My dog is sick [Archive]

kitty_puff

07-27-2002, 01:16 PM

My dog Lassie is eating canned foods slowly (When shes not sick we have to slow her down so she doesnt choke)! She won't listen to anyone :(! She is just moping around :( She won't even listen to my dad :(

Aspen and Misty

07-27-2002, 02:16 PM

Have you taken her to the vet? Is she throwing up? Does she go to the bbathroom still? Is she drinking water? How old is she? Could she have eaten something that is upsetting her tummy?

kitty_puff

07-27-2002, 02:21 PM

shes not throwing up or anything but she is very old! 6 yrs.

sammi

07-27-2002, 03:53 PM

6 years old for a dog is NOT old. Has your dog been sick for awhile? Has he always eaten fast? Have you tried feeding him just small amounts frequently? Tell us more.

lovemymaltese

07-27-2002, 05:39 PM

I would contact a vet, sounds serious. Any change of behavior should not be taken lightely. I hope that everything is okay.

kitty_puff

07-27-2002, 07:59 PM

Well she is in heat but she's never gotten deppressed before :(

kitty_puff

07-27-2002, 08:02 PM

She has lumps! One on her back (medicine got most of it away. It's like a zit now) and a mammory tumor.

sottice

07-27-2002, 08:48 PM

You really need to take him to the vet!

Aspen and Misty

07-28-2002, 12:04 AM

I agree get her to a vet! This sounds seriouse!

kitty_puff

07-28-2002, 01:40 AM

Well my dad says if she doesn't get better then we'll take her and get her surgery set :( I hate the thought of her getting surgery for that tumor and I feel so bad cuz I saw the tumor when I was little and didn't say anything about it :( I hope she doesn't die or get hurt or have to be on wires and stuff :( That pic looks like my dog

kitty_puff

07-28-2002, 04:01 AM

Well the best i can do right now is to make her warm

ChrisAK

07-29-2002, 09:50 AM

Kitty puff, if you can, please find another vet and get a diagnosis at least. The symptoms are all too familiar for me (lymphosarcoma). Time is of the essence. We lost a shepherd within a week after we notice the same exact symptoms.

I do wish you luck.

kitty_puff

07-29-2002, 07:37 PM

how old was your shepard?

ChrisAK

07-30-2002, 10:51 AM

Kitty puff, our shepherd was 10. He was very active and healthy up until then.

kitty_puff

07-30-2002, 02:33 PM

same with my dog! but she is 6 . She just stop being active we uised to play games in the backyard and now all she does is mope around :(

sammi

07-30-2002, 03:45 PM

It sounds like your dog has already beeen treated by a vet - not sure what for tho... What kind of surgery are you and your dad talking about? Usually a biopsy will be done on lumps that could be suspicious b/4 considering surgery.
If you feel she is sick and needs vet care you father could call your vet and see what he suggests. Not eating is not good. Please call or take her to a vet. I hope your dog gets to feeling better soon.

aly

07-30-2002, 04:46 PM

Hi Kitty.

I understand your worry about your baby going to the vet. I also hate it when mine have to go. I also really hate going to the doctor myself!! :o But it is the best thing you can do. Be brave and be there for your dog. If the visit is prolonged, it may become too late to help her get better.

I would also talk to your parents about getting her spayed. Dogs are healthier if they are spayed and neutered. Its another surgery she'd have to go through but would be best in the long run.

Good luck! Your pup is in my prayers.

kitty_puff

07-31-2002, 10:30 PM

It was sooooo sad!! :( Lassie thew up and was too sick to move out of it :( but good news my dad says tommorow we will take lassie to the vet!! I think shes getting along with Diamondback too

Karen

07-31-2002, 10:33 PM

I'm so glad she's going to the vet. Let her know she's only going so she'll feel better, tell her not to be afraid.

lovemymaltese

07-31-2002, 10:49 PM

I am glad that your dad finally gave in. I don't understand why some people don't think that pets deserve proper medical treatment right away. A pet is a responsibility. It's good that your care so much and tried your best to take care of your dog. Please let us know how everything goes.

Sudilar

07-31-2002, 11:05 PM

I'm glad she's going to the vet. My vet's office knows us very well there. I've been there so much with Killian that everyone knows us! When I bring Shiloh in, they say that they forgot I have another dog! Anyway, what I am saying is that my dogs go to the vet a lot more than I go to the doctor! I think nothing of calling the vet and taking them in for anything out of the ordinary. I hope the vet can help your poor pup feel better soon.

kitty_puff

08-01-2002, 02:35 PM

thank you :) Ill tell you the results :)

sottice

08-03-2002, 07:34 PM

We're all anxious to know how Lassis is. Please let us know!

kitty_puff

08-03-2002, 09:32 PM

no my dad changed his mind :( i wish i could take her myself

ChrisAK

08-05-2002, 08:52 AM

Call the vet, explain the situation, and see if they will allow you to make payments or work it off somehow. Your pup needs medical attention, and needs it now. :mad: :mad:

strass

08-05-2002, 09:10 AM

Wow, this thread is very upsetting. You have GOT to do everything you can to convince your dad to take your dog to the vet! PLEASE! or try calling the vet yourself and explaining the situation. Your dog is suffering! I don't understand why your dad won't do this...it doesn't make any sense! :( :mad:

kitty_puff

08-05-2002, 06:51 PM

She is slowly getting better but it's too slow :( . I check on her everyday so i can observe her and see what is the matter but i cant see any thing that could be considered wrong!

ChrisAK

08-08-2002, 07:37 AM

Kittypuff, just because you can't see the problem doesn't mean there isn't one. If you don't know what lymphosarcoma is, it's a cancer. You can't see it, but it makes you feel like you have a really bad cold. But what it really does is kill you from the inside. This is what may be happening to your dog.

You know those cysts, bumps you found on her, well those are just signs of what she may have going on inside her.

Please take her to the vet. Don't let her get any sicker than she is.

Why don't you print these pages out and show your dad how bad it could be. Maybe he will change his mind.

kitty_puff

08-09-2002, 05:23 PM

I know he. Lassie peed on the floor twice in one day!!!!!! She has been having acciedents alot :( :(

kitty_puff

08-10-2002, 07:15 PM

She went to the vet today she could have valley fever or tick fever (unlikely she's only had one tick in her whole life)

KYS

08-10-2002, 08:23 PM

Please keep us posted when you find out the test
results.
We will all be thinking of you and your baby girl.

kitty_puff

08-10-2002, 10:41 PM

Thank you :) Blood results come in monday but there is more to do after

kitty_puff

08-11-2002, 10:19 PM

I just want to say thanks for all the support!! :D

kitty_puff

08-14-2002, 11:09 PM

the blood test came up negitive, that test were for valley fever and the next one is a lung x-ray to see if her mammory tumor spred to the lung and to see if she has tick fever:( ill keep u updated!

kitty_puff

08-16-2002, 08:55 PM

My dad said shes gonna die :( :( :(

popcornbird

08-17-2002, 03:14 AM

:(:(:( Are you serious? What is wrong with her? What did the vet say? Does she have tumor? Get her admitted in the hospital if its something this serious! :(:( Keep us updated! Is she eating, walking, playing? How is she behaving? What's wrong with her? :(

kitty_puff

08-18-2002, 02:59 PM

i think shes blind in one eye! cuz she is running into things and her eye is cloudy but last night she was running into my bed and it woke me up so my mom tried to get her out my room and she started peeing on the floor in front of us

popcornbird

08-18-2002, 11:34 PM

OH NO! Is the blindness what's causing her to act weird, or is she really sick? Keep us updated!

kitty_puff

08-20-2002, 09:29 PM

She is going to die. She is blind and has tumors in her lungs and brain. The vet gave us a few more days with her. Thanks everyone for the support

popcornbird

08-20-2002, 10:45 PM

Originally posted by kitty_puff
She is going to die. She is blind and has tumors in her lungs and brain. The vet gave us a few more days with her. Thanks everyone for the support

:(:(:( If she's in such a bad situation, why don't you tell the vet to put her to sleep? I think it will be better for her and will end her suffering.

kitty_puff

08-21-2002, 12:05 AM

We are tommorow she was imagining things and yelping well i will really miss her she was my first dog!:(

sammi

08-21-2002, 12:07 AM

So sorry that your dog is that sick and may die soon. I don't think we have really known just what was going - just bits and pieces. Will send a prayer your way for you and your Dog.

kitty_puff

08-21-2002, 12:40 AM

right at this very moment she is grunting and moaning it kinda scary :( she cant walk but she keeps getting up and trying to walk and she falls

kitty_puff

08-21-2002, 10:00 AM

:( My dad is putting her to sleep today i dont think he should she seems lots better

ChrisAK

08-21-2002, 11:26 AM

Oh Kitty....I am so sorry. :(

kitty_puff

08-21-2002, 10:08 PM

shes gone but shes in a better place

sammi

08-21-2002, 10:46 PM

So sorry for your loss. Don't feel guilty that she was put to sleep. I know you would not have wanted her to suffer and it sounds like it was her time. Remember all the good times you had and all the love you gave her. Yes, she is in a better place running and playing as a free pup again.