Her gums are pale looking and shes not acting like she normally does...
I think we are going to bring her to the doc.
2007-11-25 10:40:47 · 10 answers · asked by Crystal 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
she is not a year yet so she is very young. the vets arent opened on sunday so we will have to wait until monday. its going to be a long night and day im going to be worried about her while im at school.
2007-11-25 11:19:38 · update #1
How old is your dog? Pale gums and depression can mean a lot of things... pain, anemia, poison, spleenic cancer, etc.
Is her abdomen bloated? How fast is cap refill when you press on her gums?
Look, depression and lack of appetite and possible dehydration is not to be messed with... do the scruff test (described above) and if she is dehydrated you have GOT to take her in as soon as possible.
Good luck.
2007-11-25 10:49:46 · answer #1 · answered by dedum 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If her gums are pale then she is most likely dehydrated. I would take her to the vet and they should be able to give her fluids via IV or a shot. She probably isn't feeling well either.. they get sick just like we do, so I think thats your best bet.
2007-11-25 10:52:19 · answer #2 · answered by nightengal_2000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If her gums look pale she may be dehydrated. My brother is a vet tech. Here is a little trick....Gently pick up the scruff behind her neck , If it stands up then she is definately dehydrated & needs to go to the ER to be hydrated. Also you are right looking at her gums, gently press on them to make them turn white & see how the color is after you take your finger off. If it is still pale ...again go to the ER.
2007-11-25 10:46:07 · answer #3 · answered by Angela1967 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Vet she is not feeling well the pale gums say that not eating or drinking is not good and they can dehydrate quickly
2007-11-25 10:48:30 · answer #4 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she were acting otherwise normal, I'd say give it a day. But if she is acting sick, take her in to see the vet. Dogs usually hide the fact that they are not feeling well until they are really sick. So if she is displaying symptoms AND acting sick, it's a sign that she should be seen.
2007-11-25 10:43:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
absolutely, the vet. her behavior and gums are giving you a message. you caught it. now get her there asap, and good luck to you!
2007-11-25 10:47:51 · answer #6 · answered by cany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vet time.
2007-11-25 10:54:50 · answer #7 · answered by Schatzi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she needs to see a vet.
2007-11-25 11:11:55 · answer #8 · answered by plynn_03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well go to the emergency clinic.
2007-11-25 10:44:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds doomed to me, better shoot it in the head
2007-11-25 10:51:29 · answer #10 · answered by Charlie 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋