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by melba on 11 December 2012 - 21:12
The first rescue dog "Sarge", now "Chance" woke up Sat morning lethargic, unable to urinate,weak, dehydrated and fever. He has been at the
vet on Saturday on IV fluids, catheterized. The vet says that its bad, but can't figure out exactly what is going on.
Any suggestions??
Melissa
vet on Saturday on IV fluids, catheterized. The vet says that its bad, but can't figure out exactly what is going on.
Any suggestions??
Melissa
by kennel girl on 11 December 2012 - 21:12
HI there..so sorry to hear of his illness....any other symptoms? anything that he could have gotten in to ?
by J Basler on 11 December 2012 - 21:12
Is that Sarge that you were playing tug with the other day in the video mmmm.He must of gottin in to something he sure was looking really healthy the other day.
Sorry to hear about this. DO your best Sarge and hang in there Kiddo.
Sorry to hear about this. DO your best Sarge and hang in there Kiddo.
by Shandra on 11 December 2012 - 21:12
No Basler this is the other sarge that she had rescued from Cali.
I know its a long shot but ask them to do an ethanol test please. It doesnt cost much.
I know those symptoms all to well and I pray it isnt what I fear.
I know its a long shot but ask them to do an ethanol test please. It doesnt cost much.
I know those symptoms all to well and I pray it isnt what I fear.
by melba on 11 December 2012 - 22:12
This is the first Sarge, rescued off of death row from WV. I'm waiting for her to reply about liver and kidney function tests.
No other signs or symptoms.
Shandra, are you thinking antifreeze? That would be ethelyne glycol (sp?) wouldn't it? Would it cause a fever?
He's a strictly inside boy, micromanaged if you will, by a very experienced dog person (though accidents DO happen to the best of us)
What are your thoughts?
No other signs or symptoms.
Shandra, are you thinking antifreeze? That would be ethelyne glycol (sp?) wouldn't it? Would it cause a fever?
He's a strictly inside boy, micromanaged if you will, by a very experienced dog person (though accidents DO happen to the best of us)
What are your thoughts?
by rtdmmcintyre on 11 December 2012 - 22:12
I have absolutely no Idea but have seen something very similar about a year ago. Lots of tests everything turned up negative, stayed on IVs for about 3 days, slowly recuperated. Still have no idea. cost just over 3000. I have also heard of similar cases this past year. Our dog was lethargic, no pain, weak in the hind quarters, no hunger, would drink a little, slight fever but not real high. At first thought it was just a bug and would be fine but was going down hill fast. Responded to treatment fine. most of the bill was because of Sunday emergency vet.
Hope all turns out well, please post any findings from your vet.
Reggie
Hope all turns out well, please post any findings from your vet.
Reggie
by Hundmutter on 11 December 2012 - 22:12
Like Shandra, my first thoughts were "wonder if he licked up some antifreeze ?" also,
on first reading your post. Whatever it turns out to be, hope he fully recovers soon.
Wishing you and him all the best. Linda.
on first reading your post. Whatever it turns out to be, hope he fully recovers soon.
Wishing you and him all the best. Linda.
by amysavesjacks on 11 December 2012 - 22:12
Any vomit? Diarrhea? (if yes, Leptospirosis could be a concern). I would also check for tick borne diseases (which can spike fever).
Dehydration and inability to urinate may just be side affect to having a fever. Coming from WV... I'm sure you have tested him for HW?
Best to see how bloodwork comes back... if WBC count is high... then you at least know you can treat with Antibiotics. Hopefully his renal functions are not affected.
Antifreeze poisoning would be easily detected via urine (would be overflowing with calcium oxylate crystals)... but this doesnt sound like the problem.
Dehydration and inability to urinate may just be side affect to having a fever. Coming from WV... I'm sure you have tested him for HW?
Best to see how bloodwork comes back... if WBC count is high... then you at least know you can treat with Antibiotics. Hopefully his renal functions are not affected.
Antifreeze poisoning would be easily detected via urine (would be overflowing with calcium oxylate crystals)... but this doesnt sound like the problem.
by Eldee on 11 December 2012 - 22:12
I think of pesticides or rat poison.
by Shandra on 11 December 2012 - 22:12
Antifreeze can be very insidious. There could be no symptoms shown if they ingested a small amount, enough to kill but takes longer for symptoms to show. But deadly all the same. A simple bloodtest will tell the tale.
{edit to say} WBC and Chem 7 will be elevated as will BUN. Bun could be just slightly elevated to extemely elevated depending on amount ingested and length of time since ingestion.
{edit to say} WBC and Chem 7 will be elevated as will BUN. Bun could be just slightly elevated to extemely elevated depending on amount ingested and length of time since ingestion.
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