Picking up the puppy with determination, he made a beeline for the veterinarian. During the course of the drive, the small dog started to sigh uncontrollably and its body began to jitter in an abnormal manner. He was overcome with panic as he feared the worst possible outcome, which may have been an infectious sickness. When the veterinarian arrived at the clinic, he immediately began testing for distemper and parvovirus. However, the sight of the puppy's pale gums and purple tongue suggested something even more alarming: food poisoning. Fortunately, both of the results were negative.