CorsoQueen 0 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Hi All, Wondering if anyone can help me out here, as just googled the question and got nothing. My Fell terrier kills rats & my un vaccinated pup (9wk old) is around her. the pup has suddenly developed diarrhea quite bad. He is still active & drinking water. What i'm asking is; could he have caught a germ/parasite from the rats even though he is not in direct contact of them? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hound 1 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) you need a vet if its got the runs Edited January 2, 2010 by hound Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lakeman 12 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 KEPP IT AWAY AND GET IT JABBED .... IT CAN STILL PICK UP THE LEPTOSPIROSIS VIRUS FROM A THIRD PARTY AND IT'S D.E.A.D :sick: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulk73 151 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 my pup had the runs in summer. took it to the vets straight away. it was fine after treatment. next door neighbours pups had the same virus/illness. one ended up on a drip all weekend the other one died...... take no chances mate. straight to the vets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob.i 26 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 (edited) Dont mess about get the dog to the vet and if its lepto get yourself to the doctors quick Edited January 2, 2010 by rob.i Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fensaluki 35 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Get it in to the vets mate.I know I'm only repeating the good advice that you've already had but wether it's lepto,worms or some other virus a nine week old pup with the three bob bits is in danger. Not worth loosing your little fella hey? ATB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest chook Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Could he not have eaten something or have you given him something different to eat, lepto dosent start off with the runs, other symptoms would have been exibited before now, In acute infections a fever of 103-104°, shivering, and muscle tenderness are the first signs. Then vomiting and rapid dehydration may develop. Severely infected dogs may develop hypothermia and become depressed and die before kidney or liver failure has a chance to develop http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+1556&aid=454 If its realy bad, i would be more concerned with dehydration, pups of this age can go down hill realy quickly, there are a few bugs going round at the moment as well, if its not cleared up and is still verry bad, i would just get him checked out, as the vets should be able to give you something to help clear it up, slippery elm bark powder is also good to give as well, as it helps put a lining on the gut and helps clear everything up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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