HELP.. My dog's not well..

Rocky18 · 10-22-2011, 06:06 AM

My dog's not well. He has a lower back problem and has started incontinent urinating. He had started farting a lot since the past week. He's got an upset stomach and he has not had anything since the past two days except for water.

We took him to the vet and he gave him a few medicines. Can you people please help and give a few suggestions as to what should be done to get him back?

**jocoyn** · 10-22-2011, 06:21 AM

What does the vet say? Is it arthritis of the spine (spondylosis)? Did he do x-rays? How old is he?

If he is old, hurting, and not eating it may be time to release him from his suffering and I know how painful that is to you but it can be a simple mercy to him.

Other than making them comfortable with pain relief and enticing them with special food, not sure there is much you can do at that point.

Maybe some others will have some suggestions but I think that info would help.

Rocky18 · 10-22-2011, 07:24 AM

He turned 10 this may.

He was perfectly fine until just a few days back.
The vet said he has treated several cases like these, and that he would be alright.

But looking at him, I don't quite feel the same way.
He hardly gets up or responds to us. My dad also thinks it is time to let him go.

Is there nothing that can help him?

**JakodaCD OA** · 10-22-2011, 07:27 AM

There are other alternatives to get a more definitive diagnosis,,take him to either an ortho specialist, or try a doggie physical therapist who is well versed in physical problems..my first choice would be the ortho specialist and go from there.. 10 now a days isn't that old for a gsd,,I've had the majority of mine live until 13-14 years old also with joint/arthritis problems

Kittilicious · 10-22-2011, 07:30 AM

If the vet thinks he'll pull through, give it some time. Is he keeping the meds down?

Rocky18 · 10-22-2011, 07:41 AM

He keeps vomiting, and that is why we could not start with the medicines.

I don't know how he keeps puking considering he hasn't eaten since the past 2 days.

The vet checked that he had a little temperature too.

I don't even understand what went wrong with him suddenly.

He had started farting a lot lately.

**JakodaCD OA** · 10-22-2011, 07:44 AM

if he's vomiting to, this would concern me big time..if he's not eating, that also would concern me,,could he have eaten something un normal?? My worry would be a blockage or partial blockage...is he pooping ok???

I think I'd want an xray or ultrasound to see exactly what's going on internally.

PaddyD · 10-22-2011, 08:14 AM

Try to get the meds into him immediately. Until you do that you are not giving him the Vet's treatment. Even if he is puking he could absorb enough of the meds to help him.
Take him to the vet's again if you can't get the meds in and they can help you out.

Rocky18 · 10-22-2011, 08:15 AM

No, he isn't even pooping ok.

It is like his entire internal system has gone upset.

The vet hasn't asked us to get any x-rays or ultrasounds done.

Do you think we should change his vet?

And, he has given him homeopathic drops for his lower back. But since he is not eating anything, how should I start his meds?

PaddyD · 10-22-2011, 08:22 AM

I assume his meds are pills. Just open his mouth and put it way back on his tongue then close his mouth and hold it closed until his tongue comes out indicating that he swallowed it. This can be difficult, try to push it down as far as you can.
Hopefully, others have tricks that you can use. Since he isn't eating you probably can't hide it in any food. One trick is to grind it up and put in something you know he will eat, like a piece of cheese.

10-22-2011, 06:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rocky18 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: India Posts: 16	HELP.. My dog's not well.. My dog's not well. He has a lower back problem and has started incontinent urinating. He had started farting a lot since the past week. He's got an upset stomach and he has not had anything since the past two days except for water. We took him to the vet and he gave him a few medicines. Can you people please help and give a few suggestions as to what should be done to get him back? Attached Thumbnails

10-22-2011, 06:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,052	What does the vet say? Is it arthritis of the spine (spondylosis)? Did he do x-rays? How old is he? If he is old, hurting, and not eating it may be time to release him from his suffering and I know how painful that is to you but it can be a simple mercy to him. Other than making them comfortable with pain relief and enticing them with special food, not sure there is much you can do at that point. Maybe some others will have some suggestions but I think that info would help. __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

10-22-2011, 07:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	There are other alternatives to get a more definitive diagnosis,,take him to either an ortho specialist, or try a doggie physical therapist who is well versed in physical problems..my first choice would be the ortho specialist and go from there.. 10 now a days isn't that old for a gsd,,I've had the majority of mine live until 13-14 years old also with joint/arthritis problems __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

10-22-2011, 07:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
Kittilicious Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,101	If the vet thinks he'll pull through, give it some time. Is he keeping the meds down? __________________ - Berleen - Knuckles - born 8/21/11 - my big knucklehead and can't forget Saki; the Golden Retriever, Born 11/07/07 The felines that rule the house - Oliver, Serena, Sakura & Bastian. https://www.facebook.com/berleen

10-22-2011, 07:41 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rocky18 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: India Posts: 16	He keeps vomiting, and that is why we could not start with the medicines. I don't know how he keeps puking considering he hasn't eaten since the past 2 days. The vet checked that he had a little temperature too. I don't even understand what went wrong with him suddenly. He had started farting a lot lately. Attached Thumbnails

10-22-2011, 07:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rocky18 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: India Posts: 16	He turned 10 this may. He was perfectly fine until just a few days back. The vet said he has treated several cases like these, and that he would be alright. But looking at him, I don't quite feel the same way. He hardly gets up or responds to us. My dad also thinks it is time to let him go. Is there nothing that can help him?

10-22-2011, 07:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
JakodaCD OA Moderator Join Date: May 2000 Location: Old Lyme, CT USA Posts: 14,237	if he's vomiting to, this would concern me big time..if he's not eating, that also would concern me,,could he have eaten something un normal?? My worry would be a blockage or partial blockage...is he pooping ok??? I think I'd want an xray or ultrasound to see exactly what's going on internally. __________________ Diane Danger Danger vom Kleinen Hain aka Masi "Angel" Jakoda's Bewitchen Sami CD OA OAJ OAC NGC OJC RS-O GS-N JS-O TT HIC CGC "Angel" Steinwald's Four x Four CGC HIC TT Harmonyhill's Hy Jynx NA NAJ NAC NJC RS-N JS-N HIC Jakoda's Jagged Edge

10-22-2011, 08:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	Try to get the meds into him immediately. Until you do that you are not giving him the Vet's treatment. Even if he is puking he could absorb enough of the meds to help him. Take him to the vet's again if you can't get the meds in and they can help you out.

10-22-2011, 08:15 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rocky18 New Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: India Posts: 16	No, he isn't even pooping ok. It is like his entire internal system has gone upset. The vet hasn't asked us to get any x-rays or ultrasounds done. Do you think we should change his vet? And, he has given him homeopathic drops for his lower back. But since he is not eating anything, how should I start his meds?

10-22-2011, 08:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
PaddyD Banned Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MassaCHEWsetts Posts: 5,222	I assume his meds are pills. Just open his mouth and put it way back on his tongue then close his mouth and hold it closed until his tongue comes out indicating that he swallowed it. This can be difficult, try to push it down as far as you can. Hopefully, others have tricks that you can use. Since he isn't eating you probably can't hide it in any food. One trick is to grind it up and put in something you know he will eat, like a piece of cheese.

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