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I have a 7 year old maltese who weight approximately 10 pounds - he is lathargic and has a fever, what should I do?

Submitted: 454 days and 23 hours ago.
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Age: 7; Male; Breed: maltese

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Posted by Dr.M 454 days and 22 hours ago.

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Hi There,

 

Was he outside during the day for longer periods of time? was plenty of drinking water available to him?

 

How long has this fever been going? What is his gums color (are they pink or pale)

 

Any other health abnormality (inablity to walk, seizures etc)?

 

Does he look dehydrated (are the gums dry to touch)?

 

Thanks - Dr.M

454 days and 21 hours ago.

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No, the gum are not dry to the touch. He is able to move around but is choosing to just lay on the couch

Accepted Answer

Hi There,

 

Thank you for the information. Fever and lethargy are seen in many disease conditions (majority of which are of infectious origin). If it is from heat stroke then he needs immediate veterinary care. Heat stroke can be fatal if not attended immediately. If you think he is very sick then I certainly recommend you to take him to your local animal emergency clinic. If he is stable then the best thing to do would be to take him to your veterinarian first thing in the morning and get a thorough physical exam and blood work. It is hard to say what it is without doing an exam and blood work. Hopefully there won't be any dramatic change in his condition between now and morning. I hope this information helps. Please don't hesitate to ask any further questions. Good luck! - Dr.M

 

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Answered: 8/26/2008

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DVM, ECFVG, MS

454 days and 20 hours ago.

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Thank You

Posted by Dr.M 454 days and 11 hours ago.

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Glad I could be of some help. Hope your dog is doing fine. Please let me know if I can be of any further help and keep me posted on his condition. Dr.M

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