Penelopesslave Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 This is probably just the paranoid thoughts of a VERY pregnant lady, but has anyone ever heard of a dog actually dying from HGE (Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis)? Penny is very sick with it in the hospital right now (see my post in Off Topic) and is being treated aggressively but she's not out of the woods yet and I am so very, very worried about her. I know if left untreated it can be fatal but I am wondering if anyone has lost a pup to this disease while in a doctor's care. I don't know what I will do if something bad happens to Penny; I can't yet make it through a day without crying over Bell multiple times. Quote Melissa, Penelope (LC's Wild Rose) Missing sweet Bell (EMK Bolivar Bell). I'll never forget you. "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Mark Twain {image removed, taller than 150px} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I don't have any experience with HGE but I wanted to wish you well and remind you to take care of yourself. We wish you and Penny good thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 (edited) Yes, they do, but usually not after they are being treated. Immediate treatment is the key. Soul and I just went through this and it was terrifying. My thoughts are with you and your girl ETA: Soul wasn't vomiting, just the bloody big D and a lot of it. Once it was pure blood coming out vet said to get him to intensive care NOW. I had no idea he could have died if I tried to wait it out. He was in the hospital for 24hrs on fluids and sent home the next day because he was so stressed out. He was on Flagyl for two weeks and continues on a special diet. Edited December 3, 2008 by SoulsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest VaGreymom Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Lots of experience here with HGE. The key is quick treatment. I have not lost one that was under the care of a vet. All three of mine were admitted to the E-VET It is such a scarey thing isn't it? Prayers for your and your little girl. What does your vet say about her condition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 No expereince (thank GOD) but i am thinking about your girl. 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 DebR Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 sending prayers for you and Penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 No experience here either but I do know they can get very sick. Lots of prayers coming from the desert Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Just thinking good thoughts for you and Penny. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 The only experience I have is reading Amber's (Soulsmom) posts when Soul had it.... Penny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelopesslave Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 Just talked to the internist at the hospital-- Penny has stabilized but they don't want to send her home yet as she still won't eat. I am going to go visit her this evening and try to give her some treats. Once she can take food and keep it down she can come home. The house is too, too quiet with no dogs in it. Quote Melissa, Penelope (LC's Wild Rose) Missing sweet Bell (EMK Bolivar Bell). I'll never forget you. "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Mark Twain {image removed, taller than 150px} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 It's probably best that she doesn't eat now anyway. Soul refused food the first day and a half as well. He really felt awful. As I understand it, at LEAST a 24hr hospital stay on meds and fluids is necessary. Soul would have stayed longer but they thought he would do better at home given his stress level. Hang in there, I was beside my self with worry when Soul was admitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Sending prayers for your sweet baby girl. 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...
rschultz Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 prayers for you and the grey Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I'm glad to hear she's stabilized. Take this time to rest yourself. Pretty soon, you'll have lots of noise, from Penny & Best wishes for everyone's good health. Quote Deirdre with Conor (Daring Pocobueno), Keeva (Kiowa Mimi Mona), & kittehs Gemma & robthomas. Our beloved angels Faolin & Liath, & kittehs Mona & Caesar. Remembering Bobby, Doc McCoy, & Chip McGrath. "He feeds you, pets you, adores you, collects your poop in a bag. There's only one explanation: you are a hairy little god." Nick Galifinakis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 No experience at all with this but keeping you and Penny in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyvettech Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 We have always sucessfully treated dogs with HGE and they did well....Yes, like some others said, quick effective treatment, is key! I hope she continues to do well...Best of luck to her and you:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Sending good thoughts for you and Penny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Sending lots of prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelopesslave Posted December 3, 2008 Author Share Posted December 3, 2008 Good news, the internal medicine vet called with another update and she ate a little bit and is keeping it down. They still want to keep her again tonight for monitoring and fluids, though. She should be coming home tomorrow I am going to leave here in about an hour to go visit her and bring her a dirty t-shirt of mine. Oh, and the internist has 2 greyhounds of his own so she is in good hands!! Quote Melissa, Penelope (LC's Wild Rose) Missing sweet Bell (EMK Bolivar Bell). I'll never forget you. "If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man." - Mark Twain {image removed, taller than 150px} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 (edited) Oh, Melissa! I'm so sorry you're going through this. Such a lot to deal with, just being pregnant, and missing your Bell so much. I'll say a prayer for Penny---she's just got to be okay. Just read the good news. I'm so glad she's coming home! Edited December 3, 2008 by queenwinniesmom Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I just saw this. I'm so glad she's doing better. Emmy spent 3 days at the vet with HGE but did very well after treatment. Lots of good thoughts headed your way. 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 HoustonGreys Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 I'm so happy Penny will be coming home! Prayers and hugs for both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Hoping she'll get to come home today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Redpack Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Immediate treatment is the key. Hoping she is over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesky Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 (edited) I agree with what everyone said about the immediate treatment. It sounds like she's in good hands, so I'll add my prayers for a speedy recovery. Edited December 3, 2008 by Bluesky Quote Vicky and my best boys Vern (Rockin Big Mike) and Wil (Deco Abilene Wil). Missing my best girl Cali (BOC's Kaylynn) at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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