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About Karen Brittan
Expertise
I have been showing miniature schnauzers in conformation, obedience, and earthdog for forty years, and am a professional dog groomer. I am not a veterinarian and cannot answer questions of a veterinary nature. However, I can give my opinion or share some experiences on some health issues. Everyone should remember that this is a volunteer service, and few of us are up late into the night. Medical emergencies require a veterinary visit, or at least a telephone call... not an internet question which might not be viewed and answered until hours later. If your dog is sick or injured, it should be seen by a licensed professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Experience
I have taught obedience classes and have taught people how to groom for many years.

Learn more about me and my dogs: http://britmorschnauzers.com

Organizations
Member of: American Miniature Schnauzer Club; Twin Cities Miniature Schnauzer Club; Twin Cities Obedience Training Club; Elk River Kennel Club; Minnesota Professional Pet Groomers Association; Greater Twin Cities Earthdog Club.

Education/Credentials
Fifty-one years of living with, observing, and training dogs, along with numerous seminars during that time.

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Dogs - sick dog. milkbone to blame?

Expert: Karen Brittan - 11/19/2009

Question
hi i have a puppy that has seemed to become sick ever since i had got him a milk bone from the dollar store for his teething. im wondering if he ate too much of the milkbone and has caused something wrong with his stomach since he does not want to eat but does seem to drink water and pedialyte when he is thirsty. or could it be something else? he also seems weaker and lazier.

Answer
Some dogs will refuse food if they have an upset stomach, but the fact that he "seems weaker and lazier" (lethargic?) is a clue that something else may be going on. I would get him in to the veterinarian ASAP and have him checked over to see exactly what is going on with him. Being a puppy, he may have eaten something else that he should not have, you missed it, and it is now causing a problem. Puppies that age tend to chew on and eat all kinds of things that they shouldn't. Please have him examined.

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