What's the matter with Alfie??

[1588]

Our Border Collie pup (6 mnths) has suddenly dropped his appetite and become tired, listless and lies down a lot. He just looks really depressed when he's normally full of energy.

I'm am not very knowledgeable when it comes to doggy ailments so any suggestions would be appreciated.


Thank you

 

[6410]

has he been wormed and vaccinated? has he been eating something you shouldnt? squeeze his stomach is usually a good way of finding if there something in his stomach which shouldnt be he will yelp if there is or try to avade you touching it.

 

[1588]

nothing in stomach, he hasn't eaten for 1 day, he is due a wormer and no, is not vaccinated yet.

Cheers T

Px

 

[kbt2661]

I should pop him to the vets tomorrow, get them to check him over and also get them to worm him and give him the first of his vaccs. Prob best to not force him to eat but make sure he is drinking plenty.

 

[1588]

K thanks , will do

 

[PiebaldHorse]

Totally agree, would take him along to the vets, could have ate something that doesnt agree with him.

Is he trying to be sick?

 

[Sooty]

Has he not had his puppy vacs? They are usually done at 8 weeks, then again at 12 weeks. If he hasn't been vaccinated, then he could have picked up anything. Take him to the vet.

 

[lordflynn]

even when pups get the runs etc from eating stuff they shouldnt, they will generally be alright in themselves. If my pup was flat I would get him to the vets.

 

[buckybee]

don't want to scare you, but our pup wasn't vaccinated at a similar age and she got parvo and was VERY ill (she's ok now). get her to the vet asap, souns similar symptoms. x