Guest VelvetEars Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 (edited) Our greyhound is losing weight extremely fast. I have tried giving her extra wet food and and raw food but it just gives her more diarrhea. I think she is near the point of death. All of her bones are visible and she is having trouble walking. Whe she lays down, her body is all twisted like she just fell over. She is at the point that it is hard to get her to even drink water. I have a vet appointment for tommorow but I am not sure if she will make it that long. My wife is out of town and she is the one that knows about Greyhounds. Can you think of anything I might have missed? Edited October 21, 2007 by VelvetEars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 If she is that thin and weak, I would not wait until tomorrow. Take her to the emergency vet. She may need IV fluids to re-hydrate her, and who knows what else.. Please take her in asap... ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Most vets will work you in for an emergency, but if not, please do go to the evet. It sounds like she is likely very dehydrated and will need fluids. Good thoughts coming your way. 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Please get this dog some help immediately. ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest savvyprchick Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 I agree with everyone else... find an emergency vet or some vet who can get her in ASAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BradyzMommy Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 If she is near the point of death, she needs medical attention ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Don't hesistate, get her to a vet! How long has she been like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 To the vet *immediately*. This is an emergency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 are you talking about Jane? I would definitely get help...have you called your wife?! Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest meakah Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Please take her to the vet now! Let your vet know how urgent this is....definitely an emergency! If your vet STILL won't see her then find another or go to the emergency vet. Please don't wait until tomorrow. :hope Has she been deteriorating for some time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pookie Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Please get her to the vet. Call Rescued racers if you need a referral or anything, that is what groups are there for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 are you talking about Jane? I would definitely get help...have you called your wife?! No it is Porsche I am on the phone with the animal hospital now. Meredith mother is a home with Porsche trying to keep her hydrated until I can get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 oh no have her try to give her some pedialyte with a turkey baster or something until you can get her in to the vet's...but she really needs fluids and probably needs to get in ASAP... Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StridersSis Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Rapid weight loss is definitely a sign of something very serious. Please get her to an E-Vet or call your vet and tell them this is an emergency and she can't wait, often times they will squeeze you in Kim, mom to Reno (Slatex Reno), sister to Daffy (Bally's Flack), Ashley and Sue (racing names unknown), and Bridge kids Strider (7/28/94-4/16/05), RW's Dallas (12/17/98- 06/26/2010), Odd Taylor (aka Lizzie), JC's Curfew (4/6/2005- 4/22/2010), Winnie(Pooh Bear)my heart dog, and Rocky the beagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 checking in to see how Porsche is doing... :hope Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 This is heartwrenching Prayers going out from Kansas! :hope :hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosmom Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Sending prayers here too! :hope Aero: http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=kees+uncatchable; our bridge angel (1/04/02-8/2/07) Snickers; our bridge angel (1/04/02-2/29/08) Cricket; Kanga Roo: oops girl 5/26/07; Doctor Thunder http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=P_31Oj&a...&birthland= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Praying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Any news? Prayers going out from Pennsylvania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Prayers for your pup. The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Please Porsche, hang in there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darlene Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Update please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 She had gone downhill a great deal since this afternoon. The vet says it was not dehydration but something very serious. She began bleeding out her nose and lost the ability to move on her own. We had to make the hard choice to put her to sleep. Thanks for your prayers and concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LolasMom Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Oh no! I'm so very sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Oh no! I am so very, very sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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