Guest TBSFlame Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I have never known Star to not eat. She has been here 6 1/2 years and never in all that time have I known her to be sick or refuse food. Most of the time she is stealing food to eat and will even eat poo, if allowed to find it. Last night she would not eat her dinner. Then she threw up several times. the first time it was food in with a slimy mucus. Then it was foam and slime and mucus. I guess coming from drainage from her head. I am really beginning to worry about her head being so full of snot. It is only on the left side. She is on 3 weeks of Clavamox. If that doesn't work she will have to go to a specialty clinic for a rhinoscopy. The mucus is white, no blood in the mucus. You can see the left side of her nose is full of this mucus but the right is clear. She will sneeze and a long ribbon of snot will hang from her nose. It is not a pretty sight. She is feeling fine this morning and ate like she hadn't been fed in a month. I guess she just got an overload of this stuff in her tummy and it made her sick. I might also add, this all started right after she stole and ate a very large bag of dry rice. The vet washed out her nose (thinking she might have gotten rice up in there), cultured the snot and gave me a long name of something they found. That is why she is on AB. I will be calling the vet tomorrow so I can write down the name of the thing they got in the culture. Has anyone experienced this with their grey? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Clavamox can really kill the appetite and cause other stomach upset, I think -- I know it did in my cat, haven't used it with a dog yet. Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 No experience with greys, but people. Sounds like a pretty bad sinus infection, and of course some of that mucusy snot certainly IS draining into her throat, and into the stomach. I know when I just have post-nasal drip from allergies, it irritates my stomach. Most likely, it is a combination of the drip from her infected sinus and the Clavamox, irritating her stomach, causing her not to want to eat. You could try a Pepcid AC (or the generic) about 30-45 minutes before feeding her, in case her tummy is upset. Good idea to check back with the vet, to tell him/her, how things are going and to get the name of whatever they found in that culture. Good Luck! Hope it all turns out well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Maybe something here will help: multi-page article: here another article One mentions that loss of appetite can happen when they lose their sense of smell. I know you said your vet looked up in there but you can hold a mirror under the nostrils. Look for it to be steamed up from both nostrils. If there's only one steamy spot then there's blockage. Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 I know from personal experience, drainage from a sinus infection will dampen your appetite! Clavamox has never bothered my cats, but Sugar (my first grey) couldn't take it at all. Definitely check with your vet, but if she's eating again, that's probably all it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Maybe something here will help: multi-page article: here another article One mentions that loss of appetite can happen when they lose their sense of smell. I know you said your vet looked up in there but you can hold a mirror under the nostrils. Look for it to be steamed up from both nostrils. If there's only one steamy spot then there's blockage. Older pets with sneezing/nasal discharge are more likely to have chronic dental disease or tumors. Thanks Duckey. Tumor is the one I am most worried about. Star will be 10 Feb. 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 (edited) Just seeing this, Linda. Sending good thoughts for Star. Keep us posted. Edited September 7, 2009 by galgrey Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Betty Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Linda, sending good thoughts and prayers for Star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHoundPoet Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Sending good thoughts to Star. Quote Masquerade Hounds & The Hounds of East Fairhaven & Ibizan Hound Club of the United States Member Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Hoping Star is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Sending lots of good thoughts for Star, I hope she feels better! Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mom2Gr8dawgs Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Sending lots of good thoughts and prayers to you and Star! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Sending good thoughts for Star Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Sending prayers & good thoughts to Star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Oh I hope she feels better fast! Poor girlie. Quote ~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...
Burpdog Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 Did he scope her the entire nasal cavity? (I don't know what kind of instruments they use but I know it's usually a specialist) Since this happened directly after the rice incident, I wonder if there is rice somewhere that is causing the whole thing. Try stinky food. Most of the dogs I've had tolerated clavamox with no problems. You might try pepcid for her stomach. OK looked at your first post again If that doesn't work she will have to go to a specialty clinic for a rhinoscopy Sound to me like she needs it now. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 Star is acting fine but in my heart I am very afraid. All the research points to a tumor. She is not getting any better on the AB. The mucus is only on one side. I spoke with my vet last night on the phone. We will be going to BBH next week and when we get back she will go to the specialty clinic for futher testing. Star is my heart. I am not ready for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I wonder if there is a piece of rice up there since all this started after the rice episode. I hope you can get this resolved soon Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I wonder if there is a piece of rice up there since all this started after the rice episode. I hope you can get this resolved soon This is what we hope. The more I research the more afraid I get. I pray it is just rice. Please let it be rice. She seems to be feeling fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Hoping Star is okay soon..... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 It DID start right after the "rice incident," so I'd be more inclined to suspect that. Rice is sooo small, it could be lodged up there in the sinus passages, and causing her symptoms. Try to relax at BBH, and, hopefully, all will be well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sassy Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Oh, Linda! I just realized this is Star and you! I'm so sorry to hear ya'll are having problems. Remember that it's human nature to always think the worst possible scenario when we don't know what's going happening. It's very curious that this all started with the rice incident. So, it sounds like there is a correlation. Try not to get down. Fortunately there are specialists there in Charlotte, and they do know greys. Hang in there, and have fun at BBH. Hugs to you and to Star. Tiger and Junior send wags to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I will continue to think rice .... it's rice. Relax at the beach. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tp_cracker Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 This is my first post but hope it helps. I had a German Sheppard that had the same issue. He lived at least 4 more years after it started. The vet assumed it was either a piece of grass or a tumor. She said if it was a tumor, they usually go down hill pretty fast. They did a scope of his nose and never really found anything. I wasn't will to spend the hundreds of dollars on a more extensive scope. My wife was the nose wiper and we usually had snot on walls from the sneezing. We eventually had to put him down due to other issues, so we never really learned what the issue was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 (edited) This is my first post but hope it helps. I had a German Sheppard that had the same issue. He lived at least 4 more years after it started. The vet assumed it was either a piece of grass or a tumor. She said if it was a tumor, they usually go down hill pretty fast. They did a scope of his nose and never really found anything. I wasn't will to spend the hundreds of dollars on a more extensive scope. My wife was the nose wiper and we usually had snot on walls from the sneezing. We eventually had to put him down due to other issues, so we never really learned what the issue was. She is feeling fine. I keep going back to it started with the rice eating. It was a very large bags of rice. I can just see the other dogs watching her and her trying to eat it all before they got any. Thanks for your post, I feel a bit better. Edited September 14, 2009 by TBSFlame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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