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Pawbly | 7 years ago
My 11 Years Old Cat Died Yesterday After 12 Hours In Pain. She Has Been…

My 11 years old cat died yesterday after 12 hours in pain. She has been lethargic for about 1 month now, but I really thought that was a result of her aging. She was occasionally puking, mostly unprocessed food. Yesterday she started puking but just liquids, greenish and with some foam. She was really in pain and she started breathing with her mouth open and tongue out. We took her to the vet which told us that was probably a kidney failure and run some blood test on her. Then he sent us home with the cat telling us to come back the other day, he didn’t realize it was an emergency. We took her back home but the situation got worse. She puked more, the pain got worse she didn’t have any energy at all. So we rushed to the clinic again at 1 am. The vet did some x rays on her, and told us she had something near her stomach but he couldn’t tell what it was. It could have been anything from a tumor to a hairball. He thought it was best for her to stay overnight. She was in very bad conditions, he just injected some pain killers to her. She died three hours later. I feel so bad for letting her there. I just can’t believe she is gone like this. Another vet that saw the blood test and the x rays thinks it neither kidney failure nor tumor or hairball. I’m devastated. What could it possibly be that killed my cat?

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
My Dog Hasn’t Ate All Day. She Is Lethargic, Whimpering, Tremors. All She Wants To…

My dog hasn’t ate all day. She is lethargic, whimpering, tremors. All she wants to do is lay down. What can possibly be wrong with her?

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    It sounds like your dog is not feeling well. She needs to see a veterinarian to tell you what may be wrong. Please go as quickly as possible. It may be any of the following pain, infection, disease, toxin, etc etc. I hope she is ok.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
My 6 Yr Old Beagle Ate Chocolate A Day Ago, Which We Just Figured Out…

My 6 yr old beagle ate chocolate a day ago, which we just figured out, and starting having seizures and posturing. He is also very lethargic. Can I still give him activated charcoal to absorb whatever toxins are still in his system and how much? Any help is appreciated.

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  1. Jay Alex

    I’m not a vet, but once a dog has started having seizures, you should skip giving him activated charcoal and take him to the vet. If he ate it that long ago, he’s already absorbed most of the toxins. Activated charcoal is only effective before he’s absorbed toxins, not after. It may be a costly visit, but seizures are never a good sign.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
My Dog, A Schnoodle 7yrs Is Lethargic, Seems To Have Pain In His Hind…

My dog, a schnoodle 7yrs is lethargic, seems to have pain in his hind quarters (like arthritis type pain) and is sensitive around the anal area and slightly runny stool. Any thoughts or advice please.

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  1. Jana

    Where there is pain and lethargy combined, there is an emergency.

  2. Anonymous

    I agree, treat this like an emergency and get him to the vet ASAP.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
3 Year Old Pitbull Has Been On Antibiotics For 1 Week, She Didnt Eat Much…

3 year old pitbull has been on antibiotics for 1 week, she didnt eat much today,and is a little lethargic. She has thrown up2 times today…. help?!

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    it sounds like you need to call the vet back asap and have them look at your dog again. Any pet who isn’t better within a day or two, or who worsens at anytime needsto check back with the vet as quickly as possible.

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Eva Hanley | 8 years ago
My Cat Has Vomited Three Times Today – It Was Clear And Has Gotten Yellow…

My cat has vomited three times today – it was clear and has gotten yellow. He’s still drinking water and is active – no lethargy or soreness. Do I need to take him to the ER immediately or should I see if it continues?

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    There are many causes for vomiting and many are acute and transient and do not require a trip to the ER. In general we recommend that you not give your pet any food or water for about 12 hours to let the stomach and gi tract rest. The only concern with this is if there is a chance your cat is dehydrated. If your cat is acting normally and the gums are moist and the skin turgor is normal (this is the amount of skin tent in the area of the shoulders) then they are likely not dehydrated. If the vomiting persists in spite of with holding food and water, or if your cat appears to be quiet, lethargic, depressed or cannot stop vomiting, then yes a trip to the vet is in order.
    Look around the house to make sure that your cat hasn’t eaten anything inappropriate or dangerous like any kind of toxin (plants, toys, rotten food, etc). If an accidental ingestion is possible this warrants an immediate trip to the vet for care.
    If the vomiting stops over the 12 hours i recommend offering small amounts of watered down wet food every 3-4 hours starting tomorrow. If the vomiting returns see the vet.
    Best of luck!
    Merry Christmas!

  2. Eva Hanley Post author

    Thank you! He doesn’t have the signs of dehydration, so I’ll start the fast & monitor him.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
It Started With Dog Not Eating For 2 Days.then It Started Vomiting Watery Mucous …

It started with dog not eating for 2 days.then it started vomiting watery mucous , rl was given to it day after and again 1 day after with antibiotics.but iit started vomiting white foam and has done black poop 2-3 times..it cant even stand up on its own., Is very lethargic and doesnt seem to hav much time..plz help

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  1. Thunder Alam

    Digestive problem . You may feed him digestive medicines for dog. If it doesn’t work , then you should visit doctor.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
My Dog Is Acting Very Lethargic, Has A Loss Of Appetite, Wobbles When Walks Or…

My dog is acting very lethargic, has a loss of appetite, wobbles when walks or stands, wobbles head while sitting down, and is drooling excessively. Any suggestions? She is one year old and is a cockapoo.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
He’s An Indoor Cat, Escaped Few Days Ago And I Believed He Fell In The…

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
Our 14 Month Old Male Gerbil Lost Part Of His Tail About A Year Ago…

Our 14 month old male gerbil lost part of his tail about a year ago. This left a small black spot part way up the remaining stump on one side. A couple of weeks ago I noticed that it had got bigger. It doesn’t seem to bother him at all and he not lethargic or unwell. What could it be?

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  1. Andrea Cox

    I had a gerbil that got cancer and it started with a black spot on its back and it spread all over.  Nothing you can really do about it if it is cancer. When you say it lost part of its tail are you saying you had it removed,  or it just fell off? You will have to take it to a vet and they will tell you if it needs to be cut off and biopsy of the black part.  It also could be other things besides cancer but only a vet can really help you. It could be an infection and need antibiotics. Please take it to a vet.

  2. Amanda Wright

    He got his tail caught and panicked, and it broke away, they are designed to do that. It’s not an infection, it’s a nice neat, round smooth bump on the side of his tail. I have emailed photos to my vet, waiting to hear whether he wants me to take him down to see him.