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My dog threw up a little food after dinner a week ago; I thought he had eaten too much and ignored it. Two hours later he suddenly vomited bright red, very watery blood. We rushed to the hospital for an X-ray, which ruled out a foreign object. CP L 223.75, amylase 471, lipase 71, creatinine 90.2, BUN 10.66, canine C-reactive protein 12.5. The vet said mild pancreatitis and gave an injection. On the third day an abdominal ultrasound showed an enlarged pancreas; CP L 88.48, amylase 456, lipase 62, creatinine 52.5, BUN 484, canine C-reactive protein 19.2. At first the dog had slight abdominal pain, the belly felt a bit hard but pressing caused no pain. No arched-back posture, appetite very good, stools normal, even a bit dry. No fever, very energetic. Now after stopping injections we feed small meals and a prescription diet, but every morning on an empty stomach he vomits thin brownish-yellow water, then is normal, with very good appetite and energy and normal stools. Do I need more tests?
Canine pancreatitis occurs when digestive enzymes secreted by the pancreas digest the pancreas itself and nearby organs due to inflammation, causing lesions. It has three types: acute, chronic, and relapsing. Its symptoms resemble acute gastroenteritis with vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. It is a complex, life-threatening disease; chronic pancreatitis is lifelong, so diet control and regular rechecks of pancreatitis markers are essential.
How long after a dog takes fever medicine does the fever break?
Fever medicine usually works in about 1 hour, with clear effect in 1 to 2 hours. Keep measuring every 1 to 2 hours; if fever returns, see a vet. For small rises, try physical cooling instead of more medicine.
My Dog Has a Dry Nose, Low Energy and Poor Appetite but No Fever – Is It a Cold?
These signs need a vet check because many diseases start this way; consider distemper, parvo or corona, or organ disease. A true cold usually causes a wet nose, not dry, and dehydration itself dries the nose.
What Happens If a Dog’s Fever Is Left Untreated?
A fever left untreated can worsen and lead to serious health problems such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, shock or even death. The dog may also lose its appetite, resulting in malnutrition and a weakened immune system.
What happens when a puppy has a fever?
A puppy's temperature is 37.5 to 39C; over 39.2C means fever with dry nose and lethargy. Untreated, it can damage brain nerves, so cool it or see a vet.
A few days ago my cat’s ear was inflamed; after applying medicine yesterday it got better, but this morning it stopped eating, has a fever, and is foaming at the mouth
Fever and foaming suggest another infection rather than the ear; take the cat to a vet for testing. At home you can physically cool it with alcohol on the groin and paw pads.
Slight Fever, Bloodwork Shows Inflammation, X-ray Normal, Lethargic—What Should I Do Next?
Poor spirits combined with internal inflammation cannot pinpoint a single cause, since most diseases can lead to inflammation in dogs. Inflammation in dogs may present with several symptoms: decreased or lost appetite and low energy; vomiting and diarrhea; respiratory infections such as coughing, sneezing, and runny nose; and yellow or bloody urine with increased or decreased volume.
How to tell if a Pug has a low fever?
A Pug's normal temperature is 37.5-38.5 C; above 38.5 and below 39.5 C is a low fever, above 39.5 C a high fever. Cool physically with diluted alcohol on paw pads, abdomen and ears, or cold towels on forehead and belly. Recheck every 20-30 minutes; see a vet if no drop.
My dog seems to have a fever and I don’t know what to do, or how to tell if a dog has a fever.
A feverish dog shows a raised temperature, red conjunctiva, dry nose, rapid breathing, loss of appetite and lethargy, but you must measure to be sure. Take a rectal temperature; above 39.5C means fever.
What happens when a cat has a fever?
A feverish cat will show a raised body temperature, loss of appetite, lethargy, a dry and hot nose and drowsiness. A cat's normal temperature is 38-39.5C.