Guest koolaidnconner Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 My DBF just called devasted. He let the dogs out only 2 came and he never thought that Kool Aid never came in. Apparently about 5 minutes ago he was calling Kool Aid as Kool Aid is always with him at night and he had drifted off to sleep for a bit and woke up with no Kool Aid beside him. Kool Aid had been out side in -25 with a windchill of about -30 for the last 45 mins. My poor boy never whines or barks to come in but my DBF said he is so cold, and has frost on his face. He has blankets and he is massaging him. Is it ok to put a heating pad in between the blankets to help him warm up or maybe a warm shower? Any quick remedies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferS Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I would call your vet for advice asap. Where do you live that is that cold? Quote Forever in my heart: my girl Raspberry & my boys Quiet Man, Murphy, Ducky, Wylie & Theo www.greyhoundadventures.org & www.greyhoundamberalert.org & www.duckypaws.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 um....I would probably try to get him to the emergency vet if you can. With frostbite and severe cold you have to warm the body up very slowly or there is a risk of shock and/or tissue damage. I would want his vitals being measured. I would definitely not do a heating pad or anything that's going to warm him up too fast. Prayers for your boy :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I would maybe use just the warm blankets. Put them in the dryer first. maybe some warm water. Quote waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) http://www.dogtopics.com/163/hypothermia-a...stbite-in-dogs/ http://www.canismajor.com/dog/winter2.html#Hypo Edited January 14, 2009 by KennelMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest p51crazyhorse Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 E VET NOW!!!!!! That is scary.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StriderDog Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Call your E-Vet - they can give you advice over the phone to help determine whether you need to bring Kool Aid in for professional help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) I would get him in right away. Please keep us posted KoolAid, our Canadian buddy, Misty, Ekko and Wayne are all pulling for you. Edited January 14, 2009 by cbudshome 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...
MerlinsMum Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Call your E-Vet - they can give you advice over the phone to help determine whether you need to bring Kool Aid in for professional help. What she said. Poor Kool Aid! Please update us when you can... :goodluck 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...
PatricksMom Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Call the e-vet first, they might tell you what to do at home, rather than risking bringing him out in the cold again. I know in humans, you don't want to warm too quickly, so I would call the vet before using hot water or a heating pad. Prayers for Kool-Aid for a full recovery, do let us know how he's doing. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Oh please tell us he's okay!!!! 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...
patricia Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 E-Vet...Please update as soon as you can. Sending prayers. 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...
TheFullHouse Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Oh my gosh, prayers for your sweet baby. Mike is stuck in North Dakota right now in temperatures like that. He says it actually hurts to breathe it's so cold. 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 EmilyAnne Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Is he shivering? My husband said when humans are get hypothermia so severe that they stop shivering that is very bad. er's for Kool-Aid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 (edited) Sending prayers Kool Aid will be ok. Edited January 14, 2009 by Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Just checking in for an update. I'm worried :( :( Please be okay, Kool Aid... please be okay!! 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...
HopeForHounds Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 As an immediate and safe way to warm up a human or animal get under a blanket with them. Your body heat will gently bring their body temperature up. I'd be concerned about frost bite though. Hoping Kool Aid is okay. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Geez Amanda! Is he concious? You need to get him checked, His ears. His feet. ASAP!! Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Sending many many prayers for your sweet baby :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytgrandma Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 hoping Kool Aid is ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Aw geeze! I really hope Koolaid is ok! Please check in when you're able. Quote ClayGreys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nerak254 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Praying for Kool Aid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Oh my. I hope Kool Aid is okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 :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...
Guest KRKWMU Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Thinking about Kool-Aid. Please let us know how everything is going, when you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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