my dog is almost 16 17 years old in human years shes a female and very bloated. I know everyone will say take her to a vet but its so expensive im just wondering if theres anything i can doo for her without a vet?? btw she is a bit overweight and being bloated she looks like a poor lil dog with a big tight belly and she looks like she is in pain so what do i do?? i know its possible for her to die!! help!!!!
2006-10-29 10:10:14 · 13 answers · asked by amandacupcake 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Here's why you need to take your dog to the vet...,
My grandmother had a dog she thought was just a bit overweight and bloated. The dog died. My grandmother took the dog to the vet to determine why she died.....,
The dog had a very very large Tumor. Take your dog, to, the, VET. If your dog does not have anything more than a weight problem - great! A diet can fix that - but no diet on this earth can fix a tumor.
2006-10-29 11:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by Victor ious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you not care enough about her to have someone look at her? I mean, someone who can actually give you an idea what is wrong? At her age, there is every possibility that something is seriously amiss, and she very well could be in pain. Go to the vet, stop being cheap!
And no, I am not being a smart ***. You mentioned that money was the reason you are not taking her in. So just because she is elderly, she doesn't deserve for you to spend money on her? Hasn't she earned that over the past 16 years, providing companionship and love?
And no, again, there is nothing that you can do at home, except watch her get worse, because clearly you don't know what is going on! GO TO THE VET!!!!!
2006-10-29 10:47:11 · answer #2 · answered by clovicat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You HAVE to take her to the vet. A bloated belly on a dog can be a very serious illness. If she is acting like she is in pain then what the heck are you doing on here? Get that dog to the vet instead of looking for home remedies. She is suffering if she is acting like she is in pain!!!!!!!!! What kind of pet owner would you be to allow you dog to suffer just because you feel like vets are too expensive? If you think they are too expensive, the when this dog dies, don't get another one because the prices are not going down. Bloating can be caused by a number of things (lots of time liver failure), but none of these things can be treated with home remedies...GET THAT DOG TO THE VET ASAP!!!
2006-10-29 10:14:51 · answer #3 · answered by boxerpitk9 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Due to her age and the likelyness that this is a very deadly disease called Bloat, you need a vet. This is an emergency! The only other thing you can do is dig a hole. She'll need a grave before the weekend is out.
I'm very serious! This kills in hours, and anything else it might be are also deadly.
2006-10-29 10:17:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing you can do at home. Take her to a vet now. She may have a serious condition commonly known as "bloat". Bloat can kill dogs if they are not treated immediately. It may also be fluid in her abdomen or a number of other issues - all of which need to be addressed by a veterinarian ASAP.
2006-10-29 10:13:44 · answer #5 · answered by lvt4cats 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to take her to a vet or emergency clinic. She may have a problem that is not fixable, considering her age. If you can see she is in pain, then she probably is. A trained professional will help you. Its not fair to let the dog suffer.
2006-10-29 10:14:53 · answer #6 · answered by cake lady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IF IT IS BLOAT SHE WILL DIE WITHOUT EMERGENCY SURGERY!!
SHE WILL DIE IN GREAT PAIN AND SHOCK!!!
YOU CAN DO NOTHING AT HOME - REPEAT -NOTHING!!!!!!!
GET IN THE CAR NOW - GET THERE AS FAST AS POSSIBLE
DO NOT DELAY
DO NOT SIT HERE ON THE STUPID COMPUTER
SHE CAN DIE VERY VERY VERY FAST FROM BLOAT!!!!!!!!!!!
GO NOW NOW NOW NOW
SHE MUST HAVE SuRGERY IMMEDIATELY
I HAVE DEALT WITH THAT FOR DECADES IN THE LARGER BREEDS
DON'T BE SO INCREDIBLY CHEAP
WORK OUT PAYMENTS WITH THE VET
YOU CAN NOT CAN NOT CAN NOT WAIT UNTIL MORNING
SHE WILL DIE IN AGONY WITHIN 3 -5 HOURS FROM THE ONSET OF THE SYMPTOMS
IF THEY CAN'T OPERATE BECAUSE OF HER AGE, AT LEAST THEY CAN HELP HER GO WITHOU PAIN!!!!
2006-10-29 10:21:41 · answer #7 · answered by ann a 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's her dog food honey...
U hv seen wet dog food?? See how it doubles in size? Thats what's happening inside "fifis" little tummy. Buy the hiqh quality dog food, toss the grocery store stuff out! She needs to let the air out, she needs to pass that food out of her system..it's probably impacted in some type of way, which is resulting in this gaseaous buildup.
All the Best!
2006-10-29 10:20:53 · answer #8 · answered by Mee-OW =^..^= 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet. Don't risk her discomfort just to save a little money.
2006-10-29 10:11:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
After almost 17 years of life, this would be a horribly painful way to die... please call your vet.
2006-10-29 10:19:57 · answer #10 · answered by think_about_this_gr8_1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋