Worried about my little dog....

[Im a BusyBee]

im off to the vets in a few minutes but im sooo worried about my jack russell. He is just so not himself, tail between his legs, ears back, no energy, very lethargic he seems a little swollen at his rear end (around his waist - if you know what i mean?!). He's not 2 yrs yet so usually into everything, really nosey and inqusitive. i am so worried about what it may be thats causing this. i just wondered if anyone else had experienced this with their dog?

[wolf63]

Best wishes and I hope that there is nothing seriously wrong with your dog.

[lankeela]

Could he have eaten something that is causing a blockage such as a toy or a sock? Have you seen him do a poo in the last 24 hours? The vet will check him out. Hope its nothing serious.

[Im a BusyBee]

thanks for your understanding.. he has got much worse overnight and i have just left him at vets. He had a couple of injections yesterday although it helped for a while there is more underlying. he has been sedated and is having an xray and whatever else is needed just about now. He had blood in his mouth too this morning and poison has not been ruled out yet. I am just praying he pulls through. I should know more by 2 o'clock this afternoon at the latest.

[marval]

I am sorry to hear about your dog, I hope all goes well and he home and back to his usual self soon.

[josaphine32]

BusyBee,

Can you please give us an update to how your little man is please, I hope he is ok

[shivvy]

Oh goodness BusyBee - how scary.
When one of my dogs had pancreatitis she had that real 'under the weather' look about her. It is really dangerous but can be beaten if treated early. Of course it might not be the same with your wee fella but I wish you all the best.
I notice that you haven't posted since 10am but I truely hope that everything is ok with him.

[Im a BusyBee]

sorry only just got on computer again....he had eaten warfarin and his bloods were not at all good, his lungs were filling up with blood and his blood wouldnt congeal at all. It was touch and go yesterday - he had a severely inflammed, swollen and bleeding throat/back of tongue and small bones in his stomach too which makes me think he had eaten a poisoned rat but i may be wrong. However overnight he has made an amazing recovery which i am so very relieved about. But he must be careful as yet as his blood wont be back to normal for a while - its hard to keep them quiet when they are so full of energy! but i am so pleased i now have this problem rather than the problem i had yesterday. Thanks for your wishes.

[josaphine32]

Glad you have him back i had to keep checking this thread to see how he was, but it was a good job you took him into the vets quickly,
all the best
jo

[karma22]

Aww poor little thing. Glad he's better now busy! My mums got a Jack Russell - they are cute! x

[LoftyLottie]

So pleased to hear your good news. I do worry about my JR with rats and it would seem quite likely that your little one had consumed a poisoned one. Let's hope his total recovery is swift. xx

[shivvy]

Great news BusyBee!
He is a lucky pup to have you as his owner. No doubt your quick action will have helped.
Give him something tasty and chewy to try and keep him quiet (well, as quiet as a JR can!) and give him a hug and kiss from me and my dog.
xxx

[fredpuli47]

That's great news. Best wishes from all here (nine pooches and me) to the lad , and you, for his speedy recuperation. Bet you're right about the rat.( Didn't know warfarin was still being used as a rodenticide. It's a menace).

He's lucky in his choice of owner !

[leelapops]

Phew, I read this post with my heart in my mouth and was so glad to see your little fella pulled through OK, bee.
Give him a cuddle from em and a woof from my Jack.
x

[lankeela]

****, sounds a very close thing. Good job you got him to the vet in time. Hope he continues to improve.

[wolf63]

I hope it isn't too long before he is feeling much better. They just look so pathetic when they are ill.

Susan

[RATTER15]

Did vet say definitely Warfarin? Warfarin is rarely used these day as a rat poison and it is very unlikely to have secondary poisoning from warfarin, (secondary poisoning = being poisoned from eating a poisoned animal) also, the amount of poison contained in a rat is hardly going to be enough to cause much harm to a dog, even a small one. I admit it is not an impossibility though.