Hello! First post and, unfortunately, not for the best reasons.
I took my 15 week old neutered male baby home 1.5 weeks ago. He is around 4.5lbs and has been adjusting just wonderfully! I took him to his first vet visit 3 days ago for a check-up and was told he is in great health. His breeder fed him a raw diet and he has been continuing to eat well until today.
This morning, he did not touch any of the raw food I offered him and he slept in an extra 4 hours. He usually finishes his meal within 15 minutes after I give it to him. He began having diarrhea this morning and would go to the litterbox at least once every hour or two. The diarrhea does not have a pungent smell and is brown, and he does not expel more than about 1 tbsp at a time. He keeps licking his bum and it appears very red.
He has been sleeping most of today, which is not normal for him. He did get up around the afternoon and played for about 45 minutes along with finally finishing his food, but returned to sleeping and intermittently visiting the litterbox. About an hour ago, while he was in the litterbox, he vomited up undigested raw meat. Immediately after, he became energized and played hard for about an 45 minutes as if he felt better. However, now he is back to sleeping and visiting the litterbox and acting unwell
I called an emergency vet office and explained the situation. They told me if he continues with these symptoms then bring him in tomorrow. However, I am deeply worried. Should I bring him in immediately anyways? If not, what signs should I look for that would warrant a sooner visit? What can I do to help him until he can see a vet?
Thanks
EDIT: I just offered him a small amount of food soaked in water and he is not interested.
I took my 15 week old neutered male baby home 1.5 weeks ago. He is around 4.5lbs and has been adjusting just wonderfully! I took him to his first vet visit 3 days ago for a check-up and was told he is in great health. His breeder fed him a raw diet and he has been continuing to eat well until today.
This morning, he did not touch any of the raw food I offered him and he slept in an extra 4 hours. He usually finishes his meal within 15 minutes after I give it to him. He began having diarrhea this morning and would go to the litterbox at least once every hour or two. The diarrhea does not have a pungent smell and is brown, and he does not expel more than about 1 tbsp at a time. He keeps licking his bum and it appears very red.
He has been sleeping most of today, which is not normal for him. He did get up around the afternoon and played for about 45 minutes along with finally finishing his food, but returned to sleeping and intermittently visiting the litterbox. About an hour ago, while he was in the litterbox, he vomited up undigested raw meat. Immediately after, he became energized and played hard for about an 45 minutes as if he felt better. However, now he is back to sleeping and visiting the litterbox and acting unwell
I called an emergency vet office and explained the situation. They told me if he continues with these symptoms then bring him in tomorrow. However, I am deeply worried. Should I bring him in immediately anyways? If not, what signs should I look for that would warrant a sooner visit? What can I do to help him until he can see a vet?
Thanks
EDIT: I just offered him a small amount of food soaked in water and he is not interested.
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