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all of sudden my schnauzer is lethargic, not moving, not ...

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all of sudden my schnauzer is lethargic, not moving, not eatting and moaning like his stomach hurts, is there anything i can give him i don't have the money for a vet and i want to help him

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Age: 6; Male; Breed: schnauzer

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December 3 2005 at 11:27 AM (40 minutes and 43 seconds later)
         
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You need to get him to a vet as pancreatitis is very common in Schnauzers. Giving a dog with that problem medicine or food can make it worse.
You can read about inflammation of the pancreas here
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1580&articleid=335
If financing a vet visit is hard check and see if www.carecredit.com will help you finance the care needed.
Hope this helps you!

Edited by NHolmes on December 3 2005 at 11:28 AM

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