Why is my dog restless, anxious, and "digesting his own protein"?

Poor guy. Not every pet with a fever has an infection, so if the antibiotic isn’t working it’s either because there is no infection, the infection is internal, or the antibiotic is not the right kind of antibiotic for the infection. Your pet needs additional testing to sort this out and make sure we are on the right track with treatment. I would start with baseline bloodwork and a urinalysis. Best to take your pet back in to your vet or to another vet for a second opinion here so that we can get a proper diagnosis and tailored treatment based on your pets specific problem. I hope that your pet is able to make a full and speedy recovery soon! Best wishes and take care.

Poor Snickers! He's so cute and I'm sorry he's so ill. You did the right thing by taking him into the vet yesterday. It's a small improvement that he has eaten something and drank some water, and the IV fluids he got likely helped with any dehydration. When a dog is very sick, it can take a couple of days for them to regain their appetite. I would continue monitoring him very closely, and if he starts vomiting food and water again, stops eating, and/or stops drinking water, I would rush him back into a vet right away. At that point, I'd recommend further tests such as an x-ray to rule out a foreign body obstruction. Keep offering him boiled chicken and water. If you have any concerns about how he is doing, rush him back into a vet right away. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Hello. Shiro may just be having some digestive upsets that are still messing with him. Are his gums nice & pink? If so, & there is no vomiting, then you can probably let him rest this evening. Starting tomorrow, if he feels like eating, start him on a bland diet of 25% white chicken breast & 75% plain white rice or low fat cottage cheese. Small amounts fairly often should be offered throughout the day tomorrow. If he is feeling better & his stool seems to be subsiding, you can slowly transition back to his regular food Sunday or Monday. But if he continues to act distressed by refusing to eat, continued diarrhea, retching or vomiting, you will need to see your vet as soon as convenient. I hope Shiro is feeling better soon & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Very nice picture- handsome dog! I am sorry to hear O2 has been not feeling well lately. There can be variety of medical causes for the symptoms O2 has been experiencing- fever, decreased thirst and appetite, and decreased energy. Infectious causes such as viral infections or parasitic infections could be possibilities. If O2 did come into contact with street dogs, it is possible he could have been exposed to something infectious, potentially. Mosquitos can also transmit infections- in dogs the #1 infection transmitted by mosquitos is heart worms. I recommend O2 see a veterinarian as soon as possible for an exam and full diagnostic work up to determine what is causing O2's symptoms so he can receive the best and most appropriate treatments. Your veterinarian my run blood work, test his stool for parasites and run other diagnostic tests as needed. I hope this helps and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Hi, and thanks for your question. These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

I'm so sorry to hear that Hachiko is feeling unwell. He is such a cute pup. His symptoms are certainly concerning for a systemic infection. However, the antibiotics you bought may not be helpful if they are not targeting the right infection, or if this is unrelated to infection altogether, e.g. if his symptoms are due to toxin ingestion, or pancreatitis, or another source of pain or inflammation in his body. It would be best if he was assessed by a veterinarian as soon as possible, who would be able to pinpoint the cause of his illness, and prescribe the appropriate medication. If cost is a concern, please consider applying for a credit card through CareCredit.com, a company that helps people to pay for medical services. I hope this information helps, and I truly hope that Hachiko starts feeling better soon!

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. I am sorry to hear that Sandie is not feeling well. If she has a high fever and is not improving, I would take her back in to the veterinarian for further treatment. If she has not been on an antibiotic, I would recommend doing so and also consider giving her a fever reducer, which your vet can provide. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.