My dog has been acting strange and losing weight!

[motherofan18month]

within the last 2 weeks my 2 year old Dobey has been acting very strangely! she has lost about 20 lbs., wont sleep ( old house was torn down across from us and rats have scattered to everyone around us and she stays up all night chasing them/killing them) she has just recently started having diarrhea/and occasional vomitting she is eating and drinking so im not sure what to think is wrong with her.  RE: have no money for vet was wondering if i could try things at home before taking her and spending money that i dont have!  PLEASE HELP ASAP!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chihuahuagrandma]

I was just reading your story, and so glad to read a happy ending, very good news!!
Thank goodness for the favor our government gave..."The Stimuli" couldn't have came for you at a better time...nice to read once in a while a happy ending...
Much luck to you and your dobie....
Welcome to the dog forum...

[motherofan18month]

well, heidi is going to be fine...she has worms.....i was able to take her to the vet because we ended up getting our stimulus check in the mail this morning.....i am so happy that it is nothing more....he wants to see her back in a week to check her out again!  thanks to all and i have to say thanks to bush for that stimulus check (LOL) !

[motherofan18month]

THANKS!!  i am calling the vet in the morning! i also found out that the woman i bought the dog from( she has taken care of dobeis for about 20 years) is coming into to town to check up on another dog she sold (be here in the morning) and we know her very well so she agreed to take a look at her and she may even pay for the vet since she wanted us to breed her with one of her dogs....im so happy that i can finally take a lil of the stress away...but not all...im hoping there is nothing major wrong.....i would hate to lose our family friend and i know my 2 year old son would be heart broken as Heidi (dobey) is his best friend!!! thanks again!!!!!!!!!

[Jaybay]

suttyjane is absolutely right.  I hate to say it, but you have a responsibility to provide your pets with medical care.  It's entirely possible your dog ate a rat that was poisoned and he could die.  There is nothing you can do on your own to help him, so he MUST see a vet.  Many clinics will set up payment plans or offer some kind of financing.  You can even call your local SPCA, Humane Society or other shelters for advice in that area.  Some of those organizations are large enough that they can provide lower cost treatment to the general public.  You won't know until you ask, so start making some calls now.  The worst thing you can do is nothing, and the worst thing any clinic can tell you is "no."

[suttyjane]

This could potentially kill her. Regardless of whether she ate a rat with poison in it or if it is a case of 'round worms', which could also cause the symptoms you mention & death if a severe case is present.
There are over the counter remedies for the removal of worms available. Her weakend condition doesn't leave many options for guessing. There are no home remedys for unkown causes of her condition. A Vet unless performing services for gratus- an exam & testing plus any needed meds will run you any where from $50-?
Unfortunately, if you cannot afford to maintain her in a healthy manner. And she is obviously suffering some discomfort- It may be best to turn her over to your local shelter or rescue before it is too late. Alternatively, these organizations may offer to help your also. Good Luck, & please don't let your animal suffer any longer!