sick dog

[bangers]

my dog is really sick at the moment and i can't figure out whats wrong. i've looked for tics and can't find any. i pressed his belly to see if it was sore but he didn't yelp. he did throw up water though shortly after. he's drinking water but seems to be struggling a bit. he has no energy at all. he just lays in my daughters sand pit. he barely eats anything. he didn't even look at the bone i put out for him. i'm really worried. he's only a few months old and i can't afford hundreds of dollars for the vet to do ultra sounds or xrays. he's been gastric too. someone help please......

[Garth]

does he have diareah champ? and if he does, what colour is it, brown or got blood in it, is it what they call explosive diareah, or just normal runy poo syndrome

[bangers]

just looked brown but it was a little dark outside. it was just a mound of poo.

[Garth]

im no vet, but i did almost loose a dog a little while ago to parvo. then after he had parvo and got over it he died because of a gastro thing. i would sugest taking him to the vet, he could be ok, but he could have something nasty, no-one realy knows. if youd ont have the cash, might i sugest you get racq pet insurance. it's a wonderfull thing.

[Julie]

you dont have any kind of poison it may have ingested? eg. snail bait, rat bait etc? Or could it have eaten a mouse/rat?

[bangers]

whats parvo?

i don't have any poison around the yard either. no mice or rats. maybe spider bite?

[Julie]

This explains all about parvo.http://www.workingdogs.com/parvofaq.htm

It could be a lot of things, unfortunately thats why they do all the expensive tests at the vets, diahorrea and lethargy are indicative of many different problems. If it keeps up I'd definately take it to the vets, some will let u do payment plans if you can't pay all upfront costs.

[bangers]

i don't think its that cos he had immunisation needles over a month ago. and he's not yellow.

[sixshooter]

How long has he been sick for ? when did he last eat and last have a dump ?


I'm thinking that he may have eaten something he shouldn't have and it maybe blocking his intestines... Pups are notorius for eating stuff they shouldn't. That would explain his listness, and not wanting to eat.

I really think you should take him to a vet and let them give you an expert opinion though.

[bangers]

he had dinner last night. he didn't eat much breakfast, he didn't even touch it til this arvo. i found 2 dumps, but there may be more, that he's done today. both were gastric. i looked online and it said it may be poisoning or an infection/disease. i don't have time to go to the vets til wednesday as i work weekends, plus my wife is allergic to animal fur so can't get him to the vets. my brother-inlaw might but i have to pay with credit card.

[gopher]

take it to the vet

some vets will let you pay it off

[Julie]

mate lots of vets offer an 'ambulance' service they'll come and pick up the dog (It'll cost you, it was about $20 when my mother in law had to do it last year). I haven't seen the dog and it might just be a bit under the weather, but if it is something serious Wednesday might be too late.

[bangers]

thats what i'm worried about. i'll see how he is tomorrow and go from there i suppose.

[bangers]

well i took him to the vet and he has a slight case of parvo. he may stay overnight. my mate at works dog had it once and stayed in the vets 2 days and cost $700. i hope my bill is no where near that.

[s0sage]

he's only a young dog right?? means you arent THAT attatched ot it are ya?

[bangers]

he's such a great dog though. my mate said it was $500 to put him down, or $1.50 for a bullet + your concience.

i don't want to kill the poor bugger though. he's a beaut dog.

[s0sage]

see how he goes aye mate .. hope he hangs in there and makes it through

[bangers]

well i got my dog back. the vet said to pay him tomorrow. its going to be about $400. jeez pets are expensive. i'm thinking of getting insurance for him.