Guest mdc Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Our 10 year old girl was just fine until about 3pm yesterday when she suddenly vomited extremely intensely. She then became very lethargic. A short while later she began panting incessantly. It seemed to calm a bit but the lethargy remained. Thinking it was just an upset stomach or something she ate not agreeing with her, we didn't worry too much. Around 6pm the panting began again. At dinner time she didn't move (she's normally a garbage disposal). A couple of hours later, instead of her usual dry food, we offered to hand feed her a small amount of wet food to gage her interest. She ate what was offered. Then, around 10pm, while still panting, she got up and vomited very intensely again and began incessant panting again. She's been panting all night. This leads me to believe this is no ordinary upset stomach. I woke up around 3am to find her still panting and that she had vomited a bit more. Not a lot, but then, she doesn't have anything left in her system from vomiting earlier. I just checked on her now and the panting has stopped but the lethargy remains. We live nowhere near a 24-hour animal hospital but plan to bring her to the vet in the morning when they open. Should we be panicked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Panic isn't necessarily a good thing, but I would be very, very concerned and get her to the first available vet that you can. There could be several things going on and her symptoms have been happening without a break, it seems for awhile. Give her comfort and get her care as soon as possible. My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wmlcml6 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I hope everything is okay but I would definitely take her to the vet this morning as soon as you can. Panting and vomiting like this aren't normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greybookends Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I would have her AT the vet when they opened up. If they open early to accept surgeries I would have her there then, but then I have a vet where I can do this. I hope all is well but YES you should be very concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I'd have to get there as soon as I could. Hope she is OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 try calling the aspca poison control hotline hope everything is ok Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mdc Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Called the on-call vet who met us at 7am. They ran blood work and xrays. Nothing seems terribly out of place. Some concern of fluid in the belly but the vet seems to be at a loss and Deidre looks so miserable. The primary vet is expected in shortly before 9am who we're hoping may be able to find something the on-call vet couldn't. She doesn't want to walk anywhere. I have to carry her just about everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Glad you are at the vet! Reading this, I immediately thought Kidney Failure, but you mentioned the testing is normal. If they haven't fully checked the kidney functions, I'd be sure they do. The only other thing, if all the tests are normal, is maybe a full tick panel. They can draw and spin the blood, and you can send it to Protatek Labs in Arizona. They are usually pretty fast in their turn-around times. Do you remember her getting into anything at all? Someone here mentioned poison control ... could be something she got into as well. Sending you love, hugs, and tons of prayers! Dee and The Five Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mdc Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Vet thinks it might be multiple organ failure. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 sending many prayers! how is her blood pressure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Vet thinks it might be multiple organ failure. Ugh. Sorry to hear that, but like human docs, vets can be wrong, too! The fluids will help her, and please try to hope for the best ... All you can do right now! We are all sending love and prayers for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Vet thinks it might be multiple organ failure. Ugh. oh no, i hope not Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WarmheartedPups Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Sending many prayers for your pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Adding my prayers for your sweet pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Sending prayers from PA. Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mdc Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Thank you, all, for your warm thoughts and well wishes. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse as time passed and we had to make the unenviable decision to let her go. We are rocked by how quickly this whole chain of events unfolded. Like so many others, Deidre was an angel of a dog and everything about her will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Oh no! I'm so very sorry for your loss. I kept following this thread today hoping for better news. Godspeed Deidre. 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 SoulsMom Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear this Godspeed sweetie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 We are VERY sorry for your loss! God Speed your baby girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Oh no. I'm so very sorry. My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest mountain4greys Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I'm very sorry. I was hoping for a much better turnout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdoglady Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 My heartfelt sympathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 So sorry on your loss of Deidre. Godspeed Deidre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greytgreys Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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