Kee
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Post by Kee on Dec 30, 2008 16:21:44 GMT -8
My 4 yr old chi hurts a lot on his side between his front and back leg.He is about 11 pounds.He does not lose weigt. He will scream if you touch him there.It really sounds awful.We don't know what is wrong with him he does seem to go outside a lot.He has screamed off and on for some time when you go to pick him up but we thought it was because we scared because he gets scared so easy. So we was wondering if it was Diabetes but we don't know I was wondering what yall thought it might be.We are going to try to get him in to the vet tomorrow
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Post by Tricia on Dec 30, 2008 17:06:52 GMT -8
I'm sorry, I have no knowledge of how diabetes affects dogs, but I definitely think a vet visit is the proper thing to do. I would be more inclined to think perhaps he has a broken rib or something like that. I know that's really painful in people, so I would assume it would be the same in dogs. If it's something like that, it should be easy for the vet to diagnose. Please let us know what you find out! I'll be sending good thoughts your way!
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Post by Kee on Dec 30, 2008 17:10:10 GMT -8
thank you but i don't think it is a broken rib he hurts on both sides and nothing has happened to make him have a broken rib.
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Post by Jen on Dec 30, 2008 17:22:48 GMT -8
I wouldn't guess diabetes because I don't believe pain is a symptom of it. My first Yorkie developed diabetes and his only initial symptom was excessive thirst  Teddy and Woody have occasionally cried out when I've picked them up but I've always just assumed I was accidentally grabbing a sensitive spot or something but it's definitely not what you're describing. I would make a trip to the vets like you're planning on doing  I hope it turns out to be something very minor. Please keep us updated okay  |
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Post by Kee on Dec 30, 2008 17:25:29 GMT -8
thank you i will.I have been looking stuff up and we beileve he might have thyroid problems.
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Post by Jen on Dec 30, 2008 17:28:48 GMT -8
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Post by Kee on Dec 30, 2008 17:36:32 GMT -8
ok
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Post by Kee on Dec 30, 2008 17:42:12 GMT -8
thanks yep i have already read that one he has dry fur ,his fur falls out ,he is fat.
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Post by Jen on Dec 30, 2008 18:01:14 GMT -8
So he has a lot of the symptoms of it huh. Let us know what the vet thinks |
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Post by Kee on Dec 30, 2008 18:04:59 GMT -8
ok we will. thanks for your help just pray for him and keep in your thoughts.He is ok now we can pet him and all now.
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