He has suffered from seperation anxiety and is on medication, but we gave him a bath this morning and he is acting in a way we've never seen before - the vet's office is closed. PLEASE HELP!
2007-02-17 06:55:37 · 9 answers · asked by michael c 4 in Pets ➔ Dogs
if there is another vet office in your county that is open on saturdays i would call them.
2007-02-17 07:00:52 · answer #1 · answered by Mariela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off most cities and towns have an on call vet or emergency after hrs clinic. when you call your vet they will probably have the emergency contact information on their answering system. If not it should be posted on their door. If you have just bathed your dog make sure you did not get soap in the eyes and that your dog does not have a cut that may be irritated by the soap. Also if your dog has picked up some fleas the bath can cause the fleas to become very active and can cause your dog to be bothered more by them. I have a miniature that when I give her a bath she runs around and rubs on ever thing to dry herself. She is very funny when she does this. As for the separation anxiety, try making the separation a good time by giving your dog a special treat that it does not get at any other time. I had the same problem and after a while my dog almost wanted me to leave so she could get the treat. You may also have to get her a friend. Two dogs can be better. The can keep each other company. I had to do this once, when I took in a dog that was raised with 10 other dogs since birth. I showed dachshunds for several years.
2007-02-17 15:17:46 · answer #2 · answered by merlin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look in the phone book for a 24 hour emergency Vet office.
2007-02-17 15:03:39 · answer #3 · answered by ...J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay near him and try to calm him down, maybe feed him or give him some water. Some vets have an emergency doorbell during after hours.
2007-02-17 15:00:59 · answer #4 · answered by mo.da.grass 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that you need help try going to the vet's office.
2007-02-17 15:00:26 · answer #5 · answered by angelsloveslight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK OK calm down first. Now, give your dog some water and try to lay him down. If not, just pin him down to make him settle down and calm himself. Watch him though, then warm him up some beef or chicken broth and put some of your "medication" in it. It is OK if you overdose it just because he had panic attacks.
Good luck!
2007-02-17 15:02:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
EXACTLY HOW IS HE ACTING? IF HE IS JUST RUNNING AROUND LIKE A MAD MAN, MY DOGS DO THAT AFTER A BATH....DO TELL
2007-02-17 14:59:21 · answer #7 · answered by dragonfly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well give him some of his med's and see if he clams down if he doesn't see if you can find a emergency doctor.
2007-02-17 15:05:16 · answer #8 · answered by sandyjean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CALL 3-1-1 ASAP!
2007-02-17 14:59:56 · answer #9 · answered by Republic Of 4000 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋