I have a rott and he is 2 and a half. For the past three weeks his hasn't been eating but has been drinking alot of water. We have taking him to the vet three times. He had a temperature of 106 deegrees. Now he just had a sezier. This is the second dog that has had these simptoms. The other one died . She was a Pug. do you think that my dogs are being poisend.?
2007-02-24 20:07:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
That can only be determined by your veterinarian. Do you have any evidence of possible toxicity? Is your dog left alone in an area where this could happen?
Take him to a veterinarian immediately. Did they ever do bloodwork?
2007-02-24 20:11:39 · answer #1 · answered by Star 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't want to mislead you in any way or tell you the wrong things either. But, they might have gotten into some thing that is causing this to happen. Antifreeze is the biggest killer of dogs and cats as it is very toxic to them and can kill them. It's sweet tasting, that's why dogs and cats like it so much. I'm not sure tho of the symptoms of antifreeze poisoning tho. There are many chemicals that will also do much harm to dogs. I would like to ask you a question, if you don't mind. When you took both of your dogs to the vet. Did they ever do any blood work on them? To me that would be the only way any animal doctor could tell if they were poisoned in any way. I wish I could tell you more, I really do. And I hope too that some one out there will have better answers for you than I did. I feel so badly for you having to go through this again with your second dog. I'm so sorry for this to be happening to you.
2007-02-25 04:22:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It certainly sounds environmental. It may not be on purpose though. You or a neighbor could have a radiator leak that is leaving puddles of antifreeze. This can cause the symptoms you describe, and can be hard for a vet to detect unless they are specifically looking for it.(At least with the vets around here.)
If you are sure that there is no way that they could get to any vehicles, then check your yard for possible poisoning. The most common methods are throwing poisoned meat over the fence or pouring antifreeze under the fence. If you find anything suspicious, don't let the dog near it and call your local SPCA or animal control to report it. I wish you luck and hope your dog gets better.
2007-02-25 04:22:23 · answer #3 · answered by Virginia S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How long ago was it that your pug died? He is dehydrated and probably has diarhea and the temp could cause the seizure. If he has been unwell for 3 weeks then its not someone baiting your dogs, unless they didnt use enough poison to kill the dog outright but enough to do damage. If another dog has died presenting these symptoms then its something in their environment, eg a plant in your garden or disease from parasites thats dormant. Take your dog to the vet and jump up and down until you get an answer. Some vets, but not all, will just test for one thing at a time costing you a fortune and taking weeks to get a result. Trust me, the first vet i took my doberman to, did this, and now she is permanently sick because of it. You really need to find out what is wrong with your dog because poisoning of any kind will affect your dogs liver and kidneys and that could be what ultimately kills him. Go to the vet and refuse to leave until you know whats wrong.
2007-02-25 05:17:56 · answer #4 · answered by Big red 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would take your dog to the vet IMMEDIATLY and have them do blood work and all the examinations possible to test for poisoning. If your dog does unfortunately pass, have an autopsy done on him.
I would also remove all things from the area your dog sleeps and lives in, then slowly introduce the items and food again one each day or so to see if it is one specific item or food that is contaminated.
2007-02-25 04:18:23 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds awfully suspicious! I would try another vet if you have tried 3 times at the current one. At first it sounded like maybe diabetes. Dogs (as well as people) with diabetes are always thirsty. But with it happening to a previous dog, I might think it was something in the house that is affecting them. I would ,first thing, take him to a different vet. Second opinions are always helpful. Good luck, your rottie is in my prayers.
2007-02-25 04:13:51 · answer #6 · answered by McRottie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
elimination time, what food?? what kind of gardenplants??etc.etc.
get, a no. 1 & 2 sample, for a 12 hour period take samples & dog to vet!! somewhere is the answer. or are you using snailbait for some reason???!!
2007-02-25 04:13:37 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋