Need Help ASAP, Sick puppy!!

[Baxter Tiberius]

The vets in Miami aren't worth their payroll, so I bring Baxter to the Veterinary Emergency Hospital when its something obviously wrong.

The training of the doctors at any Emergency clinic are far and above anything your local vet will have.

I believe even though this may not be "urgent", that you should bring him to the biggest veterinary clinic with emergency services in your city.

Only because you will have access to doctors who are actually educated. Not because there's any emergency to worry about. I believe it will increase your chances of getting an answer. Rather than mindlessly hypothesizing like your vet did, they will actually try to determine the cause. And that is worth it, because it means potential treatment.

I don't believe your dog is pacing because he has separation anxiety, or is eating bad food. There's something causing the pacing. Maybe pain or discomfort, and walking is relieving that pain to some extent. Maybe neurological. Bring him to the ER hospital and ask for their smartest doctor. He may figure it out.

 

[Manydogs]

I believe it is a neurological-hydrocephalus, or seizure disorder, as others have stated.

 

[xxaprilrose]

Please keep us updated. I believe everybody has come to good conclusions on what it may be. The only thing I could have thought of was maybe OCD. Which is actually quite common in dogs. However, if he is sick and doing this because he is sick then it clearly isnt that. Im sure we would all like an update and good luck! Poor baby. I really hope its nothing too serious and it can be corrected. Best of luck!

 

[2BullyMama]

i agree with the others, sounds neurological. prayers heading to you and your baby, please keep us posted

 

[KyliesDaddy]

Thanks everyone,we took him to another vet this morning and he basically said the same has the one we took him to yesterday that it is prob in his head..He gave his some shots and some meds,he isn't acting any better now he keeps his head down while he walks..He isn't going around in a big circle like he was he's walking around in different places,but still isn't acting like himself....So now i think the next step is to find a vet that can do scans and stuff. Thanks everyone again..will try to keep you all updated.

 

[ddnene]

Thanks everyone,we took him to another vet this morning and he basically said the same has the one we took him to yesterday that it is prob in his head..He gave his some shots and some meds,he isn't acting any better now he keeps his head down while he walks..He isn't going around in a big circle like he was he's walking around in different places,but still isn't acting like himself....So now i think the next step is to find a vet that can do scans and stuff. Thanks everyone again..will try to keep you all updated.

I'm so sorry to hear this, I really think he needs to see a specialist. Did they recommend anyone to you? I personally would take him to a neurologist…
We are here for you if you need us, please keep us posted on your baby!!!

 

[Petra]

Thanks everyone,we took him to another vet this morning and he basically said the same has the one we took him to yesterday that it is prob in his head..He gave his some shots and some meds,he isn't acting any better now he keeps his head down while he walks..He isn't going around in a big circle like he was he's walking around in different places,but still isn't acting like himself....So now i think the next step is to find a vet that can do scans and stuff. Thanks everyone again..will try to keep you all updated.

It doesn't sound like the vets takes this seriously Normally there are basic reasons for why a dog would pace around but it seems like all those can be ruled out in this case. If there is a specialist in the area I'd take him there. I really feel for you and your family, I hope Dozer will get the right treatment, thinking of you all

 

[KyliesDaddy]

What kind of treatments are they

 

[cali baker]

It would of course depend on his diagnosis. If he's experiencing seizures, then he would likely be placed on anti-epileptic medications. I feel terrible this is happening to your bully and i hope and pray he will be okay. Did you get a referral to a neurologist yet?

 

[Baxter Tiberius]

Thanks everyone,we took him to another vet this morning and he basically said the same has the one we took him to yesterday that it is prob in his head..He gave his some shots and some meds,he isn't acting any better now he keeps his head down while he walks..He isn't going around in a big circle like he was he's walking around in different places,but still isn't acting like himself....So now i think the next step is to find a vet that can do scans and stuff. Thanks everyone again..will try to keep you all updated.

Bring him to the local animal hospital that is open 24 hours in your city. Forget isolated private-practice vets. ER doctors knowledge is worth its weight in gold.

 

[KyliesDaddy]

They put him on phenobarb

 

[Barbara Ray Linker]

If it could be separation anxiety, I suggest you use a wind-up clock and place it by him in his bed. The ticking sound of the clock resembles the mother's heart beat.

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[Manydogs]

I believe phenobarb is step one for seizures. That is the first medication my shepherd was started on for seizures.

 

[agentbunny]

Is it possible that he is blind? How does he sleep? Does he only pace at home or in the car and outside as well?
If he is hydrocephalic, he needs to be treated immediately as the water on the brain will only increase and cause other problems. There has to be a VCA specialty hospital near you. You may want to research some Yelp reviews of vets near you to see who specializes in bulldogs. If you happen to be in CA, Davis Medical Center Vet school handles all these things. If not, find out where the nearest veterinary medicine university is and make an appointment with them. Thats where the experts are and it is usually more reasonable in price for bigger procedures. Did you contact the dogs breeder?

 

[dozersmama]

I would call the breeder asap let them know this is going on and ask about what vet the recommend.
I hate to say it but this early on I think I would be looking at a replacement from the breeder before I got any more attached if that is an option. It may sound heartless but I have kids and we suddenly lost a puppy and it was devastating to all of us.