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Pawbly | 9 years ago
She Had 5 Puppies All Were Born In Their Sacs Breech. My Husband And I…

she had 5 puppies all were born in their sacs breech. my husband and I had to break their sacs and get them to breathe because she wasn’t doing it and had no interest in pups till last one was born. this is her first litter and one of the pups died at 2 days. shes been a good mom, fed and cleaned them well. she eats a lot but I noticed shes drinking more water than she ever has. some days she just lays around like she doesn’t feel well and others shes her old spunky self. any idea what could be going on?

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  1. Vicki Hamill

    What can I add…take the advice of the Vet from this website !!

  2. Ashley jenkins

    thank you for answering, i took her to the vet. he said she didn’t have a fever a doesn’t have any abnormal discharge as far as he could tell. he didn’t seem too concerned at all, but he doesn’t know my dog like i do. i really feel there is something wrong. the pups are now 9 weeks old and arent really nursing anymore. when i let her out to play they basically attack her and try to nurse but i pull them off her and she growls and nips at them. but I noticed that after they do actually nurse a bit is when it seems like she doesn’t feel well. ive done research, gone to the vet and contacted other vets all with no answers. i don’t know what else to do

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Hi Doctor,

I Need Help Which Is Perhaps Very Late But Even Though I Want…

Hi Doctor,

I need help which is perhaps very late but even though i want to know something serious.

Recently last Sunday i lost my son he was German Shepherd 3 yrs only.
Since last week Wednesday he wasn’t eating we took him to one vet care in but that doctor without taking his blood sample. Just gave him injection course of antibiotic for three days when we told him that what happened he said nothing just insect bite. Which i had a doubt on second day again we told that he hasn’t eaten anything please examine he didn’t just gave him injection.

He said that he is OK on last day we also told him that he is not eating and his poop was red and sticky he ignored it. Suddenly on Saturday night around 20:00pm he started showing neurological signs we cried badly we called that doctor he didn’t pick up .

We rushed our boy to other Vet but unfortunately he tried level best to save him but his body was having no fluid and he died on Sunday.

Please help me into this matter what made that we lost him he was very strong. PLEASE HELP ME so that i can know what made him to die.

I WANT TO GIVE JUSTICE TO MY SON’S SOUL

Thanks and Regards,
Ankeet

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  1. julie brader

    I am so sorry your dog went through this, you must be devastated to have lost him in this traumatic way.

    If you want to take this further then I suggest you write to the Organization who deals with Veterinary Complaints in your Country. I’m in the UK so don’t know who it is, but I’m sure you will find them online. 

    You would need to send all the notes/invoicss from the Vet who dealt with him and also possibly a Report from the last Vet you took him to. 

    It is really not ethical for us to comment about this on here. However, I am very sad this has happened to your dog. My thoughts are with you. 

  2. Ankeet Bhatt

    Dear Julie .
    Thanks for your valuable reply and yes it is very traumatic for us even we are hiding it to our dad who is in his business trip to India he loved him alot I don’t know what to do once he come should we tell him because he is a diabetic patient

  3. Anonymous

    did you get a necropsy done?  that’s the only real way to determine what caused the death of your dog.

    i am very sorry for your loss.  it hurts, when we lose them young.  i know your pain – i lost a puppy to a birth defect a couple of years ago and it still hurts to think of him.  please give yourself time to grieve.  if you truly feel the vet didn’t do everything he could to save your dog, then yes, contact the governing body in your country.  if your location is correct, and you’re in Tanzania, here’s the website: http://www.mifugouvuvi.go.tz/vertinary-council-of-tanzania/

  4. Ankeet Bhatt

    Thank you so much Laura for your kind words and concerns also thanks for giving me the link of website

  5. Anonymous

    this is going to sound really, really weird, but…if you have grief counseling in your area, consider it. it was one of the best things for me. it really helped me deal with the death of my puppy. he was my first dog, and the suddenness of it was such a shock to the system that i really didn’t know what i was going to do or how i was going to recover.

    i wish you solace, Ankeet.

  6. Shirin Sepehrara

    I’m so sorry for your loos.I’m just Pomeranian owner and don’t have enough experience about dog.But I had same disaster and I just want to sympathy with u.
    My 3th months Pomeranian died 5 months ago. He had same signs (red poo.don’t eat.throw out some foam from his noise)soooooo bad and I just cry all of the time.That was distemper one of the worst and deadly dog’s illness.His vet did any things he can.2 midnight we keep him in ICU.some nights use pulmotor .I tried to help him and I believed he could survive But he Could’t he died and made me lonley..
    I’m so sorry abou it 🙁

  7. julie brader

    Counselling helped me too Laura though my boy was 16 and had always been there. Its very hard to deal with.

  8. julie brader

    Honestly is always the best policy Ankeet. If you dad your dog died for another reason you will have a lifetime of keeping a secret from him. You did all you could it wasn’t your fault. I lost a puppy from our last litter due to a Vets mistakes and the nurse who was looking after her. The Vet admitted it and paid compensation…but it didn’t bring her back. I do know how you feel and I would take Laura’s advice and seek counselling to talk it through. It does help. Thinking of you x

  9. Ankeet Bhatt

    Well I can’t know if it’s too late to examine his body because he died on sunday 30th Aug 2015 now I don’t know if it’s body will be ok or not if yes then I will go for examining the body so that the other Vet who gave injection should be stopped from practising his services he is not a qualified one I think so .

  10. Ankeet Bhatt

    Well I can’t know if it’s too late to examine his body because he died on sunday 30th Aug 2015 now I don’t know if it’s body will be ok or not if yes then I will go for examining the body so that the other Vet who gave injection should be stopped from practising his services he is not a qualified one I think so .

  11. julie brader

    I’ve just read the article and agree with it too Laura. I’ve felt that grief myself and its easily as deep if not deeper than losing a family member. I’m feeling it agajn through my dear friend who has just lost her Great Dane from bone cancer. I wish i could help her through it but its your own private hell of pain.

  12. Anonymous

    people who say “it’s just a dog” or “it’s just a cat” or hell, “it’s just a turtle” really don’t understand. and i pity them. they’ve never experienced that kind of love or grief.

    there needs to be more dialog about the grief that comes with losing a pet.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Have A Female Pit Bull Pup And I Don’t Know Why Bit She Eats…

I have a female pit bull pup and I don’t know why bit she eats sticks chuncks of wood I clean the yard get anything that’s wood out and then she eats on our trees why does she eat them please help

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  1. julie brader

    Puppies, like babies test things with their mouths especially if teething.

    You do need to watch her though if she swallowed a peice of wood it could cause all sorts of serious problems. Try and distract her with a toy or a treat…..hopefully she will grow out of it. You could train her not to chew wood too….you’d have to catch her in the act…..calmly and firmly say NO get her to come to you, lots of praise and a treat. Its not too soon for calm sensible training. 

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Have A 12 Year Old German Shepard He Is Slowing Down A Lot Sometimes…

I have a 12 year old German Shepard he is slowing down a lot sometimes won’t eat other times won’t stop eating .he is feeling very thin drinks well eyes bright and alert,coat in good condition is it normal for him to feel so thin

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  1. Anonymous

    when was his last exam with bloodwork?  if he hasn’t been in a while, now’s the time.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My 3 Year Old Chihuahua Just Threw Up Brown Liquid. I Recall Him Eating Cats…

My 3 year old chihuahua just threw up brown liquid. I recall him eating cats stool but that was like 2 weeks ago can that be the reason why? Should I be worried? He seems fine like his usual self.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Have A Puppy Labrador That Was Dropped Off At My House Last Night She’s…

I have a puppy Labrador that was dropped off at my house last night she’s thin but she’s eating and going to the restroom. But she whizzes and than throws up.

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  1. Anonymous

    that poor baby.  someone just dumped her on you??!?

    i’d get her to a vet immediately for a full checkup.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Two Days Ago All My Cat Morgan Did Was Sleep And Eat And I Thought…

Two days ago all my cat Morgan did was sleep and eat and I thought he just needed alone time so I ignored it. But during the night my cat started to vomit a green-yellow liquid and just sleeped. He wouldn’t eat or go to the restroom until the afternoon.During this time he was starting to act normal and eat. But then when he walk he had a small limp. As the hours past he couldn’t even walk or move. When he tries to sit up all he does is cry in pain. He hasn’t eaten since the afternoon and is currently sleeping. He has not been yet neutered or gotten all his vaccine since we barely found him in the street and are currently working on getting them done. He has an appointment tomorrow with his vet but am scared that he won’t survive the night and don’t like seeing in pain. Is their anything I can do to lessen his pain. And how would one transport him to the vet since with any movement his in pain.

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  1. Kelly Furgason

    Hello,
    Sorry your cat is not feeling well.

    To transport him to a vet, you’ll just have to be gentle with him. He needs to go so just take your time. Maybe slide a towel under him and wrap the sides up around him like a burrito,,then gently lift it and place him in a cat carrier. He will probably howl or hiss, but you’ve got to take him to be seen. Just do it quick but gentle.

    If you have a cat carrier you can usually remove the top and just set him inside, then screw or snap the top back in place. If you don’t have a carrier, find a box, poke holes in it that are size of a quarter, then put him into the box for transport.

    Good luck!!
    ~kelly 

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Had A 6 Year Old Female Rabbit. The Day We Noticed These Symptoms Was…

I had a 6 year old female rabbit. The day we noticed these symptoms was the day we had to put her down unfortunately. When we saw her she was holding her head up constantly and only one side of her nose was twitching which wasn’t twitching properly in itself. She didn’t eat a single thing or drink anything that day despite our attempts. I called her and she was all over the place trying to walk, not steady at all, she was staying in one position. Once I lifted her up I noticed blood spots on her bottom but there didn’t seem to be any in the litter tray. Very lethargic and not responding to anything. As I said, I made the choice to have her put down. The vet did say she felt masses in the abdomen on her initial examination but we didn’t find out what was actually wrong. Any suggestions or answers would be much appreciated!

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  1. Kelly Furgason

    Hi Beth,
    I’m sorry for the loss of your rabbit.
    It’s very hard to say what may have been wrong with your rabbit. Since you said your vet did feel masses, I’d tend to believe that was most likely the cause of her having these issues. Most likely if  she felt masses, there may have been other issues as well that she just couldn’t see or feel. She could have had a mass rupture internally and that may have caused her odd head symptoms and lack of wanting to eat.

    Rabbits of course need to constantly eat or else their digestive symptoms start to shut down so once she’s to the point of not eating then it’s usually a downhill battle. It would have been interesting to get a necropsy done on her, but that would have been costly depending on your vet. Some vets will do it for free just for learning purposes.
    Again, very sorry for your loss.
    ~kelly

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Female Rabbit, 6 Years Old
Symptoms: Holding Head Up Constantly
Blood Spots On Bottom
Not Eating Or Drinking…

Female Rabbit, 6 years old
Symptoms: Holding head up constantly
Blood spots on bottom
Not eating or drinking 24 hours prior to when she was put to sleep
Lethargic
Very unstable, attempts to move ended with her moving sideways

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Our Vets Suggests Euthanasia( We’ve Been Saying No To That).He Is Eating Minimally, But At…

our vets suggests euthanasia( we’ve been saying no to that).He is eating minimally, but at least he eats. he’s on IV fluid. He’s 1 year and 8 months old miniature pinscher.

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  1. Cartly Co

    There are ups and downs. there are days he’s doing good but other times he’s really sick. We would never give up, we love him. Do you have any idea about the signs of recovery? like the hardening of his pad foot?

    Thanks for the reply. we’ve been regretting about not having enough thought of giving him vaccines. Thanks again, best of luck!