Well, I woke up today in the morning, and I called my dog. He was lying in his little corner as always, but didn't seem to respond at all. I went outside and called him, and he was just lying there looking at me with sort of a sad face. He doesn't get up at all. I tried giving him some meat (I put the bowl right up to him), and he just ignored it. I don't know what's wrong. He's a real energetic dog, and this just isn't him. It seems like he's sick, but I fear it's something worse. Also, about a month ago I found a small lump on the left of his ribs. It feels hard, but it didn't seem to bother him. But now he's not getting up, and he's closing his eyes. I don't know what to do. I came on here to get some help (hopefully). Any info is appreciated...
Turns out he had a real bad infection due to something he may have eaten like mushrooms or harmful weeds. They tried to take blood from him, but he was so dehydrated (due to the infection) that all they drew was a black, thick liquid. The 24 hr. stay covered injections, x-rays, and additional treatments (can't name everything). But he's perfectly well now. He has to take two meds, 3x a day. After that he'll be done with treatment.
