My puppy is dizzy, weak, and wobbly after swimming. What should I do?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Eli. If he is still experiencing these symptoms, then he needs to see a veterinarian right away. Puppies can experience low blood sugar which will make them weak and wobbly. If he felt better after eating, then this could be the case. If this is not the case, then an intoxication is a possibility. Did he eat anything that he shouldn't have recently? Either way, it is good to have him evaluated. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Mac. It sounds like he hurt himself somehow today. Keep him very quiet tonight to allow him to rest. If he is still limping tomorrow morning, he will need to see his veterinarian. He may require x-rays of the injured limb. Hopefully he just has a soft tissue injury such as a strain or sprain, but he could have wound somewhere or bone injury. Encourage him to eat and drink so that he does not become dehydrated. Do not give any over-the-counter pain medication as these can be toxic to dogs. I hope this information helps!

Poor puppy. These symptoms of being wobbly, with no associated vomiting or diarrhea, don't necessarily mean he got into a poison. Typically there are some GI symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea) when a pet ingests something they shouldn't have. There could be an internal problem going on or a primary neurological condition. Also a possibility is an adverse reaction to a recent topical flea product or heartworm medication. The Benadryl will likely make him a bit sleepy, so don't be alarmed if you see that. I would consider taking him to your ER vet for further testing, if there is no immediate suspicion for his symptoms, because treating the underlying problem right away is our primary goal here, so that we can hopefully reverse the neurological symptoms before they cause permanent damage. I hope that your puppy Eli is able to make a full and speedy recovery soon! Best wishes and take care.

So, potential serious concerns would be 1. poisoning (ie antifreeze, pot, chemicals, rotten carcasses, etc.) 2. seizures (dogs get epilepsy and it commonly presents in puppies 3. metabolic issue like a liver shunt can cause neurologic symptoms 4. trauma to the brain like being hit by a car. Any neurologic symptoms are very serious and I would take him to an emergency veterinarian for a full workup.

I'm so sorry to hear about Louie. I'm.very concerned about him as one of the dangers of vomit and diarrhoea is severe dehydration and then shock due to a lack of fluids. The body's electrolyte balance can also become very disturbed. The combination of this can lead to an incredibly weak animal that warrants immediate veterinary attention. I'm worried that Louie is very weak or is suffering a complication due to his illness. The only option in this scenario is to take him back to the vet for an examination and prepare yourselves that he will likely need to stay in for IV fluids and investigations.

Hi, could Louie have overheated? Is it possible fir you to check his temperature ? If not, try to keep him in a cool room and wet just his feet and ankles and see if any changes in the panting. If no changes, I would suggest to have him checked over.

Synis experiencing very general symptoms of disease, these symptoms could fit almost any internal condition, maybe he is suffering from nausea due to a gastrointestinal disease and maybe he is in pain, from the symptoms described it's very hard to know. i would recommend taking him to the vet as soon as possible in order to get him checked, if he doesn't show any other obvious symptoms during the examination, a blood test and possibly an ultrasound will be needed in order to try and find out what is wrong with Syn.