Lilo
what's wrong with my dog? i have an 8mo old stray, border collie mix. i recently put a topical flea medication on him. i came home from work and he's listless and rarely gets up from a seated position.
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Veteran Advisor Helen Fines says:
January 31st, 2008 at 10:46 PM
Is this a sudden change? How long ago did you use the flea medication? It's possible to have an adverse reaction but it also sounds like he could be ill for another reason as the symptoms are a bit unspecific.
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Palarca says:
February 01st, 2008 at 01:09 AM
yes, it's a sudden change. he's usually been very active, now he just wants to sit. i took him on a walk and he would walk and then lie on the ground and not want to get up. he doesn't whine or wince when i touch him. he just decides he's going to lie there until i pull him up.
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Veteran Advisor Helen Fines says:
February 01st, 2008 at 09:25 AM
Did this happen immediately after using the flea meds? I'm trying to get an idea of whether the 2 events are connected. Either way, i think it sounds quite serious and if you can get him physically examined by a vet it would be useful. Let me know how you get on..
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Palarca says:
February 05th, 2008 at 04:37 PM
well, called vet and she said it was his anal glands. brought him in , they milked him and he's recovered remarkably! any way i can prevent this?
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Veteran Advisor Helen Fines says:
February 05th, 2008 at 06:14 PM
Glad you got it sorted! Some people believe more fibre in the diet can help, but some dogs are prone to it. You can learn to empty them yourself- it's not much fun, but it's quite easy..
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