kendalyn Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 Something is wrong with Buck. Last night I got home and he was laying in his crate. He didn't come out to say hello or to sleep on my bed but we'd had a busy day so I figured he was just tired. This morning I woke up and went past his crate and he didn't come out to say hello or to go outside to go potty. I thought it was weird but got in the shower. I fully expected him to be awake and out of his crate when I got out. He was not. So I went and got the leash for our morning walk and now I know something is wrong. He either couldn't or wouldn't come out of the crate. I tried luring him with a treat and he would start to get up, but then stop. I had to take the top off the crate and finally when I did, he stood up. But he's moving like a 90 year old man. I had to walk him out onto the grass and instead of going over to the tree and lifting his leg to pee, he stood at the edge of the lawn and peed with all four feet on the ground. He didn't even widen his stance. Just stood there and peed. Then he walked back to me. If I tell him good boy and stuff he'll wag his tail very slowly but other than that, he just stood in one place for about 5 minutes until he walked back into his crate. Obviously, the vet is in order. :( They can't get him in until tomorrow though. Any ideas? We did have a pretty busy day yesterday. We went for a long walk early in the morning, but he was fine all day. The walk was long but it shouldn't have knocked him out like this. I clipped his nails and one bled a bit. I stopped the bleeding with styptic powder. I've used it on him once before though and he didn't have a reaction. I'm really upset. It's terrible seeing him like this. Quote
kendalyn Posted June 7, 2004 Author Posted June 7, 2004 so far this morning he hasn't eaten or dranken anything. He did have some interest in the treat I tried to lure him out of the kennel with. He won't drink yet. :( My biggest fear is that he has been poisoned. There are times when I'm walking him that he eats something and it's so fast I don't have a chance to see what it was. I am very worried that since we were not on our usual route yesterday he could have picked something up. We're going to watch him and take him to the emergency vet if his condition worsens or changes. Quote
imported_Kat Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 Kendalyn he doesn't sound like a well puppy at all. Try to get him to the emergency vet and keep us updated on how he is. Quote
kendalyn Posted June 7, 2004 Author Posted June 7, 2004 Yeah, you guys are right. He's just too sick to wait and if it is a poisoning, we need to know. I called the vet a little while ago and asked if they could recommend another one (trying to avoid the emergency place). Luckily, they had had a cancellation so I'm taking him there at 10:15 today. I'm really worried about him. He just lays there and doesn't show an interest in anything. He has to be OK. If he's not, I don't know what I'd do. :cry: Quote
imported_Cassie Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 As Kat said, get Buck in to the Vet ASAP! When a dog is lethargic and not himself it is usually very serious. At most Vet clinics for cases such as what Buck is going through they have a drop off service where instead of an appointment you can drop Buck off and leave him for the day to observe and do proper testing. Have a CBC blood test done, and it would be nice to get a urine sample to take in...usually it is recommended to take in the 1st morning void. Good luck, I hope every thing is OK Quote
kendalyn Posted June 7, 2004 Author Posted June 7, 2004 it would be nice to get a urine sample to take in...usually it is recommended to take in the 1st morning void. Shoot!! He already peed. I should have thought to get a sample. Damn it! Quote
imported_Kat Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 I'm relieved to read that you got Buck an appointment. Paws crossed and please let us know how he is. I'm worried for him now :-? Quote
Horsefeathers! Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 Buck should be at the vet by now, so I'm sending as much positive energy and healing thoughts as possible up Michigan way right now. I truly do hope he's ok and that there's nothing seriously wrong. I hate to hear he's so out of sorts. :( Quote
bk_blue Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 Oh no :cry: I am sending lots of positive thoughts your way Kendalyn.... :angel: :angel: :angel: :angel: Quote
science_doc Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 Oh GOSH, I hope that Buck is okay! I'm sending positive thoughts his way! Quote
Carolk9s Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 Oh Kendalyn, I hope Buck is ok! Something that is easily fixable. I'll check back here in a bit for an update. C'mon Buck, we are all pulling for you! Quote
izzy Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 I hope Buck get well, hughs for you kendalyn. I'll be thinkin' of both. Quote
imported_Kat Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 Any news yet on Buck? I've been thinking about him all day :-? Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 awww I'm soso sorry to hear about Buck, but i'm glad that you got him in today it sounds serious, please let us know as soon as you know something! all paws and fingers are crossed here! :angel: Quote
abker17 Posted June 7, 2004 Posted June 7, 2004 I just read this, I really hope Buck is ok. :( Sending lots of well wishes! Quote
kendalyn Posted June 8, 2004 Author Posted June 8, 2004 Buck is OK!! Sorry it took me so long to update. It's been a busy day! I took Buck into the vet and of course once we got there he started perking up. :roll: The vet says that always happens because they get nervous and don't want to seem "sick". She looked him over, did some neurological tests and checked for tenderness in his muscles. Everything seemed OK. He knew where his feet were and everything. His main problem was his hindquarters. He had a lot of trouble sitting or standing or laying down. Even after he'd perked up a bit, when I told him to sit, he would have to try 3 or 4 times before he'd get it. :( Basically the vet said she thinks he's just pretty sore back there for some reason. I really don't know why. She offered to do an ultrasound, but said she really didn't think it was necessary so I opted not to do it. She told me to take him home and give him an aspirin. You should see him now. He's fine. Running and playing like normal. :roll: As soon as I got him home from the vet he walked over to his bowls and started eating and drinking. He even layed down in the kitchen where the sun shines in like he always does. That was just so weird though. He seemed sooo sick! I have no idea what could have caused it. I hope it doesn't happen again. If it does I think we'll definately have to look into it further. On a side note, what part of, "My dog is not feeling well and doesn't want to play right now." can people not understand? Oh well... Quote
kendalyn Posted June 8, 2004 Author Posted June 8, 2004 Also, thanks for all the well wishes!! You guys are awesome! :D Buck thanks you to and promises never to do this again! Quote
courtnek Posted June 8, 2004 Posted June 8, 2004 WOO HOO!! GO BUCK! GO BUCk! GO BUCK!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote
Lokipups Posted June 8, 2004 Posted June 8, 2004 That's great news, glad he's feeling better! And tell him to stop scaring you like that, it's not nice :P :D ! Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted June 8, 2004 Posted June 8, 2004 That's wonderful news. I'm glad Buck is doing better! :D Quote
Sharpeigirl Posted June 8, 2004 Posted June 8, 2004 Dog Lover napisał(a):HURRAY FOR BUCK BEING OKAY! :banan: *does little happy dance I'm so famous for* :wink: :lol: LMAO :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: That Banana could be called naughty!!!! Looks like he's doing the bump & grind or something LMAO :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Quote
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