Guest K9Cookies Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 (edited) I'm very worried about Gracey. We went out to eat dinner and we were gone for a little more than an hour. When we walked in the door, Gracey was panting very hard. I took off her muzzle (which was wet from either her panting or drinking water) and she continued to pant heavy. We tried to get her to settle down and she wouldn't. So, DH took her to the ER vet. I'm on the phone now with him and she's got a temperature of 104 and they can't get it down. They might want to keep her overnight for fluids. Will update you guys soon. Edited May 28, 2010 by K9Cookies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustysMom Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Hoping for a speedy recovery for Gracey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msjpk Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Please keep us posted and know we all wish a speedy recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swifthounds Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Poor thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TheFullHouse Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Oh my gosh, good thoughts for Gracie. Hopefully they find out what's causing the fever and give her what she needs. Hopefully she'll be home soon. Quote 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 K9Cookies Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Do you guys have any ideas about what could be going on? ER Vet wasn't too worried about bloat. DH just signed the papers to keep her there overnight for treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I'd sure want an x-ray to be sure. How does she normally behave at the vet? All kinds of things can work up a fever -- abdominal pain (for reasons other than bloat), back pain, nervousness ...... Sending prayers. Quote 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...
TheFullHouse Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 It could be something as simple as a virus or an infection somewhere. Once they start her on antibiotics she should be fine. Has she ever had a seizure before? I ask because seizures can raise the temperature also. Quote 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 K9Cookies Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 (edited) They are starting antibiotics and fluids. I just called DH back and told him to ask (demand!) an X-ray. It's our money and we might as well make sure. Thanks guys. Edited to add that she's never had any problems with seizures. She didn't look out of sorts or in pain, just panting very hard with her tongue way out of her mouth. She went for the water bowl, but didn't take too much. Nothing looks out of place in the house or anything either. Edited May 28, 2010 by K9Cookies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 No ideas. Just prayers for little Gracey and good night's sleep for you all. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 that it is nothing serious....that is nerve racking to not know what is wrong. Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoolaine Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Good thoughts going out for Gracey and you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 What in the world is going on with that girl??? She's too feisty to let a little bug get her down. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's nothing some fluids won't take care of!!! Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GentleHugs Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Panting is a way to help try and cool their body down and since she's running a fever of 104 - she was trying to cool down. Anyway, one thing that comes to mind about a fever suddenly spiking like that would be tick borne diseases. Has she been tested for any? Another would be an infection somewhere.... I hope she gets better since they are going to give her fluids. She can become dehydrated very fast with a fever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest K9Cookies Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 What in the world is going on with that girl??? She's too feisty to let a little bug get her down. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's nothing some fluids won't take care of!!! She is a feisty girl...the troublemaker of the family. DH is home now and Gracey is at the vet's getting everything done (including an X-ray). We'll call soon for an update. They said no news is good news. One of the receptionists is the receptionist at our normal vet's office too. She'll keep an eye on Gracey for us. That is comforting to know, but it's so hard to leave them there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 thinking good thoughts for your sweet gracey. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Oh Kristin, I'm so sorry. Sending lots of prayers for Gracey & hugs for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 3greysinPA Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 oh no Kristin, I am so sorry to read this... but I am praying for Gracey and sending lots of healing thoughts for her.... this might be a dumb question.. or a thought.. but .. i am just going to type outloud.. think outloud... but We, here in PA... we are having a terrrible T-storms.. and Faye is panting and breathing heavy too... she is very nervous about the storms and the thunder and lightening... did you have severe storms there? Is it possible she is very scared? like an anxiety attack, but only in a dog? I'm just asking because a little while ago.. Faye was doing the same thing for almost 15 minutes.. now since then.. has stopped.. but anyway.. just a thought kristin... and many hugs to you and Gracey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TeddysMom Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 I hope you get a good update from the vet. Sending good thoughts and prayers for Gracey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigorangedog Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 What's her white blood cell count look like? I've had a couple hounds in the past present this way with serious infections (one from a bite wound, one from a teensy cut). Hoping for good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Sending good thoughts. Hope you can find out what's wrong soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ohiogreymom Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Sending prayers! Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BleuDog Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Sending Healing thoughts, and get well wishes to a beautiful fiesty girlie.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PhillyPups Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 Many prayers from Philly How is Gracey today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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