Guest atthebeach1972 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I have a 5 year old retired very inactive grey, (by her choice). Anyway, I have my nieghbor take her out while I was away all day yesterday. She ended up taking her for like a 3-4 mile walk run, in 85 degree weather. My dog came home drooling, and panting which didnt let up for quite sometime. Of course we watered her and cooled her down and she was fine. But this am she went to the bathroom on the tile, and it was dark brown!! I thought It was the big D. I let her out the back and noticed it was not coming from her butt. I read somewhere this could happen to greys if the get over heated or over worked. She is eating and drinking fine, but she is a little slow at getting up and is a little limpy. She is healthy as a horse otherwise What should I do??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 If there's ANY chance it's heat exhaustion, I'd take her to the vet NOW!! Just to make absolutely sure... Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 She may be really dehydrated. I think I'd push the water today and rehydrate her. After that long a walk, especially since she's not used to it would really dehydrate her. I also think I'd call the vet and tell them what happened and see if there is anything else you can do. I can imagine she's sore, good lord, what a work out! Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mysymba Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Don't have your neighbor take her for that long of walk again...keep any eye out for anything else strange and I would make a vet appointment to be cautious.....just my 2 cents worth..... Hoping someone else who has had this experience chimes in to help....best wishes to you..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Get her to the vet. Sending prayers. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Sounds like dehyrdration or kidney stones. Get her to a vet ASAP. Quote 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...
TinyMityMo Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 could be rhabdomyositis which can be fatal. VET NOW. Quote Maureen, Sean, Molly (Garnett Madonna) and Sully (Starz Top Style) Visit LongDog Leather Works for adjustable leather martingales, wrap around leather tag bags, breakaway tag necklaces and cool leather people gear. Check out our Etsy store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MomofSweetPotatoes Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 (edited) I'd get her to the vet. There are many post exercise / exhaustion complications that could be indicated by very dark urine. Edited April 8, 2008 by MomofSweetPotatoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 (edited) Could also be exertional rhabdomyolysis. Needs treatment ASAP, and it's a classic way to get it - hard work in an unfit animal, especially on a hot day. myoglobinuria is what causes the dark urine colouring, it's products of muscle breakdown being excreted in the urine. It could simply be dehydration, but I'd want him checked out to make sure. Ask the vet about it particularly, it's not something they see often in pet dogs, but greyhounds do get it. It's well known among trainers. Let us know how he does! Edited April 8, 2008 by silverfish Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Get her to the Vet ASAP. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alannamac Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Yes there's all sorts of blood chemistry that can go out of whack in an overexerted grey. I think blood pH is the one that can really go whacko and cause fatal results. It'd be best to get to a vet quickly. Hope your pup is feeling better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Could also be exertional rhabdomyolysis. Needs treatment ASAP, and it's a classic way to get it - hard work in an unfit animal, especially on a hot day. myoglobinuria is what causes the dark urine colouring, it's products of muscle breakdown being excreted in the urine. It could simply be dehydration, but I'd want him checked out to make sure. Ask the vet about it particularly, it's not something they see often in pet dogs, but greyhounds do get it. It's well known among trainers. Let us know how he does! Agreed and if it is exertional rhabdomyolysis, it's nothing to mess with, particularly if she gets sore around the neck, saddle, belly - it can be fatal. Get to a vet. We had a dog die off a haul because of it. Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyMityMo Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Could also be exertional rhabdomyolysis. Needs treatment ASAP, and it's a classic way to get it - hard work in an unfit animal, especially on a hot day. myoglobinuria is what causes the dark urine colouring, it's products of muscle breakdown being excreted in the urine. It could simply be dehydration, but I'd want him checked out to make sure. Ask the vet about it particularly, it's not something they see often in pet dogs, but greyhounds do get it. It's well known among trainers. Let us know how he does! Agreed and if it is exertional rhabdomyolysis, it's nothing to mess with, particularly if she gets sore around the neck, saddle, belly - it can be fatal. Get to a vet. We had a dog die off a haul because of it. yeah, I spelled it wrong but this is what I was thinking of... Good luck! Quote Maureen, Sean, Molly (Garnett Madonna) and Sully (Starz Top Style) Visit LongDog Leather Works for adjustable leather martingales, wrap around leather tag bags, breakaway tag necklaces and cool leather people gear. Check out our Etsy store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 My first thought after reading your post was rhabdomyolysis which if not treated can lead to kidney failure. I went through this with Nadir when he had a bad reaction to anesthesia. I had to take him in for IV fluids everyday for about 4 days to help flush the toxins out of his system so they wouldn't damage his kidneys. As others have said get her to a Vet immediately and tell them what you suspect. If you can collect a urine sample from her they will need that to test for the presence of my myoglobin. Judy Mom to Nadir, Beanie, and Bruiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 update please! Quote 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 mysymba Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Any updates on your precious pup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 I hope this means she AT the vets now. Waiting for an update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Checking in to see how your girl is doing... Hope she's ok. Please post an update when you can! Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulamariez Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Keeping your sweet girl in my thoughts and prayers that it's something simple and quickly fixed! Please let us know that she's OK!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nerak254 Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I hope she's ok and doing well. I think I'd be finding someone else to take her out. that sounds scarrey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) Bless her heart, I hope she is feeling better! Please please if you leave her again with a neighbor tell them no long walks especially in the heat. Edited April 9, 2008 by 4greyhounds Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudzu Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Hoping the lack of news is a good sign. Sending good thoughts to your girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ola Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Any updates? Hope your girl is okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whatahound Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Looking for updates, hope everything is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Checking in for an update. Hope all is well. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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