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Very Sick Vizsla!
I have a wonderful 3 and 1/2 year old Hungarian Vizsla. My dog began vomiting 3 days ago, we took him to the Vet yesterday. They completed x-rays, blood work, and a urine sample. The results were this:
Fluid build-up in the abdomen
Severe Dehydration
Protein in urine- indicating kidney disease
We have been pushing fluids for 24 hours- he has received IV anti-biotics- however when he drinks water, he will vomit within 2-3 hours. He remains very lethargic and refuses any food (which I would like to hide additional oral anti-biotics in)
Any assistance or suggestions would be great! We love him and are so worried!
Fluid build-up in the abdomen
Severe Dehydration
Protein in urine- indicating kidney disease
We have been pushing fluids for 24 hours- he has received IV anti-biotics- however when he drinks water, he will vomit within 2-3 hours. He remains very lethargic and refuses any food (which I would like to hide additional oral anti-biotics in)
Any assistance or suggestions would be great! We love him and are so worried!
I need to check for updates on that. I think it resembles more parvo symptoms but I need to check again too. Last I saw a map, think it was in more states. Problem, when things like this pop up, you can only hope your Vet knows about it or might nit even suspect it.
When you are actively involved in showing dogs, word about anything gets around quickly as these dogs are often shown all over the US, shipped in, shipped out, etc.
When I was doing Greyhound rescue that virus broke out in a Greyhound kennel and spread as these dogs can be moved around a lot too!! Scary. They even stopped all transporting to rescue groups for a while.
When you are actively involved in showing dogs, word about anything gets around quickly as these dogs are often shown all over the US, shipped in, shipped out, etc.
When I was doing Greyhound rescue that virus broke out in a Greyhound kennel and spread as these dogs can be moved around a lot too!! Scary. They even stopped all transporting to rescue groups for a while.
Yes, Margot...I forgot about the new virus....That makes sense....I've looked it up once, but really forgot what it said...Will go look again.....I believe it has only been diagnosed in very few (Maybe 2-3) states......Goodness....Karla
Oh MY!!!! As you probably know, Lepto IS contagious, but I honestly can't think of anything else that is, other than some parasites.....
I have a healthy dog, that out of the blue was close to death in a few short days.....Happened first week of August....Kidney Failure topped the list, among many other things! Your dog reminded me of her! Including the bloodwork....My first Vet did not make the diagnoses. We had already waited 4 days & I knew she was dying.....My second one (Holistic & miles away) did....Since the lepto tests would take a week or longer, as a precaution, my Vet put all my dogs on Doxy & I had to see a MD & start it, too!
Sure enough, He was right! Ginger, (Poodle mix) ended up with 4 strains of Lepto. Two ARE covered in the vaccine & 2 were NOT!!!! One strain is not even registered in the US!!! This is an indoor dog that takes walks daily, out at our local small community golfcourse! She has done this her whole life! Very scarey stuff!!!
Again, I know your heartbroken & now, more worry on top of that.....I will be praying for you and your boyfriend.....I also will be following this thread for any updates.....Please let us know when you can & thank you for any information.....Sincerely, Karla
I have a healthy dog, that out of the blue was close to death in a few short days.....Happened first week of August....Kidney Failure topped the list, among many other things! Your dog reminded me of her! Including the bloodwork....My first Vet did not make the diagnoses. We had already waited 4 days & I knew she was dying.....My second one (Holistic & miles away) did....Since the lepto tests would take a week or longer, as a precaution, my Vet put all my dogs on Doxy & I had to see a MD & start it, too!
Sure enough, He was right! Ginger, (Poodle mix) ended up with 4 strains of Lepto. Two ARE covered in the vaccine & 2 were NOT!!!! One strain is not even registered in the US!!! This is an indoor dog that takes walks daily, out at our local small community golfcourse! She has done this her whole life! Very scarey stuff!!!
Again, I know your heartbroken & now, more worry on top of that.....I will be praying for you and your boyfriend.....I also will be following this thread for any updates.....Please let us know when you can & thank you for any information.....Sincerely, Karla
Really??? What are his symptoms??
There is a new virus being reported, Circovirus, but don't know that might be contagious to humans.
Nice of your Vet to do that.
Please keep us updated. You have been through enough. Hope that is not the case.
There is a new virus being reported, Circovirus, but don't know that might be contagious to humans.
Nice of your Vet to do that.
Please keep us updated. You have been through enough. Hope that is not the case.
The Vet is concerned about Max having something contagious- (Lepto test came back negative) now my boyfriend has similar symptoms. We requested an autopsy to determine cause of death- our vet even offered to pay the $400 fee.... Will know results by next week. Thanks everyone for your support.
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