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rkh112 · 01-06-2013, 06:35 PM

Well guys my wife told me that he was acting better today until about an hour ago. Now sometimes he is walking a little hunched over. I hope this is a sign he's about to bloat.

msvette2u · 01-06-2013, 06:38 PM

Does he seem like it's this?? He could have a fever. Can your wife take a temp?

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**JakodaCD OA** · 01-06-2013, 06:39 PM

I'm sorry your not getting any definitive answers

I don't think I'd like the hunched over behavior

Unfortunately I think I'd be back at the vets asap and tell them your not leaving until they figure out what the heck is going on with him..

GatorBytes · 01-06-2013, 06:45 PM

Maybe he has pancreatitis (not to be confused with EPI). The roaching of the back is a symptom of this.

Acute pancreatitis is characterized by the abrupt onset of vomiting and severe pain in the abdomen. The dog may have a tucked-up belly and assume a prayer position. Abdominal pain is caused by the release of digestive enzymes into the pancreas and surrounding tissue. Diarrhea, dehydration, weakness, and shock may ensue

Dog Pancreatitis: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

a new serum test called canine pancreatitis lipase immuninol reactivity and TAP (trypsinogen activation peptide). Abdominal ultrasonography may reveal an enlarged and swollen pancreas.

Fulminant necrotizing pancreatitis is an acute, extremely severe, usually fatal form of pancreatitis. In hours, your dog will go into shock. Dogs may vomit or simply show signs of severe abdominal pain. If you suspect this problem, get your dog to the veterinarian immediately!

rkh112 · 01-06-2013, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msvette2u

Does he seem like it's this?? He could have a fever. Can your wife take a temp?

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To me no. Then again I'm no expert. His stomach maybe a little swollen but my wife feed him a couple of hours ago. He doesn't seem to be in pain.

rkh112 · 01-06-2013, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JakodaCD OA

I'm sorry your not getting any definitive answers

I don't think I'd like the hunched over behavior

Unfortunately I think I'd be back at the vets asap and tell them your not leaving until they figure out what the heck is going on with him..

I am first thing in the morning. I have to go to work in a couple of hours but my wife is going to stay up with him. I have a ton of vet bills and a lot of educated guesses from the vets. I'm just so frustrated.

GatorBytes · 01-06-2013, 07:01 PM

Gallstone Pancreatitis Symptoms | eHow.com

Acute gallstone pancreatitis usually causes severe abdominal pain that may also affect the back. The pain may be more intense after eating. The discomfort may be somewhat relieved by curling the body into a ball or by leaning over. The abdomen may also be tender to the touch. The pain may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting

huntergreen · 01-06-2013, 08:59 PM

if this was my dog, i would be at an er vet.

Jax08 · 01-06-2013, 09:32 PM

Have they done any bloodwork? A chem17 would show what the pancreas level was.

Where are you located at? Maybe it's time to head to a new vet.

rkh112 · 01-06-2013, 11:44 PM

Well I just got back from the emergency clinic. The vet, who was great and took a lot of time looking at him, told us that the hunched back was more of him trying to poop. He felt his abdominal area and told me that he felt something that could be an obstruction. He told me that he would recommend exploratory surgery. He told me he felt comfortable that he would be OK through the night but to bring him back if anything changes. I will be taking him to his vet tomorrow to hopefully get his surgery. At this point I feel like I'm out of options.

He also told me that fabrics among other things will not show up in xrays and ultrasounds.

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01-06-2013, 06:45 PM	#34 (permalink)
GatorBytes Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 2,150	Maybe he has pancreatitis (not to be confused with EPI). The roaching of the back is a symptom of this. Acute pancreatitis is characterized by the abrupt onset of vomiting and severe pain in the abdomen. The dog may have a tucked-up belly and assume a prayer position. Abdominal pain is caused by the release of digestive enzymes into the pancreas and surrounding tissue. Diarrhea, dehydration, weakness, and shock may ensue Dog Pancreatitis: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments a new serum test called canine pancreatitis lipase immuninol reactivity and TAP (trypsinogen activation peptide). Abdominal ultrasonography may reveal an enlarged and swollen pancreas. Fulminant necrotizing pancreatitis is an acute, extremely severe, usually fatal form of pancreatitis. In hours, your dog will go into shock. Dogs may vomit or simply show signs of severe abdominal pain. If you suspect this problem, get your dog to the veterinarian immediately! __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. - Unknown

01-06-2013, 07:01 PM	#37 (permalink)
GatorBytes Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 2,150	Gallstone Pancreatitis Symptoms \| eHow.com Acute gallstone pancreatitis usually causes severe abdominal pain that may also affect the back. The pain may be more intense after eating. The discomfort may be somewhat relieved by curling the body into a ball or by leaning over. The abdomen may also be tender to the touch. The pain may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. - Unknown

01-06-2013, 09:32 PM	#39 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 19,030	Have they done any bloodwork? A chem17 would show what the pancreas level was. Where are you located at? Maybe it's time to head to a new vet. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

01-06-2013, 11:44 PM	#40 (permalink)
rkh112 New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 18	Well I just got back from the emergency clinic. The vet, who was great and took a lot of time looking at him, told us that the hunched back was more of him trying to poop. He felt his abdominal area and told me that he felt something that could be an obstruction. He told me that he would recommend exploratory surgery. He told me he felt comfortable that he would be OK through the night but to bring him back if anything changes. I will be taking him to his vet tomorrow to hopefully get his surgery. At this point I feel like I'm out of options. He also told me that fabrics among other things will not show up in xrays and ultrasounds. Last edited by rkh112; 01-06-2013 at 11:48 PM.

01-06-2013, 06:35 PM	#31 (permalink)
rkh112 New Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 18	Well guys my wife told me that he was acting better today until about an hour ago. Now sometimes he is walking a little hunched over. I hope this is a sign he's about to bloat.

01-06-2013, 06:38 PM	#32 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	Does he seem like it's this?? He could have a fever. Can your wife take a temp? Merck Veterinary Manual

01-06-2013, 08:59 PM	#38 (permalink)
huntergreen Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,199	if this was my dog, i would be at an er vet.

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