Sick Boxer puppy. Help!

meganbv · 12-30-2012, 10:15 AM

Good morning everyone.

My 4 month old Boxer started acting sick yesterday. My husband and I went on vacation for a week and our little guy stayed with my parents. My mom said he got into one of her flower arrangements, that had baby's breath. After doing a little research, I found that baby's breath is toxic to dogs and causes vomiting and diarrhea. Our Boxer has just been laying down and sleeping. He won't eat or drink anything.

Does ANYONE know of anything I can give him to help him flush it out, or make his tummy feel better? Any advice would be helpful! Our vet isn't open until Wednesday, so I'm sort of panicking!

Thanks.

**GoudasMom** · 12-30-2012, 11:17 AM

If you think he may have gotten into a toxin even if its just a flower you need to get him to a Vet even if that means taking him to another Vet and even out of town.

My best friend is going through kidney failure with her cat because he chewed on an Easter Lilly its not something to mess with! He really needs to go ASAP. Keep us posted!

Mom2Jax&Bay · 12-30-2012, 12:18 PM

Goodness I hope you can get him into a vet. being a puppy a much smaller portion can do a lot of damage quickly.

dawnybabe · 12-30-2012, 01:15 PM

^^^ Agree with above get him to Vet ASAP

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af_wx_wife · 12-30-2012, 01:30 PM

I agree with all of the above, get him to a vet.

Jill T. · 12-30-2012, 05:02 PM

Agree. Do you have an emergency vet clinic in your area? Keep us posted & best wishes.

winnie · 12-31-2012, 10:56 AM

I was hoping for an update. How is the puppy?

af_wx_wife · 12-31-2012, 11:23 AM

I was wondering about this pup. How is he doing???

meganbv · 12-31-2012, 05:05 PM

We took him to the vet this morning. We were lucky enough to get him in with a cancellation. Unfortunately, our baby tested positive for Parvo. He was up to date on all his shots, so it was surprising. He is being hospitalized for 3 days to a week depending on how fast he recovers. I'm hoping he pulls through. Thanks for everyone's concern.

Georgiapeach · 12-31-2012, 05:10 PM

So sorry to hear this news, and I'm so glad you got him into the vet! Hopefully, he'll make it - many puppies do survive nowadays. Prayers sent!

12-30-2012, 10:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
meganbv New User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3	Sick Boxer puppy. Help! Good morning everyone. My 4 month old Boxer started acting sick yesterday. My husband and I went on vacation for a week and our little guy stayed with my parents. My mom said he got into one of her flower arrangements, that had baby's breath. After doing a little research, I found that baby's breath is toxic to dogs and causes vomiting and diarrhea. Our Boxer has just been laying down and sleeping. He won't eat or drink anything. Does ANYONE know of anything I can give him to help him flush it out, or make his tummy feel better? Any advice would be helpful! Our vet isn't open until Wednesday, so I'm sort of panicking! Thanks.

12-30-2012, 11:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
GoudasMom Super Moderator Join Date: May 2011 Location: Duncan Oklahoma Posts: 1,833	If you think he may have gotten into a toxin even if its just a flower you need to get him to a Vet even if that means taking him to another Vet and even out of town. My best friend is going through kidney failure with her cat because he chewed on an Easter Lilly its not something to mess with! He really needs to go ASAP. Keep us posted! __________________ Gouda 9/6/01 - 7/19/12 Sue - Mom to Kippah rescued 8/19/12

12-30-2012, 12:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mom2Jax&Bay BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: East Houston area Posts: 3,015	Goodness I hope you can get him into a vet. being a puppy a much smaller portion can do a lot of damage quickly. __________________ Owned by Jaxon- Flashy Fawn docked and natural 11/21/09 and Baylee- Fawn docked and cropped (kind of) 4/07/09 Rescue Lone Star Boxer Rescue volunteer since 2010

12-30-2012, 01:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
dawnybabe Advanced User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 919	^^^ Agree with above get him to Vet ASAP Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

12-30-2012, 01:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
af_wx_wife BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,439	I agree with all of the above, get him to a vet. __________________

12-30-2012, 05:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jill T. Experienced User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 261	Agree. Do you have an emergency vet clinic in your area? Keep us posted & best wishes. __________________ Jill, *Home of Epic Cocker Spaniels (& a boxer* )

12-31-2012, 10:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
winnie Super User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,715	I was hoping for an update. How is the puppy? __________________ Molly, Mom to Winston (at the bridge 12/6/12 and deeply missed) and Porter

12-31-2012, 11:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
af_wx_wife BoxerForums Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,439	I was wondering about this pup. How is he doing??? __________________

12-31-2012, 05:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
meganbv New User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3	We took him to the vet this morning. We were lucky enough to get him in with a cancellation. Unfortunately, our baby tested positive for Parvo. He was up to date on all his shots, so it was surprising. He is being hospitalized for 3 days to a week depending on how fast he recovers. I'm hoping he pulls through. Thanks for everyone's concern.

12-31-2012, 05:10 PM	#10 (permalink)
Georgiapeach Super User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Newnan, GA Posts: 1,883	So sorry to hear this news, and I'm so glad you got him into the vet! Hopefully, he'll make it - many puppies do survive nowadays. Prayers sent! __________________

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