Something is wrong with Taz, New Question Post #39

**Ginger's Mom** · 11-06-2008, 06:05 AM

My little man is not well. In the beginning of last month we had an episode where I came home from work and found Taz trembling. He would appeared to be in pain, but was willing to go for a walk and eliminated fine, but he wouldn't eat. The same thing the following morning, so I took him to the vet. She could not find anything wrong, but did give him some pain meds. After two days he was back to normal.
Okay, fast forward to Tuesday. I was off for Election day, and Taz, Ginger and I all went to the park and had a good time. We came back and Taz was very clingy. I later that afternoon I went to the store, and when I came home I found him trembling, he refused to eat. Is not real willing to go for a walk, but will go out to go potty. I started giving him his pain med, and I called his vet yesterday. We talked about the fact that it could be his heart, and that it could be congestive heart failure, we talked about the fact that it may be Lyme's disease (just based on the fact that it could cause similar symptoms, and I live in an area where it is fairly common). She will have the cardiologist call me today. She further stated that if he doesn't get better I should bring him in for fluids if nothing else. Taz is definitely not better. He is lethargic, trembling and not eating or drinking. I will call the vet in about 45 minutes to see when I can bring him in. He would not even get in bed with Ginger and I last night; he crawled under the bed. So, any prayers you can spare would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

**Killearn Kitties** · 11-06-2008, 06:18 AM

I'll be thinking of you and Taz today. I very much hope that they can do something to him. Please let us know.

**WELOVESPUPPIES** · 11-06-2008, 06:25 AM

oh no

Sending prayers to you and Taz that all will be okay. Give the little guy some hugs from me and tell him that I will be thinking about him all day. Please let us know what you find out.

My Duke acts like that on occasion, have them test for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Duke has that from a tick years ago and sometimes after over exertion he will get "trembles" through his body, he does not want to eat, has trouble lying down and getting comfortable, usually paces a lot. He just gets antibiotics when he has a flare and the occasional aspirin for any joint pain, as it causes arthritis.

**Pam** · 11-06-2008, 06:55 AM

Joyce this is alarming for me just to read so I know you must be extremely worried. I will be thinking of you and Taz today and hoping that the vet can pinpoint the problem quickly and that it isn't too serious. (((hugs))) to you and gentle (((hugs))) to Taz.

**jennielynn1970** · 11-06-2008, 07:07 AM

Awe... poor little guy! I'll be keeping you all in my thoughts today. I hope it will be something easy to treat, and that Taz will be back to his normal self soon!!

**shais_mom** · 11-06-2008, 07:21 AM

Thoughts on the way for Sweet Taz and Mommy!
((hugs))

**Freedom** · 11-06-2008, 07:57 AM

Oh dear, Poor Taz, Poor You!

It is so difficult when they don't feel well, can't tell us what is wrong, and we can't seem to find any way to comfort them! Praying that the white coats find some answers. Diagnostic is half way to healing!

**Cincy'sMom** · 11-06-2008, 07:58 AM

Sorry to hear Taz-man isn't feeling well. Thoughts of thoughts and prayers coming your way that the vet can help figure out what is wrong and help him feel better.

**4 Dog Mother** · 11-06-2008, 11:21 AM

Oh that is sad to hear about Taz. I hope that the vet will be able to find out what is wrong and easily find a "fix".

**Ginger's Mom** · 11-06-2008, 12:37 PM

Thank you very much everyone. We are home (actually I am at work now). The vet tested for everything, liver, lung, thyroid, glucose, heartworm, Lyme, Rocky Mountain Fever, and one other tick borne illness that I am not familiar with, and moved pulled and palpatated every part of his little body. It was all negative. Which means it is most likely his heart, and he may have moved into congestive heart failure. I have made an appointment with a cardiologist for 2:00 on Monday, if I cannot get him to start eating or drinking before that I can take him to the emergency room at the cardiology hospital. I did insist on them giving him sub-q's this morning, hoping that it would perk him up. It hadn't as of 12:30 this afternoon. So we will see. Once I get him to the cardiologist I am hoping there is some medication they can put him on to help him.

Anyway, thank you again.

I will keep you informed.

**Husky_mom** · 11-06-2008, 12:54 PM

our thoughts are with you.... poor lil guy.... ((hugs))

**Ginger's Mom** · 11-12-2008, 07:16 PM

Okay, I know that a number of Pet Talkers have some experience with this. Could it be pancreatitis? I really think it is an abdominal related issue. I know that doctors have pressed and pushed and he hasn't reacted. But he isn't eating or drinking, and he stands hunched over and shakes. I took a look online and it looks like it should have shown up in his blood tests, and it didn't. I don't know if that means it definitely cannot be that. Also I have been doing everything possible to make him eat, but maybe I shouldn't do that and see if he feels better. I don't know. I am still trying to find ways to make him feel better. Thanks for listening fellow PTers.

**krazyaboutkatz** · 11-12-2008, 08:50 PM

I'm glad to hear that his heart is fine

but I'm sorry to hear that he's not eating or drinking again.

I don't know what it could be but hopefully your vet will be able to find out what's causing this and will be able to easily treat it. Taz will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

**chocolatepuppy** · 11-12-2008, 09:25 PM

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** · 11-14-2008, 11:15 AM

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.