He has had medications & this did not work. Vet said to starve him for 48hours. This seemed to work for 10days or so. This is third time he has suffered with it in 2 years. The first time there was lots of blood in his stools and vomit. This time just in his stools and he was completley of his food. And he is obviously feeling and looking tired. Blood tests have been taken and they are negative. It is now poss vets would do xrays etc. Would probiotics help?
2006-06-27 09:13:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
I think you should be asking your Vet these questions. I realise you are worried but you really need professional advice as blood in vomit and feces can be symptoms of serious illness.
The people who answer your questions often have no experience and just guess at what might be wrong. They could give you advice that could make your dog worse instead of better even with the best of intention.
If you aren't happy with the treatment your dog is receiving ask for a second opinion or ask to be referred to a specialist vet.
2006-06-28 06:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by DogDoc 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say that there is something very serious with your dog. Since this is a reoccuring problem, it's not parvo. When was the last time your dog was wormed or had a feca test done? There are so many kinds of worms that dogs can have, they can cause all the symptoms that you discuss, and can be deadly if left untreated. Giardia and Coxciddia - intestinal parasites different from worms can also cause the symptoms you discuss, and those also can be detected in a fecal sample. Now seriously, if your vet has not done this or suggested it, I would seek out a new health provider for your dog. There is nothing wrong with getting a second opinion when the first doesn't seem to be working.
2006-06-27 09:29:39 · answer #2 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the vet to do x-rays immediately. This sounds as if there's an issue with the dog's stomach lining or perhaps it's small intestine. Double-check the food he's getting, too. Look to see if there are any recalls or if there's any possibility of metal or glass shavings getting into it.
Blood in the vomit and feces means something is either inflamed within his body, or something's being sliced up. It COULD be a very severe allergy, but unless you changed food on him and this started up again (and it was the same food before that started it) I doubt it's that.
2006-06-27 09:18:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like he's anaemic and bleeding. Hopefully the x-rays will show something; don't be embarassed to ask your vet for a second opinion.
There are so many different causes for this that its impossible to say what it could be. You could start to hunt on google and see if you can turn anything up.
3 times in 2 years is too often, so don't be embarassed to ask to see a specialist. Vets refer clients all the time, just like your gp refers you to a specialist.
If your vet takes offence, change vets.
2006-06-27 10:54:51 · answer #4 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried going to another vet to get a second opinion? Sometimes a little bit of blood in the stool can be normal...from straining. I would go for another opinion if I were you.
2006-06-27 09:19:08 · answer #5 · answered by ethansma24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in the South East uk, get the dog to the Queen Mother Hospital for Small Animals (Royal Veterinary College as in BBC series Super Vets) they are ..in a word.... amazing.
2006-06-27 09:56:44 · answer #6 · answered by johncob 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to scare you - but maybe get another vet opinon.
My 14y.o Lab (RIP) was misdiagnosed as having an IBS (irriatable bowel) type condition, blood tests, etc resulting in blood stools, lethargy bloating.. Later a second opinion revealed it in fact to be a tumour on his spleen.
EDIT:
his tumour was revealed thru ultrasound
2006-06-27 09:19:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a person has this kind of problem, there's usually some kind of internal bleeding going on. I would suspect it's the same with a dog. I'm betting they find something in the X-rays. Good luck, I hope this turns out okay for you.
2006-06-27 09:16:49 · answer #8 · answered by cryptoscripto 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. It sound like your dog has a severe stomach problem, maybe an abcess or even cancer. Your vet should do thorough examinations as quickly as possible as this could be life-threatening. Not to worry you or anything, but this is the worst case scenario.
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2015-01-28 17:13:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋