It was scary yesterday when Hatlee started limping. Instant thought that hit me was like did the "distemper" virus hit him ? Is he dying ? Cause the Vet told us, once dogs get infected with it, there is no cure for it and one of the symptoms is losing balance or shaking in the limps etc.
Paul rang his previous vet and apparently Hatlee had his "distemper" shots in Feb 09 when his previous owner brought him there. Since it's compulsory for SPCA to give this shot, we know that Hatlee now have the jab twice is should be fully covered (a jab will protect him for 3 years). Or the virus could infect him before he had his shots since the virus could incubate in him for 3 months with no signs of it and when it's full blown, there will be no cure. The jab acts as a preventive measure but not a cure. Like a nervous mom, I am still keeping a lookout for any greenish discharge on his eyes or nose or if he continues to limp.
As for his runny/wet nose, our vet advise us, he could be having allergy like us humans. I had fed him with anti-histamine and soon after, his nose would always be dry and normal.
We fed Hatlee some pain pills last night in hope it will help with his paw as he was limping so bad, his right front paw didn't even touch the floor. After 2 doses of pain pills, as at current, he is behaving like before.
He even met another Retriever this morning during his walk and they were playing around. From that, I know that my baby boy would be doing preety good.
Paul rang his previous vet and apparently Hatlee had his "distemper" shots in Feb 09 when his previous owner brought him there. Since it's compulsory for SPCA to give this shot, we know that Hatlee now have the jab twice is should be fully covered (a jab will protect him for 3 years). Or the virus could infect him before he had his shots since the virus could incubate in him for 3 months with no signs of it and when it's full blown, there will be no cure. The jab acts as a preventive measure but not a cure. Like a nervous mom, I am still keeping a lookout for any greenish discharge on his eyes or nose or if he continues to limp.
As for his runny/wet nose, our vet advise us, he could be having allergy like us humans. I had fed him with anti-histamine and soon after, his nose would always be dry and normal.
We fed Hatlee some pain pills last night in hope it will help with his paw as he was limping so bad, his right front paw didn't even touch the floor. After 2 doses of pain pills, as at current, he is behaving like before.
He even met another Retriever this morning during his walk and they were playing around. From that, I know that my baby boy would be doing preety good.
As at now, he is playing with his toy.
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Glad he recovers..
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