Skinny and worried
Ok spikes started looking pretty skinny to me about two days ago, I didn't think much of it at first but he had a potty accident in my bed last night. He's trained enough to not do that, to let me know he has to go. But it was a little watery-ish like. And I started to get worried after that. Later in the morning he had alot of eye bugers and Im just not sure what to do or if it's somthing I should really be worried about.. Out of all my animals iv never had one get sick. Like actually sick and I don't know how to handle it. He's 16 weeks and got his first shot a week ago it covered 7 different illnesses including parvovirus "parvo" which is what I'm really concerned about. Any advice or help u can give I would really appreciate
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Permalink Reply by Karen Dadisman on
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Take his temp. Normal for dogs is up to 101 F. Try to encourage him to drink. If his temp is OK and he's drinking and playing, he's probably OK. Maybe not feed him tonight or tomorrow. If his tummy is upset, more food won't help. If he is lethargic and/or running a temp, a call to the vet is in order.
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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on
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At 16 weeks he can look skinny also it's his body growing and his weight may have not caught up! I do agree to either give chix/rice or very little food, call the vet if he has a temp. Watch for more runny stools! The eye goobers could be allergies. Hard to say! Good luck and keep us updated!
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Permalink Reply by Sky and Lyla on
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It's hard to say. At 16 weeks he could be going through a growth spurt (aka, skinny) and potty accidents are considered par for the course still, no matter how well they've been doing. However, watery stool is not good. If he has another loose stool and/or if he is acting just not normal, I would get him in to the vet. He is a baby and could get dehydrated quickly, so diarrhea that young is always concerning to me. Just give your vet a call in the AM and see what his/her advice is and go from there.
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Permalink Reply by Beth on
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I concur with Bev; at that young an age, I'd take him in to the vet and bring a stool sample. If he were an adult I'd say see if he improves after a few days and up his food to see if he gains, but puppies can deteriorate quickly.
Usually it's nothing serious, and in a growth spurt they can look a little gawky (especially if it's been hot and he's been a little off his food) but I'd rather err on the side of caution with a four-month-old pup.
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Permalink Reply by Renee Kovacs on
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I don't wish to alarm you, but 7 vaccines is alarming to me. The protocol - which was revised last year, and provided here from UC Davis website is for only 3:
Canine Parvovirus, Distemper Virus, and Adenovirus-2 Vaccines
For initial puppy vaccination (≤ 16 weeks), one dose of vaccine containing modified live virus (MLV) CPV, CDV, and CAV-2 is recommended every 3-4 weeks from 6-8 weeks of age, with the final booster being given no sooner than 16 weeks of age. For dogs older than 16 weeks of age, two doses of vaccine containing modified live virus (MLV) CPV, CDV, and CAV-2 given 3-4 weeks apart are recommended. After a booster at one year, revaccination is recommended every 3 years thereafter, ideally using a product approved for 3-year administration, unless there are special circumstances that warrant more or less frequent revaccination. Note that recommendations for killed parvovirus vaccines and recombinant CDV vaccines are different from the above. These vaccines are not currently stocked by our pharmacy or routinely used at the VMTH. We do not recommend vaccination with CAV-1 vaccines, since vaccination with CAV-2 results in immunity to CAV-1, and the use of CAV-2 vaccines results in less frequent adverse events.
Were it my own dog, I'd find a holistic vet who will be more open to considering the possibility of vaccinosis. My thinking is that a vet who is practicing over-vaccination protocols would likely be less open-minded about the potential side-effects. A dog or puppy who acts ill 5 days after receiving 7 vaccinations is concerning (to me, anyway), relative to the vaccines.
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What the poster meant was the puppy received a single vaccine that was the 7-in-1. I do not personally agree with them, but a very large number of vets use then and they are not quite the same as if the pup had recieved 7 seperate shots.
However, yes, vaccine reaction could also be a culprit here. Any time any vaccine is given there is a chance for reaction.
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It really is 7 vaccines, just put into a single-dose syringe. The only difference is how many times the dog gets poked with the needle.
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Permalink Reply by Elaine on
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Well I kept my eye on him up to now and he seems to be doin alot better he is playing and all energized like normal and is drinking plenty of water and eating fine. Meybe I was over reacting but il keep him under close watch.
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So glad he is better! I think I would check with the vet before his next shot about getting a few less at a time...in case it was the vaccines!
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