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hi i have an week old wire haired doxie and he s been

Sent to Pet Experts December 21, 2005 4:40 p.m.

Hi, I have an 8 week old wire haired doxie and he's been sleeping almost all day.....he did eat breakfast this morning, but has had no interest in eating since then. He's had water and that's about it....stool is OK, and is urniating. He had his booster parvo shot on Monday, could this be making him sleepy and tentative to walk? We have wood floors and he doesn't look as sure footed as he does on carpet....sorry, like a little baby, I get worried easily....we have a 2 yr old wire and they played great on Tuesday night, but today , he's soooooo sleepy.....help

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Age: 8; Male; Breed: wire haired dachshund

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December 21, 2005 4:43 p.m. (2 minutes and 44 seconds later)

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It is pretty likely it is from the vaccination although it is usually a little quicker than that. I would keep a watch on him and if he seems to get worse give your vet a call as they may have limited holiday hours. You can take his temperature rectally to see if he has a fever. Normal for a resting dog is 101-102.

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Sent December 21, 2005 4:47 p.m. (3 minutes and 23 seconds later)

Hi Joni....thanks. I was going to give the vet a call tomorrow if Fynn is the same....he's wobbly when he walks as well, though I don't know if it's due to the wood floors....he's breathing is fine and like I said his stool is solid. I don't have a thermometer to take his temp, can I "feel" him for that (like the old back of the hand to the forehead on humans?)

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Sent December 21, 2005 4:50 p.m. (3 minutes and 5 seconds later)

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i sent a response to Joni's answer, just waiting on her response

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December 21, 2005 4:52 p.m. (2 minutes and 29 seconds later)

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Sent December 21, 2005 4:56 p.m. (3 minutes and 40 seconds later)

Hi joni.....waiting on you for a "alternative" fever test...thanks,
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December 21, 2005 5:00 p.m. (4 minutes and 36 seconds later)

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It is above this- can you not read it?

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Sent December 21, 2005 5:10 p.m. (9 minutes and 23 seconds later)

Hi Joni....sorry was on my other email account....it just might be from the shot that is making his joints sore and lethargic.....? I'll see how he is tomorrow..we got him on Saturday from a reputable breeder in SC....thanks Joni

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Sent December 21, 2005 5:12 p.m. (2 minutes and 35 seconds later)

joni.....he just started to vomit some bile up.....now what? should I call the animal clinic

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December 21, 2005 5:34 p.m. (21 minutes and 13 seconds later)

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He had his shots 2 days ago? I hope he wasn't harboring something and it is just now showing. I still don't think you need to go to the emergency clinic unless he starts with diarrhea and more vomiting. Let his stomach rest tonight except for water and just small amounts but often so hopefullyhe will keep it down. If you have some Pedialyte that is good also.

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