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mels2503 · 11-06-2013, 09:22 PM

Hello everyone. I really some opinions about what I should do! I will try to shorten this the best way I can.

At this point I've taken him to 5 vets. The first being the vet I've seen for 8 years since I got my 1st dog & the only vet Charlie has ever seen. I've got no real answers and I'm really worried. It had been 2 weeks since his 6 month check up. Everything was good & he got his trifexis. Completely normal.

2 weeks after the check up it all began. Out of nowhere, Charlie had something that looked somewhat like a seizure. He's never done this before so of course I immediately ran him to our vet. He said it was probably just a seizure and that Charlie would be sore for a few days. He didn't offer any explanation as to why this happened out of nowhere. I have trusted him for 8 years so I saw no reason to that day.
The next morning is when Charlie began acting completely different and out of character. This worried me the most and it broke my heart. He then threw up. It was yellow/white foam. Shortly after he had diarrhea that was black tar in color. I called my vet immediately and he kind of dismissed it and said AGAIN it was nothing to worry about. I couldn't figure out why he was acting this way. It was completely out of character. So Charlie had diarrhea again and I called the vet back and asked if we could just do some blood work and maybe an x-ray just to be safe. He said it was unnecessary so that was the last time I called him. I called around for advice on a good vet I could take him to. There was one about 1 1/2 hours away so I took him there. He felt on Charlie's stomach & he yelped like he was in pain. He said Charlie needed to stay over night to be observed. At this point, he hadn't ate or drank for 2 days. So even though I didn't want to I left him because I didn't know what else to do. I had tried everything at home and he was just getting worse. I picked him up the next morning and he looked worse then before I dropped him off. They said everything was checked and all was fine. So they just stopped looking and said he would be fine. I was nauseous because I thought "I can't believe this. He is sick and no one will help." I tried another vet that had good reviews and I asked if she could do some blood work and maybe an x-ray just to look at things. She didn't think it was needed and that it was just a stomach bug. Next, Charlie began alternating his food and water. Sometimes he wouldn't eat any food but drink an excessive amount of water at one time. Then he would switch to he wanted no water at all but would eat a small amount of food. But he was becoming more and more dehydrated. His gums were so white. And he was still not acting anything like his usual self. I felt like I was looking at a completely different dog and I couldn't take it. I was breaking down. I saw him withering away. The next vet did an x-ray and said everything looked & felt fine & she didn't know why he was so lethargic. I left there in tears while Charlie's head was slumped over because he didn't have the energy to raise it. We got home and Charlie really scared me. He started running his tongue out of his mouth over and over so fast, snorting, and body twitches. And he acted so weird. I could tell he knew if was about to happen because he would jump up really fast and run to me. Then he run away and hide in the corner. He wanted to be alone and he's never wanted to be alone. He's slept with us every night and he wouldn't stay in our bed. He would jump down and get on the back of the couch. Twice I went and put him back in the bed but he jumped down both times so I just went and layed on the couch beside him, cried, and never took my eyes off him until the sun came up. The next day the most bizarre thing happened. The 4th vet called and said she wanted to treat him as though he had Lyme disease. She didn't do any blood work but said he had some symptoms. I was so confused. And desperate so I tried the antibiotic but became worried so I stopped. He began acting somewhat better but then I got the biggest shock ever. One morning he was scooting his butt on the floor. This was the first time he ever did this. And then that night he had a bowel movement and it was full of WORMS!! I could not believe this was happening. He is up to date on everything and I cannot figure this out. I took him to the final vet and she said it was tapeworms. She gave him a pill. It's now 2 weeks later but he's passed no worms. And he's had some horrible diarrhea that looks like it's way to much to come out of his little body. Today he started eating grass anytime we have him on the leash outside. Usually he's preoccupied with running and chasing things but he eats grass the whole time we're out there. His poor tummy rumbles constantly and he's belching a lot! I'm lost and I can't find anyone who I feel knows what's really going.

I'm so worried so if anyone knows or has any ideas I would greatly appreciate it!

pink66 · 11-07-2013, 05:52 AM

This is awful! You must feel so alone and scared! Do you have friends or family close by with pets who could help you find a vet? Are you in Rome, Italy?
I will pm some people to come and help you.

Shannon

Maximo · 11-07-2013, 06:25 AM

Poor little Charlie and you! This is so frustrating not to have much help from the doctors.

Did they do a fecal test? I'm not familiar with how long treatment is for worms, but I don't recall hearing of such extreme symptoms.

How much does he weigh? Because of the seizure, I would switch from Trifexus to Sentinel or another product. I would also want bloodwork done to check liver functions and overall health: CBC, chemistry panel, BATs, and whatever else.

Do you have access to an internal medicine specialist?

Marhcarter · 11-07-2013, 06:31 AM

The best vet school in the country is in Auburn, Al. http://www.auburnvethospital.com/ http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/hospital That isn't all that far. (140 miles) Your Baby sounds very, very sick and like he could die if something isn't done immediately. Please keep trying and update soon!

Yorkiemom1 · 11-07-2013, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Marhcarter

The best vet school in the country is in Auburn, Al. Auburn Veterinary Hospital Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine That isn't all that far. (140 miles) Your Baby sounds very, very sick and like he could die if something isn't done immediately. Please keep trying and update soon!

OMG......I can only imagine your frustration and dispair.I am sorry...I am not clear what "Rome" you are in. I am PRAYING you are here in the USA, and can do as suggested above and get to the vet school. I have no idea exactly how far you are from Auburn.....if you ARE here in the USA, load up your baby and head there....meanwhile, if I were you, I would STOP all heartworm, flea, etc medication....he is sick and these medicines need to be given to healthy animals....until you can get a diagnosis for this baby, do not give these or any of the other wormers/flrea prevention meds. My vet will not give Trifexis to my Yorkies on a good day.....when you get thru this event, maybe something you would want to reconsider. Please, keep us updated on your baby's progress....get to a vet school for help....they have all the specialists under one roof, with all the cutting edge equipment necessary to teach and train our nations vets....Being a Texan, I champion our own Texas A&M, but if Auburn is closer to you (we have a Rome, Texas too!) scurry there immediately.....I am fearful you may loose your baby without immediate help......

normarae63 · 11-07-2013, 07:12 AM

Totally agree...Charlie needs to see a Good vet & in your situation I'd be at Auburn asap since his life could be at stake. I've heard some really bad things about Trifexis lately and it scares me. I hope everything turns out ok Melissa, please let us know when you can since I know YT & everyone who reads this thread will be thinking of him.

(I checked the OPs zip from her profile & she's in Rome Ga.)

JuliannaB · 11-07-2013, 07:20 AM

Just read your heartbreaking and frustrating story. I have no experience but just wanted you to know that I am sending positive thoughts your way and certainly hope that you find out what's making your baby sick... SOON. All the very best to you and Charlie!!!

Marhcarter · 11-07-2013, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by normarae63

Totally agree...Charlie needs to see a Good vet & in your situation I'd be at Auburn asap since his life could be at stake. I've heard some really bad things about Trifexis lately and it scares me. I hope everything turns out ok Melissa, please let us know when you can since I know YT & everyone who reads this thread will be thinking of him.
(I checked the OPs zip from her profile & she's in Rome Ga.)

This is how I knew where she was, which is about 50mi from me. I grew up 40 min from Auburn and have seen miracles worked there. I hope she gets that baby properly diagnosed and treated before he is unrecoverable. I am very worried.

Marhcarter · 11-07-2013, 07:36 AM

I have also heard good things about Dalton Animal Care Dalton Animal Care - Our Doctors
Closer than Auburn, too

Patti · 11-07-2013, 07:41 AM

Praying you can find out what's wrong with your baby. I have heard some bad things about trifexis.

TxVicki · 11-07-2013, 07:47 AM

Prayers going out for your baby. You need to find a Vet who will listen to you and MAKE them do Blood Work and a Fecal check on your baby.

mels2503 · 11-07-2013, 08:10 AM

Thank you everyone. All of your messages and concern make me feel better. I am in Rome, Ga. I will definitely be taking him soon. I'll keep y'all updated.

JuliannaB · 11-07-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mels2503

Thank you everyone. All of your messages and concern make me feel better. I am in Rome, Ga. I will definitely be taking him soon. I'll keep y'all updated.

Great! Looking forward to your update

Drive safely, as we all know how these little ones can make us worry and be distracted. All the very best in your visit.

misskate · 11-07-2013, 08:35 AM

What's happening? I'm in Rome Italy and have a marvelous vet, but you seem to be in Georgia.. I can't believe how offhanded the doctors were with you. Keep us posted.

kjc · 11-07-2013, 08:53 AM

Also I'd get him on Denamarin to protect his liver...and see the specialist/vet school immediately.

11-06-2013, 09:22 PM	#1
mels2503 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rome Posts: 11	puzzled & desperate Hello everyone. I really some opinions about what I should do! I will try to shorten this the best way I can. At this point I've taken him to 5 vets. The first being the vet I've seen for 8 years since I got my 1st dog & the only vet Charlie has ever seen. I've got no real answers and I'm really worried. It had been 2 weeks since his 6 month check up. Everything was good & he got his trifexis. Completely normal. 2 weeks after the check up it all began. Out of nowhere, Charlie had something that looked somewhat like a seizure. He's never done this before so of course I immediately ran him to our vet. He said it was probably just a seizure and that Charlie would be sore for a few days. He didn't offer any explanation as to why this happened out of nowhere. I have trusted him for 8 years so I saw no reason to that day. The next morning is when Charlie began acting completely different and out of character. This worried me the most and it broke my heart. He then threw up. It was yellow/white foam. Shortly after he had diarrhea that was black tar in color. I called my vet immediately and he kind of dismissed it and said AGAIN it was nothing to worry about. I couldn't figure out why he was acting this way. It was completely out of character. So Charlie had diarrhea again and I called the vet back and asked if we could just do some blood work and maybe an x-ray just to be safe. He said it was unnecessary so that was the last time I called him. I called around for advice on a good vet I could take him to. There was one about 1 1/2 hours away so I took him there. He felt on Charlie's stomach & he yelped like he was in pain. He said Charlie needed to stay over night to be observed. At this point, he hadn't ate or drank for 2 days. So even though I didn't want to I left him because I didn't know what else to do. I had tried everything at home and he was just getting worse. I picked him up the next morning and he looked worse then before I dropped him off. They said everything was checked and all was fine. So they just stopped looking and said he would be fine. I was nauseous because I thought "I can't believe this. He is sick and no one will help." I tried another vet that had good reviews and I asked if she could do some blood work and maybe an x-ray just to look at things. She didn't think it was needed and that it was just a stomach bug. Next, Charlie began alternating his food and water. Sometimes he wouldn't eat any food but drink an excessive amount of water at one time. Then he would switch to he wanted no water at all but would eat a small amount of food. But he was becoming more and more dehydrated. His gums were so white. And he was still not acting anything like his usual self. I felt like I was looking at a completely different dog and I couldn't take it. I was breaking down. I saw him withering away. The next vet did an x-ray and said everything looked & felt fine & she didn't know why he was so lethargic. I left there in tears while Charlie's head was slumped over because he didn't have the energy to raise it. We got home and Charlie really scared me. He started running his tongue out of his mouth over and over so fast, snorting, and body twitches. And he acted so weird. I could tell he knew if was about to happen because he would jump up really fast and run to me. Then he run away and hide in the corner. He wanted to be alone and he's never wanted to be alone. He's slept with us every night and he wouldn't stay in our bed. He would jump down and get on the back of the couch. Twice I went and put him back in the bed but he jumped down both times so I just went and layed on the couch beside him, cried, and never took my eyes off him until the sun came up. The next day the most bizarre thing happened. The 4th vet called and said she wanted to treat him as though he had Lyme disease. She didn't do any blood work but said he had some symptoms. I was so confused. And desperate so I tried the antibiotic but became worried so I stopped. He began acting somewhat better but then I got the biggest shock ever. One morning he was scooting his butt on the floor. This was the first time he ever did this. And then that night he had a bowel movement and it was full of WORMS!! I could not believe this was happening. He is up to date on everything and I cannot figure this out. I took him to the final vet and she said it was tapeworms. She gave him a pill. It's now 2 weeks later but he's passed no worms. And he's had some horrible diarrhea that looks like it's way to much to come out of his little body. Today he started eating grass anytime we have him on the leash outside. Usually he's preoccupied with running and chasing things but he eats grass the whole time we're out there. His poor tummy rumbles constantly and he's belching a lot! I'm lost and I can't find anyone who I feel knows what's really going. I'm so worried so if anyone knows or has any ideas I would greatly appreciate it!

11-07-2013, 05:52 AM	#2
pink66 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Aberdeen, MD Posts: 550	This is awful! You must feel so alone and scared! Do you have friends or family close by with pets who could help you find a vet? Are you in Rome, Italy? I will pm some people to come and help you. Shannon __________________ Shannon & Puff "All his life he tried to be a good person. Many times, however, he failed; for after all he was only human. He wasn't a dog." Charles M. Schultz

11-07-2013, 06:25 AM	#3
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,041	Poor little Charlie and you! This is so frustrating not to have much help from the doctors. Did they do a fecal test? I'm not familiar with how long treatment is for worms, but I don't recall hearing of such extreme symptoms. How much does he weigh? Because of the seizure, I would switch from Trifexus to Sentinel or another product. I would also want bloodwork done to check liver functions and overall health: CBC, chemistry panel, BATs, and whatever else. Do you have access to an internal medicine specialist? __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

11-07-2013, 06:31 AM	#4
Marhcarter ♡Huey's Human♡ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ringgold, Ga Posts: 3,333	The best vet school in the country is in Auburn, Al. http://www.auburnvethospital.com/ http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/hospital That isn't all that far. (140 miles) Your Baby sounds very, very sick and like he could die if something isn't done immediately. Please keep trying and update soon! __________________ Huey's mom, Marilyn :When a day starts & ends with puppy kisses, I can handle anything that comes in between! Last edited by Marhcarter; 11-07-2013 at 06:34 AM.

11-07-2013, 07:12 AM	#6
normarae63 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ocala Florida Posts: 4,130 Blog Entries: 1	Totally agree...Charlie needs to see a Good vet & in your situation I'd be at Auburn asap since his life could be at stake. I've heard some really bad things about Trifexis lately and it scares me. I hope everything turns out ok Melissa, please let us know when you can since I know YT & everyone who reads this thread will be thinking of him. (I checked the OPs zip from her profile & she's in Rome Ga.) __________________ Sherry Owned by Tuffy & Bella Visit my SHOP: SherrysPetStuff or on Etsy. Fun on Facebook

11-07-2013, 07:20 AM	#7
JuliannaB YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: canada Posts: 782	Just read your heartbreaking and frustrating story. I have no experience but just wanted you to know that I am sending positive thoughts your way and certainly hope that you find out what's making your baby sick... SOON. All the very best to you and Charlie!!!

11-07-2013, 07:36 AM	#9
Marhcarter ♡Huey's Human♡ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ringgold, Ga Posts: 3,333	I have also heard good things about Dalton Animal Care Dalton Animal Care - Our Doctors Closer than Auburn, too __________________ Huey's mom, Marilyn :When a day starts & ends with puppy kisses, I can handle anything that comes in between!

11-07-2013, 07:41 AM	#10
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Praying you can find out what's wrong with your baby. I have heard some bad things about trifexis. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

11-07-2013, 07:47 AM	#11
TxVicki Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: At Home Posts: 8,386	Prayers going out for your baby. You need to find a Vet who will listen to you and MAKE them do Blood Work and a Fecal check on your baby. __________________ [SIZE="3"VICKI & ALLIE[/SIZE]

11-07-2013, 08:10 AM	#12
mels2503 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Rome Posts: 11	Thank you everyone. All of your messages and concern make me feel better. I am in Rome, Ga. I will definitely be taking him soon. I'll keep y'all updated.

11-07-2013, 08:35 AM	#14
misskate YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: italy Posts: 263	What's happening? I'm in Rome Italy and have a marvelous vet, but you seem to be in Georgia.. I can't believe how offhanded the doctors were with you. Keep us posted.

11-07-2013, 08:53 AM	#15
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,866	Also I'd get him on Denamarin to protect his liver...and see the specialist/vet school immediately. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity