AnneGTS Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Poor Gunda.. The past few months she had some problems with her health In January we had to came back from our holiday. Gunda was feeling so sick.. She was restless and in pain. We went directly to the vet and he told us she probably had a problem with her heart. He gave her medicines so she would feel better. And she did feel better. We acted like a puppy again. But then she had problems with her stomach. Stomach-ache and she didn’t want to eat her food anymore. We went to the vet again who gave her some medicines, and she was slowly feeling better. She started to eat and she started to gain weight again (she supposed to be 53lbs but at the moment it was only 46lbs ) After that there were again problems with her heart. That was about one week ago. So we gave her some more medicines. And yesterday she was sick again. Not her heart or her stomach.. In the morning she was acting a bit restless.. And she had something on her face (don’t know the correct English word for it). It is on Gunda’s left (if you look at the picture it’s on the right). After a while it was bigger. This morning it was really big.. Look at her.. Instead of this, how it must be: We went to the vet today (it’s now 6.00 PM) and he said there is an infection by her back tooth. Normally the vet would have pulled the tooth out, but Gunda is now almost 13 years old.. She probably wouldn’t survive the narcosis.. The vet gave her medicines… I really hope she is feeling better soon.. I'm sorry for my bad English, and I don't know all the medical words for it, but I've tried to explain the situation... Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Oh poor poor Gunda! I hope the medication helps the infection! Give her a gentle hug for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Poor Gunda! I hope the medicine helps. Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anka Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hugs to both of you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I don't think your English is bad at all!! I sure that beautiful girl gets to feeling better, she has the sweetest face 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 trevdog Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hmmm, over here they would remove the tooth...if it's causing her that much distress, I'm not sure that it would heal that quickly. Is the anthesia they use for greys differnt over there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hmmm, over here they would remove the tooth...if it's causing her that much distress, I'm not sure that it would heal that quickly. Is the anthesia they use for greys differnt over there? Actually I have no idea if the anthesia is different over here.. Normally the vet would remove her tooth, but she is almost 13 years old and it's her hearth that probably can't handle the narcosis.. Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LoveMyJoseyBean Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Poor girl. Lots of hugs and snuggles (and medicine). I hope she feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Oh, Gunda, feel better, please! You are such a beautiful pup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Che_mar_Cody Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Poor baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Could it be that the infection (abscess in her mouth) is affecting her heart & her stomach? Maybe it's the cause of the problem, rather than an additional one. Oral infections can go very quickly to the heart & kidneys so I hope the antibiotics take care of it soon. Gunda! 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...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Poor Gunda! She looks so uncomfortable. I hope the meds work quickly and your sweet girl feels much much better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullaluv Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Do you have access to a cardiologist or an internist who has cardiology experience? I have a 9 year old who had not been spayed because of serious heart disease. She started going into prolonged heat cycles every 2 to 3 months, and had a vaginal infection the last time. I had her reevaluated by the cardiologist, who decided that there was more risk from a uterine infection, which would be an emergency that she probably wouldn't survive, than from spaying her under a well controlled anesthesia. The possibility of losing her scared me to death, but we went ahead with the surgery. That was over a month ago, and she's happier and healthier now than she has been for a long time. She's even started joining in play with the younger ones. I think it might be worth checking out. Dental and gum disease are killers. They affect the heart, kidneys and every other part of the body. Good luck, whatever you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Oh, poor baby. Don't you wish they could tell you or show you where it hurts? I hope she gets well soon, please give Gunda a big hug. She is such a pretty and good girl. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I hope the antibiotics can clear up the infection! I understand you position, I had an old girl with a bad heart who could not be put under. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 My Pearl has a plethura of health problems. She's 11.5. She's had a bad heart for over 5 yrs. She ended up with an abscessed tooth (like what you show regarding Gunda). That caused a kidney disease called Glomerulonephitis and that caused hypertension (high blood pressure). She was high risk surgery because of her hypertension, but the tooth was causing it. We tried to maintain it with monthly bouts of antibiotics but were losing the battle. So, I broke down and went to a large private hospital and with the cardiologist there, anesthesiologist there and dentist........we took out the bad tooth. She survive the surgery and is doing great now. But, let me tell you, for 8 hrs I waited......and waited and waited not sure if she was going to wake up. Do you have a big hospital or university hospital over there that you can get a second opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted March 30, 2009 Author Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) Thanks for all the replies. I must say I've never heard of tooth problems that caused kidney or heart diseases. The first time we figured out Gunda had heart problems was in january 2009. Now (almost 3 months later) she has this problem with her tooth. Is this period (3 months) not too long to say that her teeth are the cause of the problem? Second opinion is maybe an option. Edited March 30, 2009 by AnneGTS Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myjazzy Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 No. The infection can be there without you knowing it and affect other organs. New research is showing that bad teeth can affect all kinds of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brandi007 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Lincoln at 15 years old had this exact same thing happen. He had an infected tooth, had serious heart issues his whole life and his face swelled up. You kinda have to get the tooth removed - the infection can poison her blood and kill her - we ended up putting Linky under and having a quick dental and extraction done - it was very scary but he came out of it with flying colours and lived until he was 17 years old. Sending lots of good thoughts for your baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I have no advice, just wanted to send prayers for your beautiful Gunda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGreyLady Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Hoping Gunda will feel better soon. Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts for pretty Gunda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Poor little girl.......sending good thoughts for Gunda that she'll see improvement with her antibiotics. It never hurts to get another opinion - I know you're worried about her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scullysmum Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I am sorry to hear that Gunda is feeling so poorly.....it is true that periodontal disease can cause other serious health problems such as heart, kidney and liver disease due to bacteria from the infected mouth travelling in the bloodstream. I do hope that some strong antibiotics can do the trick for poor Gunda. Quote <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...
MP_the4pack Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Thanks for all the replies. I must say I've never heard of tooth problems that caused kidney or heart diseases. The first time we figured out Gunda had heart problems was in january 2009. Now (almost 3 months later) she has this problem with her tooth. Is this period (3 months) not too long to say that her teeth are the cause of the problem? Second opinion is maybe an option. Yes. It could take a while to get that bad. And yes, bad teeth can affect all organs. Whatever decision you make is the right one. And I wish you the best of luck in whatever decision you go to. Maybe they can pull the tooth using just local anesthesia? They do it in people all the time (yuck) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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