help boxer sick

audyrain · 03-03-2011, 10:27 PM

my 5 year old female boxer is larthargic and her back left leg seems to be asleep. she is very unsteady when she walks. she responds when you call her but her eyes seem blank. she ate and drank all day today and passed urine and stool. she will not eat or drink now. this happened on monday but it more seemed like she passed out then came to and was fine. any ideas. not able to get to a vet right now...looking for help or ideas.

Marylou Mader · 03-04-2011, 05:43 AM

Oh my please get her to a vet, passing out may be cardiac related and her leg issues could be DM (degenerative myelopathy) these need to be addressed asap...

bruinsBoxers · 03-04-2011, 06:35 AM

If you think she fainted ( passed out ) then it may be very seroius . I would get her checked out soon .

One of the first signs of cardiac problems ( which boxers are prone to ) is when the dog faints . It is also possible for the dog to just drop and die if it is indeed a heart issue .

Erin251 · 03-04-2011, 07:52 AM

she definitely need to go to a vet, if you can not afford taking her to your vet, you local animal shelter may be able to help..but this sounds serious and needs to be checked out soon.

Spyglass Sally · 03-04-2011, 08:28 AM

I can only echo what others have said. These symptoms could be indicative of serious cardiovascular or neurological problems. Not something you can "do it yourself" though. You need a professional evaluation ASAP.

Good luck and keep us posted.

RoxysMomNsc · 03-04-2011, 09:02 AM

Sending prayers your way...hoping the sweet one is okay! Please keep us posted on what happens!

audyrain · 03-04-2011, 09:14 AM

we have an appt today at 11.30....she hasnt moved off the bed since last night. her back right leg isnt moving it will bend one way but not the other it starts to shake when u try to bend it or put any sort of pressure on it. she wont eat but she did drink some water. and she peed (on the bed) during the night. she is still moaning every once in awhile but stops soon as u pet her..

purplelori · 03-04-2011, 09:23 AM

Oh poor baby-hopefully the vet will be able to give her something to make things right. Sounds like she really gets relief just knowing you are there. Please let us know what you find out!
Sending good thoughts!

Scooby · 03-04-2011, 09:42 AM

Hoping all the best for you and your girl...

audyrain · 03-04-2011, 11:51 AM

thanks everyone for your prayers we took Chloe to the vet and unfortunatley she had to be put down. we are so saddened by this and dont know how things can turn so quickly for a healthy dog young dog. thank you again for your thoughts and prayers.