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Expert: - 5/25/2010


Question

Mini Pin 1 1/2 year ol
I have a 1 1/2 year old Mini Pin. When I woke up this morning she was not her normal happy go lucky self. Not running,playing, just laying down. That`s not let her. She would whimper a little when I would pick her up. But nothing loud sounding, but it'd consistent. I came home for lunch and all she wanted to do was lay down. She trembles when she breathes, it like something inside is hurting her. What`s wrong with her??? I checked her stool and everthing was normal. Over the weekend Saturday 5/22/2010 we went to the dog beach. Everthing has been normal up to today. 5/25/2010. She has not ate anything for today, won`t even drink water. Oh, how I wish dogs could talk. I want to help her, but just don`t know how!!!! Please help me if you can

Answer
She is in pain. She is talking to you by laying down and whimpering. You need to get her to the vet and have her looked at. She could have injured herself at the dog park, or picked up a virus, or eating something on the ground that is making her sick.

You didn't mention vaccinations and dogs that are not vaccinated are left wide open to pick up many viruses and bacterial infections from being around other dogs.

Call you vet tomorrow and make her an appointment.  

Jana Connell RVT, CVT

Expertise

PLEASE READ BEFORE SUBMITTING TO ME: I am NOT a vet and do NOT diagnose diseases. That is only for a licensed Veterinarian to do. I will give you suggestions and steer you toward calling your vet for help. You can call the vet's office and talk to the technician there or the vet at times. Don't be afraid to call them! If you have a serious issue with your pet please post it to one of the veterinarians in here- I will tell you the same thing in my answer. IF your pet is injured or in an emergency situation, CALL YOUR VET- Do not wait and post in here. Just call the vet's office and get them in to see the vet right away. Critical treatment time is lost if you seek answers here when you should have your precious pet at the vets!! Don't sit at home waiting for an answer when your pet is critically ill or injured!! I can answer most questions about small animal and wildlife care as well as small animal nutrition. I can also answer questions about all phases of dental care for small animals. I DO NOT answer questions about birds (unless it is wildlife or songbirds) or HAMSTERS/GERBILS/CHINS/GUINEA PIGS/REPTILES/FROGS/RABBITS/PET BIRDS OF ANY KIND so please submit these questions to the appropriate sections. I, as well as other experts in here, do NOT do homework questions- that is for YOU to do! Please respect these rules for all of us. Thanks!

Experience

I have over 35 years experience in the field of veterinary medicine. I specialized in small animals and did wildlife rehab for over 25 years, mostly raptors, squirrels and opossums. I am a Small Animal Nutritional Consultant with 6 certificates from Hills Pet Foods, CNM and Purina. I also specialized in Small Animal Dentistry which is a field I truly love.

Organizations
Audubon,World Wildlife Federation, American Society of Veterinary Dental Technicians.

Education/Credentials
Licensed with California and Oregon, RVT and CVT. Certified Veterinary Dental Technician Have over 500 logged hours of Continuing Education Credits(that means I keep up to date!).

Awards and Honors
Nominated for Expert of the Month for the last 5 years.

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