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Question by jake96
Submitted on 5/15/2004
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My 8 yoa male boxer Jake has been coughing and gagging, then expelling large quantities of foamy mucus, which when I clean up has flecks of bright red blood in it.  I don't know when this started because he was in my mothers backyard for about a year until a month ago.  My vet has diagnosed him with irritable bowel syndrome and has him on metronidazole 250mg BID, but I don't think this is linked.  I know I have to limit his water intake because he will drink until he pukes.  I also know he has lost A LOT of weight (25#'s), and for some reason I just can't get him to regain any of it.  I am worried about heartworms for one thing due to his backyard experience, but when my vet listened to his heart and lungs they sounded clear.  Does anyone know what I am looking at?


Answer by mbeezer
Submitted on 6/6/2004
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sounds like pancreatis.

 

Answer by boxer luver
Submitted on 12/9/2006
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i hope your boxer baby will be back to health soon

i think it may have to do with his backyard experience boxers are NOT outside dogs!!!

 

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