tbhounds Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Glad she's feeling better now (how are you?) One thing I would find out--is she spayed and did they have problems with that sx? IF she didn't have problems in the past she may just be a non-MH pup--just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliDog Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Sending healing thoughts and tons of hugs for Bessie and you! Donna & The League of Extraordinary Greyhounds Adoption Squad; Buffy and Rik T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Praying for a quick complete recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SusanP Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 :grouphug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Anesthesia protocols have changed a lot over the years; I think that it's a myth that a dog who has a bad reaction once can "never" have it again--I hope so, because George also had a bad reaction to it when his teeth were cleaned, but it turned out fine. Suggest your vet go here and read the article under #4: Linky on OSU web site They have never suggested he cannot have anesthesia again. Hang in there Sue! I know how scary it is, but I think she'll be just fine. Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 If dog did have MH, pretty sure wouldn't want to use gas anaesthesia again, only injectables. Not sure if *all* injectables are safe or only some, OP could email feemandvm and ask. Big fat red note should be put in dog's file. Hope Bessie is on the road to a full recovery this morning! 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...
RaineysMom Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 oh gosh!!! sending prayers for Bessie!!! :( :hope Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Our adoption group arranged to have some Dantrium on hand at our local Greyhound vet. It was very difficult to find, and eventually got some at a local hospital. Molly Weasley Carpenter-Caro - 6 Year Old Standard Poodle. Gizzy, Specky, Riley Roo & Lady - Our beloved Greyhounds waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenners Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 For good news this morning. Jennifer Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Oh no! What a frightening turn of events for you and Bessie. Prayers coming that your girl is going to be just fine. --Lucy Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Sending lots of prayers! Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rycezmom Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Sue, the first place I would check is the local hospitals pharmacy dept and see who they get theirs from. They are a good source of information and contacts. I have called the PharmD on our ICU and asked him where we get ours (1800 bed hospital). Will post when he gets back to me. One of the things that my vet and I are using and have been for quite some time is (Oh goD, here it comes!) is Propofol (Diprivan). Its short acting, and if used properly, does not have too many side effects. We use it frequently in our unit in conjuction with other drips, especially for head injuries with intracranial pressure issues. Its perfect for some simple and short procedures and after turning it off, patients start to wake up within about 10-15 minutes. It can, however, if run too fast or too large one time dose, cause a drop in blood pressure. For more involved procedures, we go the usual anesthetics route. L. How is Miss Bessie this morning. Waiting for an update... The more I see of man, the more I like dogs. ~Mme. de Staël Missing my Bridge Angels Ryce, Bo, Jim, Miss Millie, Miss Rose, Gustopher P Jones (Pimpmaster G), Miss Isabella and Miss Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I am so sorrry about your girl, healing white light from western Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) My vet uses Propofol as the anaesthesia induction agent for all sighthounds. Only problems we -- and they! -- have ever had with it is once Joseph would not go under and they had to mask him down. He's had at least two procedures since then with no incident. The thing I like about it is, my dogs seem to wake up better/faster than with ketamine/valium induction. Edited July 16, 2009 by Batmom 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...
dex95lucy Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Bessie is now at the home vet just three miles from home. She walked out of the e vet office but collapsed in the parking lot. Her temp is 100.7 but now her blood pressure is too low and heart rate is too fast. I am allowed to go sit with her in one hour. These are not good signs. Thanks for all the prayers and good thoughts. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cello Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Continued prayers for your sweet Bessie. Hugs, Carol Ann Molly Weasley Carpenter-Caro - 6 Year Old Standard Poodle. Gizzy, Specky, Riley Roo & Lady - Our beloved Greyhounds waiting at the Rainbow Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcR Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 We will keep Bessie and you in our thoughts, hoping for a speedy recovery. Marc and Myun plus Starbuck (the cat)Pinky my AWOL girl, wherever you are, I miss you.Angels Honey (6/30/99-11/3/11) Nadia (5/11/99-6/4/12) Kara (6/5/99-7/17/12) Cleo (4/13/2000-4/19/2014) Antnee (12/1/2002=2/20/17) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LBass Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Continued good thoughts and prayers for Bessie and for you. Please get well, sweetheart! --Lucy Lucy with Greyhound Nate and OSH Tinker. With loving memories of MoMo (FTH Chyna Moon), Spirit, Miles the slinky kitty (OSH), Piper "The Perfect" (Oneco Chaplin), Winston, Yoda, Hector, and Claire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest momofevie Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Thinking of you and Bessie this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Checking in, hoping for a positive update on Bessie. You and your lovely lady are in my thoughts and prayers, hoping for big improvements as the day progresses ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 As you said, there was no way anyone knew it would happen, but, I agree that the vet SHOULD HAVE had that drug on hand, just in case! We are praying for Bessie here. Love, Dee and The Five Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Sending more prayers. 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...
Guest Dillymom Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Glad she's close and you can sit with her soon. We're sending hugs and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetdogs Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I'm so sorry this has happened to Bessie - I hope she stabilizies very soon. 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 caiteag Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Sending prayers for sweet Bessie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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