My two-month-old Miniature Pinscher puppy has just had a fall, he fell from my arms in the garden. I can't get hold of my vet. Just after the fall he ate, then he looked like he was going to be sick but he wasn't. He has been playing with his toys.
I've checked him all over and he doesn't yelp in pain, but I'm panicking so much.
As I said, I can't get through to my vet, otherwise I'd be calling for an emergency out-of-hours appointment.
Please help me.
Thanks in advance.
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solebo, it’s mostly what we remember... look at "tolerance" – honestly, what a ridiculous word to excuse human stupidity. We’re the ones who abandon, beat and persecute; we make weapons and traps, go to war, hunt for sport and kill Mother Nature herself. Don’t just quote my own words; find the light within yourselves. Our animal friends are much better than us in so many ways.
It only took me two seconds on Google to find loads of numbers for out-of-hours vets. The community here loves people who look after their pets like they're a proper member of the family and calls out anyone who mistreats them. Best, kisses!
If you’re really worried @angierubanis, try giving another vet a ring for some advice, explaining exactly how he fell and so on. Only they will be able to tell you the best course of action.
Look, I’m just saying—I’m 41, I’ve got three kids (15, 8 and 6) and I work with dogs of all ages, blind and deaf ones too. I’m telling you, and I’ll stand by it: chatting on forums in this kind of situation is pointless. It’s simple—just Google "emergency vet" and you’re sorted in five minutes. Then you’ve done what needs to be done. I certainly wouldn't have waited for advice from so-called human beings who, in my eyes, aren't worth much (there are some good ones, but they're few and far between).
Look, I’ve got a one-year-old so I know what it’s like, and I never said there was any point in panicking. Personally, even if the doctor thinks it's nothing serious, I’d still rather take my child to A&E for "nothing" than sit there worrying and potentially missing something that could have a serious impact on their health. I mean, it’s just common sense, isn't it? And no, I don’t go rushing to the hospital every time my son has a minor niggle, as you put it. Generally, if things are more pressing, they prioritise the urgent cases first anyway, but never mind.
Well, I’d have done the same for my dog, especially as he’s only a little thing. Look @ffoune, if that’s how you see things, that’s up to you. Just because your dog is in great shape despite everything he’s been through, it doesn’t mean it’s the same for everyone. Anyway, have a good afternoon.
My girl was born poorly and nearly drowned in her water bowl when she was six weeks old. She’s had falls too, but she’s 18 months old now and in top shape. I’m just saying there’s no point panicking; I never said you shouldn’t call the vet. Have you ever had kids? If you ran to A&E every time they had the slightest hiccup, you’d just end up clogging up the emergency room and might deprive someone with a more urgent need of care. So, don't panic, just contact your vet or an out-of-hours service. You’ve got the internet—no point talking about it for hours, just Google ‘emergency vet’ and there you go. Love to all, from an animal professional. Best wishes, bye.
Angie, you did exactly the right thing by calling the vet ;)
ffoune, dogs might not be made of glass but you still need to keep a close eye on them. Even if he seems okay now, he could be perfectly fine and then in pain a few hours later...
Angie, you should still try to get hold of another vet or try yours again just so he can be checked over. Better safe than sorry, you never know, and at least the vet will be able to put your mind at rest. I didn't quite follow what you meant by "he ate and then it was like he wanted to be sick" though.
Well, I definitely don't think you're overreacting!!
I know a family who also had a two-month-old Yorkie puppy; the little girl dropped him from her arms and he passed away the following day.
So you really do need to stay vigilant!
When you say he's "acting like he's going to be sick", what exactly do you mean by that?
If I were you, I’d take him for a check-up today. Even though dogs aren't made of glass, you can never be too careful; it all depends on what he hit when he fell—his head, for example!!
