I need some help from anyone. My 3 yr old dog has had swollen lymph nodes around her throat, collarbone, and hind legs for over 2 months straight.
We have been to the vet 3 times.
1st visit: not eating. given a shot w/ antibiotics + steroids. Given cephalexin for 2 wk Rx
-stopped eating after 6 days, took her back
2nd visit: given same shot, dif antibiotics and steroids to take home. Stopped eating after 8 days. swelling getting bigger. Took her back
3rd visit: had an abcess near throat, drained and did biopsy. Showed no cancer. Vet said probably infection. Given harsher antibiotic.
At home she had good and bad days, sometimes ate twice a day, sometimes none. Swelling went down on the last antibiotic, but when they were gone, swelling came back.
Have weaned her off steroids.
Its now weeks after any medication and she had quit eating, we changed her food, tried soft food, chicken and rice baby food and she wont eat anything. She wants to drink but cant hold anything down. Im trying to give her pepto but she keeps throwing up.
I dont know what to do. I owe my vet a good chunk of change that i dont have, and i dont want my dog to suffer anymore. If i could just get her to keep something down...
Shes had sensitive stomach all her life, usually throws up after drinking a lot of water fast. Dont know if that matters but...
Anything may help
Please someone respond
Out on a limb
Thanks