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tla23t
Sep 9, 2007, 04:38 AM
I have a 7 month old Beagle and for the past two day he has not eaten. He no longer wags his tail when I call him. He doesn't respond when I call him. He will look at me but not get up. Last night he was drooling bad. What could be wrong with him?

danielnoahsmommy
Sep 9, 2007, 04:40 AM
He is very sick take him to the vet now

labman
Sep 9, 2007, 05:05 AM
Read through the sticky at https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/dogs/information-articles-our-dogs-expert-labman-53153.html#post254171

Don't worry about him not eating, but the other symptoms suggest a problem.
As far as somebody here being able to say what is wrong and how to help, it is impossible. He needs to see a vet. The only doubt in my mind is whether it is OK to wait until tomorrow , or if you should try to find one today.

pawsdogdaycare
Sep 10, 2007, 02:01 PM
Agreed, dog is in sick... go to vet..

tla23t
Sep 10, 2007, 04:15 PM
Thanks to all. I took him to the vet this morning and we found out he has Parvo. He is still at the vet now. They are keeping him over night. They are not sure if he will make it through the night.

tairyn123
Sep 10, 2007, 04:34 PM
Good luck, Parvo is one of the worst diseases puppies can get. I hope the little guy pulls through... :(

tla23t
Sep 12, 2007, 05:31 PM
Well he passed away. They did everything they could but nothing worked. I'm just glad he's not in pain anymore.

danielnoahsmommy
Sep 12, 2007, 06:05 PM
Sorry for your loss. I hope you will give yourself a chance to mourn and heal after your loss

MrPippin
Sep 13, 2007, 08:24 AM
Well he passed away. They did everything they could but nothing worked. I'm just glad he's not in pain anymore.

I am sorry for your loss tla23t. It can be hard to vaccinate puppies successfully against Parvo because often the mother's anti-bodies can interfere with the vaccination. Many vets recommend vaccinating every 3 to 6 weeks for Parvo starting at about 6 weeks and continuing until the puppy is 16 to 20 weeks old.

I know it breaks your heart to have lost this puppy, but when you are finished grieving, there are plenty of more puppies needing a good loving home.

tla23t
Sep 13, 2007, 06:02 PM
Once again thanks to all of you for your help. I'm not sure if I will be getting another dog anytime soon. We lost another dog 2 months ago due to a pygmy rattlesnake so I think I will take a break for a while. I do love dogs very much but my 7 year old son can't take anymore heart break right now. Maybe in a years we will get another dog. Thanks guys and take care!