Hello, my German sheppards hasnt been eating the way he should be the last week, and he is having problems going to the bathroom, as in solids. He looks like he is in discomfort, and is starting to walk funny. his stool is small, and I think there might be worms, I actually saw a worm in his stool, but I am not sure if it was there or a visitor later. It looks like he has been digging alot lately outside, I wonder if he ate something from the ground, and now its playing havoc with him. I love my dog, he is 8 and my buddy, but he isnt doing well, and I am divorced and cant afford to take care of him if this is serious, its really killing me to watch him just get more miserable..any thoughts would be greatly appriciated..
Help, My dog isnt well, and I need advice, THANK YOU
Posted on 2008/09/05 by User
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CasperSymptoms: constipation, no appetite & anorexia, pain, diarrhea, weight loss
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Hi
If you have seen a worm in his faeces, then it was there when it came out. Worms don't visit faeces like flies do. Hence you need to deworm him, with a wormer that is appropriate for his bodyweight, and preferably one that gets all types of worms (ie purchased from a vet clinic).
If he is walking funny, then this is more likely to be a problem with his hips. He should be examined by a vet who will flex and extend them to see if he is suffering from hip dysplasia or osteoarthritis, as many German Shepherds do.
Good luck
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