What did the vet say about my dog?

What did the vet say about my dog?

Yesterday, our dog went for her annual checkup and received her usual shots. The vet said she is doing good for her age, but needs to lose weight. Then about 8 hours later when we again arrived home, our dog did not greet us as she always did.

Why did the vet put my dog down?

The vet told us our dog was in shock and he put her on a steroid iv immediately. Then vet took xrays and said her liver was very enlarged. Her red blood count very low and when they spun her blood it was yellow in the bottom. Vet said she had liver cancer and she would be dead in hours and not make it til morning.

When to call the vet after neutering your dog?

If your dog is walking funny or has a stilted gait or severe tummy upset, these symptoms could suggest there was an issue with the surgery and that it’s time to call your vet. By this point, your pet should be back on his normal routine, and the incision site should look fairly healed.

When does the dying process start in a dog?

It’s important to recognize that the dying process in dogs (much like that in humans) takes place months, weeks, and days prior to actual death. Dying, therefore, starts happening well before actual death occurs, and the process is a very individual experience.

When to call the vet-everything Labrador Retriever?

Dogs, and especially Labradors, love to eat. So a loss of appetite should always be monitored closely as a possible sign of underlying disease. Similarly, any signs of sudden and unexpected weight loss, even in overweight dogs, is a cause for concern.

When to take your lab to the vet?

There are other more serious though rarer causes, but either way if you do catch your Lab scooting take them to see the vet to get whatever’s bothering your dog treated. If you see your lab limping or lame, the first thing you should do is check their paws for obvious things like thorns or small pieces of glass or small cuts.

Yesterday, our dog went for her annual checkup and received her usual shots. The vet said she is doing good for her age, but needs to lose weight. Then about 8 hours later when we again arrived home, our dog did not greet us as she always did.

What did the doctor say about putting your dog down?

He recommended that we put her to sleep. We cried and cried, but followed the doctor’s advice and put her down. Now, a day later and clearer mind, we are second guessing and wish we would have just come home with her.