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My dog has somthing wrong hurts when you touch his back of

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My dog has somthing wrong hurts when you touch his back of legs and stomace.. you can move his legs so i know it has nothing to do with being hit. He shaking bad

Submitted: 1 year ago.
Category: Dog Veterinary
Expert:  Dr. Andy replied 1 year ago.


Dr. Andy :

Welcome to JustAnswer! I would be happy to assist you. I am a 2003 graduate from UC Davis and a Medical Director of a 4 veterinarian practice.

Dr. Andy :

Hello,

Dr. Andy :

Very serious. if he is shaking/tremoring, this is strongly suggestive of more serious pain or nausea.

Dr. Andy :

The only exception would be if he is suffering from a internal condition like Addison's disease, which can cause tremors.

Dr. Andy :

Being hit by a car, doesn't necessary have to cause leg pain. In fact, many times we see a lot more "body" injury and internal injury from being hit by a vehicle.

Dr. Andy :

Even if that were not the case, it is critical to get Oscar into a vet.

Dr. Andy :

We don't know the source, but we know there is a serious problem that cannot be treated at home.

Dr. Andy :

Difficult to say what testing may be indicated. Possible x-rays, or maybe even a possible blood and/or urine test.

Dr. Andy :

I have even seen bladder problems like urinary tract infection or bladder stones cause these types of symptoms.

Dr. Andy :

But, if shaking bad, even if intermittent not shaking, warrants emergency veterinary attention.

Customer :

he ate sausage and eggs that my dad gave him would he possibly have food poising?

Dr. Andy :

Poisoning? No

Dr. Andy :

But, cause a severe gastritis or even pancreatitis? Yes, possible

Dr. Andy :

Sausage is very bad for dogs. Even if some dogs can tolerate a small piece, it is very bad to give.

Dr. Andy :

But, we can't assume anything.

Dr. Andy :

Oscar is definitely uncomfortable.

Customer :

yeah we cant get him to the doctor tell the morning is there anything that might help with pain?

Dr. Andy :

Here's the problem. Even if I recommended aspirin, and he actually has stomach problems, you could make oscar significantly more ill.

Dr. Andy :

I would be happy to recommend an antacid choice below, to try and help stomach distress, but not for pain.

Dr. Andy :

To help settle the stomach you can use of the following, but not as a replacement for veterinary examination include 1.Pepcid A.C. (famotidine) comes in 10mg, 20mg, or 40mg tablets.

Dr. Andy :

2.Prilosec (omeprazole). It comes in 10mg or 20mg tablets.

Dr. Andy :

You can give it every 12 hours. You can give 0.5mg per pound of body weight. So, a 20 pound dog would get 10mg.

Dr. Andy :

You can give in every 24 hours. You give 0.5mg per pound of body weight. So, a 20 pound dog would get 10mg

Dr. Andy :

3.Zantac (Ranitidne). It comes in 75mg, 150mg, or 300mg sizes.

Dr. Andy :

You can give it every 8 to 12 hours. You give 0.25 to 1mg per pound of body weight. So, a 20 pound dog would get roughly 1/3 tablet of the 75mg. Even with bigger pets, it is easiest to get the smallest size tablet. Even a 75 pound dog would only need one 75mg tablet.

Dr. Andy :

4.Pepto-Bismol or Kaopectate

Dr. Andy :

You can give it every 8 hours. The average dose is 1ml per pound of body weight, and that is the TOTAL dose for the day.So, if a pet weighs 30 pounds, they would get a total of 30ml a day or 10ml every 8 hours. This is dosing for regular strength Pepto-Bismol. If you use maximum strength liquid, give half as much.

Customer :

okay thank you so much you really helped i will be getting him medical attention asap

Dr. Andy :

You are very welcome.

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