Our farm dog which is a red heeler just over a year old, got pregnant by a dog that the owners bring down to camp. As of this wednesday the puppies will be three weeks old.Sunday the 9th of July I noticed that she was rolling her eyes like she was dehydrated, as she was loosing alot of weight, so I decided to take her into the vet. Our back up vet is stupid and doesnt know how to make up her mind! She said yes, she is dehydrated, she might have an infection in her uterus, or she didnt pass a puppy or umbillcal cord. So they gave her some antibiotics and we give her an IV twice a day. She is getting her appetite back, but hardly drinks any water. When she eats she wont use her tongue, she chomps and slobbers all over. She walks like frankenstein on her back end, and refuses to go up and down stairs, but will try if my husband asks her,and will run into things if she doesnt see them right She will pee, and she has bowl movements. Yes we took the pups off of her. They are doing good!
2006-07-18 06:51:48 · 14 answers · asked by skipper_miller 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Why would she be running into things and not using her legs. Has the infection traveled so far that she acts this way, and if so then why is she not getting worse? I was told that if they havent passed all their pups they will eventually die. Others say that she will pass them? I am so confused and the vets are charging me an arm and an leg to tell me the same things!
2006-07-18 07:02:22 · update #1
The puppies are off of her I take care of all seven of them, they are all doing really good. They tested her milk and she said it was fine. Her white blood cell count was at 18,000 the vet said it should be at 15,500. It just scares me if they are taking my money already why wouldnt they do all that they can?
2006-07-18 07:05:32 · update #2
If I give her cottage chesse wont a milk product give her loose stools, and wont she dehydrate worse? I do remember haveing to fight her off of the puppys milk replacer when we first started feeding the pups
2006-07-18 07:09:02 · update #3
TO THE PEOPLE THAT RIDICULE:
How dare you insult me when this dog is not even ours, she is my husbands brothers dog, and if it wasnt for me she would be DEAD! I have spent over $800.00 on blood tests, x-rays, vet visits. She shits, pisses, slobbers, pukes, discharges and destroys my brand new house because I let her stay in the air conditioning! BECAUSE I LOVE ANIMALS! My house dog is almost at a point of being on a diet he always has his shots, and is a damn good dog with damn good owners. BEFORE YOU GO AND START INSULTING PEOPLE YOU SHOULD REALIZE THAT NOT ALL PEOPLE ARE AS SMART AS YOU AND DO NEED HELP AND THATS WHY THEY COME ON HERE AND ASK FOR HELP.
I AM A FULL TIME MOM, I HAVE A FULL TIME JOB, FULL TIME SCHOOL, 12 HEAD OF HORSES, AND AM RAISING 7 ORPHANED PUPS AND A SICK DOG ALONG WITH A NORMAL DOG THAT IS BEING NEGELECTED OF ATTENTION! I AM A DAMN HARD WORKER WITH A HUGE HEART SHAME ON YOU FOR BEING SO RUDE TO A PERSON TRYING SO HARD TO BE GOOD TO HER FAMILY!
2006-07-18 11:45:30 · update #4
I just want to thank chetco for being so helpful and having the heart to inform someone that does not have to knowledge of all the other thousands of so called vets on here, this will be the last time I ever ask advice on here since this is why I have animals because people are so rude and mean and dont acutally care about the animals its more about their brain!
2006-07-18 17:56:29 · update #5
It really sounds like milk fever..a severe lack of calcium!
She needs is an injection of calcium to get back the balance. Please call another vet ASAP. or at least get your 'vet' to give her calcium!
Maenwhile, you can give her cottage cheese ...make certain the container says vitamin D is added.
Get the puppies off her until she gets the injection...you will have to feed them by hand...
It also sounds like an infection as well, but the thick toungue, woobling and glassy eyes are consistant with lack of calcium .
2006-07-18 06:59:03 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
She may have had a stroke. Also 1 year is very young and traumatizing to a dogs body. Did your dog get any x-rays to see if all the puppies were out? Did he run any blood tests to see if your dog may be diabetic or have any other problems? Did he check to see if the uterus was all cleaned out of your dog? I also suggest if your back up vet is a quack does that make you feel any better about your regular vet? If your dog is sick like yours you never want to change its diet
My other best advice is don't let your dog suffer. If you feel your over your head in vet bills think about what your poor dog is going through. I know you love your dog but think about what is truly best for your dog even if it may be putting your dog to sleep. I have seen too many people let their dogs suffer because they think that their dog is from Heaven. I know it may sound harsh but there are other dogs. I know they are not going to be like this one. Just please don't let it suffer!
2006-07-18 07:19:20 · answer #2 · answered by D,J&J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OMG woman are you daft!!!!!! This dog has milk fever!!!!! if you dont want her to die give her a calcium injection ASAP!!!!
Canine Eclampsia, or Milk Fever In Dogs
Eclampsia, or milk fever, is an acute, life-threatening condition which attacks a brood ***** about 3 to 4 weeks after whelping puppies. It is more common in the small breeds of dogs that have had large litters.
Symptoms of eclampsia include stiffness, nervousness and restlessness. The brood ***** will loose interest in her puppies. She will very likely run a fever and have a rapid heart rate. In really severe cases of eclampsia the brood-***** will have muscle spasms or seizures, and be unable to walk.
Eclampsia is commonly known as milk fever.
It is caused by low blood calcium at a time when the body needs to produce calcium-rich milk. It is treated by administering 10% calcium gluconate injections intravenously, at 0.25-0.75ml per pound body weight per hour. The brood-***** will usually return to normal in less than fifteen minutes after treatment.
In really severe cases of eclampsia it may be necessary to wean the puppies or place their mother on a calcium supplement for the remainder of the lactation.
People often give their brood-***** heavy calcium supplements during her pregnancy, however this does not prevent eclampsia, and can actually cause it to reoccur during future pregnancies
Holy Cow I'm getting tired of people who dont have their pets spayed breed them or let them breed and dont know wtf they are doing!!!!....ITS YOUR DOG WHO SUFFERS!!!!
Give your head a shake wake up smell the coffee and get that dog the injection she needs!!!!!
2006-07-18 08:51:04 · answer #3 · answered by romance_german_shepherds 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if a dog won't eat regular food, try a freeze-dried food. it's all the nutrients without all the kibble or water.
two good ones can be found at wysong.net (archetype) or naturesvariety.com (just called "freeze-dried")
this should help get some nutrients back into your dog's system, so she will be able to make it to another trip to the vet.
2006-07-18 07:25:32 · answer #4 · answered by Bub 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get your dog to another vet. what i didnt understand if the vet thought she had not passed a puppy...it would be deadly toxins in her body and puppy would need to be removed. why didn't she do a x-ray on the dog. good luck , best wishes
2006-07-18 06:58:30 · answer #5 · answered by Diana 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog needs a qualified vet! she sounds like she has not passed all pups or DOES indeed have a uterine infection ...Been there, done that !!!!!!
2006-07-18 06:57:10 · answer #6 · answered by jeanene64 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a second opinion from another vet.
2006-07-18 06:54:16 · answer #7 · answered by ruphalfa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to stop pittying yourself and listen to chetco and romance, they know so much more than you do. you asked for help and they gave it to you. The dog in your care has MILK FEVER. I would bet my licence on it.
2006-07-18 15:44:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your vet sounds retarded, I would go to another one no matter how far away immediately!
2006-07-18 07:32:46 · answer #9 · answered by Suzette F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get her to an emergency vet clinic...screw the other vet!!!
she needs help ASAP! she sounds dehydrated, and in distress!
2006-07-18 06:58:06 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋