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I have a two month old pit bull he is not eating or drinking when I force him to he vomits he is losing his equilibrium he is just very sick I can't get him in the vet till Monday just wanted to know if anyone would know what the prob is and what I might be able to do he has had his parvo vaccination
I am no expert on the subject, but I can say the rescue worker who took in the Westie we adopted an adult dog that was starving to death and was so far gone he wouldn't eat - his system was shutting down, said she cooked some chicken (boiling allows for use of inexpensive cuts as the boiling will make the meat tender) and feed small pieces of it to the dog until he got enough strength and interest to begin eating dog food - she fed him a dry kibble.
It is not safe to assume a medicine that works for people works for dogs, very bad reactions can happen. Still, there are some that can be used.
I suggest you make a new post with the subject: Can I use Ensure or Pedialyte for a do, then explain using what you have already posted. This will attract the attention of people who may have tried what you ask.
Good luck, what kind of dog do you have? You say 9 weeks old, was the dog ever eating while in your care? I don't know what the minimum age is for taking a dog away from it mother, 9 week sounds like enough. Mabye some milk in a baby bottle could be tried... just wild guesses.
It is not safe to assume a medicine that works for people works for dogs, very bad reactions can happen. Still, there are some that can be used.
I suggest you make a new post with the subject: Can I use Ensure or Pedialyte for a do, then explain using what you have already posted. This will attract the attention of people who may have tried what you ask.
Good luck, what kind of dog do you have? You say 9 weeks old, was the dog ever eating while in your care? I don't know what the minimum age is for taking a dog away from it mother, 9 week sounds like enough. Mabye some milk in a baby bottle could be tried... just wild guesses.
Ive even tried to blend her moist packets and canned dog food to syringe it into her stomach but she keeps spittin it out. I wana give her pedialyte or ensure but idk if that will do any good? Shuld I boil chicken broth?
What have you tried to feed him/it? Sometimes a little boiled white chicken meat may be eaten. I'm not saying that is a completely balanced diet, but most dogs will eat that and it is very bland.
That's the only idea I have.
You may also try contacting a veterinarian and tell them you do not have the money but ask for their help and you will pay in a few monthly payments. A vet in my area charges about $60 to see a dog - I'm going from memory, but the cost was in that area. Of course if any prescriptions are needed that is more money, but if you can pay even $10 a month and a vet is willing you should be able to get help.
I'm just guessing here, but your problem is not unusual I suspect.
That's the only idea I have.
You may also try contacting a veterinarian and tell them you do not have the money but ask for their help and you will pay in a few monthly payments. A vet in my area charges about $60 to see a dog - I'm going from memory, but the cost was in that area. Of course if any prescriptions are needed that is more money, but if you can pay even $10 a month and a vet is willing you should be able to get help.
I'm just guessing here, but your problem is not unusual I suspect.
my 9week old puppy just stopped eating n drinking out of nowhere...i force her to drink water out of a syringe but I still think she needs to eat something!! I dont have money to take her to a VET!! I dont want her to die...what can I give her to boost her nutrients or something!!??
It was recommended that you administer Pediasure to your puppy via the subcutaneous method, however Pediasure is a children's nutritional supplement MILKSHAKE. PLEASE do not do this! You could do great harm to your puppy!
You CAN administer PediaLYTE to your puppy using an eyedropper, but as I said in my previous post, this will not be sufficient if he is already dehydrated (and chances are excellent that this is the case). Your puppy is in grave danger at this point and needs to be seen by a vet IMMEDIATELY if he is to survive.
Ghilly
You CAN administer PediaLYTE to your puppy using an eyedropper, but as I said in my previous post, this will not be sufficient if he is already dehydrated (and chances are excellent that this is the case). Your puppy is in grave danger at this point and needs to be seen by a vet IMMEDIATELY if he is to survive.
Ghilly
This puppy needs to go to an emergency vet TODAY. Please don't try to inject anything by yourself at home, he needs to have an IV. You can try giving him some Pedialyte with an eyedropper but the bottom line is you will not be able to get enough into him in this way to make any real difference. He needs a vet and he needs one NOW. An 8 week old puppy can dehydrate and die very quickly so please don't wait. Please keep us updated on how he is.
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You definitely DO need to take your pup to the emergency vet. Right now. He could get very dangerously dehydrated in only a few hours.
I hope he will be OK. Don't try to do this at home. Get him some medical help quickly.
I hope he will be OK. Don't try to do this at home. Get him some medical help quickly.
How long ago did he get his parvo shot? If you have a needle and can pedieasure, I have had a lot of luck going sub Q. (Draw pediesure into needle like 3 cc raise the scruff of his neck and slowly inject it under the skin BUT NOT INTO THE MUSSLE. Good Luck and I'll keep you in my prayers
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