Mopey basset

Basset Momma · 02-14-2005, 10:02 AM

My Sami has been rather mopey these last few days- this morning couldn't even interest her in a dog treat though she did eat some food and drink water. The problem is we have had so many changes at home including a sick pound puppy (probably kennel cough though vet won't rule out distemper). Sami did have a small cough a few days ago- but cleared in less than 24 hours (she has had both distemper and bordetella shots). Indy's vet put all our dogs on Clavumox and Temaril-P "just in case" though I'm weaning Sami off the Temaril- P since she does not have a cough anymore. Her blood work was "fine" according to her regular vet who saw her last week- WBC was 5- he said maybe something viral but still pretty normal- Her platelets were also a bit low- but again he said nothing to worry about. My question -Could the meds she is on be making her mopey? This just started since the meds- Augmentin makes me feel kind of off because it's such a strong med- I don't want to be ignoring something I shouldn't but I can't keep rushing them to the vet with each sneeze or eye discharge either- Any thoughts?- Wendy

Soundtrack · 02-14-2005, 10:39 AM

I have had problems in the past with certain antibiotics making my dogs nauseous, but it's always a good idea to check with the vet on this.

02-14-2005, 11:01 AM

YOU COULD ALWAYS JUST CALL THE VET AND ASK IF THAT'S APROBABLE CAUSE, THEN GIVE IT ANOTHER DAY OR SO

Basset Momma · 02-14-2005, 11:10 AM

Temaril- P is a sedative (antihistamine) mixed with prednisone. I looked up the side effects this morning- lethargy, depression, - that sort of thing- I'll watch today as I had already started weaning her off- her last dose was this morning so if it's that she should perk up soon- I'm just at my wits end with all these sick babies!

02-14-2005, 10:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Basset Momma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,305	Mopey basset My Sami has been rather mopey these last few days- this morning couldn't even interest her in a dog treat though she did eat some food and drink water. The problem is we have had so many changes at home including a sick pound puppy (probably kennel cough though vet won't rule out distemper). Sami did have a small cough a few days ago- but cleared in less than 24 hours (she has had both distemper and bordetella shots). Indy's vet put all our dogs on Clavumox and Temaril-P "just in case" though I'm weaning Sami off the Temaril- P since she does not have a cough anymore. Her blood work was "fine" according to her regular vet who saw her last week- WBC was 5- he said maybe something viral but still pretty normal- Her platelets were also a bit low- but again he said nothing to worry about. My question -Could the meds she is on be making her mopey? This just started since the meds- Augmentin makes me feel kind of off because it's such a strong med- I don't want to be ignoring something I shouldn't but I can't keep rushing them to the vet with each sneeze or eye discharge either- Any thoughts?- Wendy __________________ -Wendy Mom to Samantha, Jake, Cuddy, Frodo, & Indy

02-14-2005, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
Soundtrack Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,577	Re: Mopey basset I have had problems in the past with certain antibiotics making my dogs nauseous, but it's always a good idea to check with the vet on this. __________________ Rosie-Ch Soundtrack Cracklin' Rose CGN AGN RA Am RN TT Melody-Ch Soundtrack Unchained Melody TT Sailor-Ch Soundtrack Expedition Sailor RN TT Chili-Ch Soundtrack Spice Up Your Life Curry-Ch Soundtrack Canadian Brass Pepper-Ch Pennieslogon Living La Vida Loca CGN Vina-Ch Soundtrack Grand Illusion Leila-Ch Soundtrack Almost Paradise Deela-Ch Soundtrack Wink Of An Eye Hermione - Soundtrack Spellbound Eowyn - Soundtrack Rain Dance

02-14-2005, 11:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Anonymous Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mopey basset YOU COULD ALWAYS JUST CALL THE VET AND ASK IF THAT'S APROBABLE CAUSE, THEN GIVE IT ANOTHER DAY OR SO

02-14-2005, 11:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Basset Momma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,305	Re: Mopey basset Temaril- P is a sedative (antihistamine) mixed with prednisone. I looked up the side effects this morning- lethargy, depression, - that sort of thing- I'll watch today as I had already started weaning her off- her last dose was this morning so if it's that she should perk up soon- I'm just at my wits end with all these sick babies! __________________ -Wendy Mom to Samantha, Jake, Cuddy, Frodo, & Indy

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