Last week Puff wouldn't poop. After about 3 days, I finally got her into the vet. Her anal sacs were FULL, so they expressed the sacs, gave me LaxAire and sent me home. She still wouldn't poop, and then she started vomitting. She threw up one time a day, for 3 days in a row. I took her back to the vet and they did x-rays. Her lower intestines were clear, but the upper intestines were full. There was no sign of gas, bloat, firmness in the belly, etc... so we got Pepcid AC for the vomitting and stool softener pills. That night Puff pooped! The poopy problem seems to be pretty much over now, but...
Since then (last Thursday) she has refused any water and has eaten less and less each day. (During the poopy period she was eating and drinking regular) Now she is VERY lethargic, only eating occasionally when I put the food under her nose, and I am worried.
The x-rays were clean, the blood tests were "perfect", she doesn't have a fever, but I am worried because she seems to be failing.
Yesterday the vet prescribed some steroids, said they should make her feel better almost immediately. Well it has been over 24 hours, still no water, no energy and reluctantly and barely eating.
This is a puzzle and I don't know what to do next... Has anyone experienced anything like this?
Thanks Everyone!