Owned by Shelties Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 (edited) Hi my sheltie have got pale gums and seem a little of colour??? could this be because she's fed a raw diet? She mainly get's chicken wings..... Lucy has just recovered from a really bad case of gastro to the point I nearly lost her could it be she hasn't fully recovered???? She's still kinda of herself but sometimes looks really flat, Am I just being paranoid??? I'm keeping a close eye on her her nose is always wet, she's drinking fine and going to toilet ok.. I will be taking her to the vet but I'm curious to see if this has happened to any one else?? Edited August 6, 2007 by Owned by Shelties Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wylie Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hi I would be taking her to the vet. She obviously hasnt fully recovered and may be heading for a relapse. Chicken wings are not a complete diet for a dog! She should be getting offal and red meat as well. Wings have far to much bone in them. You would be better off cutting up a whole chicken and feeding that to her over the space of her meals. Make sure that the kidneys and liver and other bits are in there as well. Try lamb heart as well. It is a good source of iron. Has she been wormed recently and if so what with? Good thoughts in the meantime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormie Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 Hi, Definately think you need to go back to the vet. Pale gums are never a good sign. Let your vet know that she hasnt been herself etc as they may need to work it up in case its something more complicated than gastro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owned by Shelties Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 Thankyou, I have taken her off the chicken wings and she's now having mince with Pedigree Natural, tonight she had chicken and Lamb VIP loaf with biscuits... it's been about 5 weeks since her surgery for the gastro.... I really hope she's not heading for a relapse I will be getting mum to come get her tomorrow and taking her to the vet. She was wormed not long ago will have to get back to you as mum done it... We had another sheltie that had pale gums and he ended up being pts as he had that "Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia"......... :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Didn't want to scare you ObS, but my immediate reaction was to get the vet to run a blood panel. I missed early signs of IMHA on my previouis Border Collie. At least if you get the bloods done, you can rule that out - and if all is normal, that gives you a baseline for future reference. Hope Lucy feels better soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scales of Justice Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 My thoughts on pale gums - blood loss or pain. Either way I would get blood tests. She may be anaemic which would explain why she is feeling flat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owned by Shelties Posted August 7, 2007 Author Share Posted August 7, 2007 Hi All, Lucy has bounced back???? her gum colour has come back and she's running around like a mad arab lol..... she will be going to the vet though just to makesure alls well. Thankyou for your comments. regards, Trace Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
experiencedfun Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Good to hear she is picking up. Her baby sister says HI!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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