Help ASAP My sheepie may be sick!!!!
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| Have you called your vet yet??
Whenever a medical emergency arises everyone needs to remember that while the forum is great for discussing and asking questions and advice it is NO substitue for proper medical care. Please either call your vet or go in to see him/her. |
TwoSheepies wrote: Help. I have a 7 year old OES. He is suddenly acting very sick. He excessivley drooling, howling, not drinking any water, Won't go outside, He has not vomited yet. I have never seen him sick. What may be wrong. What do I watch for. I have phoned my vet but he is not home. HELP. This has benn going on for about 45 minutes
I copied this from the duplicate thread. Keep calling different vets, where are you located? There must be more than one vet. Call the office, many have an answering service and will page whoever is on call. |
| check also and see if your town has a pet emergency clinic... |
| I agree... it sounds like something's wrong. Call the vet or find out who's on call for emergencies so you can speak with them about his symptoms.
Jaci |
| Is there a 24 hour vet in your area?? Most vets leave an emergency number when closed. |
| Please see if you can get an emergency vet to speak to, ASAP. It could be your dog is bloating. I hope not, but every minute is crucial if it is. |
| I have called my vet and he is not home. I live in the country and I think there is a Pet ER about 45 minutes away. |
| Call them and let them know his symptoms ..you may need to take him to be seen. |
| Ring the Pet ER now and speak to someone there straight away. |
| It could be a thing known as bloat and every minute counts... Please call or just head there. They may be able to tell you of a closer vet that is open. |
| Please don't wait. Call the pet ER right now and speak with them. If it's truly something serious you may not have time to wait for your regular vet to get home. |
| My husband is heading to the ER with him. Its about 40 min's but I called a few vets and there after hour numbers rang the this ER so he is on his way. What is bloat? Thanks to all who answered so quickly. |
| I hope your dog is OK Please keep us informed
4dognight |
| Bloat is twisting of the stomach...
The technical name for bloat is "Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus" ("GDV"). Bloating of the stomach is often related to swallowed air (although food and fluid can also be present). It usually happens when there's an abnormal accumulation of air, fluid, and/or foam in the stomach ("gastric dilatation"). Stress can be a significant contributing factor also. Bloat can occur with or without "volvulus" (twisting). As the stomach swells, it may rotate 90° to 360°, twisting between its fixed attachments at the esophagus (food tube) and at the duodenum (the upper intestine). The twisting stomach traps air, food, and water in the stomach. The bloated stomach obstructs veins in the abdomen, leading to low blood pressure, shock, and damage to internal organs. The combined effect can quickly kill a dog. |
I hope things went well at the vet. 
How is your dog doing today? Jaci |
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