Elyse Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 For two days in a row now, my parents have said Suka isn't acting like himself. He's very lethargic - normally he asks for walks and he hasn't been. They say he hasn't been drinking much (eating okay), and he's "almost bleary eyed" (their words). He's been eating grass a lot while outside, but he hasn't thrown up. He's outside right now and they hope he'll go poo, so I guess that means he hasn't been pooping (as often?)? Initially I thought it was his arthritis acting up, but this time they say its different: No favouring or any change of gait. And he's never been off his water before. And, usually when Suka's arthritis is bugging him, my Dad complains about his arthritis too. There's been no change in his diet. I'm pretty worried - should I tell them to take him to the vet? (I wish I was there!!) (EDIT: My Dad just sent me a text: Quote He wasn't drinking a lot before we put him outside for about one and a half hours - but he was drinking - now a lot more Translation: He just wasn't drinking as much water as he normally would, but he's still drinking. So...that's good...?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I think I would, being off their food is one thing - but they've got to have a good supply of water to stay healthy. If he doesn't drink a reasonable amount pretty soon then he's going to be in bad shape - then it''s definitely vet time. Make sure they really know he's not drinking - maybe getting water from some unusual place? But lethargy and lack of water is a bad combination - definitely worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbrown1028 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Don't walk... Run to the phone and call... This sounds like a very unhealthy situation. Just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Vet, YES, NOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osinn11 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 My Dad just sent me a text: He wasn't drinking a lot before we put him outside for about one and a half hours - but he was drinking - now a lot more Translation: He just wasn't drinking as much water as he normally would, but he's still drinking. So...that's good...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunc Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I think sometimes we are too quick to jump on the vets bandwagon dogs I find are very much like us in the sense of having off days and why not no one is going to 100% 100% of the time why should we expect our dogs to be ? Saskia has arthritis as well not nice and I have see her go days without eating and drinking very little I put it down to her bad days and she always comes out of it Hope he is OK Elyse it must be hard you not being there and only your parents can tell if they need to visit the vets I hope not xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbrown1028 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Dunc I agree with you, although the other symptoms she mentioned would mean that there may be something else going on. I am not sure in Canada, but here in Ohio it is $25 for a wellness check. To me I would spend that for a splinter in the paw. It is ultimately your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I have to agree with both the previous comments. It's really hard when our dogs can't talk and something unusual happens - exacerbated by the fact that Elyse isn't where she can see her dog. I also agree that we sometimes want someone else to say that everything's okay and the vet is 'the one' we expect most to know whether things are or aren't. I'm seldom concerned when my (or anyone's) Husky decides to take a break from food - they seem to do that often enough that it's "normal"; on the other hand water is a necessity for bodily function and when they stop drinking that - to me - is a major red flag that something is very wrong. Glad to hear that she's back to her "normal Husky" self. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I would take him to the vets yes. Considering hes older. And the not drinkig much. Dehydration can get them fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchesney8 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Try getting him to eat some watermelon. If he's not drinking much trick him into eating something that will keep him hydrated. My dogs love watermelon, actually the puppy just discovered it a couple days ago and now when i get some she is right on top of me trying to get a piece, Just make sure it's seedless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I think sometimes we are too quick to jump on the vets bandwagon dogs I find are very much like us in the sense of having off days and why not no one is going to 100% 100% of the time why should we expect our dogs to be ? Saskia has arthritis as well not nice and I have see her go days without eating and drinking very little I put it down to her bad days and she always comes out of it Hope he is OK Elyse it must be hard you not being there and only your parents can tell if they need to visit the vets I hope not xx I think sometimes we are too quick to jump on the vets bandwagon dogs I find are very much like us in the sense of having off days and why not no one is going to 100% 100% of the time why should we expect our dogs to be ? Saskia has arthritis as well not nice and I have see her go days without eating and drinking very little I put it down to her bad days and she always comes out of it Hope he is OK Elyse it must be hard you not being there and only your parents can tell if they need to visit the vets I hope not xx Good point: my Dad said something along those lines. As you get older, you have your good days and bad days. Its still early morning, but this evening I'll ask them how he is. Dunc I agree with you, although the other symptoms she mentioned would mean that there may be something else going on. I am not sure in Canada, but here in Ohio it is $25 for a wellness check. To me I would spend that for a splinter in the paw. It is ultimately your decision. You're so lucky. Here it's $75 for a basic wellness check, and anything after that is extra (for example, a full panel of blood work is $125 extra). All vets around my area charge around the same. I have to agree with both the previous comments. It's really hard when our dogs can't talk and something unusual happens - exacerbated by the fact that Elyse isn't where she can see her dog. I also agree that we sometimes want someone else to say that everything's okay and the vet is 'the one' we expect most to know whether things are or aren't. I'm seldom concerned when my (or anyone's) Husky decides to take a break from food - they seem to do that often enough that it's "normal"; on the other hand water is a necessity for bodily function and when they stop drinking that - to me - is a major red flag that something is very wrong. Glad to hear that she's back to her "normal Husky" self. *he. I would take him to the vets yes. Considering hes older. And the not drinkig much. Dehydration can get them fast Late last night I was updated on his condition: He's not drinking as much water as he normally would, but he's still drinking. Try getting him to eat some watermelon. If he's not drinking much trick him into eating something that will keep him hydrated. My dogs love watermelon, actually the puppy just discovered it a couple days ago and now when i get some she is right on top of me trying to get a piece, Just make sure it's seedless. Unfortunately he doesn't like watermelon - we've tried it with him before. In fact, he doesn't like any fruits or veggies and will actually pick them off of a (stolen!) pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 How is he doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 also curious here... how's Suka? any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyGuerl Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Elyse, any news on poor Suka? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Angel n Auroras Mum Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Good point: my Dad said something along those lines. As you get older, you have your good days and bad days. Its still early morning, but this evening I'll ask them how he is. You're so lucky. Here it's $75 for a basic wellness check, and anything after that is extra (for example, a full panel of blood work is $125 extra). All vets around my area charge around the same. *he. Late last night I was updated on his condition: He's not drinking as much water as he normally would, but he's still drinking. Unfortunately he doesn't like watermelon - we've tried it with him before. In fact, he doesn't like any fruits or veggies and will actually pick them off of a (stolen!) pizza. any news? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Parents aren't responding to my texts, so I don't know....I know they've both been really busy and stressed at work, so maybe they just keep on forgetting to respond. I'll try again tonight, maybe we can even skype. As soon as I know anything, I'll let you guys know. I 'think' he's okay though - last time I heard he was starting to drink again and he was pooping okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted October 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 UPDATE: Translation: He's doing okay now, please stop worrying about him. He just had a few bad days - he's getting old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian999 Posted October 4, 2013 Report Share Posted October 4, 2013 Just about sums up me too - as I am getting a little too old for my liking, (but will still be running London next year), glad all is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haydenadams Posted February 16, 2020 Report Share Posted February 16, 2020 my husky duke has been experiencing the same symptoms for a week and im freaking out. hes so out of character and looks miserable. bloodwork is normal, has been on iv fluids earlier this week but no improvement for very long. im going to another vet for second opinion (for lack of a better word-first vet just said doesnt know whats wrong) but ive researched for days and cant figure this out. has anyone experienced this and might know whats going on with him? in the evenings he looks confused and i wonder if he recognizes me or hallucinating. hes only 7 yo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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