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BijousMommy · 04-13-2015, 12:09 PM

Hello my Bijou will be 7 yrs old in July and is 4.7 pounds. She is trembling, walking backwards, almost inaudibly whining and when she gets bumped she sounds like a cat screaming (normally doesn't sound that way and bark is still the same), when she walks forwards she walks very slowly and looks so sad all the time. She seems to be in constant pain. She will eat (by spoon feeding) and will barely drink any water. I've taken her to the vet twice. First time they checked for external pain and couldn't find the problem and told me to give her tramadol. Second time she looked to have a hemorrhoid and distended stomach in which they emptied her anal glands and just told me add pumpkin to her food and to watch her and continue giving her tramadol for pain. She's been having issues for almost 3 weeks now. I don't think she is having the stomach issue anymore and I don't think the tramadol is working anymore and am really scared for her. The voice change is the most recent thing I've noticed and started about 2 days ago. Last night I found a small red-ish tick in the bathroom just crawling around. I did see a bump under her front leg last week (couldn't see any signs of a tick and nothing came out when squeezed) but it's now gone or just can't find it again yet. I am at a loss and need for my baby to get better. We did get a male 1.5 year old Chihuahua that she doesn't like very much right before she started to have these issues. Has anyone experienced this before and have anything helpful to share that might help me point silly vet in the right direction?

lillymae · 04-13-2015, 08:02 PM

Did the vet take any x-rays ? If not then there deff needs to be x-rays taken of the neck & spine. It could be that her back or neck is out but it could be something more serious. I would want blood work also, especially due to the discovery of the tick/bite. Please get her back to the vet OR maybe you need to get a second opinion from a diff vet. I'm not at all comfortable with the fact she's having some serious symptoms & the vet that saw her didn't do much. This baby sounds to be in serious pain from something & it needs to be addressed ASAP as some of the things that can cause these symptoms can be life threatening if not treated promptly & properly. Please keep us updated. I'll be Praying she'll be ok.

Dayswalters · 04-14-2015, 04:39 AM

I agree...I would go to a different vet as soon as possible. Some vets don't take owners seriously if they don't observe the symptoms personally. Find one that will listen and take your concerns seriously.

ladyjane · 04-14-2015, 06:47 AM

Find another vet ASAP!

04-13-2015, 12:09 PM	#1
BijousMommy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ft Wash, Md Posts: 1	Very scary signs of illness Hello my Bijou will be 7 yrs old in July and is 4.7 pounds. She is trembling, walking backwards, almost inaudibly whining and when she gets bumped she sounds like a cat screaming (normally doesn't sound that way and bark is still the same), when she walks forwards she walks very slowly and looks so sad all the time. She seems to be in constant pain. She will eat (by spoon feeding) and will barely drink any water. I've taken her to the vet twice. First time they checked for external pain and couldn't find the problem and told me to give her tramadol. Second time she looked to have a hemorrhoid and distended stomach in which they emptied her anal glands and just told me add pumpkin to her food and to watch her and continue giving her tramadol for pain. She's been having issues for almost 3 weeks now. I don't think she is having the stomach issue anymore and I don't think the tramadol is working anymore and am really scared for her. The voice change is the most recent thing I've noticed and started about 2 days ago. Last night I found a small red-ish tick in the bathroom just crawling around. I did see a bump under her front leg last week (couldn't see any signs of a tick and nothing came out when squeezed) but it's now gone or just can't find it again yet. I am at a loss and need for my baby to get better. We did get a male 1.5 year old Chihuahua that she doesn't like very much right before she started to have these issues. Has anyone experienced this before and have anything helpful to share that might help me point silly vet in the right direction?

04-14-2015, 06:47 AM	#4
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,471	Find another vet ASAP! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

04-13-2015, 08:02 PM	#2
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	Did the vet take any x-rays ? If not then there deff needs to be x-rays taken of the neck & spine. It could be that her back or neck is out but it could be something more serious. I would want blood work also, especially due to the discovery of the tick/bite. Please get her back to the vet OR maybe you need to get a second opinion from a diff vet. I'm not at all comfortable with the fact she's having some serious symptoms & the vet that saw her didn't do much. This baby sounds to be in serious pain from something & it needs to be addressed ASAP as some of the things that can cause these symptoms can be life threatening if not treated promptly & properly. Please keep us updated. I'll be Praying she'll be ok.

04-14-2015, 04:39 AM	#3
Dayswalters Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: California Posts: 842 Blog Entries: 1	I agree...I would go to a different vet as soon as possible. Some vets don't take owners seriously if they don't observe the symptoms personally. Find one that will listen and take your concerns seriously.