Jack won't eat or drink!

[Jennifer and Jack]

Jack is home with me and my dad and step mom....we have been home together for a few days and he has been fine....eating great, playing and going for walks with my step mom. Yesterday he had his heart guard chew....and he ate extra food ....some salmon, some egg...(small bites) and all his regular food.


Today he is. It himself.....he ate NOTHING...this boy loves cheese...he walked away from it..wouldn't eat an egg...unheard of....no salmon...no treats nothing...not even a sip of water.....

He doesn't have diarrhea ..he is not throwing up. His poop is reported by my step mom as normal. His breathing is non labored.....but he is sleeping deeply but wakes up when I call his name. I can't find any tender spots on his body...his gums are a little tacky.

He only weighs 16 -17 pounds so he doesn't have much reserve.....you know me I am worried....I can't help it I love him so much.

My dad and step mom are here....not really dog people but my step mom is good with Jack.....I am unable to leave house.....so I would have to send Jack to the ER with my dad and step mom which he doesn't know that well..

Can anyone tell me how long he can go without any fluid? Should I try to force him via syringe some chicken broth or water....or just let him be?

Thanks for any help....I don't remember going through this with him before ,....I may have..I just don't remember.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Thanks Nicky! I will.

[Sue, Murphy and Bella ()*o*()]

It's good to know that it's nothing chronic or will get worse. Time and lots of TLC and he'll be good as new.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Yes......honestly I was afraid he was having trouble with his kidneys......I knew something was way off when he refused eggs and cheese his favorite snack ever.

My dad and step mom are here and they are not dog people.....twice I have stopped them from giving him a treat from the food store.....they are just trying to be loving and do for him...I have repeatedly told them not to do that and how dangerous it was but I was terrified they didn't listen.......

They call me a fanatic ... :) if that's what you want to call it fine with me.....

Thanks again.........

[F, Calla & Luca]

Sorry to hear this about Jack. I hope he recovers quickly.

[Jennifer and Jack]

Thanks!!! I am so glad too! I don't think I can handle much more stress..HA is only we were given a choice !

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

Aw, poor Jack!  And as if you don't have enough on your plate!!!!!!  So thankful you have a reason to the why....and hoping Jack bounces back quickly!

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

I'm so glad to hear that the vets have uncovered Jack's problem and that it is something fixable. What a freak accident!  But I can see how it could happen with a mini and Jack is so tiny. Tara sleeps on our bed too. She used to be constantly dodging one of us as we rolled or flipped.   She has a little doughnut type bed that we ended up putting on our bed at a night  (we have a king size) and now she sleeps soundly in it knowing she is close to us but still safe from the rolling, flipping people! She comes out once or twice a night for a snuggle but always ends up in her safe place!

[Rosemary (Ro) and Enzo]

That's a great idea Ricki!

[Jennifer and Jack]

I was thinking of doing that but the is due is I have an adjustable bed and the only place he could lay flat is the bottom and I kick hard apparently....when I rolled on him he was up by my arms....right now my bed is too soft for him and hurts his back. He likes the hard floor with just a little cushion..... I was looking into the things they have for babies co sleepers so he can be safe from being squished by me ..

I feel so horrible. He didn't eat or drink today but i had them give him fluids. He never eats on pain medication......I wish I had that problem.... He may need another fluid bolus tomorrow if he doesn't drink.

He dehydrates super fast as I brought him in less then 24 hours since he stopped drinking and he already had tent pinched skin....I guess because he is so little....no reserve..

This dog for sure is my heart outside my body....I was not supposed to be out of bed....but I think I would crawl out of a grave for this dog I just love him so much

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Yeah, I think a co-sleeper type set up would work well for him. He's the right size for one. :)

Well, there was no intention of doing harm on your part Jennifer, we all know that much! I'm just glad that you are so sensitive to changes in him. You really caught this problem quickly and consequently it will be resolved sooner rather than later. Now you two can rest and recuperate together. We want to see both of you up and moving about again soon!