what is the matter with my dog?

[zaraanddezzie]

hi my dog zara is not very well, her stomache is making growling noises and she is shakin loads with her tail inbetween her legs she has allso been scratching the carpet and trying to go underneath the tables and soffa she has been spayed so it carnt be a phantom pregnancy. she wont touch her dinner and she allso wants to be close to me and my sister she wont leave my side i was just wondering what is the matter with her if you have any suggestions what is up with her i would be very gratefull thank you zaraanddezzie x

 

[StableMum]

I think you should ring your vet. My dog acted similarly when she had a GDV (twisted gut). I hope its not this but if it is its an emergency. Good luck.

 

[zaraanddezzie]

well she has been doing it for the past week but not as bad as today. we took her to the vets not that long ago and they said everything was fine just that she was a bit over weight. she has been fine through the day on the night time she has been a bit ill but she is much worse today. she normally gets a bit off a bad stomache during the night time she never really gets one during the day. now she is panting she has water and when i let her in the garden she doesnt want to come back in but it is raning and she hates the rain she normally doesnt want to go outside. thank you for your help. when my mam gets in i will see how she is feeling if she is no better i will take her to the vets.

 

[soloabe]

I would be ringing you mum now to tell her you need to ring the vet and get her to the surgery.
Could be something really serious or could just be nothing.
But if it was my dog i wouldn't be willing to take the chance.

 

[CAYLA]

Is she able to pass faeces, it sounds like she could be constipated, what kind of dog is she? has she been straining at all?
I definately think she will need another trip to the vets for a check up.

 

[zaraanddezzie]

she hasnt showed sighns of constipation. she is a dalamation x boxer i have rang my mam and she said just keep an eye on her but she doesnt finish work till 8 and my nana is on holiday and i have kno way off getting her to the vets because it is quite far away from where i live. zara is now going to sleep so hoplfully she will feel better when she wakes up. but i will defnitley be takin her to the vets for a check up just incase there is somthing really wrong with her there might not be but just incase i will take her for a check up.

 

[CAYLA]

I f she stays settled, u may get away with taking her to a morning clinic, as opposed to emergency hours, I would keep a close eye on her passing of urine and faeces, to pass any info on to the vet, panting can be a sign of stress/high temp/loose faeces or constipation which coud coincide with the noises coming from her stomach.
With constipation they can also try to circle and scratch, to try and help push the motion out

What are u feeding her?, it may be worth looking into her diet if she gets frequents stomach upset or problems with her digestion.
Give the vets a call, they may give u some advice over the phone and tell u what to keep an eye on for tonight and make u and appointment for tomorrow if they feel it can wait

 

[zaraanddezzie]

well she is getting the same food has she always does meat with some mixer i just cannit really see what could be the matter with her but as you said it might be contipation but thank you so much for your help i will try giving them a call and see what they say thanks very much

 

[CAYLA]

Let us know how u get on, and some piccies please seen as u are new and we have not seen ya doggie yet

The shivering with the panting is also common of loose faeces or constipation, and she is prob following u cos she is feeling off sorts and a little insecure not understanding why she is a feeling the way she is, as she may have cramp pains if it is her stomach/digestion that is causing her problems, and if she is feeling yacky and bloated she won't want to eat.

When she becomes unsettled again, let her out and close the door and watch her from the window, she is she begins to squat with out passing or passes loose squigy pooh.

 

[zaraanddezzie]

i will keep you posted she has went to bed with my sister haha

i think she is feeling a bit better but hopefully after a nice long sleep she will be up and running again i will put some pics off her on well when i find out how to haha

 

[zaraanddezzie]

zara has just had a bit dinner n is wagging her tail again she seems much happier now must be feeling much better thank god haha

still a bit shakey but hopefully will feel all better soon