Sick weimaraner

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I just picked up my dog from the vets a few hours ago. She has been hospitalized since Monday. Shes a 3 year old weimaraner who has been sufferibg from fevers up to 105 degrees, My vet has no answers for me. They had her on fluids and a pain reliever bc it seems like she was having back pains. Now shes just on 1 baytril/ day. Also she keps waking up panting. I dont think shes having problems breathing bc her guns are pink.... but its scaring me. anything that would help would be great. thank you Katie Tigue

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Dogs pant when they are in pain. If your vet cannot find an answer then it's time for a second opinion. No dog should be left in pain and then just blown off because he can't find the problem. I find that highly unacceptable and so should you. A three year old dog, barring injuries, shouldn't be exhibiting back pain unless there is something going on in the spine or she was hit by a car, etc. A series of x-rays should have been taken at the least. Please call another vet asap.