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my dog died! What happened
My 2 yr old maltese died suddenly on Wednesday, what happened?? She was a small dog around 2.4lbs but seemed very healthy. She had her vaccinations about a month prior and the vet did a blood test and said her white cell count was a little low but that it was probably nothing and gave me some penicillin and said she would fine. All i know is when i left to work in the morning she was fine, just smiling and wagging her tail like usual. Then when i got home around 6 hrs later i found her in her bed.... dead. She was stiff and curled up in a ball. What could of happened??? She was in a confined space so i know she didn't get into anything. There was no vomit or diarrhea anywhere!! I am so lost. She was soo young.
You would have had to ask your vet to perform an autopsy to find out exactly what happened. There just really is no other way of knowing, and without that exam it's all speculation. I'm so sorry you lost your little friend. :-(
I am so sorry that you lost your baby. Was it the first time you gave her penicillin? I am just brain storming here. Here are things that i was just reading up on... hope this helps. Maybe a better understanding perhaps. Take care and God Bless.
White Blood Cells
The other major type of blood cells are the white blood cells (WBC’s), which are also referred to as leukocytes. There are many more RBC’s than there are WBC’s. For every leukocyte present in a sample there will normally be 600 to 700 RBC’s. The major role of the white blood cells is to defend the body against invading organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. There are different types of leukocytes, and a white blood count (WBC) is a total of all the various kinds. The normal range for a WBC count in the dog would be between 6,000 and 17,000 per microliter, and in the cat, 4,900-20,000/µ l. The number of WBC's is typically elevated when the body is fighting a severe infection or stressed by metabolic toxins (a patient that was in acute kidney failure with waste products building up in its body would normally have an elevated WBC). In addition, when extremely excited (if we overly excite or frighten the animal when drawing the blood sample) white blood cells will be released into the blood and the levels will rise. The WBC count will be lower than normal, if an animal has been weakened from a prolonged, debilitating disease and in some viral infections.
PENICILLIN
Indications | Dosage and Administration | Precautions |
DRUG WARNING
Some Breeds may be allergic to some drugs just like people. There are two types of reaction: immediate and delayed. Watch for possible signs including swelling, fever, rash and itching, vomiting and diarrhea, stiffness, sore feet and joints, inflammation, abdominal tenderness, paralysis, collapse and seizures. Hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD), Panosteitis, skin and ear problems may be a reaction to vaccine, especially in young dogs.
Penicillin may be used as a preservative in the vaccine. Please ask the vet questions and get a copy of the label BEFORE the dog is vaccinated. The drug companies change names, so read the labels.
We recommend DHPP only to avoid damage to the immature immune system within the first six months of life. We recommend rabies vaccine without Penicillin and as late as possible.
We do not recommend the following products:
Penicillin
Kelfex (Cephlasporin)
Septra and Albon contain Trimethaprin-sulfa
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A great number of studies have shown that when you vaccinate an animal, the body's inflammatory cytokines not only increase dramatically, but so do the brain's inflammatory chemicals. Many pet guardians observe changes in a pet subsequent to the first series of animal vaccinations - lethargy, vomiting, itching, ear or eye discharge, to name but a few. The veterinarian will reassure you that these symptoms are normal. Sadly, for some companion animals, these symptoms worsen and lead to death. For other pets, they lead to a lifetime of health problems.
White Blood Cells
The other major type of blood cells are the white blood cells (WBC’s), which are also referred to as leukocytes. There are many more RBC’s than there are WBC’s. For every leukocyte present in a sample there will normally be 600 to 700 RBC’s. The major role of the white blood cells is to defend the body against invading organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. There are different types of leukocytes, and a white blood count (WBC) is a total of all the various kinds. The normal range for a WBC count in the dog would be between 6,000 and 17,000 per microliter, and in the cat, 4,900-20,000/µ l. The number of WBC's is typically elevated when the body is fighting a severe infection or stressed by metabolic toxins (a patient that was in acute kidney failure with waste products building up in its body would normally have an elevated WBC). In addition, when extremely excited (if we overly excite or frighten the animal when drawing the blood sample) white blood cells will be released into the blood and the levels will rise. The WBC count will be lower than normal, if an animal has been weakened from a prolonged, debilitating disease and in some viral infections.
PENICILLIN
Indications | Dosage and Administration | Precautions |
DRUG WARNING
Some Breeds may be allergic to some drugs just like people. There are two types of reaction: immediate and delayed. Watch for possible signs including swelling, fever, rash and itching, vomiting and diarrhea, stiffness, sore feet and joints, inflammation, abdominal tenderness, paralysis, collapse and seizures. Hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD), Panosteitis, skin and ear problems may be a reaction to vaccine, especially in young dogs.
Penicillin may be used as a preservative in the vaccine. Please ask the vet questions and get a copy of the label BEFORE the dog is vaccinated. The drug companies change names, so read the labels.
We recommend DHPP only to avoid damage to the immature immune system within the first six months of life. We recommend rabies vaccine without Penicillin and as late as possible.
We do not recommend the following products:
Penicillin
Kelfex (Cephlasporin)
Septra and Albon contain Trimethaprin-sulfa
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
A great number of studies have shown that when you vaccinate an animal, the body's inflammatory cytokines not only increase dramatically, but so do the brain's inflammatory chemicals. Many pet guardians observe changes in a pet subsequent to the first series of animal vaccinations - lethargy, vomiting, itching, ear or eye discharge, to name but a few. The veterinarian will reassure you that these symptoms are normal. Sadly, for some companion animals, these symptoms worsen and lead to death. For other pets, they lead to a lifetime of health problems.
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