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HEAT PROBLEMS IN LAB

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  • 13-03-2010 1:43pm
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    cmbutterfly45
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    hi, my labrador pup is in heat for first time, but she is acting extra strange today and am very worried. she is dropping out hard pellets of poo without even squatting followed by drips of liquid and little bits of blood, she is crying a lot and shaking, seems to be in a lot of pain. i called the vet but they said they are very busy with large animals today which i was very angry about and they told me to call up for some liquid parrafin, which in my opinion wont make a difference. i wantto know if anyonehas heard of this before im afraid it could be a womb infection or something of that nature. should i try find another vet inthe area that isnt too busy to look at her.
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    Toulouse
    Registered Users Posts: 2,413 ✭✭✭Toulouse


    Find another vet, definitely.

    Liquid parrafin will help with the constipation but if you're worried about pyometra then do get another opinion.


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    tk123
    Registered Users Posts: 14,024 ✭✭✭✭tk123


    I would think about changing vets too. A puppy can fade fast if there's something wrong - I like the peace of mind that our vet will fit him in if there's something wrong (this was the case with the cat too)! We go to Anicare in Glasnevin btw


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    cmbutterfly45
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    i agree i am pretty worried about her and am still waiting for a call back to see if she needs to come in the girl was going to ask a vet at lunch, the poo just droppingout of her is whats concerningme most i dont think its normal but im unsure because it is her first heat this could be normal for her? she just seems so sluggish and sore


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    peasant
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    In my experience a dog being in heat has no effect whatsoever on their stools.

    So yes, I would be worried too


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    morganafay
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    It could be lots of things, it could be something like worms or it could be more serious, so she really needs to see a vet. That's annoying that your vets were too "busy". I hope she'll be ok


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    looserock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 302 ✭✭looserock


    cmbutterfly45 wrote: »
    hi, my labrador pup is in heat for first time, but she is acting extra strange today and am very worried. she is dropping out hard pellets of poo without even squatting followed by drips of liquid and little bits of blood, she is crying a lot and shaking, seems to be in a lot of pain. i called the vet but they said they are very busy with large animals today which i was very angry about and they told me to call up for some liquid parrafin, which in my opinion wont make a difference. i wantto know if anyonehas heard of this before im afraid it could be a womb infection or something of that nature. should i try find another vet inthe area that isnt too busy to look at her.

    I think you need to find another Vet and get her in there immediately, It may be nothing serious but why take the chance, better to see a vet sooner rather than later it could make a huge difference.


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