Something is wrong with Taz, New Question Post #39

[chocolatepuppy]

Joyce, I know nothing about the symptoms you're talking about. I do know the pain and worry of having a sick pup. Both you and Taz will be in my prayers.

[chermes]

Addison's disease causes shaking and not eating as well. Our labradoodle died suddenly from it. But those were the beginning symptoms. My best to your pal.

[Cincy'sMom]

Cincy had an unconfirmed bout of pancreatitis a few years back (ER vet thought is is what is was, our vet wasn't sure based on lab results, but she was feeling better quick so we never looked into it any further). In that cse, she was vomitting a great deal, but never had the shakes.

Mom's Snoopy also had some serious bouts of pancreatitis. His was caused by high fat content in his blood. The poor boy had so many health issues it is hard to keep the symptoms of his problems staright, but I don't recall any shaking with that, just vomitting a great deal of bile.

I do remember one vet telling us the hunching and also trying to strecth the abdominal area a lot that might be an indication that there is pain.

Sure wish Taz was feeling better

[MoonandBean]

Awww Joyce, I'm just now seeing this. I hope Taz will be fine. No matter what, he sure is lucky that you're his mama as we all know he will get the best care there with you!

[Ginger's Mom]

Thank you sooo much everyone for your continued concern and support. Okay, so from the posts above, definitely not pancreatitis, because there has been no vomitting (thank goodness). However, I am still pretty sure it is a reaction to something he ate, something I gave him to eat. I think I may now have an idea what it may have been. So I will see how he does if I keep him away from those treats anyway.

ETA: I just checked out a website on Addison's, very scary. And if Taz didn't have some of the spark back in his eyes last night I would be very scared right now. But I think for the moment, I will just keep an eye on him and see if he improves if I keep him away from the beef jerky. But thanks for bringing it to my attention Chermes, it is something to be aware of if this is a continuing problem.

[Daisy and Delilah]

OMG!!! I can't believe I'm just seeing this Joyce!! I'm so sorry. I am hoping and praying so hard that Taz will be as good as new and stay that way very very soon. Thoughts and prayers coming to you. {{{{{{{GIANT HUGS}}}}}}}

[lizbud]

I'm glad Taz's tests came back ok, but the not drinking would bother me.
Dogs can go without food for a few days, but not without drinking water.
It he going potty like normal? Did the Vet think it might be neurological?

Poor little guy, I hope he's back to normal quickly.

[Husky_mom]

if he barely drinks offer him pedyalite about a cap every hour...

I have no clue but I reenacted the symptom you described... hunched (sucking stomach) and shivering... and I think perhaps a tummy ache or a cramp of some sort could be causing that... well at least in human conception (that would make me hunch and shiver and I would not like to eat...just like very very bad menstrual cramps)

[ramanth]

Poor Taz.

Addison's and Pancreatitis were both suspected in Chipper's case. Tests came back negative for Addisons and he doesn't have Pancreatitis, but his TLI/PLI tests came back showing that he could easily get it so we feed him a low fat diet, no table scraps, and organic treats.

I hope Taz feels better soon.