Something's wrong with Kiara.. HELP! :(

[Cincy'sMom]

Hope Kiara is feeling better this morning.

Spot did something similar a few months ago. It was a Saturday morning and we were having bacon for breakfast. Ralph was giving some to the dogs, and Spot had been laying next to him. When Ralph told him to sit, he tried, yelped, and for the life of him would not sit. And he was the same way as Kiara is acting, tailed tucked (and Spot's tail is always wagging!).

We checked his paws and his legs and his tail, nothing seem to hurt. I took him into the vet, and it turned out he needed his anal glands drained. After that, it took a day or so, before his tail was completely upright again, and before he was completely comfortable sitting.

Keep us posted!!!

[swimma253]

Oh Poor Kiara! I hope its nothing serious! Is she feeling any better?

[dukedogsmom]

How's she doing this morning? I never would have thought about the anal glands. It could be that. Hug her for me.

[fritz03]

Whatever it is Kiara,Fritz and I (Barry) hope you find out what it is and get better real soon.

[Samantha Puppy]

Hi Kay... how's everything going this morning? Kiara's in my thoughts and prayers. Sam's too!

[Kfamr]

You know what, Amy.. that makes complete sense. That would also explain why last night both Simba and Nala were sniffing her back there.

Kiara and I didn't get ANY sleep last night. She kept moving around so of course I was awake too. Needless to say, I stayed home today. Ack... Honestly, I didn't want to miss much of school due to the fact i'll be missing about a week of it when Amy comes down.


She's the same this morning, no yelping yet.. and I hope none at all. It kills me to hear her yelp. She's acting so scared. Whenever she's really scared she'll come and slowly jump up onto me and like cling onto me. She's done that so many times this morning.
It's so weird for her not to wag her tail. Whenever I talk to her she's constantly wagging her tail. My mom and I say that she's playing the drums.

My dad just woke up a little while ago, so we're going to wait until we're both fully awake and we're going to call the vets. I really hope whatever it is isn't too expensive since we're planning our Ohio trip here soon, but anything for lil Ki.

Thank you everyone for your thoughts, everyone.

I'm wondering if I should offer Kiara some food, or if that will only make her have to poop and in more pain??

[Cincy'sMom]

It is hard to say, about the food. If it is her anal glands, pooping may help. When things are working right, that is generally when the anal glands are emptied. If something is blocked, or if it isn't the anal glands at all, food may make it worse, or it mayhave no effect. If she is not feeling well, she may not even be interested in the food anyway.

I guess I wouldn't feed her, unless she is really begging for food, and if she does, maybe 1/2 her normal portion.

[pitc9]

It sure sounds like that's what's going on,from what I've heard, that can smell very bad, and for the other two to be sniffing her makes more sence. The vet will have her feeling better in no time!

Keep us posted!!!

[Kfamr]

I just gave her a little bit because my dad asked if they were hungry and she went running into her crate (She eats in her crate and normally does that after I feed the big dogs)


Simba must know she's not feeling well. While we were outside, I sat down on the edge of the pavers, and Kiara came and sat between my legs. Well, Simba, who normally just does his own thing outside, unless I have food, came up.. Gave Kiara kisses, and layed down right next to us.. and even stayed when Kiara tocuhed him. (He generally growls or gets up and walks away,)

You can tell she really wants to play. She went running after her ball but just stopped. Nala also tried getting her to play, and Ki started playing for a bit, but stopped.

This is how she's holding her tail.

Big bro giving her kisses.

[Jadapit]

Poor Kiara! I hope she is feeling better soon. You both will be in my thoughts.

[ramanth]

Oh poor Kiara!

I couldn't think of what could be wrong, till Amy posted about the anal glands. Kia's actually ruptured and she held her tail like that too.

[vinjashira]

Get well soon Kiara!

[Kfamr]

Getting ready to take Ki to the vets.

I was fine all morning but now the tears just started again. I'm sure i'll be a mess in the office, although it's probably nothing serious.. ack.

Wish us luck.

[Samantha Puppy]

Let us know what's going on as soon as you get back!!

[Cincy'sMom]

Good luck at the vets!! I keep checking to see how things are. It is so hard not to worry, but I'm sure she'll be fine