Hi everyone! I've had dachshunds for years, I need advice on my 9 y/0 doxie, Giz.
Last week he began vomiting. For two days he couldn't hold anything down. On day three, he was fine. A week later, the same vomiting happened. This time, it was accompanied by lack of appetite, lethargy, and mobility issues. He will suddenly begin to tremble, then lose bladder function and use of his back legs. This started a few days ago. When it happens, he immediately losses interest in being around us or food. The incidents are getting more frequent by the day.
He's been to the vet. Diabetes was ruled out, all his blood work was fine. The only issue was a high RBC count. Tomorrow he will get x-Rays.
I don't have money to take him to NCSU for intense work ups. Does this bunch of symptoms ring a bell for anyone?
Also, I don't mind if he can live a good life as a dog with mobility issues. I'll buy drag bags, bust my butt to get a wheelchair and so on. But, how do I know when he's no longer living well, as opposed to just existing? I'd rather help him cross over before things get worse, than force him to keep going.
He seems very worn down with everything that happening. I'll know more tomorrow (I hope). I really appreciate anyone who just "listened", I needed some other doxie people to talk to. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Last week he began vomiting. For two days he couldn't hold anything down. On day three, he was fine. A week later, the same vomiting happened. This time, it was accompanied by lack of appetite, lethargy, and mobility issues. He will suddenly begin to tremble, then lose bladder function and use of his back legs. This started a few days ago. When it happens, he immediately losses interest in being around us or food. The incidents are getting more frequent by the day.
He's been to the vet. Diabetes was ruled out, all his blood work was fine. The only issue was a high RBC count. Tomorrow he will get x-Rays.
I don't have money to take him to NCSU for intense work ups. Does this bunch of symptoms ring a bell for anyone?
Also, I don't mind if he can live a good life as a dog with mobility issues. I'll buy drag bags, bust my butt to get a wheelchair and so on. But, how do I know when he's no longer living well, as opposed to just existing? I'd rather help him cross over before things get worse, than force him to keep going.
He seems very worn down with everything that happening. I'll know more tomorrow (I hope). I really appreciate anyone who just "listened", I needed some other doxie people to talk to. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
