Experience My life experience in this field is more like "on the job training" rather than an actual degree in animal welfare. You may benefit from my experiences over the past 30 years.
Aside from the dogs I've owned, I'm also involved in "breed rescue" and have fostered several dogs, all of which have been adopted to wonderful "forever homes".
I find helping people who want a dog very rewarding.
Question I have a 3 month old golden retriever. We went to a picnic 2 days ago and he
got ahold of some small rib bones. Starting yesterday he has had diarrhea
that he cant hold in. He's vommited once and everytime he goes to the
bathroom theres pieces of cartilage and tiny pieces of bones. He isn't
lethargic at all. But his poop looks like brown and red goo-ey mixture. is this
serious enough to take him to the vet? or should we wait to see if the bones
pass?
Answer Hi Sarah,
If your dog is having bloody uncontrollable diarrhea for more than 24 hours, then it's time to call your vet.
It would be foolish to play a guessing game, when the presence of blood can indicate a potentially serious problem.
