my dog is ill?

Question

shes an english bull terrier the other morn i got up to find slimy sick all over the kitchen floor she cant keep anything down an d is really quiet ,cant b bothered moving ,no enthusiasm she eats pedigree complete dry food ,her eyes look really glassy shes only 2 years old any body got any ideas before we take her to the vets shes still offside thanx

been to vets she was given antibiotic antiinflamatory and antivomititng injections said it could be gastric infection got to go back 2moz for course of antibiotics if shes no better she may need further exploration incase she ate something thats got stuck shes finally eating so i think shes should recover ok thanx everyone for your answers and concern so fingers crossed

Answer 1

Okay yes you defintiely do need to get her to the vets as she will at this stage more than likely be dehydrated and ned to go on a drip to get fluids in her. It doesn't sound from reading between the lines that she will have enough in her as it is. It could be a number of things. Is she vaccinated and by that I mean not just her first but her booster every year? Have you checked her stools for blood?

It does sound like first symptoms of parvo but without knowing all of the facts it is hard to say, and parvo although not very high success rate at treatment better chance if noticed and taken to the vet straight away. It is also HIGHLY contagious to other dogs, so if any doubt as to whther it is parvo keep her off the flor outside and ur vets wont want her in the waiting room until she goes straight into the consul room. She will be in isolation if they thinks its parvo so will be away from home for a while but dont worry they will let u go visit her every day.

Is she spayed? You did say girl didn't you? If she isn't spayed it cold be a pyometra, closed ones are harder to spot as there is no vaginal discharge or swelling of that area and are therefor emore serious.But again symptoms are a lot like you have already said she is like. But seriously I would if you are online now ring your local vets as they can at least give you fre advice over the phone. If you are on benefits then ring your local PDSA as they have an out of hours emergency clinic you can take her.

Try not to overworry though from what I have said as there is a chance that it might not be anyhing liek that, but for peace of mind get her checked out. It is better for her and better for you.

Good luck and keep us posted please. My thoughts are with you and good luck from doggies sydney and maximo. (staffies)

Answer 2

If your dog is behaving out of character and is being sick, I wouldn't even hazard a guess. It could be something very minor, on the otherhand it may be something quite serious. The longer you leave things the worse they may get.. take her to the vets.

Answer 3

Sounds a bit like food poisoning, off to the vet with you.

Answer 4

Just that there shouldn't be any 'before the vets' at the moment - take her asap!!

These are still fairly generalised symptoms - vomiting, inappetance and lethargy describe many illnesses. Good luck at the vet.

Chalice

Answer 5

I think the vet is your best bet at this point.. When you get her well and get her back home.. You might want to get a better quality dog food..

Answer 6

Just go to the vet. People here will not be able to give a diagnosis.

Answer 7

Get her to the vet. In such cases it is no good to waste time on the net, as we can't diagnose your dog.
Get him to the vet asap.
Godd Luck!

Answer 8

Just get her to the vets ASAP. She may require fluids urgently

Answer 9

it could be because of the recall of the food you knwo how that food has been coming back really badly i would see on getting new food and ask the vet too.
good luck hope your dog is ok

Answer 10

my 2 year old westie started with similar symptoms diagnosed with Addison's disease after going into crisis get to vets strait away it could save her life good luck