Maggie is very sick

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by katy-yorkie

I haven't but that is what dh is suggesting I do as well. I will have to get a referral from my vet before we can go. She got better for a couple of days and now this. She finished the last of the medicine this morning but is seems the medicine didn't help much. Yes, we need to get to the bottom of this.

I hope you can get some answers soon.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by katy-yorkie

I haven't but that is what dh is suggesting I do as well. I will have to get a referral from my vet before we can go. She got better for a couple of days and now this. She finished the last of the medicine this morning but is seems the medicine didn't help much. Yes, we need to get to the bottom of this.

I would call the specialty clinic and ask about this. I've gone to many specialists without primary care vet referrals. I'm wondering what is going on with Maggie - there is more and you need answers and a specialist is the way to go for sure at this point. Please continue with updates.

[bailie]

sorry to hear little maggie is ill, ive been through this a couple of times, my bailie at 13, i give him a piece of steak, he ended up with gastro,, my poor boy was ill, and what a terrible mess but it took a good week for him to feel better, thats what i get for treating him, so not worth it. i hope maggie is feeling better soon xx

[ladyjane]

I am so sorry to hear that Maggie is sick again.

[elemtchr99]

Praying for Maggie. Hope she feels better soon.

[Wylie's Mom]

Hoping Maggie is going to feel better for the holiday weekend. I hope you are hanging in there too, Jeanie. Please know we are keeping Maggie in our thoughts.

[mkbartz]

Poor Maggy! I really hope you can get to the bottom of this! Getter better soon!

[ladyjane]

Checking in on Maggie. Hope she is feeling better!

[Lizzie07]

Originally Posted by kjc

Some of the major symptoms of Leptospirosis (the disease) is dehydration, lethargy, no appetite, bloody diarrhea, and, depending on the strain of Lepto, kidney and /or liver involvement.

I couldn't find any info on the probability of getting this disease from the vaccine, but I do know it can happen. I am very suspicious of this because of the symptoms she is experiencing. I would discuss this with your vet asap, and if he thinks not... I would go so far as to get a second opinion somewhere else.

I would have the vet check her kidney/Liver bloodwork, check Buster too as it is very contagious. The treatment is pennicillin followed by a course of Doxycycline. IV Fluids may be needed to rehydrate her. Early treatment is key in defeating this disease.

I think it could be the vaccine too. I have a friend who just lost her nine year old lab after within a couple weeks of getting the vaccine. It was the new Meriel lepto vaccine. She gave this vaccine after her English setter got lepto even though she had received the immunization. The lab started with liver problems, then her other organs started shutting down. It was pretty quick and the vets, both her regular vet who gave the vaccine and the vets at another hospital and an emergency vet where Shelley ended up with Taz were stumped.

I hope Maggie is feeling better soon and that it wasn't the vaccine. That is too scary to think.

[kjc]

What kind and Brand of kibble are you feeding her? Does Buster eat the same kind?

Check the bag of kibble to see if it's breaking down. It may get real crumbling, a lot of kibble dust in the bottom, or you may see holes in the individual pieces. When you first open it, smell it. Does it smell okay? (looking for amonia or mold odors) Is the color uniform throughout or does it look off?

PS: If you're waiting on bloodwork... call the vet and have them call the lab and make it 'STAT'. May cost a little extra but you'll get the results quicker.