I think Izzie is really sick..

[Codi]

Maybe with a cold? She has been sneezing a lot, and doing the reverse sneezing more, she has a runny nose, she has been super lethargic all day, and she isn't eating. Also, her nose doesn't feel wet to me, and that can be a sign of fever. She has only had like 5 pieces of kibble this morning, and she threw up this morning. I am really worried about her! I weighed her on the big scale at the vet yesterday, and she was 3.2 lbs (it doesn't go to the 10th degree) same weight she was a month ago.

I am assuming a vet visit is in order, correct?

[brodysmom]

yeah, I would get her in. Little puppies can go downhill fast. They don't have the reserves that bigger dogs do and she's still very small. I'd get her checked out. Sometimes they won't eat if their nose is stuffed up because the food doesn't have an odor. You can try stinking up her kibble with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese or just a smear of canned food to entice her to eat. As you know, 5 kibbles is not enough! Keep us posted, poor baby.

[Codi]

Like, should I try to see of somewhere is open today? Or tomorrow? I was googling, which is bad in these cases, but they said if she got sick soon after a bath, which I gave her one prolly 5 or so days ago, she could of inhaled some water and have Aspiration Pneumonia. She stood up as I was pouring water in her and I am pretty sure some got in her nose. They said that it can be life threatening and to not waste time getting treatment. I just don't know if there is anything open this late. It's 6:46 pm right now.

[brodysmom]

Is she rattling when she breathes? Put your ear to her chest and listen. If you hear any rattling noises, then yes - I'd be thinking pneumonia. Of course you can't really diagnose that without an x-ray. Is she dehydrated? Does the skin on the back of her neck 'tent' when you pull up on it? Are her gums sticky/tacky? What color are her gums?

If she is dehydrated in the slightest, I'd get her in. If her gums are pink and not tacky and she's drinking water and not dehydrated and you can get her to eat something - then it's probably OK to wait until tomorrow morning.

But of course if you have any doubts, go ahead and take her in. You may have to find an emergency vet since it is after hours.

[Codi]

She was snoring yesterday, but I don't hear anything when she breathes now. And her skin doesn't tent. Her gums are a super light pink, and a lil tacky. I will try to get her to drink some water, I don't think she has all day. I will try to get her to eat some cooked chicken. It's so sad, cuz she just keeps sleeping, and she's not playful at all

I found an emergency vet clinic, and it costs $75 to take her in. If I take her in tomorrow, I can take her in somewhere for free. I obviously will do whatever we need for her though.

[brodysmom]

Get a syringe or a spoon and force her to drink some water or pedialyte. Liquids are crucial. If you can get her to eat some chicken, that would be great. Try some beech nut chicken baby food, (gerbers has tapioca in it I think) Most dogs will eat baby food and it is a good protein that's easy to digest and it also can be diluted in a little water and then spoon fed or wipe it on her lips and she will lick it off. Get something into her system and hopefully she won't vomit it back up. If you do get her to eat/drink and she can't keep it down - then I think you definitely need to go to the ER vet.

If you can keep her hydrated and get something in her tummy, she's probably OK until morning but get her in as soon as they open and get up a few times during the night to force some fluids on her. Dehydration causes a very bad downward spiral and it can happen in a hurry.

[Codi]

She ate all the cooked chicken I gave her, and we dipped our fingers and water and had her lick it, then after that she drank a ton of water. She has actually been playing a little with Bella, but mostly cuz Bella keeps trying to get her to play. Izzie will just lay there and bat her paws and bite her, but she won't move around, lol. But she seems to be acting a little better. I will definitely take her to the vet tomorrow tho, see if she needs any antibiotics at all. Especially since they are getting their Rabies shot on May 28th, then getting spayed June 22nd.

[brodysmom]

ok, it sounds like she is doing a lot better. Don't let her play too much, you don't want a relapse. As long as she ate and is drinking, she should be fine until morning and then you can reassess. I'm happy that she's feeling better!!