Help needed for sick puppy?

Question

My hubby came home yesterday with this puppy, I have to wait till monday to take her the vet, but apparently her former owner said that about 6 weeks ago she had eaten some rat poison. She took her to the vets and she had tablets to take, any way she could cope with the dog anymore so my husband took it,
Thing is i've never seen diorreah like it, it's really bad and im not sure what too do shes drinking plenty of water, and i read up that boiled rice seems to help and she seems to be eating it ok only in small amounts though, she looks really bad, shes 8 an 8 month old bull mastiff and i can only discribe her as looking like a whipet.
you can see all her rib bones and spine bones collar bones everything. She does seem playful and shes not throwing up
but i just need advice on what to do for her, Its pityful looking at her.
Any advice would be gratefully apreciated.

Answer 1

If you witness your pet consuming material that you suspect might be toxic, do not hesitate to seek emergency assistance, even if you do not notice any adverse effects. Sometimes, even if poisoned, an animal may appear normal for several hours or for days after the incident.

Call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center

The telephone number is [phone]. There is a $55 consultation fee for this service.

Be ready with the following information:
- the species, breed, age, sex, weight and number of animals involved
- the animal’s symptoms
- information regarding the exposure, including the agent (if known), the amount of the agent involved and the time elapsed since the time of exposure.

Have the product container/packaging available for reference.

Please note: If your animal is having seizures, losing consciousness, is unconscious or is having difficulty breathing, telephone ahead and bring your pet immediately to your local veterinarian or emergency veterinary clinic. If necessary, he or she may call the APCC.



Be Prepared
Keep the telephone number of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center—[phone]—as well as that of your local veterinarian, in a prominent location.

Invest in an emergency first-aid kit for your pet. The kit should contain:
- a fresh bottle of hydrogen peroxide, 3 percent USP (to induce vomiting)
- a turkey baster, bulb syringe or large medicine syringe (to administer peroxide)
- saline eye solution
- artificial tear gel (to lubricate eyes after flushing)
- mild grease-cutting dishwashing liquid (for bathing an animal after skin contamination)
- forceps (to remove stingers)
- a muzzle (to protect against fear- or excitement-induced biting)
- a can of your pet’s favorite wet food
-a pet carrier

Always consult a veterinarian or the APCC for directions on how and when to use any emergency first-aid item.

Answer 2

I'm a veterinarian Technician.

If the rat poison was eaten 6 weeks ago and she had medication for it that may not be the problem anymore. Most animals that die from that die shortly after ingesting them

I suggest you call the closest animal emergency center but it's that's not an option continue feeding her the rice and water until you can get to the vet. She is obviously under fed and may have a bad case of worms. You will want to take a stool sample with you to the vet (I know hard when it's runny but just scoop some into a bag).

Be sure she is continuing to drink, that is more important then eating. If she will tolerate it try some cooked chicken, boiled or boiled ground beef (NO BONES!) and only in small quantities.

Get her in as soon as you can on Monday and the vet will be able to help you from there.
Edit: DO NOT GIVE TYLENOL! acetaminophen is deadly to dogs.

Answer 3

I would advise you do keep the puppy warm and as comfortable as possible. Keep it hydrated if possible. You might want to get the special water with ingredients(electrolytes) do not give sports dri nks such as gatorade. I would definitely find an emergency vet clinic. The illness sounds very serious. There are emergency vet clinics open 24 hours, seven. days a week. Please seek help right away for this little one. The poison could be forcing her kidneys to shut down and that will cause death. Rat poison and antifreeze are very deadly if not treated quickly. I admire you and your husband for the genuine kindness you have given to this little one. Take care. I really hope that she makes it and lives a long healthy life with you and your husband.

Answer 4

It takes more than 6 weeks for a dog to look like that unless its been really sick at which case it should have been at the vet on a drip and monitored carefully. Give her lots of small feeds of minced boiled chicken and rice, once a day add a raw egg to the mix. After a few days of that add some grated vegetables such as carrot, broccoli stem,shredded spinach, pumpkin and beans. I rehabilitate abused large breed dogs and thats what i give a starved under weight dog. Also puppy biscuits soaked in a baby formula until really mushy is good and will help with the diarrhea. Once her bowel movements get back to normal, get a product from a pharmacy called incremin, its a vitamin supplement for fussy eater children and if dosed at the rate for a 3 year old it should be perfect for your dog. If the dog had been poisoned the vet would have checked liver and kidney function and would have wanted to monitor the dog for a few days, they also would not have released the dog until bowel movements were almost normal and the dog was eating properly. It really sounds like this woman wasnt caring for the dog properly. God bless you for caring for this poor baby and i hope she rewards you with many years of joy.

Answer 5

Hi you sound so worried and I would be too. Ok this is what I would do if There absoulutly no Vet you can get her too.
Get some ground chicken and cook in it some chicken broth. Make it small pieces. Cook some brown rice and mix it in with the chicken and broth feed it to her in 1/2 cups amounts until she can't eat any more. Make sure she is drinking clean clear water not to cold. Keep her warm and just be there for her.
If you have a 24 hour emergency vet avaible get her in NOW!

Good luck!

What a special person you are, may God bless!

Answer 6

She sounds like she had a rough time, you did the right thing with rice if you can get her to eat some ground lamb with the rice that is the perfect food for dogs and easy to digest as lamb is not fatty. poor little thing, I know you must feel heart broken, just keep her warm and pet her as much as you can until Monday. Thank you and your husband for taking her in. I hope she will be ok. Very sad how animals are treated breaks my heart.You might try a spoonful of pepto bismol also that will help with the tummy problem, I am a vet tech and that is what we give in our office or we give animals pepsid AC tablets(not the flavored ones), the small white tablets, for upset tummy.

Answer 7

i would take her to an emergency vet. sometimes you can call a vet too and ask them. When i first got my dog i called the vet alot with questions like that. I was a horrible dog mommie. but i learned alot. When i got my dog 7 years ago the dr said we could give him pedialite, rice, and pepto i dont know if things have changed or not. i would call a vet just to make sure. Older vetranarians are the best cause they give home rememdies. good luck

Answer 8

Not to be gross, but if the diarrhea is sort of mucous-y it could be colitis. I adopted a pet with it, and stress very much affects that--and the dog being new into your home is a HUGE amount of stress for the dog. Dogs digestive systems are VERY susceptible to stress.

If that is the case I can tell you this: I took the advice of my pet and with something as simple as an additive to his food he does quite well. Also now that he is no longer stressed by being afraid and in a new home has helped tremendously too. Please give your pup a fair chance!

OMG! I am too new to give somebody a thumbs down, but NEVER give your pet tylenol (acetominophin) or advil (ibuprofin)!!!! And baby aspirin is ONLY okay after approval from your vet!

That woman who posted that is hopefully not terribly harming her pets!

Answer 9

What does the diarrhea look like?

If it is extremely watery and bloody, it could be parvovirus.
Check for dehydration by pinching the skin. If the skin doesn't snap back immediately, she could be dehydrated.
Parvovirus is characterized by lethargy, bloody diarrhea, bloody vomit, and dehydration. The dog will eat very little or nothing at all, and the bones sticking out like you described is very common.

Another thing that could be causing it is worms. Has she been dewormed? Worms will cause dogs to lose weight, and anything can cause diarrhea: nervousness, type of food, upset stomach.

Do not wait until Monday, for the pup's sake. Find the emergency vet in your area and bring her, please.

Good luck.

Answer 10

She might of had an elegiac reaction to the meds that your nabour gave her. Or she has developed worms. Is there a emerengcy vet anywhere around you. She might dehidrate before monday. Being that she is only a puppy.
I will say a prayer for her and your family
Hope everything is ok.
P.S.
give her plenty of water and if she stops drinking put a little sugar in it. It will help boost her energy level