There is a black cloud hovering over us!

    • Gold Top Dog

    There is a black cloud hovering over us!

    [X(]Good grief. Nothing is EVER wrong with my dogs, now all of a sudden, it is like a train wreck here. We were out walking tonight and Ziggy, my oldest Tzu, age 3, stepped on something and started crying and wimpering, and dancing around. I, of course, freaked out, and saw a spider on the ground near where that happened, but also a bit of glass and a sticky bush leaf. Of course all three could hurt him. I tried to kill the spider, it ran off. I carried Zig all the way back home, he wouldnt let me or dh look at it, went kind of crazy. First thing I did was give him a Benedryl. Now I am wondering, what should I be on the lookout for IF it was a spider bite? My dh works at an exterminating place and we identified as possible wolf spider...but of course not sure. Ziggy finally let me look, I saw nothing there. No swelling or pimples or pustules, no glass, no blood. He is now walking fine..
    Am I over reacting here?
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    Look inbetween his toes and in his pads. Look for blood, swelling, a small hole, redness anything of that nature.
     
    Especially now that he is sedated a bit and will let you handle him. Over the course of the next few days, just watch him closely. If his paw swells, take him to the vet.
     
    I would not say you are over reacting. Something obviously bothered the little guy for whatever reason. Even if he just stepped on the glass, that is enough to make even me yelp and act nuts.

    How is Nemo doing?
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    Ok, I checked out his paw very carefully. I see nothing, and he seems to be fine. I will of course watch him all night long! Keep him very close.
    Nemo is doing so much better, he seems more active and happy, thank God and Thanks for asking!
    Debbi
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    Well that is a relief.   Tzu's are close to my heart... [:D]
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    Yeah, arent Tzus just great? I love mine so much, they are so darn sweet.
    He seems to be fine now except now he is drowsy from the Benedryl and he is sleeping on my dhs lap. Poor baby.