How bad is it? (Emergency Vet Bad?)

Mrsnorcal · 04-30-2012, 10:38 PM

My 16 month old female Boxer is not well. Suddenly today she has been lethargic and cannot stay awake. When she is awake, her inner eyelids are coveiring 1/3 of her eyes and she has an extraordinary amount of discharge from her eyes, and it is a little on the green side. She has eaten (very little) and drank water. She has went potty today, number one (4 times) and number two (3 times, semi-soft, nothing alarming, per se). Once when she laid down today she let out a tiny wimper. She seems to be shaking, but only a little, her breathing seems a little shallow, but these symptoms are something I wouldn't notice if the other symptoms weren't present. Her ears are back farther than normal, and her gums seem pale to me. She does show emotion, she was happy to see me my husband and I when we got home. She was fine at bedtime last night, I cannot imagine what could have occurred overnight, she sleeps in her kennel on Sunday nights, and she didn't tear her bed up--so I am almost sure she didn't eat anything. We live in North Pole, Alaska and the local Vet's Office are crooks, or I would have taken her already. Hoping that she is better in the morning. Any suggestions, or similar experiences out there?

**GoudasMom** · 04-30-2012, 10:48 PM

I would say if she is lethargic and has a green discharge from her eyes she should see a Vet. Not much else I can offer for advice it could be so many different things and with a green discharge it sounds like an infection that she should get antibiotics for.

Bella's Biggest Fan · 04-30-2012, 11:01 PM

Oh my goodness yes a vet visit sooner than later please... poor baby

**Gypsiemouse** · 04-30-2012, 11:10 PM

I would head for the emergency vet - especially with the pale gums and the other symptoms. Sounds like an emergency to me !!

Please keep us posted.

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2manydogs · 05-01-2012, 12:50 AM

Oh no

Please take her to the vet. She needs to be put on antibiotics at least.

**Roccosmom** · 05-01-2012, 06:21 AM

Yes - This is one of those cases when sooner is better. Hope the little girl is ok!

Dreamgurl580 · 05-01-2012, 10:11 AM

Let us know how she is! With the pale gums, it seems to always be a reason for concern if the gums turn pale. Its the same as humans being pasty or flushed.. means we are not feeling well! Poor girl, please take her to a vet to be seen. A crooked vet and a healthy dog is better than a sick dog and no vet care.

getgracie · 05-01-2012, 10:24 AM

The pale gums and green discharge are huge red flags. I would take her straight to the vet like right now, RIGHT NOW.
I'm not familiar with how far the vet is from where you are staying but please wrap her up and drive to the vet. Call them and tell them what is going on with her and maybe you can do something to alleviate her discomfort on the ride over.
Please keep us posted and good luck.

**Mom2Rocky** · 05-01-2012, 02:47 PM

Pale gums can indicate multiple things. Anemia from a parasite infection? Not enough oxygen in the blood stream from a respritory infection? Hard telling, best to get her to the vet. Green from the eyes indicates an eye infection and the pup will need to be assessed by the vet to determine what type of infection, so the appropriate medications can be prescribed.

Shallow breathing and pale gums are major red flags that need to be treated ASAP. Do not delay with getting the dog seen.

WholeLottaBoxers · 05-01-2012, 03:48 PM

there is also a canine influenza going around right now that is particularly bad and very hard to shake....would get to the vet as soon as you can just to be safe....keep us posted

04-30-2012, 10:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mrsnorcal New User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 6	How bad is it? (Emergency Vet Bad?) My 16 month old female Boxer is not well. Suddenly today she has been lethargic and cannot stay awake. When she is awake, her inner eyelids are coveiring 1/3 of her eyes and she has an extraordinary amount of discharge from her eyes, and it is a little on the green side. She has eaten (very little) and drank water. She has went potty today, number one (4 times) and number two (3 times, semi-soft, nothing alarming, per se). Once when she laid down today she let out a tiny wimper. She seems to be shaking, but only a little, her breathing seems a little shallow, but these symptoms are something I wouldn't notice if the other symptoms weren't present. Her ears are back farther than normal, and her gums seem pale to me. She does show emotion, she was happy to see me my husband and I when we got home. She was fine at bedtime last night, I cannot imagine what could have occurred overnight, she sleeps in her kennel on Sunday nights, and she didn't tear her bed up--so I am almost sure she didn't eat anything. We live in North Pole, Alaska and the local Vet's Office are crooks, or I would have taken her already. Hoping that she is better in the morning. Any suggestions, or similar experiences out there? __________________ Last edited by Mrsnorcal; 04-30-2012 at 11:49 PM.

04-30-2012, 10:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
GoudasMom Super Moderator Join Date: May 2011 Location: Duncan Oklahoma Posts: 1,817	I would say if she is lethargic and has a green discharge from her eyes she should see a Vet. Not much else I can offer for advice it could be so many different things and with a green discharge it sounds like an infection that she should get antibiotics for. __________________ Gouda 9/6/01 - 7/19/12 Sue - Mom to Kippah rescued 8/19/12

04-30-2012, 11:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bella's Biggest Fan BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: sault ste marie canada Posts: 3,100	Oh my goodness yes a vet visit sooner than later please... poor baby __________________ Little girl Crash.... R.I.P Baby girl

04-30-2012, 11:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gypsiemouse Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 9,474	I would head for the emergency vet - especially with the pale gums and the other symptoms. Sounds like an emergency to me !! Please keep us posted. . __________________ Lynne- Owned by and Slave to Maggie and Mongo

05-01-2012, 12:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
2manydogs BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Kawartha Lakes, Ontario Posts: 4,035	Oh no Please take her to the vet. She needs to be put on antibiotics at least. __________________ Kari ~ Keeper, servant and mommy to the following crew Proudly Raw fed since 2010

05-01-2012, 06:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
Roccosmom Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MA Posts: 3,095	Yes - This is one of those cases when sooner is better. Hope the little girl is ok!

05-01-2012, 10:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dreamgurl580 Power User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 326	Let us know how she is! With the pale gums, it seems to always be a reason for concern if the gums turn pale. Its the same as humans being pasty or flushed.. means we are not feeling well! Poor girl, please take her to a vet to be seen. A crooked vet and a healthy dog is better than a sick dog and no vet care. __________________

05-01-2012, 10:24 AM	#8 (permalink)
getgracie BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cali, baby Posts: 3,047	The pale gums and green discharge are huge red flags. I would take her straight to the vet like right now, RIGHT NOW. I'm not familiar with how far the vet is from where you are staying but please wrap her up and drive to the vet. Call them and tell them what is going on with her and maybe you can do something to alleviate her discomfort on the ride over. Please keep us posted and good luck. __________________ Jansen, Gracie's Mommy *RIP SUGAR Bear, 06/0* *9/2001 - 07/02/2011.* *Meet you at the Bridge, my sweet girl.* Catch the Goosie's antics on FaceBook! http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=100003573545888

05-01-2012, 02:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mom2Rocky Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,121	Pale gums can indicate multiple things. Anemia from a parasite infection? Not enough oxygen in the blood stream from a respritory infection? Hard telling, best to get her to the vet. Green from the eyes indicates an eye infection and the pup will need to be assessed by the vet to determine what type of infection, so the appropriate medications can be prescribed. Shallow breathing and pale gums are major red flags that need to be treated ASAP. Do not delay with getting the dog seen. __________________ Rocky NA, NAP, NJP, NCC, OJC, O-NJC, O-NAC, TG-N, TN-N, CGC - 11/07/09 Wild River Boxers Find us on Facebook Scentsy purchases benefit Boxer Rescue! Proceeds are donated if you are a member of BF and make a purchase through my website! My Scentsy Website**

05-01-2012, 03:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
WholeLottaBoxers Super User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,270	there is also a canine influenza going around right now that is particularly bad and very hard to shake....would get to the vet as soon as you can just to be safe....keep us posted __________________ Cait, Mom to: Max (11), Tucker (5), Sam (9), Cinnamon (13), Titan (8 ), Honey (8 ), Piper (3) & Virgil (10) Jake ~1/1/98-10/31/08~ ♥ Saba ~???-7/28/11~ ♥ Baby ~1998-11/25/11~ ♥ Lillie ~3/10/05-1/17/12~ ♥ Sadie ~2001-2/14/12~ ♥ Chief ~1998-2/20/12~ ♥ Barkley ~2000-2/28/13~ ♥ Maggie ~1999-4/22/13~ ♥ "Adapt yourself to the things among which your lot has been cast and love sincerely the fellow creatures with whom destiny has ordained that you shall live." ~ Marcus Aurelius

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