MP_the4pack Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I took my girls for their usual walks this morning and halfway thru it Pearl began to stumble and she had rapid eye movement. It looked exactly like what I had with benign positional vertigo. It's an inner ear thing. In 30 secs she had snapped right out of it. We finished the walk and I remembered today is Friday so I called her cardiologist because Pearl does have hypertension. We were asked how soon could we get there. They took her right away and did a BP. It's over 260 (and it was under control this past spring and summer). The Dr. checked for any damage and saw none and put her on another med for the weekend. We have to go back to get the BP checked monday. But she said it wasn't vertigo or vestibular disease. She had a ministroke. A couple years ago when it was high, the vet thought it was pheochromocytoma (adrenal tumor). We took a CT scan, removed an abscessed tooth and upped her meds. We got it under control. THe scan was negative so we figured it must have been the tooth which caused kidney damage which caused the hypertension. But she's thinking it still is a pheo, just slow growing. If we can get her BP down just a little, she's going for another CT. Two years ago I was ready to put her in surgery to remove the adrenal. but now she's 11. I'm not so sure. I don't know what to do. I cried all the way home. She's my heart and soul girl. Even though I have 4, she's the only one in here with me now. She sleeps with me and cuddles on the sofa with me. Please pray we can get this under control again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Oh my word. I'm sorry you're facing this and hope you and doc can get her BP under control. That picture is so precious. Sending prayers. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 My Pearl (and all the rest of us) send many, many prayers to your Pearl. Feel better sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Healing thoughts for your girl. I love that picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 SIGH, there is always that "one". Prayers that Pearl's BP gets under control and it's a non issue. 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...
carronstar Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I absolutely love that picture. Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers for your girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Sending positive thoughts, prayers and white light your way. Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Oh no, I'm so upset to see this post. My thoughts and prayers are with Pearl and you. I do hope the meds bring down her BP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I'm keeping Pearl in my prayers. I hope for a quick resolution to this health scare! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Drafters Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I'll be thinking of you and Pearl. What a hard thing to go through. Hope everything turns out ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 prayers for Pearl :hope 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...
ahicks51 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Can you give aspirin to dogs to prevent/treat strokes? Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebR Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 She's beautiful .. I'll keep her in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I hope they can get her BP down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Lots of prayers for your beautiful girl. Along with the others, I love that picture 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...
Guest greyhound1 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Sending prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 What an amazing photo. Sending good thoughts that you get your girls' BP down adn get this figured out. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest whatahound Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Sending healing prayers to Pearl. That is a beautiful picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurie Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Sending healing prayers to Pearl. That really is a terrific photo! Quote Laurie **& Angels Emily, Beatrice, Okie, Rhemus ,Vixen, and Rose-always in my heart** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Sending many good thoughts for Pearl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Many good wishes from here for your Pearl. That photo is beautiful and touching - you can see the bond you share. May Pearl feel better and heal soon. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LoveMyJoseyBean Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Many prayers for your Pearl. I hope everything turns out good. Love that pic...so sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HoustonGreys Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Sending many prayers for Pearl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ruby2sday Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Mary Pat ~ Sending lots of love to the little Cuddle Bug and prayers for her complete recovery. I'll have Ruby and Zelda send doggy prayers your way too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Sending good thoughts for Pearl Quote Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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