Lethargic dog
Lethargic dog
So I got back from hunting yesterday evening and my 10 year old GSP was acting very very weird. He was fine the whole time we were on the ground, animated and hunting and pointing birds. When I let him out of the truck he just stood there on the driveway and sat down. Has never done that, I took him inside and tried to give him some warm water with food which he normally likes. Anyways he would not touch, 3 hours later his skin is freezing cold. His snout and nose are freezing cold and he just lays on the ground not moving. I took him to the ER vet and his internal temp was 92 degrees, they put him on an IV and warmed him up and ran some blood tests.
His calcium was extremely high, which the vet said could be a sign of cancer. I brought him home the next day and he still has zero energy, just lays in the crate. He is eating and drinking and using the restroom but has zero energy and still stumbles a bit when he tries to walk. He also is having a hard time regulating his body temperature, sometimes its 102 then its 97. But he looks rough, and I am nervous he is not going to pull through. I cannot afford anymore tests to see what is wrong with him, the ER vet was a small fortune.
Has anyone dealt with something similar to this?
His calcium was extremely high, which the vet said could be a sign of cancer. I brought him home the next day and he still has zero energy, just lays in the crate. He is eating and drinking and using the restroom but has zero energy and still stumbles a bit when he tries to walk. He also is having a hard time regulating his body temperature, sometimes its 102 then its 97. But he looks rough, and I am nervous he is not going to pull through. I cannot afford anymore tests to see what is wrong with him, the ER vet was a small fortune.
Has anyone dealt with something similar to this?
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Unfortlunately, I have no advise but I wish you the best.
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I haven't seen that but i have two older dogs and am always amazed at how old age is changing their actions. The regular vet costs about 1/2 of an ER visit.
Prayers for your dog.
Prayers for your dog.
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Any number of things could cause what you are describing, but I have seen this kind of response to cadiac events personally. Good luck. I hope he gets better. Just let him take it easy. He may have a weak heart valve.
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He is acting a little more spry tonight, I will see what he looks like in the morning.
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Josh
Sorry to hear this. It sucks when a good one gets old
Sorry to hear this. It sucks when a good one gets old
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Did they do a kidney panel?
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you need to get some more bloodwork done if your gonna figure out whats wrong.
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He was throwing up all last night, he is at the vet now.
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I hope you're dog is alright. Prayers your direction.
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Any updates on your boy?
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He ended up passing away, the vest said his kidneys were starting to fail him. He just kept getting worse and worse, he was my first bird dog and had been with me for 10 years. It was the toughest thing I have ever done.
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Awwwww sorry to hear that man. Been there..........as many have and many more will. I hope that the memories help you through.
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Sorry to hear about that. At least you got to take him hunting before he left.
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Yep one of his last finds of his life... I did not even see him at first above my other dog.ultracarry wrote:Sorry to hear about that. At least you got to take him hunting before he left.
This was the hunt before, he had over 10 finds in an hour. Mostly on singles, if the three of us could of shot better we would of limited out! He was a great dog and I will always be grateful for him introducing me to the world of bird dogs.
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I am sure sorry for your loss...I remember the picture of you two in the snow from a few weeks ago. It made me smile, you guys just looked like the reason we ought to own bird dogs in that picture...
Its no comfort today but the memories last longer than the pain...
best of luck,
Joe
Its no comfort today but the memories last longer than the pain...
best of luck,
Joe
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Very sorry to hear that Josh. It never gets any easier.
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So sorry for your loss. He was a very handsome boy. RIP.