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Sent to Pet Experts January 02, 2005 7:29 a.m.

6 mo. old male chihuahua, testicles not dropped, yet, suffers from trembling, sudden fever, crys out as if from stabs of pain. When fever strikes, dog trembles, becomes very restless, Has had two bowel movements in two days. Very thin. Eats like he was starved. When fever not present, plays with other dog. no foam, no slobbers, not agressive. very thin. no history on dog.

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January 02, 2005 10:33 a.m. (3 hours and 4 minutes later)

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Has your puppy received his complete set of vaccinations? Have you taken his temperature and what is it?

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January 02, 2005 12:46 p.m. (2 hours and 13 minutes later)

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Hi THere,
Have you had the dog's feces tested for internal parasites? The dog may be acting ravenous because worms are robbing him of his nutrition. Also, worms can cause a lot of gas, as does 'gulping' down food, which might be making the dog tender and painful in the abdomen and could account for the shaking. Also, pain can cause fever. Please consult with a trip to a vet.
Good Luck,
Dr. Katie

Edited by Dr. Katie on January 2 2005 at 12:47pm

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Reply to Oliver’s Mom
Sent January 02, 2005 3:07 p.m. (2 hours and 20 minutes later)

We received the dog two days ago. We planned to have his shots, and check-up monday. He is about 5" tall, VERY thin, no molars, yet. Eats anything given, but only a small amount. He "robbed" a pork-bone, small, from the other dog, (doxie mix, very healthy, all shots, about 10" tall). I thought "radar" had swallowed a piece of bone, and it was poking him inside the stomach, causing him to cry out.
The temperature is not known, however when he is quiet, his temp is near normal, and when the fever strikes, it is very apparent.
He is "wall-eyed".

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Reply to Askthedvm
Sent January 02, 2005 3:25 p.m. (17 minutes and 52 seconds later)

will see Vet, as originally planned. Info given to Dr. was not complete, and answer too general. thank you for trying.

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