silverfish Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 He collapsed when he went out to pee tonight at midnight. He was going blue and couldn't get his legs under him. I don't know how we got him in the house, and he pooped where he flopped down in the conservatory. I thought he was going to die on the spot. I couldn't get our vet to come out. The duty vet lives about thirteen miles away and the council has run out of gritting salt and it's 4C below freezing. He gave DH the number of a nearer vet and they refused to come out - apparently all they kept going on about was that we weren't their clients. I was practically hysterical between Jack fading away in my arms and DH yelling at the vet down the phone. Eventually I found a vet who agreed to see him - very kind man. Somehow we got him into the car and I rode in the back with him in the dark and ice to an address we didn't know. We found it, but not before DH had slipped and fallen on the ice looking for the house numbers. By the time we got Jack in, his tongue was blue, his eyes were staring and his chest was heaving. The vet immediately set up oxygen for him and gave him millophylline and frusemide. I sat on the floor with him for two hours while they tried to stabilise him and put him on a drip. When we left, they were about to put him in an oxygen tent kennel, then give him Valium and x-ray him and the vet was saying he thought he might have a collapsed lung as well as his other problems. I guess I'm just terrified that I'll never see him again. I don't want him to die in a strange vets, but we have to give him every chance. They think they can get him through this, but are obviously very guarded about his future. I am just ... I don't know. Drained, scared, emotionally worn out and I haven't been to bed yet and it's nearly 6am. They said they'd ring as soon as they knew anything to tell us. And I don't know how I'll cope with losing a second dog in barely more than a month. The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KyGrey Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Judy, I am so sorry. I wish there was something I could say or do but I'm so far away I don't know what it would be other than be here for you. Jack is in my thoughts and prayers as well as you and DH. We're pulling for him from across the pond. Please keep us informed. Powerful prayers are being sent out. :grouphug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Oh no Judy!! :grouphug Sending prayers and healing light. Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjnno1 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 OMG Judy How Scary!!! My thoughts and prayers are with You, Andy and Jack Hang in there, try to lay down and get some rest (easier said than done) but he's going to need you well rested to take care of him when he comes home!!! Major & Black Jack are the BEST Doggies in the WORLD A Major Presence - MAJOR - March 10, 1999 - January 13, 2011 Little Joe - BLACK JACK - July 31, 1998 - February 8, 2011 "If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself. " - Randy Pausch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachary Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 I am so sorry you are going through this. Your beautiful Jack will be in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BleusysMom Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Prayers for You ALL.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Sending our prayers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tydyelady Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Prayers for Jack, you and your DH. Mom to Toley (Astascocita Toley) DOB 1/12/09, and Bridge Angel Opie (Wine Sips Away) 3/14/03-12/29/12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Oh no, Judy. Sending many prayers and healing thoughts to Jack. And hugs to you. ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Oh no, Judy. How terrifying for you and your DH. Hoping the kind vet can get Jack through this crisis and back to a stable place. Sending prayers and light his way for his highest good. 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 BlackandBrindle Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Sending lots of prayers for your sweet boy :grouphug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DebR Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Keeping you, your hubby and especially Jack in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 : ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Sending more good thoughts Jack's way. 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...
Guest hannahmom Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Sending lots and lots of prayers for sweet Jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 (edited) I'm really sorry to read that Judy It sounds like shocking (non) treatment from your own vet and the second vet you called I'm sending all positive thoughts for Jack and I'll be checking back for good news Edited February 7, 2009 by Bevd Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 What an absolute nightmare . Sending positive thoughts and I'll be checking back for updates . When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Judy, I am so sorry to read this. Many, many, many prayers are going to Jack. Hugs to you and your hubby as you wait for the news from the vet. 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 vahoundlover Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Oh no, I am so sorry sending lots and lots and lots of prayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragsysmum Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 What a terrible experience for you and Jack! So glad you finally found a vet who would help out though even if you are not his clients. I live only a few miles away from you so I know how bad the conditions were with the hard frost last night making the roads like glass. Hope all goes well and Jack makes a speedy recovery so you can get him back home before the weather deteriorates again. Sue from England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Thank you, everyone. I'm up only because Luca (the vet I like best from our own practice, and the one who couldn't get here last night) rang to see how he was. I think I got about two and a half hours sleep. The emergency vet rang us back last night to say they had him stabilised and breathing fairly normally as long as he was in the oxygen. He was on Valium and also an antibiotic in the drip, because they're still not sure what his problem is, but it might be (at least partly) pneumonia. If so, there's probably an underlying cause. They mentioned cancer as a possibility, and also fluid, but didn't think he did have a collapsed lung. Luca also wondered about a pulmonary embolism. We can go and see him later, if all is well, but they are keeping him over the weekend and hoping to have us transfer him to a hospital on Monday where they have better facilities for both GA if it's necessary, and imaging, because we need to find out what exactly his problem is. I have to ring them shortly to discuss that. The house is so quiet. It's been much quieter since losing Renie at Christmas, but now Jack is gone too, it's horrible. All I have is dog beds and his favourite yellow toys in the lounge, and the mess from last night to clear up in the conservatory. Poor old guy - he must have been so frightened to open his bowels like that. He never makes a mess in the house. I'll update when I can. Thank you so much for the continuing thoughts and prayers. The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Sending Good positive thoughts for Jack and you.....I want to rant about how angry Vets make me....but I won't because it won't help you or Jack and I need to keep positive myself. <p>"One day I hope to be the person my dog thinks I am"Sadi's Pet Pages Sadi's Greyhound Data PageMulder1/9/95-21/3/04 Scully1/9/95-16/2/05Sadi 7/4/99 - 23/6/13 CroftviewRGT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Oh, Judy! Sending good thoughts :hope :hope 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...
Guest laceyj Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Glad to see Jack has stabilized, keeping you and Jack in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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