Guest freightsmom Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) Thanks to all for the thoughtful notes and comments. Last night was pretty bad for all of us. Freight seemed dazed for awhile and then just stood like statute and looked at us. However, by the time he went to bed he was coming around to his old self and did not seem to be injured. He slept ok but would not eat the scrambled eggs DH fixed him for breakfast. We had better luck at dinner with elbow mac and boiled hamburger. Poor thing was already on meds and bland diet for a nasty bacterial infection and now this...... DH's back did not fare so well, he's in pain again, on the heating pad. Had just started to feel better from 2 steroid back injections he had this past month. Even worse, he has to fly from Florida to Virginia on Saturday to drive my Mom and her car back to Florida. He says he will be fine, I hope so. Called the vet today and told them what happened and they said unless he was showing signs of pain or distress to wait and come in Friday morning since he was scheduled to come back soon for the bacterial thing anyway. We will see Doctor "C" in the am. Will let ya'll know how that goes. DH has now mapquested the route to the E-vet and that is now on the refrig too. E-vet tele numbers are in memory dial on both cells and the home phone. Amazing what you think to do after something happens... Thanks for the posts and mentions about first aid for dogs. The only reason I knew what to do was from a post thread that I found right after I joined the site. Once again, GT saved the day Oh, and I will be recognizing the 911 operator with a letter in our local editorial section of the newspaper! Have a greyt night everyone and thanks so much for the emotional support!!!! Edited May 16, 2008 by freightsmom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I am so glad your pup is OK. The other day my DF and I were talking about doggy first aid and I was explaining how the heimlich is done for a greyhound. I hope we never have to use it; I am glad you guys knew how to and were able to save him! I hope his vet exam reveals all is well with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greymomnc Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 What a scary experience for all of you! I'm glad he is OK. That was so nice of the 911 operator to call you back. Sending positive thoughts for your boy and a big hug to all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 (edited) OMG. Thank God your DH was able to dislodge the biscuit. Sounds like lots of good learning came from the experience, as well as the compassion of a stranger to Freight's and your plight. I'm going to go post the e-vets number on my fridge so I don't have to ever search for it. Sending lots of hugs to you, and prayers for a peaceful night. Edited May 15, 2008 by iluvgreys Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rosie_Dozer Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I'm sorry you had such a scare. ((hugs)) I wonder how many on GT know how the heimlich is done for a greyhound ? (I don't) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 What a scary thing to go through!! I'm so glad Freight ended up being ok. That 911 operator sure sounds like a compassionate person.....I'm sure it was hard on her when she had to tell you that emergency services couldn't come out for a dog. Our vet and our local emergency clinic has their info on business cards with magnets on the back. I have both on the side of the frig......I know exactly where they are in an emergency. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicocat Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I'm so glad your boy is ok. I know how frightening it is when that happens. I had to do the heimlich on Alpo when he choked on a treat when he was still in the race kennel. I've never been so afraid. Quote Ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winterwish Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 How scarey! You and DH did a great job. whew! Glad the 911 operator was so thoughtful (not surprised tho' ). I hope you all have a restful nite,and hopefully everything will be alright for Freight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyhound1 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Glad he is ok. How scary for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HeatherDemps Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 How scarey!! I'm so glad he is okay now (and hope you are better also!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ArtysPeople Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 So glad things came out OK for you (so to speak). So, where can I learn how to do the Heimlich on a grey? I assume it's a little different than for people or even other dogs, given their rib cage shape and size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Is a Heimlich on a dog very different from a Heimlich on a person? Is it different for a greyhound than for other dog breeds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 How scary!!! I'm glad everything is ok. How nice of the 911 operator to call you back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredracers Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Wow. How terrifying for you. I'm glad that the biscuit came out and that Freight is okay. Also, thanks for the reminder that we should all know lifesaving procedures. It's time for me to dig out the American Red Cross Pet First Aid book and refresh my memory. That was really sweet of the 911 operator. Quote Elphie, Kulee, Amanda, Harmony, Alex (hound mix), Phantom, Norbet, Willis (dsh), Autumn (Siamese) & Max (OSH) & mama rat, LaLa & baby Poppy! My bridge kids: Crooke & Mouse (always in my heart), Flake, Buzz, Snake, Prince (GSD), Justin & Gentry (Siamese), Belle (Aussie/Dalmatian mix), Rupert (amstaff) and Fred, Sirius, Severus, Albus, George, Hagrid, Hermione, Minerva, Marilyn, Wren, Molly, Luna, Tonks, Fleur, Ginny, Neville, Bill, Percy, Rose & Charlie (rats) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I had to do the Heimlich on Rob Roy (who weighed around 78# or more) and I did it with him standing up. It took 3 or 4 tries and out popped a piece of kibble. Here is a brochure that is on my website on the products page (in case you forget). Print it out and put it on the fridge or inside a cupboard in the kitchen. There was no way I could put Rob on the ground -- I was over him and did the thrusts with him and I both standing: Heimlich and CPR I know how frightening it is Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I'm glad Freight is OK!! We had a similar experience with Muffet, I gave her her night night cookie and turned around to give the others theirs...when I turned back around she was pawing furiously at her face....I did the heimlich and nothing came out....I opened her mouth and the Milk Bone was wedged across the roof of her mouth. Hence the pawing and no gagging sounds. It took us a good hour to calm down..VERY frightening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 omg, how scary! so glad Freight is ok!! Quote 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...
beledi Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 OMG how Scarey. Hope Freight is o.k. Also hope it did not cause your husband more problems. Please let us know what your vet says about Freight. 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 ss556 Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 How terrifying. I know it was awful to go through, but thank goodness he's ok. We had scary "episodes" twice with Alan. It takes a while to recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Oh my goodness, how scary! I'm so glad he's okay. DH and I took the Red Cross course in Dewey a year and a half ago. It was very good. I just hope I could remember what to do if I ever need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytexplorer Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 bumping for an update Hope you got some sleep and your DH isn't hurting this am The 911 operator is a peach! I would send her a card or something. Anyway, hope Freight is feeling good this am too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VelvetEars Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 I hope he's doing ok today....and that you were able to relax enough to get some sleep last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 OMG. I froze when I read your post. This is one of my worst nightmare scenarios. When I leave I always worry that maybe a cookie I gave to Merlin went down the wrong way or something and I'll come back to find him dead. He's crated, too. I am SO relieved that your DH managed to get it out. I hope Freight is ok and that you've managed to get some rest by now. Sending many hugs :grouphug Also, thank you for sharing this with us - it's a reminder to all that we need to have that information handy. Being obsessed with this happening I have contact details and directions to e-vet on my front door, and a how-to print-out for the Heimlich maneuver, but I'm still worried that I might not know what I'm doing... Please send 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...
patricia Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Sending prayers for all of you...I can't begin to imagine your terror. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest freightsmom Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Sorry! I meant to give an update but I think I did something wrong. Update is under orginal post date. Freight says to tell his extended greyhound family thanks for all the hugs and good wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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