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Not Able to Stand

Rufo

My pet is very weak and can not stand, please help! About 2 1/2 weeks ago he got into some expired food and vomited for 3 days, I gave him a 4 day dewormer and the vomiting stopped but had constipation and refused to eat. The vet gave him Metronizadazole 250Mg/day. I have been giving it for the past 2 days and there is no more constipation but having to force feed (no apetite) and tonight after coming home from a 30min. walk since 8pm he is not able to stand and laying on his side. Could this be caused by the medication? Is there anything over the counter I may be able to give him? I have to work and I am not able to take him to the vet 'till Friday, Please help!

Symptoms: Lethargy, No Appetite & Anorexia, Diarrhea, Lameness

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• Experienced Advisor Brian Spar says:

  November 28th, 2007 at 12:48 PM

  This sounds extremely serious at this point - any dog of any age that is unable to stand, lying on his side, not eating etc needs immediate veterinary attention. There is nothing I can recommend "over the counter" as we have no idea what is truly afflicting your pet. I cannot stress enough that he needs immediate attention!

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