Yelping, painful front paw/body and swollen stomach I'm not sure if anyone can guide me... my 10-yo male started yelping for no reason a few months back. He also had patches of skin and hair on his back come out when being petted. We did not associate the two together and they still may or may not be related. The vet on visit 1 for the skin gave us medicated shampoo. It did not help. The vet on visit 2 checked mites, but saw nothing so gave us different medicated shampoo, drops of tresaderm and 12 days of antibiotics. It did help the skin a little, but there are still patches of raised dry areas that are losing fur. When he starting yelping initially, we thought people were picking him up incorrectly. He has not been seen for this to date. The yelping has increased in duration and times. He now yelps when lying down and not moving, when he walks sometimes he'll just stop and yelp, he yelps when anyone picks him up or brushes up against him. The area of tenderness seems to be around where the front legs meet the body. To me there seems to be some underlying swelling - feels like fluid sacks almost. There also is a swollen fluid feeling around the under side near the front legs. Finally, last night Max got out of bed and went to sit on the steps in the hall. All alone, we found him sitting awkwardly with his left paw held up. We brought him back to bed, but he disappeared again. He will not eat. He just lays down and doesn't move from the bed pillow. I brought him outside and he went pee around 2:30pm. Does anyone have any insights. Our vet does not open for emergencies on the weekends. I will bring Max Monday at 8am. Help please... I just have no clue what to do as he's always been quite fit and healthy. Thanks for any guidance... |
I am sorry for your baby not feeling well....I would utilize the services of an emergency clinic if it was me. Clearly something is not right and he seems to be deteriorating...please take him to be seen....he appears to be in pain, and I wouldnt want any of my babies to go all weekend in pain.... |
A dog who is frankly yelping and won't eat is in distress. You will have to find the nearest Emergency Clinic and get him there as soon as you can since you have no idea what is causing this. What if it is something life-threatening? |
Please have him seen as soon as it is possible. It sounds like the poor thing has been suffering for awhile if he has been yelping for a month. Keep us informed, please. |
Definitely get another vets opinion. Maybe there are some YT'ers in your area that can recommend someone. |
Google Emergency Vet Clinics in San Antonio and find one as near you as possible. |
Sounds like he is in pain all the time he definitely needs to go to the vet as soon as possible if your vet isn't open I would go to an emergency vet. |
It sounds as though he has a couple of things going on here. It sounds like he may be having a spinal issue & the hair loss & bulging tummy are symptoms of cushings but can be symptoms of other things as well but ALL require medical attention. Please take your baby to see a vet very soon & let us know the outcome. Welcome to YT ! |
Did the yelping and hair loss start together? The fluid build p to me is a sign of fluid build up possibly from infection. If the pain is keeping him up he needs a vet asap. If you didn't go yet I'd be on the vets doorstep when they open, not wait for an appt because they may try to push you off until they have an opening, and he needs to be seen first. The other appts can wait. I hope your boy does not have anything more serious than an infection and please remember that google is NOT an doctor and neither am I, but I am sorry to say this, I googled "hair loss and fluid buildup in dogs"...Cushings affects older dogs. I found this "Because the onset of Cushing's Syndrome is slow, symptoms of the disease are often mistaken for signs of aging. Reduced activity, changes in appetite and hair loss are commonly overlooked by pet owners and veterinarians alike. Other symptoms of the disease include an increased thirst in the animal, increased unrination, the appearance of being overweight, muscle weakness, panting and a loss of housetraining." AND "Protein loss due to kidney damage is common in dogs with Cushing's disease. This can cause an accumulation of fluid in dogs, generally in the lungs and other body cavities. Excessive fluid will ultimately lead to congestive heart failure from the build up of fluid in the animal's lung" Please take him right away in case he has fluid in or around his lungs. |
How is your baby doing ? Did you take your baby to see a vet yet ? |
I would for sure get him to the vet asap!!!! Sending prayers your way for your lil' guy!!! |
Has anybody seen an update on this baby?????????? |
Please update . |
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