My girl isn't feeling well.
Dixie is a 9 year old plot hound- normally very energetic. Friday evening she just wasn’t fully as energetic as normal, and I just put that down to have been playing a lot, and was worn out. I gave her some Turkey as well- that may have been a big mistake on my part.
Yesterday, she was suddenly extremely lethargic. She layer down and didn’t want to do anything all day. I had a hard time getting her to come outside for potty.
Today was the same for most of the day- barely wagged her tail, and slept. Only drank a little a couple of times today. That was the good- at least she drank a bit.
No temperature, (my wife was sick with some kind of flu bug a week ago- she tested negative for Covid) and Dixie hasn’t thrown up, and has no obviously tender spots on her body. I couldn’t take her to the vet today - Sunday the vet is closed.
Dixie doesn’t ever run alone- only goes outside normally four times a day for short walks on a leash to go potty. I can’t think of her getting any diseases from outside- she’s not anywhere to catch anything.
Anybody else have ideas? I’m thinking the Turkey thing may have flared a pancreatic attack, but I really didn’t give her that much.
Looking for other ideas
Can dogs catch influenza type bugs from their moms? Mom was sick for three or four days , a week and a half ago. Does that sound possible, likely?
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It nearly killed my girl before we figured it out. There are characteristic electrolyte values. It kills many dogs before they are diagnosed which is a shame because it's easily treated. My girl was diagnosed at three-years-old and she's almost thirteen now and going strong. Good luck.
Normal for a dog is 101-102. If she's running hot (104 merits a vet visit), it can make them lethargic. Has she eaten anything else today? She does need to stay hydrated.
Please keep us posted. Sending good vibes.
