*Please help*: My dog has GI issues and his behavior is bizarre

[germanshepherdlover7]

My dog is a seven year-old male german shepherd who occasionally has diarrhea but is otherwise healthy. Boiled chicken and rice always take care of it. However, this time his diarrhea is accompanied by strange behavior. He suddenly cannot settle, won't sit, won't lie down, holds his body in a strange way, takes a few steps, stops and stares a long time, takes a few steps and does it again. Took him to the ER this morning, all tests for bloating, flipped stomach, organ failure, cancer, etc. were negative. They sent him home with medication for anti-diarrhea and pain. His behavior is still the same this evening and he has no interest in food. Has anyone experienced a similar issue? Any advice? I'm desperate.

Edited 14 hours ago by germanshepherdlover7

[Mairead]

Exactly which tests did he have at the ER (should be listed on your bill/invoice) and how much did all that cost? Interested because you are listed as overseas.

[persephone]

4 hours ago, germanshepherdlover7 said:

He suddenly cannot settle, won't sit, won't lie down, holds his body in a strange way, takes a few steps, stops and stares a long time, takes a few steps and does it again.

Sounds very much as though he is in pain, poor boy.