Guest Energy11 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 (edited) UPDATE: Well, this isn't the update I wanted to post. Goldie seemed ok during the night, but when she got up at 4 a.m. to eat (*yes they eat then :-), she ate, and then became very stiff and unable to walk without swaggering. I immediately gave her Valium by mouth and (1) 81 mg low dose aspirin (in case of stroke). She got worse, so, off to the Evet. While there, we both witnessed what was a focal seizure. Her bloodwork was within normal limits, although a bit dehydrated (she got sub q fluids). EKG and blood pressures normal, too. This is all making sense to me now, as Goldie's personality has changed during the last few weeks. She cries and howls at night (*I actually had a vet appt next week for her), she is constantly hungry, and ULTRA playful for a 10 yr old. Both the vet and I think it is a brain tumor ... All I can do is start her on Phenobarb (which I have for Curfew, even though he doesn't take it), and treat her seizures with rectal Valium as needed. Like any disease that has no cure ... I have to take this day by day. At least Curfew's "episodes" have been few and far between. I now will stay home even more! ... I go NO WHERE! Dh does all the running. RE: Oakly???? We aren't sure what, or if that was just a coincidence. Goldie's bloodwork didn't indicate that she'd gotten into anything toxic. So, there you have it! I am wiped out! I got into "Paramedic mode," when this stuff happens, and turn to Jello later! ***ALSO, if anyone has gone through a dog with a brain tumor, I'd appreciate hearing from you, so I know what to expect. I mean, I KNOW , but still, ... You can PM me. Thanks! Love you guys! Dee Hi All! WHAT a day! First, in the early hours of this morning, Oakly, 8, was walking around and seemed confused, and "out of it." I gave him 5 mg of Valium and Pepcid AC, which seemed to calm him down. He seemed OK, for half the morning, then vomited. Once he did that, he seemed OK. Earlier this evening, he started the wandering, and looking around (behavior that seemed neurological). Again, he was eating, drinking knew his name, etc., and I gave another Valium and Pepcid AC. He is now sleeping. THEN, ouf of the blue, Goldie, 10, started licking her nose, and vomited the contents of her dinner. Her heart was racing, and eyes glazed. She also seemed to have neuro symptoms, ... possibly dizziness, causing the vomiting? Once I was able to get it into her, I did the same, 5 mg of Valijm and a Pepcid AC. She is now resting as well. YIKES!!! The other three seem fine (*fingers crossed). Oakly and Goldie's temps and blood pressures are normal. I have NO idea whether they got into something, or have a virus. All five go out together and in the same yards. We did take a walk through the woods yesterday, and I wonder if they picked up something? Who knows?! Needless to say, I will be up all night with them, and we do have an Evet within 15 minutes, If they are still sick tomorrow, to the vets for bloodwork and evaluations. I would appreciate some prayers, good thoughts and white light for Oakly, 8, and my old girl Goldie, who will be 10 on Dec. 5th. Thanks a lot! Dee Edited December 3, 2010 by Energy11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Samantha Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Prayers for your pups xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 As someone who went through a rough night last night, I'm really sorry you're going through this! Hope they settle down so you don't need the e-vet and you figure it out quickly. 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 December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 As someone who went through a rough night last night, I'm really sorry you're going through this! Hope they settle down so you don't need the e-vet and you figure it out quickly. Thanks! How is Beth? Did they ever figure out what was going on with her? I thought of her when this started! Hugs to you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kelli123 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Come on babies get better. Your scaring your momma . You all will be in our thoughts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 There is something weird going around. Fuzzy has been sick this week too. I hope your guys are feeling better in the morning. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 There is something weird going around. Fuzzy has been sick this week too. I hope your guys are feeling better in the morning. And, what is WEIRD is that ours are NEVER around other dogs! I don't take them off this property. Was Fuzzy vomiting and acting weird, too? Hugs to Fuzzy from us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HersheysMom Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I hope they are feeling better, Dee! The first thing I thought of was something in the air (carbon monoxide leak or something) but the others are fine? They could be more sensitive than the others to some other change in the air or house. Please keep us posted. Hopefully it will just pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Did you open a new bag of food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Did you open a new bag of food? No, but we did get a batch of new treats in. I was thinkng that as well. I have several different types. They ALL get the same treats. Too weird! Have you been seeing anything viral going around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Oh no! Sending good thoughts to you, Oakly & Goldie. 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...
PrairieProf Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 As someone who went through a rough night last night, I'm really sorry you're going through this! Hope they settle down so you don't need the e-vet and you figure it out quickly. Thanks! How is Beth? Did they ever figure out what was going on with her? I thought of her when this started! Hugs to you both! I've been updating my thread here in H&M -- they think it's just a GI thing, all the bloodwork is normal, but she's definitely not OK 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...
duncan41 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 This is strange. Just about everyone I know who owns more than one dog has one with the big D or vomitting. It seems to hang around a few days and then go away. Can't figure out why the "more than one dog" thing would make that much of a difference, but in each case, one dog was sick and the others weren't. Whatever "it" is, I hope it goes away without intervention. Oakly and Goldie - you just gotta feel better. ok? Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 As someone who went through a rough night last night, I'm really sorry you're going through this! Hope they settle down so you don't need the e-vet and you figure it out quickly. Thanks! How is Beth? Did they ever figure out what was going on with her? I thought of her when this started! Hugs to you both! I've been updating my thread here in H&M -- they think it's just a GI thing, all the bloodwork is normal, but she's definitely not OK yet. I have been keeping up with her on your thread. Poor baby girl! I AM sorry that she still isn't herself. Glad she has you:colgate This is strange. Just about everyone I know who owns more than one dog has one with the big D or vomitting. It seems to hang around a few days and then go away. Can't figure out why the "more than one dog" thing would make that much of a difference, but in each case, one dog was sick and the others weren't. Whatever "it" is, I hope it goes away without intervention. Oakly and Goldie - you just gotta feel better. ok? THAT IS WEIRD! Thanks for the good wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adrianne Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Extra good thoughts and prayers coming your way, Dee. I hate to hear Oakly & Goldie are under the weather; I hope it's just a little bug that will be gone in the morning. Please keep us updated. Think of you often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 I only have one, and she's sick. . . . 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...
Batmom Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 If you've been out tromping around the woods and your dogs pick up little things to eat, might check on whether there's buckthorn in your area. The little dark purple berries can cause some vomiting and diarrhea. That affect *might* be delayed a bit altho I won't swear to that. 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...
Guest Energy11 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 If you've been out tromping around the woods and your dogs pick up little things to eat, might check on whether there's buckthorn in your area. The little dark purple berries can cause some vomiting and diarrhea. That affect *might* be delayed a bit altho I won't swear to that. I was also thinking they might have picked something up on the walk, but it wasn't really deep woods, etc.., it was a path. I also waited until we had a few HARD FREEZES to be sure all the varments and foilage was dead, but ya never know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Some pics and stuff here: http://www.invasive.org/species/subject.cfm?sub=3070 It's more of a scrub/edges-of-things plant than a forest tree. Kind of a longshot, but still. 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...
Guest TeddysMom Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Dee, sorry your going through this. I hope it is just a virus that will pass quickly and no one else has any problems. Lots of healing thoughts and prayers are comming your way from here. Jiro has had a digestive upset that started lastnight also, I was up several times with him. He never threw up but his stomach was upset, thankfully none of the rest of my crew are acting strangely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 we are thinking good thoughts for all of you, dee. 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 December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Sending prayers & good thoughts to Oakly & Goldie & a big hug to you, Dee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 :candle hoping your two are better in the morning, and no one else gets sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Oh no! Hoping it's just a simple bug and that they feel better very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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