JadeHoward
New Member
I have a 15 year old Male Spurthigh.
He is normally a typical male, always charging around, and owning the place! But recent weeks he hasn't been right. ( when you know you know)
Thought he may have something stuck in his mouth, gums or throat.. but nothing.
I took him to Trinity vet centre, our local Rep vet. No respiratory infection, no nasal drip, no funny noises, so sent us on our way with a clean bill of health. ( hasn't needed vet treatment for 3 years)
A few weeks pass and still not right but defiantly improvements so back to the vet. Then notice he keeps pulling his head in quickly and wriggling it side to side, the legs stay out and seem stiff. Parasite check, all clear. Then an Xray, nothing there.
He is eating and slightly active, but has lost weight and is struggling to break up his food, keeps pulling his head in and looks uncomfortable.
The only thing I can see him doing differently is he keeps popping his penis out when he goes to the toilet, which he never normally does. . He doesn't seem to be passing full stools, just thick liquid poop, urates look spot on... I'm just concerned that the vet can't find the cause, and I've almost exhausted all avenues now.. what are your suggestions, advice and questions.
Many thanks, Jade.
He is normally a typical male, always charging around, and owning the place! But recent weeks he hasn't been right. ( when you know you know)
Thought he may have something stuck in his mouth, gums or throat.. but nothing.
I took him to Trinity vet centre, our local Rep vet. No respiratory infection, no nasal drip, no funny noises, so sent us on our way with a clean bill of health. ( hasn't needed vet treatment for 3 years)
A few weeks pass and still not right but defiantly improvements so back to the vet. Then notice he keeps pulling his head in quickly and wriggling it side to side, the legs stay out and seem stiff. Parasite check, all clear. Then an Xray, nothing there.
He is eating and slightly active, but has lost weight and is struggling to break up his food, keeps pulling his head in and looks uncomfortable.
The only thing I can see him doing differently is he keeps popping his penis out when he goes to the toilet, which he never normally does. . He doesn't seem to be passing full stools, just thick liquid poop, urates look spot on... I'm just concerned that the vet can't find the cause, and I've almost exhausted all avenues now.. what are your suggestions, advice and questions.
Many thanks, Jade.