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Species: Dog Breed: Minature Pincher Age: 5-8 years
I can't afford to bring my dog to the vet. I would like to know my dog has a lack of appettite, shakes, and less cheerful. What do I need to do? I feed her by hand and give her water, but won't eat on her own.
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Dr. Marie replied:
Sorry to hear that Ce Ce is having problems. This will be a tough question to answer without being able to see her.
There are a number of things that can cause these symptoms. Some animals will be shaky and not want to eat because of pain. It is possible that she has some back pain. If this is the case, if she is not better in 24-48 hours (or if you feel she is really uncomfortable) then she will need to see a vet for pain medication. There is no over the counter medicine that I would consider safe to give her.
Anything that causes stomach or intestinal upset such as pancreatitis, gastritis, etc. can cause these symptoms as well. If she has upset stomach because of eating something she shouldn't have then the symptoms should pass in 24 hours.
But, if the symptoms continue then she really should see the vet.
If you are having trouble with finding the money for a vet visit, you may be able to find help here:
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