Thanks for all of your input I really appreciate it. I just got back from the vet and she said that he was a little dehydrated, she mentioned he didn't seem to have a blockage in his G.I. tract and he had a pretty empty stomach. Her assumption is that he might have gotten into something and he's having a bad reaction to it. She also mentioned at worst he may have a bacterial or viral infection and , I mentioned the chiles he got into and she didn't thinkt hat was it either but I'm still leaning on that.  They said the best treatment would be to leave him at the vet for 24hrs. so he could have some IV's and observation but I could not afford the cost so the next best thing was to give him some shots, hydrate him with an IV and take him home with some pills and special vet dog food, I had no other choice but to go with that option.

They stuck an IV of sodium in his back and filled his back up with it so it looks like a camel hump. They gave him a B12 shot, a shot of Cerenia 60mg and a shot of metronidazole 250mg. To take home they gave me 6 cans of Vets formula Iams low residue intestinal dog food and some pills of said shots above. They told me to give them a call tomorrow for an update of his condition. Now I play the waiting game wich is very stressful because I'm so worried. I'm gonna keep him by my side all day today and tomorrow to observe him and keep him company.

I also did a fecal and parvo test on him to make sure it isn't parasites and I don't want to think of the other condition, I'll keep on updating as the day progresses.

Just to assure you finsol, I went thur a similar experience with Rocky a few years ago. Rocky was dehydrated too with possible parasites from somthing he may have eated out in field. Vet gave me a large carton of nutritional tube feeding that I had to spoon feed him thur out the day in small amounts. Also had about 3 different antibiotics I had to give him. Progressed the next 7 days on a special Vet prescribed diet. Rocky came thur just fine. But I know the worry you are having going thru this Keep the faith and you will do just fine and your GSP will too. Deeply in our prayers.  Marie and Rocky

The fluid in the back is called subcutaneous fluids in which they give fluid just under the skin.  It is a quick way to hydrate the dogs as they absorb the fluid very rapidly.  I used to have to do that for my cocker when she had kidney problems.  It is easy to do and very effective.  It should also make your pup feel better if he is even a little dehydrated.  Be patient with the other meds as it may take a little while to kick in.  Did your vet do a culture for the various bacteria?

The Cerenia is to stop the vomiting, the metronidazole is an antibiotic used to treat certain bacteria and parasites (it is used to treat Giardia among other things). If they did a fecal culture then they may also be testing for salmonella.  If they just looked at the fecal sample under a scope, then they are only looking for worms/parasites.

Good luck and we will be praying for you and your pup.

Fantastic!!!  I am so happy he is doing better.

That is such great news...I've been following this and feeling just awful for you and Indy....I'm really very happy and relieved for you.

Renee'

So happy Indy is getting better