Originally Posted by kjc (Post 3560364)

The other thing I'm thinking is this: She's feeling off, not 100%. Sometimes in multidog households, the other dogs may try to attack the one not feeling well. Don't know if you've witnessed that type of behavior, but I have. I would recommend that you assist her in any efforts she's making to isolate/protect herself (as you have by putting up the extra pen outside the gate for her), but I'm thinking maybe something a little more secure, like a spare room with the door closed so the other dogs cannot get to her. At least until you discover what's going on with her. This may sound drastic, but it's worth doing.

How is she when it's just you and her together?

Originally Posted by gidget529 (Post 3560376)

I just noticed blood work was done a month ago. You might want to have some blood work repeated. Things can change in a month, especially if there is an acute process going on.

Just a thought with the air in the intestines, a pancreatitis test - it could be early onset. (It is a blood test)

I don't know anything about how they diagnose disc problems in canines. Crystal says they're not always seen on x-ray. I'm not sure what tests it does show on in vet med?

Originally Posted by Ellie May (Post 3560392)

Because discs aren't bone, an xray can never be relied on. It can show some abnormalities making this dx very likely (esp. to the trained eye). Can't just do the xray, see nothing, and say it's not there though. MRI and perhaps myelogram (which it seems too early for).

Originally Posted by Patti (Post 3560190)

Thanks for all the support. I am trying hard not to panic. Pixie slept well last night. I did give her the tramadol though. First thing this morning she wanted to be on the other side of the gate. I don't think she is afraid of the gate as she sleeps right up against it on both sides. The vet did a very thorough manual exam and full body Xrays and an ultrasound. She has her yearly blood work last month and all was good. Her Xrays showed no back/spine issues, no stones, FB etc. She had a lot of gas/air in her tummy but he said since she has been panting that could be why. Her bladder looked small (normal) lungs, heart etc normal. The only thing that showed up was a slight rt hip degeneration. She is eating normally and pooping normally. But not as enthusiastic about eating and treats as usual. Yesterday and today I saw her bite at her but and then scratch her belly but that isn't really that unusual. I left early to do my volunteer day at the shelter and I came back early to check on her. I left the gate open and put another little animal ex pen up so she could stay where she has been wanting to but not go into the rest of the house. My husband said she was acting pretty normal and spent some time on both sides of the gate. Since I have been home she has been on the other side of the gate and not coming back by me and the rest of the dogs. I don't have a clue what is going on. I am thinking of getting them some type of special chew to see if that distracts her. I have a couple with sensitive tummies so any suggestions on what type of chews may be good? Thanks

Originally Posted by kjc (Post 3560933)

Did your vet say to give her anything for the gas? I use Mylecon drops for infants when necessary... don't know if that would be appropriate for her though...

Lol, mine are especially fond of the smoke alarm battery change required beep.

Keeping your little sweetie in my prayers....