My pug has constipation and fever after tick removal. Is she okay?

Hi there. Coco really needs to be hospitalized for this condition as soon as possible. If she has shown no improvement she may be having a delayed reaction to the tick bite (or something else) and need a course of steroids, etc along with her antibiotics and iv fluids. If she cannot hold down food, low glucose is a huge worry with a puppy this small as well and can lead to seizures, lethargy, etc. she is also anemic-which your doctor has probably informed you. It may be that she ends up needing a blood transfusion. I hope this helps and she gets help quickly. My best to you both.

If you think Puggy may be having a reaction to the tick treatment, give her another bath washing with a mild detergent type soap such as Dawn dish detergent. This will help remove any residual insecticide from her coat. If she continues to show weakness and vomiting she should be evaluated by a veterinarian.

Ticks can cause illness, but it is also possible that something else is wrong and the tick has nothing to do with it. I would encourage you to have her evaluated by your veterinarian soon. They may recommend an x-ray and / or blood work to help diagnose the problem. With intact females I am always concerned about a uterine infection called pyometra as well. It can cause lots of vague symptoms. I would recommend taking a fresh poop sample with you when you go to the veterinarian as well. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

Hello and thank you for reaching out to our consultation service. although it is possible to get diarrhea from a tick related disease, it is not common at all. it would be more likely that she has either eaten something that is not agreeing with her or she has a disease or condition unrelated to the tick. If she continues to eat and drink normally as well as wants to play, I would wait for 48 to 72 hours with feeding her regular diet. If after the 72 hours, the diarrhea is still present, she needs to be seen by a veterinarian. If at any point, she starts to act lethargic or vomit, etc., I would take her to the veterinarian as soon as possible so that they can do a physical examination and possibly some diagnostic testing. Thanks a lot for your question. I hope I have helped.

Hi there, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Diarrhea is not typically a symptom of tickborne disease so this is probably unrelated. Sometimes diarrhea can be a result of antibiotics, but usually it starts earlier in the course of treatment, so the timing doesn't seem related to that either. More likely she got into something that upset her tummy. As long as she's feeling fine, probiotics are a great idea, and you can feed a bland diet of boiled chicken with white rice for a few days. Once her stools improve, mix the rice/chicken mixture with her kibble to gradually switch her back. If the diarrhea doesn't improve over the next few days, and certainly if she starts acting sick (decreased appetite, vomiting, lethargy, etc), then a vet visit is in order. Hope this helps!

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It can be hard to say for sure to know exactly what is the cause of his loss of appetite from looking at his stools alone. A full exam and additional diagnostics such as blood work, fecal testing, and x-rays are needed in order to get a good idea. The one thing I do see with Fendi's feces is stringy mesh like material in the stool which is not normal. If Fendi ate something he shouldn't around the house, this may be the cause of the stringy material. Foreign material such as this can potentially cause gastrointestinal blockages which can be potentially serious. I would recommend Fendi see his veterinarian very soon for an exam and full work up so a diagnosis can be made and Fendi can receive the most appropriate care and treatment.

I'm sorry to hear that this is going on with Bubbles. I would assume that the pain and discomfort she is having is related to the other two diseases you are currently treating. She could be having some abdominal pain from the HGE. Tick borne diseases can cause joint pain and inflammation so this also may be what is making her uncomfortable. I would recommend calling your vet and describing the symptoms of pain. They may be able to have you come pick up a pain medication for Bubbles or they may want to do a recheck to ensure nothing else is going on. I hope Bubbles gets back to feeling like herself soon! Best of luck.