My dog ate an oyster, now hunched, stiff, and can't walk. Vet needed?

Poor Zee Zee. It's clear the oyster shell pieces have upset her stomach, causing the vomiting. The issue her is that these can cause a blockage. The best thing to do is take her into a vet immediately to get her checked out, as I can't say if she will be ok or not. A blockage is fatal without treatment. Please take her into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website. Best of luck.

Poor baby. It sounds like he may have injured something. It is common for them to injure their back or neck and act this way. I would have your vet look st him today. Your vet will be able to localize the pain and give him the appropriate pain meds to help him feel better. If it is his lower back, you vet may also prescribe him a stool softener so it is easier for him to have a bowel movement. Your vet will also be able to do X-rays if needed. I do not recommend to give any human pain meds as most of these are toxic to dogs. I hope this helps and he starts to feel better soon!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Gage. He sounds quite sick based on the symptoms you have described. The shivering and reluctance to move typically indicate pain. He could be sore in his neck or back or in his abdomen. He may have an upset stomach, but I am worried that he is dehydrated as well from not eating and drinking. He will require medical care from his veterinarian to diagnose the problem and formulate a treatment plan. I do not recommend giving Pepto bismol. First, he sounds more sick than from a mild GI illness. I also do not find it to be very effective in dogs. Finally, it contains an aspirin like compound that can be very hard on a dog's stomach and intestines potentially making gastrointestinal signs worse. I hope this information helps!

He may have some spinal cord problems, especially with the cervical spinal cord, such as a slipped disk or arthritic changes that press on nerves and are painful. Ob is apparently very much in pain and therefore should be seen by a veterinarian tonight. The vet will do a thorough physical exam, palpate the spine to find where the pain is coming from, and also do a neurological exam and then x-rays. He will then discuss the exam findings with you and possible treatment. Your dog will get pain medicine and other medications as necessary. Dogs with pain often do not eat, and eating also may be painful as he has to chew, open his mouth and move the jaws. This may be more painful than lapping up water.

Poor Oswald! If he is shaking from the pain and not able to eat then you could take him to an emergency clinic for an exam and treatment. He could have a bad tooth that is causing him a lot of pain and may need medications to help relieve the pain. Pain medication would make him a lot more comfortable overnight until his regular appointment tomorrow. You could also call your vet and give him/her an update and see if he/she would just prescribe a pain medication for tonight. Hope he feels better soon!

I would have Lily examined by a vet. I would not expect these types of symptoms after eating oyster sauce. Is it possible she might have eaten anything else? Your vet will do a thorough physical and neurologic exam, and may recommend bloodwork to see what is going on internally to figure out what treatment is needed.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Loss of appetite can be observed with many conditions such as gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, kidney disease, pancreatitis, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Panda evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and others depending on the findings on exam. Treatment would be based on findings. Good luck and have a great day! Hoping for a speedy recovery!