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m_d_hDax's liver was not fixed by the course of antibiotics prescribed last month, the liver enzymes are just as high as before. It's not clear what is causing this problem, but first the vet wants to fix the more urgent problems:
Dax has a urinary tract infection -- bacteria in his urine, elevated white blood cell count -- so he's starting an additional course of antibiotics. It had seemed all these appetite problems began with the first course of antibiotics, so I'm not thrilled about this, but the infection needs to be addressed.
The tummy problems were diagnosed as gastroenteritis, for which he's getting an antacid and antiemetic. So far his appetite has not returned to normal, which is my biggest worry. Doctor said give it a few days for his tummy to settle down. If needed, we can put Dax on an appetite stimulant.
So, we have a sick dog, and he's undergoing medical treatment. Doesn't seem to be an emergency at the moment, but ... the reduced appetite cannot go on forever.
Dax has a urinary tract infection -- bacteria in his urine, elevated white blood cell count -- so he's starting an additional course of antibiotics. It had seemed all these appetite problems began with the first course of antibiotics, so I'm not thrilled about this, but the infection needs to be addressed.
The tummy problems were diagnosed as gastroenteritis, for which he's getting an antacid and antiemetic. So far his appetite has not returned to normal, which is my biggest worry. Doctor said give it a few days for his tummy to settle down. If needed, we can put Dax on an appetite stimulant.
So, we have a sick dog, and he's undergoing medical treatment. Doesn't seem to be an emergency at the moment, but ... the reduced appetite cannot go on forever.