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Old 06-07-2008, 08:21 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by nancyfancypants View Post
He had a bacterial infection in his GI tract of unknown origin. Could have picked it up at the dog park or on a walk, or could have just built up over time (the emergency vet said that this is more prevalent in small dogs). But he got dehydrated because he simply could not keep even a little water down, and since they're so tiny they can get dehydrated pretty fast. He was on the fence, but I chose to leave him for IV fluids to be safe.
I know when dogs are outside they will eat just about anything. I am just glad your boy is doing well now.
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