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2 yr old female dog. Normally super active is very sluggish and will only eat if hand fed will not drink
Is good to keep your dogs separated when your not home so there’s no mishaps
I have 4 dogs and I keep them separated when not at home. It hasn’t changed the way they act towards each other when I am home. Pets in some ways are like people and like time to themselves. In my experience my pets don’t seem to mind having a little alone time. And it does prevent the more aggressive ones from bullying the others when I can’t supervise.
Not sure how this works My son’s dog acting a bit strange He continues to lick his face?
Thank you! He’s stopped for now!
Hi my 8 year old cocker spainal bitch is weeing every hour. She has had bloods done there all normal x ray all clear urine tested showing nothing no infection no bacteria i do not know what to do next
Hi Zoe…Bit of a mystery! I assume bloods covered her kidneys; bladder, liver?
Have you taken a urine sample of testing?
Ia she drinking more than normal? Has she been tested for diabetes?
Has she been spayed? If not possible uterine infection?
Other than that I hope our Vet Krista answers!
Hope your Cocker recovers soon!
Hi julie she had full blood tests done all clear a full urine test sent away all came back clear
x ray done all clear.. she has been spayed she has been tested for kidney diabetes everything.. im really at a loss somtimes there is blood in her urine other times not she doesnt know if she wants a wee or poo or both sometimes but more recently she has started drinking water as soon as she has had a wee.. i think i may have to visit a different vet to get a second oppinion
as this needs resolving
Hi Zoe….right so all the tests are clear. Blood in the urine occasionally too? Somethings going on then….
This might sound silly but when you said she doesn’t know if she wants a wee or a pooh? That smacks of pressure somewhere to me…possibly her spine….but that doesn’t account for the blood in her urine does it. Are you sure the blood is in her urine and not coming from her bottom? Any blood in her pooh at all? Could it be a bowel problem? Is she in pain, back slightly hunched over? Shes moving and jumping on sofa with no problems?
Have you considered a referral to a specialist for an MRI scan? Might be the only way to find out whats wrong. Presume shes insured? Think I would try a different Vet anyway to be honest.
I have two Cockers by the way…..! I do hope you find out whats wrong, bless her….they are a worry aren’t they?
Hi went to see a different vet my dog has cancer ive just found out i cant understand why other vet didnt notice
Oh Zoe, I am so very sorry. What awful news for you…and I can’t believe the other Vet missed it either.He should have picked it up on her bloods. Is it treatable? I do hope you are ok. Please let us know how things go won’t you.
Hi julie they cant operate cancer in the urinetrack and bladder she is going on tablets for two week these shoud help i have been told incuresble and 6 to 12 months so who knows i am totaly hart broken
Thanks for your concerns and help
Honestlu Zoe I don’t know what to say, only that I know how I’d feel.if it was one mine. Shes not old at 8 years, what a tragedy. Please do let me know how you both are doing won’t you? I’m in the UK too…a lot of people on here are in the US..I’m here if you need to talk about anything Zoe…wish I could do more.
Thanks julie i will keep you updated
Please do Zoe. By the way I have Cockers too, mother and son….both Blue Roan.
Stay strong and I’ll be thinking about you.
Daisy is blue roan thanks julie
Not exactly yay but doesn’t seem all nay either … ? No pus and no suspicious smell other than faint sweet smell. Stitching slowly keeps coming apart from the way it puckers when the joint bent (which unfortunately is most of the time). Pink areas I assume good = alive? What about the white and dark areas?
cyber space … ? I see the icon where it should be but it’s gone, huh?
So, we have a kitten about 4 to 5 months. We noticed that for the past couple of weeks, his stomach grows bigger and bigger. Now, his rear legs and tail are paralyzed. So, he walks with his two front legs and drags his rear legs. Also, he would always eat whenever we give him food. However, we noticed that he haven’t urinated or discharged. We would put him inside a box, so he could sleep. As he tries to sleep, his hands would shake every now and then. We also noticed that his heart beats fast sometimes, even when he’s sleepin’. And, he doesn’t have any voice when he speaks. I don’t know if it’s odd that he kneads and purrs, especially with his condition. So, today’s his 3rd day and nothing have changed. I tried lookin’ for any reasons behind his condition or what it’s called, but I couldn’t find any. We couldn’t bring him to the vet, especially because of the weather right now here. And, my Dad thinks it’s expensive and it would cost a lot of money if we bring him to the vet.
Hello Alya
This cat needs a Vet URGENTLY right now!!! hes in critical condition and you cannot leave him suffering like this.
His stomach is probably full of urine if he hasn’t urinated….leave him much longer and his bladder will burst.
Take him to a Vet now…emergency.I’m sorry but you should not have pets if you are not prepared to give them the correct care. Its cruel to leave your cat in pain. VET NOW.
Alright, thank you so much.
Well, his stomach becomes a bit smaller now. And, he had urinated and defecated yesterday. Also, we saw his legs moved one time.
And you still haven’t taken him to the Vet?? Whether hes urinated or not this kitten is in pain! Hes paralysed!! How long are you going to leave him suffering? I’m sorry but when you get a pet it’s your responsibility to mske sure its in good health and has medical care when needed. Please! Take this cat to the Vet!!!!
I need advice on puppy with parvovirus .. im at witts end. please someone help. I need advice badly
have you taken this puppy to the vet? that’s the best way to ensure your puppy gets the care it needs.
6my local vet wants 250$ deposit not including treatment my parents won’t pay this which leaves me to figure it out on my own
I don’t know anything about veterinary medicine so I won’t pretend to . But I gave the titan the best care I could around the clock care every hour on the hour with fluids and medicine to combat the symptoms . He fought it very hard for 4 days but I guess I just didn’t do enough .. I do blame myself because I couldn’t get him the vet care . I hate that he passed in any kind of pain but I did make sure he didn’t go alone I held him rocked him sung to him . I didn’t have him long . He wasn’t even my dog but I loved him like family and I cared for him as much as I could . I regret all of the things that happened but I don’t regret loving him.
My rabbit has been acting very strange today, isn’t eating, drinking or pooing? What do I do?
Thanks for your help
How do I stop my cat peeing and pooping outside the box?! I have tried everything! enzyme cleaners, scents he doesnt like, different litters, moving boxes, no medical conditions! He used to use the littler when younger but now wont! help!!!
are you absolutely sure this isn’t a medical issue? when was his last checkup at the vet?
In my experience, that usually means one of two things. I have a very ‘neat’ cat. If the litter isn’t totally clean, he would register his complaint by pooping just in front of the box as if to say, “I refuse to use an unclean box!”
I have also seen cats who are in multiple cat, or cat and dog homes to feel ‘trapped’ in their box and very nervous about using it. In that situation, I moved the box to a more open area, and made sure the cat had an area where the dogs couldn’t reach him. Once he had an area all his own, and he felt safe using the box, the problem disappeared, but as you know, each cat has their own temperament, and their own personality, so your cat could simply be driving you nuts because it wants to!
Cats however, are very clean animals, and once given a ‘better choice,’ will often take that choice, good luck!
He was at the vet not more than a month ago, we had him desexed at that time and he had a full check up! He’s been doing it since before the vet as well. Asking the vet, they only suggested the things we’ve tried. Moving the boxes, Urine off, different litters, different placement :C he doesnt like minty smells or lavender so we put that scent on the places he likes to go.
No UTI’s or any unusual stresses for him…
Hes such a lovely cat otherwise, very loving and playful
Thanks for all the help guys!
Ill keep trying :c I hope its nothing serious. We’ve scheduled another vet appointment and Ill try changing his diet! I just assumed the food was good because he loved it!
Ill let everyone know how it goes 🙂
This is concerning if it lasts more than a day. Did the dog get into anything? Dont worry about food as much as water. If you can get smart water, it is water with electrolytes in it and will help with dehydration,.
Haven’t seen her get into anything. She has a hard time jumping onto the couch which is her bed. Seems she is favoring her back end
Then I would assume she is in pain, if she is able to move then give her crate rest, complete rest for a few days.
Hello Brian, generally if a dog is off its food(when usually a healthy eater) it can suggest pain,and if she is favouring her back end it could be very likely that she has thrown her back out(especially if,as you mentioned,she is normally really active) this is only a suggestion of course,it also could be internal(constipation?) I’d get always intouch with your vet if you have reason to be continually worried,but hopefully it IS something less threatening,such as a slipped disc,which can right itself within a few days. (Panadol is safe for dogs,for moderate pain,at a rate of 25/30 mg per kg)Also watch for her toilet habits,if she can’t ‘go’ a dose of oil will help move things along(just house hold variety olive/veg oil,can work and is safe.(depending on her size,I’d start a dose at about a t-spoon per 10kg,and work from there over a col of days.I hope some of this helps,but please remember,it’s just my suggestions,going on the small amount of information you gave. I’d certainly call a vet if she doesn’t perk up soon.
Cheers,Lori ?
P.s. a basic way to check for pain,is with their temps.this can be done an old fashioned way of gently feeling inside her ears for over heat,paws also for more than normal warmth. But you can also gently perform rectal temp check,with a normal(disinfected)thermometer.no more insertion than about 2cm.normal parameters for a healthy dogs temp is 38.3 to 38.7*℃ ?.best of luck with your girl.