Some Animal Help, Please

Gangrell · 04-20-2005, 06:16 PM

Ok, this is really kind of frightening. My small pup of eight years now has always been energetic, and has been treated the last year with diabetes. When I got back home today, he started flinching and jerking in his sleep (nightmares) like he does sometimes, but then he woke up, it always looked like he was having a seizure. The spasms came once every four seconds I guess, and he's been flinching off and on all day.

Any information on this?

Arvon · 04-20-2005, 06:43 PM

Don't take any over the net analysis. Just go to the vet! Ask for a blood panel workup. Then go from there. Here in the toe hills of the sierras the cost is about $70 for the test + office visit. If you like the dog...do it!

Ladyzekke · 04-20-2005, 06:51 PM

I have to agree with Arvon. But I know you cannot always afford a vet, Gangrell. All I can think is did somebody feed him something that may have affected his diabetes? Is he up on his medicines, if yall give him any? You know, you could just call a vet and ask advice, I don't think they charge you for that. Get the phone book and just go through them all until you find one that will give you some information and advice!

Gangrell · 04-20-2005, 07:03 PM

The reason I ask is because the vet is closed at the time being and will be until Friday, along with anyone else I could call otherwise I never would've bothered asking.

No, he's caught up on everything, I still can't figure it out.

Variol (Farseer) Elmwood · 04-20-2005, 09:01 PM

Shop around for a Vet that cares! 90+% are blood suckers!!! The one we visit now is amazing. Sometimes she doesn't even charge for the visit! Most are just there to grab your money 'cos they know how much we love our pets.

Sir Degrader · 04-20-2005, 09:02 PM

I agree. Haul ass to a vet ASAP.

Bungleau · 04-20-2005, 11:01 PM

Is this the only vet in town? If not, try some others. Or call to another town that's hopefully not too far away. I think most vets would be willing to give you a quick answer to give you an idea of what to do. They probably won't do a full diagnosis and prescription, but they should be able to give you an idea if it's something that you should consider driving to another town for, or you could hold off until Friday when the regular vet comes back.

You have my sympathies, amigo. Good luck.

harleyquinn · 04-21-2005, 10:28 AM

Did you call the office? Many times they have an emergency number you can call. Also if you call another vet's office if they can't see you you can find out if there's an Animal Emergency clinic you can take the pet too. It's more expensive, though, so be warned.

04-20-2005, 06:43 PM	#2
Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	Don't take any over the net analysis. Just go to the vet! Ask for a blood panel workup. Then go from there. Here in the toe hills of the sierras the cost is about $70 for the test + office visit. If you like the dog...do it! __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

04-20-2005, 06:51 PM	#3
Ladyzekke Ironworks Atomic Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Age: 57 Posts: 9,005	I have to agree with Arvon. But I know you cannot always afford a vet, Gangrell. All I can think is did somebody feed him something that may have affected his diabetes? Is he up on his medicines, if yall give him any? You know, you could just call a vet and ask advice, I don't think they charge you for that. Get the phone book and just go through them all until you find one that will give you some information and advice! __________________ Reality Show Recaps

04-20-2005, 09:01 PM	#5
Variol (Farseer) Elmwood Jack Burton Join Date: May 16, 2003 Location: Dartmouth, NS Canada Age: 58 Posts: 5,634	Shop around for a Vet that cares! 90+% are blood suckers!!! The one we visit now is amazing. Sometimes she doesn't even charge for the visit! Most are just there to grab your money 'cos they know how much we love our pets. __________________ A MAN WHO WANTS FOR NOTHING HAS INFINITE WEALTH. (me)

04-20-2005, 11:01 PM	#7
Bungleau 40th Level Warrior Join Date: October 29, 2001 Location: Western Wilds of Michigan Posts: 11,752	Is this the only vet in town? If not, try some others. Or call to another town that's hopefully not too far away. I think most vets would be willing to give you a quick answer to give you an idea of what to do. They probably won't do a full diagnosis and prescription, but they should be able to give you an idea if it's something that you should consider driving to another town for, or you could hold off until Friday when the regular vet comes back. You have my sympathies, amigo. Good luck. __________________ B Save Early, Save Often Save Before, Save After Two-Star General, Spelling Soldiers -+-+-+ Give 'em a hug one more time. It might be the last.

04-21-2005, 10:28 AM	#8
harleyquinn Symbol of Cyric Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: NY Age: 48 Posts: 1,190	Did you call the office? Many times they have an emergency number you can call. Also if you call another vet's office if they can't see you you can find out if there's an Animal Emergency clinic you can take the pet too. It's more expensive, though, so be warned. __________________ [img]\"http://www.bethspage.us/sig.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

04-20-2005, 06:16 PM	#1
Gangrell Iron Throne Cult Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: Big Castle in the Sky Age: 37 Posts: 4,835	Ok, this is really kind of frightening. My small pup of eight years now has always been energetic, and has been treated the last year with diabetes. When I got back home today, he started flinching and jerking in his sleep (nightmares) like he does sometimes, but then he woke up, it always looked like he was having a seizure. The spasms came once every four seconds I guess, and he's been flinching off and on all day. Any information on this?

04-20-2005, 07:03 PM	#4
Gangrell Iron Throne Cult Join Date: January 2, 2003 Location: Big Castle in the Sky Age: 37 Posts: 4,835	The reason I ask is because the vet is closed at the time being and will be until Friday, along with anyone else I could call otherwise I never would've bothered asking. No, he's caught up on everything, I still can't figure it out.

04-20-2005, 09:02 PM	#6
Sir Degrader Thoth - Egyptian God of Wisdom Join Date: November 3, 2001 Location: Canada Age: 63 Posts: 2,871	I agree. Haul ass to a vet ASAP.

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