About Beth Adams Expertise I have 10+ yrs rescuing Cairn terriers. Ask me about rescue work and re-homing rescued terriers. I am also proudly owned by a Jack Russell Terrier rescue. I am also keenly aware that terriers are significantly different from other kinds of dogs, and often not the best choice for some owners.
HOWEVER I AM NOT A VET! PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME IN-DEPTH MEDICAL QUESTIONS THAT SHOULD BE DIRECTED ONLY TOWARDS MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS. I WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST WITH BASIC MEDICAL QUESTIONS/NEEDS THAT I CAN OFFER MY PERSONAL OPINION ON. If you ask me questions about breeding, please expect me to be direct about my opinion on this topic.
Experience 10+ yrs owning and rescuing cairn terriers. Proudly owned by a Jack Russell Terrier rescue. My JRT is active in being a foster brother, and earthdog and agility events and we're having a blast
Question i took lizzy to get her nails clipped 3 out of 4 paws were done ok the last on she started to freak out a little so we had to muzzle her. then we brought her home we went out for a while when we returned she was not herself she is very lazy she wont eat and is barely drinking. she will only walk for a second then she is lying down or she wont even get out of bed. i have noticed a little bump on her but by her tail. i have touched it and no yelp but when she is lying down she does have the shakes. she has runny eyes. could this only be stress due to the nail clipping.
Answer Tracy
I find it hard to believe that this much weird behavior is because of getting Izzy's nails trimmed. Even if they had accidentally clipped them a little too short and they bled, they should not still be bothering her.
If she's not acting better in the morning I would recommend a trip to the vet - or at least a phone call to the vet - to make sure you stay on top of it.
Rat terriers are more high strung than most terrier breeds, but I still can't imagine this being about getting nails trimmed.
