Alread.y called vet, waiting for call back. Help

[MissSunni]

Hi,

I woke up really early this morning and Sunni came over to snuggle up. I noticed she was trembling like crazy. I thought she was cold because I left the window open last night, and it was chilly. I warmed her up but the trembling continued. Brought the the dogs down to go outside. She peed, came in for her treat…still trembling. Drank a normal amount of water..still trembling. I gave some Karo syrup, not knowing what else to do. No vomiting or diarrhea. Seems like the trembling is lessening, but she's still doing it. She resounds to her name. I checked her whole body..she's not acting like there is pain anywhere. I just checked her now and she's not trembling, so maybe I answered my own question.

[Wylie's Mom]

How old is she again? It def could be the chills and/or hypoglycemia. I hope she is okay! Keep us posted...

[MissSunni]

She's 5 months old. The shivering has stopped, she's laying in her bed. Every now and then she will come out and go to another bed. I have 3 different ones downstairs. She does seem kind of sweaty, if that makes sense. I read to look at her pupils, but her eyes are so dark I can't really tell what size they are supposed to be. I will let you know what the vet says. Thanks for the response. She was so awesome in the puppy class last night. Lots of fun, and she learns everything so fast, she's the star of her group…I'm wondering if she's reacting to the Sentinel which I gave her the night before last? Ugh…I get so stressed when my babies get sick. I can't even tell you the knot of fear in my stomach. Trying very had not to act scared around her, but even Harry is being extra nice to her. He went and laid down beside her, which is the first time he's ever done that with her.

[matese]

You did the right thing, call vet, get her in. If she was cold from open window she would have snuggled in against you to keep warm, but then again I am assuming she sleeps in your bed with you. The Karo syrup was good, it cannot cause any harm. Don't forget to ask the vet about reactions of the Sentinel. I know you will keep us posted. Praying for lil Miss Sunni, she has gone through so much already.

[Verbena]

You did the right thing. . . Have her checked out. . . It doesn't hurt. How much does she weigh ?

[Trevi]

Our last girl would get this way occasionally. Generally, it was caused by something that totally spooked her. In her later years, thunder storms would cause it. It would take a while (multiple hours) for her to get over it. A treat would sometimes help, also we would bring the neighbor's dog over that she was friendly with to snap her out of it.

[pstinard]

When this happened to Bella, it was hypoglycemia, and Karo syrup saved her life. You did the right thing. Hopefully the vet will have an answer for you.

[MissSunni]

Thank you all for the responses. Sunni weighs 10lbs as of today, lol (little porker) 5 months old. They did bloodwork and 2 different xrays. The X-rays didn't show any problems. The vet said her legs were ok. She had a slight temp, and is obviously in pain. So, she got a shot for pain..the vet had an emergency c-sec surgery she was in when I got back to get Sunni, so I didn't even find out what's wrong. She is home and did eat and drink a little…she was sleeping when I had to come to the office, but the vets tech assured me that she would be ok for a few hours without me. I'm assuming its not serious or someone would have had to call me by now. I'm pretty sure Sunni has paid someones salary for the last month, lol. My gut feeling is that it has something to do with her taking the heart worm med..seems too coincidental now that I'm not half asleep and can think more clearly. I can't tell you how glad I am that I got pet insurance for her!! Today was another $$$$$ day.

[Yorkiemom1]

Originally Posted by MissSunni

Thank you all for the responses. Sunni weighs 10lbs as of today, lol (little porker) 5 months old. They did bloodwork and 2 different xrays. The X-rays didn't show any problems. The vet said her legs were ok. She had a slight temp, and is obviously in pain. So, she got a shot for pain..the vet had an emergency c-sec surgery she was in when I got back to get Sunni, so I didn't even find out what's wrong. She is home and did eat and drink a little…she was sleeping when I had to come to the office, but the vets tech assured me that she would be ok for a few hours without me. I'm assuming its not serious or someone would have had to call me by now. I'm pretty sure Sunni has paid someones salary for the last month, lol. My gut feeling is that it has something to do with her taking the heart worm med..seems too coincidental now that I'm not half asleep and can think more clearly. I can't tell you how glad I am that I got pet insurance for her!! Today was another $$$$$ day.

That can certainly be the issue...also topical flea meds can do it too....what heartworm med is baby on? Flea meds also can cause that shivering/trembling/twitching/restlessness.....

[dottiesyrky]

I called Sentinel about possible side effects and they said that the worm meds are out of the system in about six hours and the flea meds in up to 24 hours. So any side effects should be over after 24 hours.
My dog seemed to be a bit anxious 48 hours after Sentinel, nothing much, but could have been me being over sensitive to possible side effects.

[MissSunni]

The Heart Worm Medicine is Sentinel, I gave her that on Monday..I wasn't thinking really and also did her flea and tick stuff on her back. In NJ its a really huge issue, and the ticks are out in force right now. There's even a new more dangerous virus being spread then Lymes.
I am worried now, because the vet did call and wants to do fasting blood test, and then 2 hours later after feeding another blood test. This mornings blood work had slightly elevated white blood count…so she's going to test her liver and I'm getting an antibiotic for her on the way home. I really really pray so hard that this poor little puppy doesn't require another serious surgery..poor baby has had 2 already.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by MissSunni

The Heart Worm Medicine is Sentinel, I gave her that on Monday..I wasn't thinking really and also did her flea and tick stuff on her back. In NJ its a really huge issue, and the ticks are out in force right now. There's even a new more dangerous virus being spread then Lymes.
I am worried now, because the vet did call and wants to do fasting blood test, and then 2 hours later after feeding another blood test. This mornings blood work had slightly elevated white blood count…so she's going to test her liver and I'm getting an antibiotic for her on the way home. I really really pray so hard that this poor little puppy doesn't require another serious surgery..poor baby has had 2 already.

Sounds like she is doing a Bile Acids Test. It sounds like she wants to rule out a liver shunt or other liver problem. I hope things work out ok for you and your puppy.

[dottiesyrky]

Sorry to hear your baby is a bit under the weather. It could be that giving the two meds at the same time was too much for her. Sounds like you really need the flea and tick meds!
Praying the bile acid test does not show a liver issue, and that you get the results quickly so you don't worry.
Hope she feels better soon.

[MissSunni]

Thank you. I just got home with her antibiotics and gave her the first one. She's definitely improved since this morning, but not her usual perky self. Her big appetite is gone right now. I just hand fed her some roast turkey, so at least she has something in her little tummy. I think we both need an early night tonight. We have become such regulars at the Vet's office I feel like I should get a salary, lol.

[matese]

Keeping lil Miss Sunni in my prayers for positive blood work report (((HUGS)))