Dog Health Scare: Why Coco Refused Food and How We Turned It Around

🐾 He stopped eating. He didn't want to move. And I knew something wasn't right.
This is the story of Coco - and how one quiet shift in behavior led us down a path of discovery, healing, and better care.

In this video, I share what it was like navigating a scary health episode with my rescue dog, Coco. From vet visits to bloodwork, to trying (and skipping) certain medications, to finally finding a gentler, natural support system that worked - this isn't a "miracle fix." It's real-life dog parenting.

We talk about slippery elm bark, probiotics, vet care decisions, and how Chico's past digestive issues may have shared the same root cause.
If you've ever had to figure out what your dog was trying to tell you - before they could say a word - this video is for you.

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Our dogs don't just change - they show us how to listen better.

1. 00:00 – A Quick Update With Coco
Something's changed - and he's full of energy.

2. 00:19 – When Things Went Wrong
He stopped eating, seemed uncomfortable, and something alarming happened.

3. 00:48 – Staying Calm, Finding Answers
We didn't panic - and figured it out before the vet did.

4. 01:08 – A Brief Vet Visit
Our regular vet couldn't help. We needed plan B.

5. 01:32 – A Better Experience at the Animal Hospital
This vet actually listened - and it made all the difference.

6. 02:14 – Eating Again After Nausea Relief
The moment he was hungry again. We knew we were on the right track.

7. 02:22 – What Coco's On Now
Meds, anti-nausea, and one we chose not to use.

8. 02:49 – Choosing a Gentler Remedy
Why we swapped pharmacy meds for slippery elm bark.

9. 03:08 – He's Feeling Better (Here's How We Know)
Playful behavior and copying Chico = confidence returning.

10. 03:24 – Chico's Stomach History
Turns out this might've happened before - just to a different dog.

11. 03:49 – Why We Separate Slippery Elm and Meds
A quick tip that could save you from blocking meds accidentally.

12. 04:08 – Finally on the Right Path
A proud little update (plus some very goofy nicknames).

13. 04:27 – Clarifying Chico's Early Symptoms
A quick rewind to what Chico struggled with in the beginning.

14. 04:57 – Why Long-Term Digestive Support Matters
It doesn't just go away - and healing takes real commitment.

15. 05:17 – One Last Note… and One Stuck Dog
Ending with a moment of comic relief and real progress.

Chapters -
00:00 A Quick Update With Coco
00:19 When Things Went Wrong
00:48 Staying Calm, Finding Answers
01:08 A Brief Vet Visit
01:32 A Better Experience at the Animal Hospital
02:14 Eating Again After Nausea Relief
02:22 What Coco's On Now
02:49 Choosing a Gentler Remedy
03:08 He's Feeling Better (Here's How We Know)
03:24 Chico's Stomach History
03:49 Why We Separate Slippery Elm and Meds
04:08 Finally on the Right Path
04:27 Clarifying Chico's Early Symptoms
04:57 Why Long-Term Digestive Support Matters
05:17 One Last Note… and One Stuck Dog