Do I take him to the vet?
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wrote on 24 Jan 2011, 21:23 last edited by
Vomiting multiple times is a serious concern. You should not wait to take him to the vet. Even if it is viral he may need fluid support to avoid serious dehydration.
Lethargy is not normal and is a sign of something being wrong.
Ok. I've read that as long as they continue to drink water dehydration shouldn't be a concern. However, I just called my vet and they have an opening in 40 minutes so I'm going to take him in just in case.
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wrote on 25 Jan 2011, 00:26 last edited by
Even if they are still drinking as long as they continue vomiting and or diarrhea then it will be very difficult to maintain the level of fluids necessary to function properly…I hope things go well
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wrote on 25 Jan 2011, 00:43 last edited by
any updates?
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wrote on 25 Jan 2011, 00:49 last edited by
Okay … should be home by now.. please update. :(
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wrote on 25 Jan 2011, 01:33 last edited by
Ok. I've read that as long as they continue to drink water dehydration shouldn't be a concern. However, I just called my vet and they have an opening in 40 minutes so I'm going to take him in just in case.
He might be drinking, but each time he vomits, he is losing fluids….
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wrote on 25 Jan 2011, 01:52 last edited by
Hi Stazy, I hope that everything has ended happily after your vet's visit, and that your pup is safely home, cuddling under your arm. Please let us know how Jake is doing?
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wrote on 25 Jan 2011, 05:24 last edited by
I took him to the vet for a check up and his temperature is normal nor is he not dehydrated so those are both good signs. The vet wants to do a stool test to make sure he doesn't have parasites though. Jake started eating rice and pumpkin this evening so things are looking up in that respect.
Like the vet said, there are so many things that can cause vomiting and diarrhea that it's almost impossible to diagnose something if those are the only two noticeable symptoms. Still, I'm happy I took him in.
And now I have to go…He's tearing up a cardboard box. lol
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wrote on 25 Jan 2011, 05:46 last edited by
So glad he's okay. I always start worrying about pancreatitis. LOL waiting to go to bed and had to check in one more time to see if you posted.
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wrote on 25 Jan 2011, 18:01 last edited by
Thanks for checking in Debra :)
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wrote on 26 Jan 2011, 03:01 last edited by
Yay for Jake doing better! Which vet do you go to?
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