She is really small and I have to feed her through a syringe so that she doesn't get hypoglycemic. She is feeling warm to me and her nose is not wet. She is not wanting to play. Should I take her to the vet? How can you tell if a puppy has a fever?
2007-02-20 11:17:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
If she doesn't want to play she is in serious danger. She is not getting enough through the syring to sustain her. I would take her to the Vet immediately if the office is not open call the emergency number for instructions. Fever or not she is lethargic and requires immediate care.
2007-02-20 11:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can't even begin to guess what "designer dog' scam a Shorkie is, but...these mixes are bred by unscrupulous people from poor quality parents. Let me guess: she is 'extra-teeny-tiny-teacup" blah, blah,blah... to maximize their profit & the poor suffering dogs' lifetime of health problems. Who reccomended she be syringe fed? Argh. Be prepared to spend a lot of time & money at the vets.
Next time: RESEARCH before you buy a dog & do NOT deal with these disreputable "breeders".
2007-02-20 19:44:56 · answer #2 · answered by mustanglynnie 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
how old is the puppy? but either case take her to the vet. not all dogs noses are always wet.
2007-02-20 19:26:54 · answer #3 · answered by hydez2002 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I read your questions hoping to find out what on earth a "Shorkie" is, but you didn't say.
Anyway.... A dog's temperature should be betten 99 and 101, and it's done rectally. Get her to the vet....
Where'd you find this BYB?
2007-02-20 21:05:21 · answer #4 · answered by Pam 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to get her to a vet asap!!! It sounds like she is either too young/small to be away from mom and/or she has some serious medical issues going on.
2007-02-20 19:21:03 · answer #5 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
ok im not sure if she has a fever but you should take her to the vet, she sounds sick to me...
2007-02-20 19:19:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋