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Please HELP

Rating: 10
Posted on 2008/08/28 by User
Loca
Loca

My dog has not been doing well for the past 4-5 days. She has trouble standind up, and is very unstable when she does. She just lays there and whines at me. She is only 7 years old. I do not have the money to take her to the vet right now. Please Help.

Symptoms: Pain

One Response to “Please HELP”:

  • Master Advisor Matthew says:

    August 28th, 2008 at 04:17 PM

    Hi

    Your dog needs a full clinical examination in order to make a diagnosis. She could have a metabolic problem, a musculoskeletal problem, a neurological problem - it is impossible to tell without examining her.

    You could take her temperature with a rectal thermometer, if it is >39C then that would suggest she has an infection of some sort...if she is in pain, then aspirin is a semi-effective painkiller, half a tablet given with some food. However, I would urge you not to self medicate but to brave a trip to your vet, they should be sensitive about your cost concerns.

    Good luck

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    Matthew Homfray
    People's Dispensary for Sick Animals
    PDSA is the UK's leading veterinary charity, caring for more than 350,000 pet patients belonging to people in need. We provide free veterinary treatment to sick and injured animals and we promote responsible pet ownership.

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