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My dog is poorly and I’m scared for him. Help

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Saddogmum · 22/05/2023 22:21

Signs

2 episodes of shaking uncontrollably
head twitches
sometimes lethargic showing little interest
off food and drink
runny eyes
iv not seen any diorhea or bowel movements but plenty of wees
random yelping sounds when he moves

this morning he went floppy so i toon to vets after his second instance of shaking when it wasn’t cold
doctor took tests blood glucose was fine but had low potassium and some other minerals
he said perhaps gastro (even though he def hasn’t had diarrhoea and I don’t think he has been sick nor in front of me anyway)
well he was kept in on iv but wouldn’t eat
his bloods got better so iv brought him home
he’s still a bit twitchy
he’s eaten some chicken with me but his head is twitching a bit and he’s refusing water. He has made a random yelping sound too when moving

the vet is waiting a second opinion on his kidneys but hasn’t offered anyt other diagnosis other than gastro which I don’t believe to be true

any ideas what this could be? I have also realised I’m a month late with his updated vaccinations abs now terrified it’s distemper although it doesn’t match all the symptoms

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Saddogmum · 26/05/2023 00:51

Justkeepingplatesspinning · 25/05/2023 17:30

I'm so sorry to hear that your pup went over the bridge. It's the final act of love we can do for our pets but it's so hard.
What you said about going over it again and again, and wondering if you could have done anything differently, really resonated. I did that after our old dog had to go last year. It helped going to see the vet with our other dog for a normal check up visit as we were able to ask and they reassured us that we did all we could for our boy. As did you. You did everything you could, seeking vet advice, following it, going back when things didn't improve.

Thank you.
it just got happened so quickly and I love him so so so much
tonight is the first night without him selfishly I am heart broken

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Saddogmum · 26/05/2023 00:52

Talulah29 · 25/05/2023 11:37

I am so so sorry for your loss. He will have known how much you loved him and as heartbreaking as it is you did the kindest thing by not letting him suffer. Thinking of you & sending lots of love xx

I hope he does know I can’t bear to talk about him in past tense just yet
he is amazing

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Saddogmum · 26/05/2023 00:54

AnnWithoutAnnie · 25/05/2023 11:58

@Saddogmum I'm so sorry, it's heartbreaking 💔

Its beyond hard for you, but remember he doesn't know anything but drifting off to sleep.

if there is anything after this, I know a lot of people & pets that will love him & look after him ❤️

Be kind to yourself, you've been through a terrible few days xx

rhe at it happened was beautiful. It was quick but beautiful and we took every moment

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Justkeepingplatesspinning · 26/05/2023 16:46

You're not being selfish at all. You've lost a beloved family member. It'll take time, just like with humans who die. Look after yourself x

Saddogmum · 27/05/2023 13:52

Thank you I just keep reading this thread over and over and wishing I’d have done things differently maybe that would have saved him

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Rowgtfc72 · 27/05/2023 14:12

So sorry for you. He looked a lovely boy and will have left knowing he was loved.
They give so much and take so little.
We have a dachsund boy - I've worried about Ivdd since the day we got him.
Would you like to share his name? I'll give mine an extra cuddle later and think of your boy.
Look after yourself x

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