Slight fever and lethargy -- when to see vet?
 

Hi all! I'm new here but have enjoyed reading the threads.

My little pup Freddie (1 yr 2 months old) has a slight fever and has been lethargic for a couple of days. He also had no appetite on the first day (but on the other hand, he's never been a big eater). But last night and today, he seems to be improving a bit. He ate quite a bit last night and this morning, and his fever seems slightly lower but he still feels warm. He even played a little this morning (yesterday he didn't want to play or walk).

Other possible symptoms: he vomited twice yesterday morning, but only a little, and this is something he often does when he has treats on an empty stomach (so I think it was my fault for giving him treats!). He hasn't pooped in over 24 hours, but again this is not unusual when he's eating like a bird. He *may* have been peeing more than usual, but I'm really not sure about that -- he uses wee-wee pads, so it's not easy to tell whether he's peeing more often.

Anybody experienced something similar? How long do I wait before taking him to the vet? Obviously I don't want to endanger him, but since he's feeling better today, I'm inclined to wait one more day. All advice appreciated!

How much does he weigh?

he's about 7 pounds (not a "teacup").

hmmm....

I would probably go to the Vet. I would have a CBC and a serum Bile Acid test done. Being that he is a picky eater and is sensitive to treats, and now he is lethargic, and being that Yorkies are so prone to Liver Shunt or MVD, I would want to make sure he is in the clear :(

What food and what treats do you give him? Any "other" odd behaviors :confused:

He alternates between Dogswell Vitality and Innova Adult. For treats, it's mostly Wellness Pure Rewards or organic human-grade treats. He's actually not sensitive to treats generally -- only when he hasn't eaten and has rich food/treats on an empty stomach.

No other symptoms that I can see... he doesn't show any of the other symptoms of liver shunt (for example, he's always more energetic after eating, doesn't show any of the disorientation etc.) and the vet doesn't think he's underweight -- just not overweight.

Thanks for the comments. I'm going to watch him a little more and see how he does today.