Something's very wrong

[cloverfdx]

Did you take your poor dog to a vet? i hope the dog is ok.

[lvmypets]

Your dog needs to be seen by a vet and he needs to be seen by one now. you need to take him even it means to give your pet up. I am not beening mean but if you can not afford to take care of a animal than you should not have one. When you have a pet they have to be seen by the vet yearly and they have to have their shots then when they get sick they have to be seen by the vet. I am not been mean I know you seem to be one who loves your dog and one that loves animals but if you can't afford to take care of a pet then you don't need one.

PLEASE GET THAT POOR DOG TO THE VET BEFORE IT DIES. DON'T LET IT SUFFER YOU ARE BEEN CRUEL TO IT.

[JenBKR]

PLEASE GET THAT POOR DOG TO THE VET BEFORE IT DIES. DON'T LET IT SUFFER YOU ARE BEEN CRUEL TO IT.

I'm sorry, but that was uncalled for. What she needs now is advice and help, not to be berated like that

[Pawsitive Thinking]

I'm sorry, but that was uncalled for. What she needs now is advice and help, not to be berated like that

Exactly! No wonder she hasn't come back with an update

[sumbirdy]

Mom is going to call a lady who might be able to help us. (praying) Cocoa has actually been up for adoption for about 6-7 months. Nobody seems to want him because he's big, older, doesn't get along with most animals. I do not live by myself, i live with my parents. It is their decision what animals they get and when. (although I did talk my mom out of getting another puppy. Is she crazy?!) We are usually able to take care of our dogs but we do go through rough patches (which is happening right now) I was hoping that you all would understand (and glad that some of you do) I thank you for your suggestions.
We offered to surrender him to all of our vets but none of them would take him.
He's acting like his mouth is hurting and won't let anyone touch it so I'm thinking along these lines:

*tooth decay (or something wrong with his teeth)
*something stuck in his mouth
*something bit him in his mouth (Cocoa is known to eat any kind of insect or bug) This could cause swelling of his throat which could make him unable to swallow well which could cause drooling and him being unable to eat. He might be drinking a lot of water because the cool water feels good on his throat.

These are just guesses from the way he is acting. But so far he is still with us and hopefully will be with us for many more years. Please pray that mom gets in touch with the woman (she was unable to last night) and that she helps us.

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Thanks for the update - hope that lady can help little Cocoa

[JenBKR]

Thanks for updating us! Prayers on the way that this lady is able to help.

[dragondawg]

*tooth decay (or something wrong with his teeth)

Unlikely to cause weight loss and anorexia in a dog only 2 yrs of age.

*something stuck in his mouth

Open the dog's mouth and look for possible tumors- check under the tongue.

*something bit him in his mouth (Cocoa is known to eat any kind of insect or bug) This could cause swelling of his throat which could make him unable to swallow well which could cause drooling and him being unable to eat. He might be drinking a lot of water because the cool water feels good on his throat.

Are you saying the throat is swollen? If so then check the dog for other swellings, as in possible lymph nodes. Again a bee sting would not cause prolonged loss of weight and eating problems.

The chances are the dog has a serious problem either metabolic or possible cancer. If all of the local Vets are uncooperative and friends of the family can not help, then contact the ASPCA or a local animal rescue group. Explain to them the financial situation, and that the dog is suffering- ask for their help in at least getting a diagnosis and some minimal treatment. Some rescue groups will take a dog with a serious medical problem, treat it, and then put it out for adoption.

[lvmypets]

Look sorry for those that thought i was being mean. I wasn't coming across that way. I hope that you was able to get your dog to the vet and she is doing fine. Please give an up date and let us all know how she is doing. I have two dogs of my own. I lost one due to cancer she fought it for amost two years. she was 16 years old. I just don't like seening a dog suffer. Again if any of you thought i was being mean to this owner I am sorry.