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Stefanie7 · 12-24-2012, 08:29 AM

Im a brand new dog owner. Im so worried about my dog. My yorkie poo was fine in the morning. He was his normal playful self. My mom said she took him for a walk and a big dog ran at him but only sniffed his behind. Our toby didn't yelp in pain according to my mom. She walked him the rest of the way back when they met me coming home. We walked inside and suddenly he started to whimper and act like he was hurt. I thought he was ok but then he went to his bed and he got up and whimpered and walked around in circles. I sat down with him and he laid in my lap until he would get up again and whine as if scared or in pain, and nip at me. This is not typical toby behavior. He is so high energy and wants to play all the time. He even went behind the couch and just sat there. We took him to the vet after an hour of this strange behavior and she believes he may have been bruised at the impact of the large dog running up to him and subscribed him pain meds. Once home, he is not drinking, eating or even sleeping much. He suddenly gets up and whimpers and pants as if in pain. He wouldnt lay down. He would just sit there on his hind legs with his tail tucked and nod off but then wake himself up and sit up again. He threw up on our coming back home from the vet, but I thought maybe due to the car ride. His bottom also started to smell. I took him outside and he pooped once, then I took him out an hour or so later and he wouldn't go to the bathroom. He ran back in and then pooped and peed on the carpet but it was cold and wet outside. At one point he just stood there on all fours like he was stuck and his stomach was gurgling loudly. I rushed him outside to go but he wouldn't. All night long it was restless sleep. He won't relax to lay down. He just sits up. Now it's morning and he's beginning to lay down but it still seems uncomfortable. I took him outside to pee and eventually he did but i could smell that it was very strong. I just don't feel like it's "bruising". Does anyone have any ideas? I miss my never gets tired of playing Toby. I'm so sad I don't know how to help him, nor do I understand how suddenly he could change

rubymoon2072 · 12-24-2012, 08:36 AM

did they do an xray?? he might be having a reaction as well to the pain med?? your sure his anal glands dont need draining??? not that it connects to his injury from the other dog but just a thought. you may want to have an xray done...i hope toby is feeling better soon.

MandiesMom · 12-24-2012, 08:38 AM

My first thought was that he was just having anxiety to the big dog running up on him. If the dog only sniffed, it shouldn't have bruised him.

You say even his urine is smelling strong? If so, I would call the vet office and see if they can work him in before they close for Christmas. Maybe take a urine sample (if you have a pee pad, turn it upside down and when he pees on it, drain into a container). The vet might need to check his urine and do some blood work.

It's possible it will ease up and that he was just scared by that dog, but I'd have the vet take another look since it is still going on.

gemy · 12-24-2012, 10:48 AM

Oh dear what a rotten time of year for this to happen. I am going to say you need an ER vet especially if your regular vet isn't open. Strong smelling urine is of concern along with the continual whimpering. Something is wrong!

msyorktown · 12-24-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gemy

Oh dear what a rotten time of year for this to happen. I am going to say you need an ER vet especially if your regular vet isn't open. Strong smelling urine is of concern along with the continual whimpering. Something is wrong!

I am thinking the exact same thing....UTI perhaps??

cummins · 12-24-2012, 03:41 PM

Hope he feels better soon keep us updated

Stefanie7 · 12-24-2012, 08:11 PM

Toby seems to be on the mend. He's perked up a little this morning which set me at ease. He's been laying around resting all day long. He drank some water (though I've forced him), but he still won't eat his dog food. I looked up what was ok people food to give him and so I scrambled him up some plain eggs. Darn dog would only eat it if I pretended I was eating it. I cut up pieces of apple and he ate some of that too. Right now he's actually picked up some of his toys to play with. Oh and he's gone potty a few times, and the strong smell seems to have gone. Thanks so much for your concern. I've never owned a dog. I had no idea how attached I became to him. It was awful to see him in such pain and I couldn't do anything for him or even know what hurts.

12-24-2012, 08:29 AM	#1
Stefanie7 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 2	Something is wrong with my Toby Im a brand new dog owner. Im so worried about my dog. My yorkie poo was fine in the morning. He was his normal playful self. My mom said she took him for a walk and a big dog ran at him but only sniffed his behind. Our toby didn't yelp in pain according to my mom. She walked him the rest of the way back when they met me coming home. We walked inside and suddenly he started to whimper and act like he was hurt. I thought he was ok but then he went to his bed and he got up and whimpered and walked around in circles. I sat down with him and he laid in my lap until he would get up again and whine as if scared or in pain, and nip at me. This is not typical toby behavior. He is so high energy and wants to play all the time. He even went behind the couch and just sat there. We took him to the vet after an hour of this strange behavior and she believes he may have been bruised at the impact of the large dog running up to him and subscribed him pain meds. Once home, he is not drinking, eating or even sleeping much. He suddenly gets up and whimpers and pants as if in pain. He wouldnt lay down. He would just sit there on his hind legs with his tail tucked and nod off but then wake himself up and sit up again. He threw up on our coming back home from the vet, but I thought maybe due to the car ride. His bottom also started to smell. I took him outside and he pooped once, then I took him out an hour or so later and he wouldn't go to the bathroom. He ran back in and then pooped and peed on the carpet but it was cold and wet outside. At one point he just stood there on all fours like he was stuck and his stomach was gurgling loudly. I rushed him outside to go but he wouldn't. All night long it was restless sleep. He won't relax to lay down. He just sits up. Now it's morning and he's beginning to lay down but it still seems uncomfortable. I took him outside to pee and eventually he did but i could smell that it was very strong. I just don't feel like it's "bruising". Does anyone have any ideas? I miss my never gets tired of playing Toby. I'm so sad I don't know how to help him, nor do I understand how suddenly he could change

12-24-2012, 08:36 AM	#2
rubymoon2072 Cedric♥Lola♥Keylo Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gilford, NH, USA Posts: 9,209	did they do an xray?? he might be having a reaction as well to the pain med?? your sure his anal glands dont need draining??? not that it connects to his injury from the other dog but just a thought. you may want to have an xray done...i hope toby is feeling better soon. __________________ Cedric N Lola N Keylo RIP Punkee Princess

12-24-2012, 08:38 AM	#3
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	My first thought was that he was just having anxiety to the big dog running up on him. If the dog only sniffed, it shouldn't have bruised him. You say even his urine is smelling strong? If so, I would call the vet office and see if they can work him in before they close for Christmas. Maybe take a urine sample (if you have a pee pad, turn it upside down and when he pees on it, drain into a container). The vet might need to check his urine and do some blood work. It's possible it will ease up and that he was just scared by that dog, but I'd have the vet take another look since it is still going on. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

12-24-2012, 10:48 AM	#4
gemy YT 2000 Club Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Huntsville,Ont,Canaada Posts: 12,340 Blog Entries: 2	Oh dear what a rotten time of year for this to happen. I am going to say you need an ER vet especially if your regular vet isn't open. Strong smelling urine is of concern along with the continual whimpering. Something is wrong! __________________ Razzle and Dara. Our clan. RIP Karma Dec 24th 2004-July 14 2013 RIP Zoey Jun9 th 2008-May 12 2012. RIP Magic,Mar 26 2006July 1st 2018

12-24-2012, 03:41 PM	#6
cummins YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arcola Il Posts: 554 Blog Entries: 2	Hope he feels better soon keep us updated

12-24-2012, 08:11 PM	#7
Stefanie7 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: California Posts: 2	Toby seems to be on the mend. He's perked up a little this morning which set me at ease. He's been laying around resting all day long. He drank some water (though I've forced him), but he still won't eat his dog food. I looked up what was ok people food to give him and so I scrambled him up some plain eggs. Darn dog would only eat it if I pretended I was eating it. I cut up pieces of apple and he ate some of that too. Right now he's actually picked up some of his toys to play with. Oh and he's gone potty a few times, and the strong smell seems to have gone. Thanks so much for your concern. I've never owned a dog. I had no idea how attached I became to him. It was awful to see him in such pain and I couldn't do anything for him or even know what hurts.