Why is my female Dachshund lethargic, won't eat, and has bloody stool?

Poor Luna! She could have an infection (parvo, etc) or a parasite. Since she has bloody stool and is lethargic, she should be examined by a vet to determine the cause and treat. Your vet can test a stool sample to help diagnose and then prescribe medications to treat the problem. She might also need some fluids to prevent dehydration. Hope she gets better soon!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Dixie. I recommend that he sees a veterinarian today. His symptoms are worrisome. A severe respiratory tract infection can cause green nasal discharge and coughing. He could also have pneumonia. If he is unvaccinated, distemper virus infection can cause respiratory and gastrointestinal signs. The veterinarian will examine him and may make testing recommendations such as x-rays of his chest. I hope this information helps!

The most striking abnormality is the low platelet count which can lead to spontaneous bleeding. Immunomediated thrombocytopenia is possible at this stage and more tests are needed to know if it is primary or secondary. Transfusion of blood products or whole blood may be considered. I would recommend to take her back immediately to your local veterinarian and discuss further investigations.

It sounds like Dasher is suffering from gastroenteritis. Some of the more common causes of gastroenteritis include intestinal parasites, gastritis (inflammation of the stomach wall), pancreatitis, dietary indiscretion, or a foreign body/blockage. Since Dasher has been sick for so many days I would recommend taking him to the vet. He may be dehydrated and need fluids as well as some antinausea medication to get him to eat and some antibiotics to help clear up the diarrhea.

Hello, Based on the symptoms you described, I am concerned Girlie may have an infection in the uterus (blood could be from from vagina) or possibly a problem clotting her blood. I would recommend that you take Girlie to the nearest veterinary emergency hospital. She needs to have an exam, bloodwork, and an ultrasound.

It sounds as Dahlia is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking her to the vet the first chance you get, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an antibiotic course and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

Blood in the stool, even if it seems to "go away" and come back later, is never normal. The fact that it's accompanied by diarrhea suggests colitis, or inflammation of the colon, as opposed to some type of bleeding mass in the rectum or colon. Colitis can have a number of causes, including dietary indiscretion (eating something rotten or non-food), parasites, food allergies/food sensitivities, inflammatory bowel disease, or infection. Leah may improve with a diet change, perhaps a more digestible diet specifically for gastrointestinal problems. To assume it's a "tummy issue" could be to ignore causes that are treatable, and at this point she's not only having diarrhea but she also lost her appetite. It's been three days and she's not improving, so I recommend having her seen by her vet for labwork to include parasite testing, blood work, and urinalysis for starters. If all is normal consider a bland diet (as recommended above), and a probiotic supplement. Ultimately, she may need to have biopsies taken to diagnose the exact cause.