[cjrdh]

I was wondering if anyone could help me. I have an 8 month old male that is acting strangely.

We got up early this morning, he ate his breakfast, went outside as usual, came back in, and all appeared to be fine. After a few hours he and our yorkie went out again to play in the backyard. They were out for probably an hour playing, and I checked on them a few times during that hour. I just let them in and noticed something was wrong with the rottweiler.

He LOVES to drink water. More than food, I swear. Always overindulges when he drinks! He went over to his bowl, but did not drink. Went back over a few more times to look and nothing. I took him there myself and told him to "take it", he tried, but only could manage a couple of shallow licks. I can tell he wants water, but doesn't seem to be able to drink it.

Then I asked him for "kisses" about twenty times to no avail. He will normally get up from a nap and come over to lick your whole face if you say "give me kisses". He tried, but ended up nibbling my nose and lips, because there was no tongue coming out.

I am really worried. Maybe he is having an anaphalactic reaction to something and his tongue might be swollen??? He is acting as though he doesn't feel well. His nub barely wags at all. I just gave him a benadryl.

Any ideas? I called the emergency vet, they said we could monitor him for a few hours then see about bringing him in.

Also, we have a mediterranean fan palm in the backyard that he chewed on a few days ago, but it doesn't appear that he has gone back for more. It does have really big thorns on the branches. From what I can tell it is not poisonous like the sago. I was also think about a snake bite or ants or something???

Please, any insight would be helpful. I am very worried.