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07-11-2008, 03:18 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: palm habor, fl, usa
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| Suggestions Welcomed Hello Everyone, I am new here. I am looking for some suggestions, my 10 year old Yorkie, Cocomo, had an allergic reaction to his rabie shot and/or heartworm chewable medication. The vet is not sure which. I took him to the emergency vet who gave him the shots in the fanny and medication to reduce his fever. Cocomo is on liquid antibiotic for atleast a week. Now, he is experiencing frequent diaria (spelling). I phoned the vet's office they said to keep him on the medication. Any suggestions on helping my pup and handling the mess? Thanks in advance, Vickie |
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07-11-2008, 03:27 PM | #2 | |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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What are you using for heartworm? Also next time you take him for a rabies vaccine... ask that you stay for at least 15-20 min to make sure he doens't have a reaction... and at his age... i would even say he doens't need that vaccine.. ask to have a titer test done to see if he even needs it. I hope he feels better soon. nothing worse tahn seeing your baby sick! another question.. what WAS the reaction? what made you take him to the vet? | |
07-11-2008, 03:27 PM | #3 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2007 Location: TN
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| I would keep it on the meds and if you don't see any improvment..get another Vet to see you..2nd opinion not gonna hurt..Pepto will help with loose stool with Tylan in it...that is what the Vets use in our area |
07-11-2008, 03:40 PM | #4 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: palm habor, fl, usa
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| Thank you for your quick response. As far as the reaction, I have been unemployed until a month and half ago AND my vet office closed so...long story short I took him to a local pet store where the vets come in and provide "packages at reasonable prices" - for me, it was a bad decision. Within 24 hours Cocomo became lethargic, loss of appetite and in general he was not himself (in the extreme). He would stop and just stare and not budge a muscle. He would barely drink water too. I took him to an emergency vet who said, "his shots may have been given via a "dirty needle" and he was not sure whether or not the severe reaction was to rabies or heartworm medication. So, he gave him Cephalexin, Anti-allergy injection and an antibiotic injection. |
07-11-2008, 03:42 PM | #5 | |
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07-11-2008, 03:44 PM | #6 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: palm habor, fl, usa
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| PS. I was using Heartgaurd - have you used that before? Also, how much yogurt and how much Pepto do you give your dogs? Cocomo is 7 pounds...what do you suggest? Again, thanks to everyone for your suggestions. I appreciate it. Vickie |
07-11-2008, 03:45 PM | #7 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: palm habor, fl, usa
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| Yes, I agree. At this point I really do not want him to have Rabie Shots any more! |
07-11-2008, 03:45 PM | #8 | |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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I pm'd you about the Pepto.. did you get it? also.. i would switch to a heart worm med that is given on the skin.. not orally... i haven't heard good things about Heartguard. | |
07-11-2008, 03:53 PM | #9 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: palm habor, fl, usa
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| Pmd on Pepto? Not sure what that is... lol. I am pretty new to all of this, feel free to laugh at me *giggle* |
07-11-2008, 03:55 PM | #10 | |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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click on Private Message. then you will see a message from me.. and click on it to read it! | |
07-11-2008, 03:56 PM | #11 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: palm habor, fl, usa
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| Thank you so much for your suggestions, I really appreciate your quick response. |
07-11-2008, 03:57 PM | #12 | |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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WELCOME TO YORKIE TALK!! we want a PICTURE of your little man! did you find the pm? (Private Message) | |
07-11-2008, 04:06 PM | #13 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: palm habor, fl, usa
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| Yes, I did. You must have the patience of a Saint! lol I have to figure this picture thing out...I see all the other adorable pups! I just never took the time, before now, to get involved in any forums! Now, I see what I have missed... |
07-11-2008, 04:20 PM | #14 | |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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If you have pictures on your computer already... when you go to post a reply there is a button that looks like a paperclip, next to the smiley face... click on that... click on the browse button and find where your picture is and then attach it...!!! | |
07-11-2008, 04:28 PM | #15 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: palm habor, fl, usa
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| So, I am learning that this is a great place with great people and pups! Perhaps, when my lil guy is better I will have time to pump up our profile with pics and what not. I must admit (with a bit of predjudice) he is a cutie-pie. I absolutely love him, as I am sure all the other Yorkie folk feel about their little companions. Well, I am off to the store to get pet supplies and yogurt! It was really nice meeting you (and everyone). I will check in later. Vickie |
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