My Raskle is SICK...I am VERY WORRIED

[RaskleBaskle]

Raskle is 5 months old and NORMALLY Very Active! But, 2day he hasnt been his self... He's been slightly feverish, wont eat or drink, acute dyharia, vomited once (that I know of), sad eyes, & has just been laying around...I am so worried! Does ANYONE know what could be wrong with my lil Raskle? or know of any home remedies til I can take him to the Vet 2mro? PLZ HELP
Sincerely,
DIDI

[RoughCollies]

For the diarrhea, you can try giving some canned pumpkin. Not the spiced kind, just the normal kind. That might make him feel a little better until your appt tomorrow. However, if it's a medical problem, it's not likely to work.

It's impossible to say what is wrong with him over the internet. However, if you at any point feel his life is endangered, please rush him to the nearest ER vet.

[konadog]

Yeah, scary - we've had a few similar sounding episodes. One time Kona-dog recovered in a day or two and we assume it was from ingesting something nasty - truly frightening what dogs, and esp. pups, will eat. The other time our shepardoodle pup Nellie was getting worse and obviously in distress so off we went. Turns out the little devil had swallowed a whole wool mitten and it was jammed in her guts. She recovered from the surgery, but a month later swallowed a fleece hat... Hope that your little guy just got a bug from a puddle or snatched up some vile tid-bit while out and about and will sleep it off and feel better soon. I'd say that if the symptoms continue for more than a day or two at most, or get worse, see a vet. I would also add that in the meantime try to not feel sad and sorry for him. Don't smoother him with worry and sympathy - staying calm and sure is the best way to soothe him. Even when you are touching him and stroking him while he's sick - try to have hopeful, confident energy. Good luck - let us know how it goes.

[bambee]

He must have ingested something. At least he is getting it out of his system. RoughCollies gave you some good advice. I hope everything goes well with your dog.

[GSDNewbie]

If he has not had all of his vacinations/not enough immunity sounds like possible parvo and I urge you to get him vet care as soon as possible.

[fairlight]

Originally Posted by GSDNewbie

If he has not had all of his vacinations/not enough immunity sounds like possible parvo and I urge you to get him vet care as soon as possible.

I was thinking parvo also. Has you pup had all his shots?

[Pitbull Lover]

I was going along the lines of maybe he ate something and he cant pass it so it could be stuck in his small/large intestines. Or I was going along the lines of parvo. If he is vaccinated when was the last time you had this done as the parvo vaccine can start to wear off leaving your puppy unprotected a month/month in a half before he is due for his next shots or if you recently got it done it could not of been in affect yet and he could of contracted it. Is there blood in his diarrhea? Is he vomitting up bile or bloody vile or is he vomitting up after everytime he eats? Also is he flat out or is he just laying down with his head up? or is his head completley down? Does he looked hunched when he is walking or painful to stretch out (this could mean blockage) I suggest getting him to your local veterinarian as soon as possible. If he gets worse as the day goes on I would take him to emergency veterinarian clinic.

[UnDun*]

Pack your dog up and go to the vet,now. It could be something 'simple' as he ate something thats not going well with him, or it could be something bacterial. My biggest worry would be Parvo, until my dogs are 1 year old I red flag any sickness to the vet just to be certain.

Take a stool sample along with you, they'll want to check that too.

[RaskleBaskle]

Thanks for the comment! Luckally Raskle seems to be doing a little better today! He still isn't back to totally krazy pup mode (lol)! But, he's eating wet abit and drinking again!

[alimel]

Originally Posted by RaskleBaskle

Thanks for the comment! Luckally Raskle seems to be doing a little better today! He still isn't back to totally krazy pup mode (lol)! But, he's eating wet abit and drinking again!

Unfortunately that does not mean he is still not ill, you should have him checked out to be safe.