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poodle trouble
I went home for the weekend and my 5 year old poodle came with me. There was a day i spent away from my poodle during the weekend. He use to be very active and when i take him outside he would just browze around.
When i brought him back home my roommate pointed out as well as i noticed he is staying in his cage(which is something he does not do) he norrmally lays beside one of us or under the table. He is not responding to his name, he is not eating (normally he would go through one bowl of food a day) and he scaring me. He is just not himself
I think something seriously is wrong with him but i can't afford to take him to the vet.
please help.
When i brought him back home my roommate pointed out as well as i noticed he is staying in his cage(which is something he does not do) he norrmally lays beside one of us or under the table. He is not responding to his name, he is not eating (normally he would go through one bowl of food a day) and he scaring me. He is just not himself
I think something seriously is wrong with him but i can't afford to take him to the vet.
please help.
This dog is definitely ill, and most definitely needs to be seen by a vet ASAP. The yelping indicates that he is in serious pain, since most dogs are quite stoic and will try to hide their discomfort for as long as they can.
What kind of food do you feed him? The periodic yelping, especially if it comes at no specific time, is common during bouts of pancreatitis, which comes from eating foods too high in fat and commonly affects dogs who are fed large amounts of table food. By large amounts I don't mean pounds-wise, I mean in relation to the percentage of dog food in the diet. If your dog (generally speaking, not your dog specifically) is eating more than about 10% table food, he is getting way too much.
Increased water intake can be indicative of diabetes.
With regard to the hair loss, is it in patches? Is it the same on both sides of the body? Bilateral hair loss can be a sign of Cushing's Disease.
The fact that he is very withdrawn and completely not himself is the most important part. Whatever it is, it has him feeling MISERABLE, and he needs to go to the vet. Is there nobody you can borrow money from, even for the first visit? Most veterinary offices work with a company called Care Credit, where you can apply for credit right there at the office and find out pretty much immediately whether or not you are approved so that the doctor can begin treatment.
If nothing else, GO to the vet's office and speak with him personally. Perhaps if he talks to you face to face and sees that you are sincere he will agree to at least examine the little guy and see what's up with him, and if it's serious, he may agree to let you pay it off so that the dog can begin treatment. It's worth a try. You could even offer to work around the clinic for him in your spare time until you are able to pay him. You don't have to know about veterinary medicine, you can dust, wash windows, sweep the floors, stuff like that. Show him how sincere you are about wanting to help your pet and maybe he will let you pay off the bill.
Ghilly
What kind of food do you feed him? The periodic yelping, especially if it comes at no specific time, is common during bouts of pancreatitis, which comes from eating foods too high in fat and commonly affects dogs who are fed large amounts of table food. By large amounts I don't mean pounds-wise, I mean in relation to the percentage of dog food in the diet. If your dog (generally speaking, not your dog specifically) is eating more than about 10% table food, he is getting way too much.
Increased water intake can be indicative of diabetes.
With regard to the hair loss, is it in patches? Is it the same on both sides of the body? Bilateral hair loss can be a sign of Cushing's Disease.
The fact that he is very withdrawn and completely not himself is the most important part. Whatever it is, it has him feeling MISERABLE, and he needs to go to the vet. Is there nobody you can borrow money from, even for the first visit? Most veterinary offices work with a company called Care Credit, where you can apply for credit right there at the office and find out pretty much immediately whether or not you are approved so that the doctor can begin treatment.
If nothing else, GO to the vet's office and speak with him personally. Perhaps if he talks to you face to face and sees that you are sincere he will agree to at least examine the little guy and see what's up with him, and if it's serious, he may agree to let you pay it off so that the dog can begin treatment. It's worth a try. You could even offer to work around the clinic for him in your spare time until you are able to pay him. You don't have to know about veterinary medicine, you can dust, wash windows, sweep the floors, stuff like that. Show him how sincere you are about wanting to help your pet and maybe he will let you pay off the bill.
Ghilly
COMMUNITY LEADER
Please do take a look at this site. "The Forums @ Wolf-Net" There is what appears to be a very helpful list of ways low-income pet owners can get veterinary care for their pet. Care credit, and many other options are listed.
And you can visit http://www.angels4animals.org/ You might get some financial helphelp there.
And you can visit http://www.angels4animals.org/ You might get some financial helphelp there.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Your dog is showing signs of illness, and the yelpings are signs of pain. He needs to go to the vet. Right now.
Is there any family member, friend, or tutor you can borrow the money from? Remember you can pay them back at so much a week. Surely there must be someone who can trust you with this?
Do you have an 'overdraft' facility at the bank? (well that's what it's called here in the UK, I don't know what that is called in the US) Then you pay back as often as you can, and yes you will pay small charges, but it's worth it. Or would the bank lend you the money for this?
Or do you have a credit card you could use to help your dog now, and payback later?
I hope someone else posts, because there may be other solutions I haven't thought of.
Is there any family member, friend, or tutor you can borrow the money from? Remember you can pay them back at so much a week. Surely there must be someone who can trust you with this?
Do you have an 'overdraft' facility at the bank? (well that's what it's called here in the UK, I don't know what that is called in the US) Then you pay back as often as you can, and yes you will pay small charges, but it's worth it. Or would the bank lend you the money for this?
Or do you have a credit card you could use to help your dog now, and payback later?
I hope someone else posts, because there may be other solutions I haven't thought of.
I just found out there is no place in or around town that will help without the money up front. I have been looking on line and cant find anything. This is what i know about hiws condition
Hair loss
Uses Restroom irregularly
Eats very little
Drinks water alot
Very withdrawn
completely out of character
Yelps randomly
I am at a loss and i am frightened.
Hair loss
Uses Restroom irregularly
Eats very little
Drinks water alot
Very withdrawn
completely out of character
Yelps randomly
I am at a loss and i am frightened.
COMMUNITY LEADER
He does need to see the vet. Is there a fairly local animal charity that might help? (I know that here in the UK there are PDSA animal hospitals and surgeries in many major towns and cities, and they will treat your pet for as much as you can afford to donate)
Alternatively, is there any way you could find a vet who would be willing to work out a payment plan for you? If then you find yourself having to pay so much a week, or a month, you could sell some things, maybe on ebay, to raise the money.
I know it's a bit late to say this now, but it is always a good idea to take out pet insurance. You will only have to make a monthly payment for peace of mind, should your dog need sudden treatment you would otherwise find hard to afford.
Alternatively, is there any way you could find a vet who would be willing to work out a payment plan for you? If then you find yourself having to pay so much a week, or a month, you could sell some things, maybe on ebay, to raise the money.
I know it's a bit late to say this now, but it is always a good idea to take out pet insurance. You will only have to make a monthly payment for peace of mind, should your dog need sudden treatment you would otherwise find hard to afford.
I think it would be best if you could get him to a vet. I know money is a problem but it could really be any number of things.
he is also sheding which i didnt realise poodles did. or his hair is falling out
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