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Bren
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Bren asked in PetsDogs · 1 decade ago

Puppy is having trouble eating and foaming at the mouth?

The puppy has an appointmet tomorrow but I am worried, Golden retriever puppy 10 weeks old, he is all of a sudden very skinny, his muscles seem stiff, he is having trouble chewing, drinking lots of water and he is foaming and drooling alot. His skin also seems very tight. I am very worried, he was fine yesterday and today he just looked awful. There are 3 other pups and they are all fine. They have all had there first puppy shots and have been wormed.

Update:

When I called the vet he wasn't this bad and they didn't have an appointment until morning, at the time we thought it would be ok to wait. We were wrong. The only emergancy vet around here has a very bad rep, I've been told not to bring a dog there. We looked around and can't find anything he may have eaten, if it is poison is there anything I can do at home for him?

Update 2:

Update: puppy is at vet and will be staying to be watched while blood work is done. I'll know more hopefully tonight. Thank you everyone for your answers.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Sounds like poison! Get to an emergency vet ASAP.

    ADDED: Now that someone mentioned it, rabies is a possibility. All the more reason to get to an emergency vet. Even if the only one around is not good, he would be better than nothing. I really don't think this pup has until morning. I know you're doing all you can, but consider going if that's the only emergency clinic.

    ADDED 2: I wouldn't recommend any type of treatment without examining him, because some remedies that are used for one thing will kill him if used for another, and no one can examine him for you here. Good luck!

    Source(s): Rescuer, vet tech, groomer and show exhibitor of Shetland sheepdogs for 20 years.
  • 1 decade ago

    At least you told people he has an appointment tomorrow so people don't just say "go to the vet!" I'm really not sure what could be wrong with him. Try to keep him away from the other puppies, and keep him comfortable. If it's something contagious, then he shouldn't be around the others. The best thing to do is just keep him comfortable. Have the shots been at least 48 hours ago? If not, it may be a late reaction (it happens) to the shots. Best of luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    This sounds like an emergency and you're puppy may not make it another few hours. Go to an emergency room NOW. What kind of vet would give you an appointment a day later if he heard these symptoms? This sounds like a poisoning. He might have gotten a taste of antifreeze or something else that is poison. GO NOW! You don't have a minute to spare!

  • If he's 10 weeks old and has only had his first shot, I would be very worried about distemper. When were his first vaccs given and were they given by a vet or breeder?

    http://www.animalhealthchannel.com/distemper/

    I would keep him seperated from the other puppies until you find out what's going on.

  • 1 decade ago

    Sounds like an emergency. It may be too late in the morning. Seek emergency vet ASAP!

  • 1 decade ago

    A lot of people love golden retrievers and get them home sometimes without checking the credentials of the breeder. This is a really bad idea, as you may then get a golden retriever puppy that is not 100% pure bred and it can have some health problems, which are inherited from its parents or may develop some later on as they grow up.

    Purebred dogs too have their share of health problems, which are inherited genetically. Generally golden retrievers tend to suffer from minor health problems which are quite common in nature, and can be easily cured if looked after carefully. For example, luxating patella is one of the common health problems of Golden retrievers when the kneecap gets dislocated out of its normal position. Your vet can help you with this problem.

    Similarly, distemper virus is a common health problem of Golden retrievers and is an airborne disease. It is a high-risk disease, and can be easily prevented by getting three vaccinations done for a golden retriever, starting at the age of 6 weeks and ending at the age of 16 weeks. This can be given along with the regular annual booster shot. Symptoms include cough, fever, vomiting and diarrhea. You should take a golden retriever to the vet immediately if it manifests any of these symptoms.

    Heart worms are among the most common health problems of Golden retrievers, and can grow up to 12 inches in the heart or lung arteries in all dog breeds. As a result, they may cause heart failure or a decrease in the circulation of blood. So, in this case, prevention is better than cure, and you're better off giving your golden retriever the correct heart worm medicines from before.

    It may sound tough to believe, but another common health problems of Golden retrievers is heat stroke. Be sure to keep your dog indoors during the hot months and make it drink lots of water. Don't leave him in bright sunlight for a very long period of time. If you think he's been out for too long, let him rest awhile. Classic symptoms of heat stroke include drooling, panting, dark gums, and even vomiting. Once again you should take it to the vet immediately, if you think he’s suffering from heatstroke.

    One of the most serious health problems Golden retrievers face is rabies. It has a very serious affect on your dog’s nervous system. Generally, dogs are liable to get rabies, only through the bite of another infected animal. To prevent this, you should make sure you get your dog rabies shots periodically as per the vet’s instructions. Common symptoms of rabies include foaming at the mouth, seizures and aggression. If you even suspect that your pet may have rabies, you should take it to the vet immediately as only he could tell you what to do. Never allow your dog near others when he is exhibiting these symptoms.

    Lastly, let me tell you about tapeworms and hookworms. Tapeworms are spread by fleas and can cause a loss of weight, diarrhoea, and irritation in the rectal area. It is better to make sure that your dog does not have fleas by checking regularly. Hookworms on the other hand generally enter your dog’s digestive system if they come into contact with feces. For both these problems, you should consult your vet.

    Common health problems of golden retrievers can be solved simply by taking it to the vet for regular check ups and of course, your love and care.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Sounds like my dogs. Look at his tongue. Also read my question on here posted just before yours.... Need help...something wrong with my dogs.

  • 1 decade ago

    Like the three above me... I think waiting until tomorrow may be too late. Is there anything your dog may have gotten into? If it's poison, like Jen may think....do you have any anti freeze or fertilizer around that maybe he got into? It sounds serious if he was okay yesterday and all of s sudden he's like this.

  • 1 decade ago

    well i have a puupie also and she got sick too like yours it is common in small breed puppies like yours and its called hypoglycemia and u can treat it by putting caro syrup on its mouth or if u dont have caro syrup u can use corn syrup and if it works u will save a lot of money without going to the vet

    Source(s): experience
  • 1 decade ago

    Could be poisin, something lodged in his throat, or worse Rabbies. I would keep your other pets away from it until you find out.

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