Guest wmlcml6 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Feel better, Doolin. On another note, your goldie is stunning! Makes me miss our Einstein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) Poor Doolin! I hope he feels better soon! Edited February 22, 2011 by AnneGTS Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) Thinking good thoughts for you guys. My boy Cody has had a few tracheal spasm attacks in the past. Usually in the middle of the night of course. Also a few coughing attacks which turned into spasms. It starts out from something irritating his throat (we usually don't discover what it was, though one time I suspect a piece of rabbit hay, another time I suspect a piece of chicken jerky that wasn't properly chewed). Then he has an attack, which stresses him out, which affects his breathing, which makes him panic, which makes more spasms happen, it just snowballs. For him the best way to snap him out of it is to distract him with a potty trip outside, or give him a cookie. (The swallowing motion seems to help "reset" things). He's never had an attack severe enough to warrant an e-vet visit thankfully. Of course if Doolin is also vomiting, then feeding him might not help and probably isn't recommended. I'll throw this out there, since I come from seizure-land with Sophie. It's also possible it was a focal seizure (which affects a certain part of the body/certain muscle groups, in Doolin's case the throat muscles and lip-licking). Sophie's focals manifest as either jaw-chomping and swallowing, or head shaking side to side. She's still conscious and aware of her surroundings, and she'll walk around while her head and jaws are moving on their own. A tracheal spasm is far more likely given that you can visualize the throat scratches, but I mention it because the frantic eating of things (including furniture) makes me think of the post-ictal state. ~Lindsay~ It seems Doolin does the same thing as Cody. At times he absolutely gets himself worked up and it gets so bad he can't breathe. Bringing him outside is a good idea After what I went through with Manny, my first thought was focal seizure as well. But being able to see the scratches, I know it wasn't. And I can see in his eyes that he is still "there" . The vet thinks he licks and tries to eat things because Doolin is panicking and doesn't know what to do to make the spasm go away (he saw it first hand when Doolin started licking the wall) Edited February 22, 2011 by zombrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phall Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Poor Doolin! I hope he's much better today, Brie, and can begin to drink some water. This is something I haven't dealt with before - please keep us posted. My thoughts are with you. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Good thoughts for Doolin. I hope he recovers quickly. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Sending good thoughts that Doolin gets better very soon. Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bethac Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Poor Doolin! I hope this resolves quickly - how is he doing this morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Doolin has been quiet this morning. He is still having spasms but not so severe. We are going to give him a little bit of yogurt, hopefully it will stay down. Poor guy is so agitated. I think the worst of it is over (hopefully!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 C'mon Doolin. Keep fighting this. You'll be better soon. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEB Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hope Doolin is feeling better this morning and was able to have some yogurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 to Doolin, and hoping today is a much better day for you, sweet boy! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I love seeing photos of Doolin. He is such a beautiful greyhound. The scratches on his throat must be very uncomfortable. Hopefully they will heal quickly and he can start feeling more relaxed. It will be nice to see him back to his normal, perky, sweet self. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIGreyLady Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Hoping Doolin feels better soon. We know how uncomfortable a sore throat is and a scratched throat is worse. I hope the yougurt helps. Quote Mimi- mom to Burdette (KB's Burdette), Sophie (LL's Stupid Is) and bridge babies Kelsey (Kelso's Logo), Sterling (Cold B Tiger), Fritz, Tasha, Chloe and Molly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Poor guy, hope he's feeling better 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...
riverbosun Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Just wondering about acid reflux. My cousin had a dog who would swallow repeatedly and eat anything she could to avoid the burning in her stomach. Had to have emergency surgery because she ate the burber carpet. Pepcid was helpful. Just wanted to mention that. Quote Barbara Majestic and Ranger "If you want to hear the patter of little feet I'll put shoes on my dogs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bethac Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Sending more prayers and good thoughts to Doolin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Sending lots of healing thoughts and prayers to Doolin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Just wondering about acid reflux. My cousin had a dog who would swallow repeatedly and eat anything she could to avoid the burning in her stomach. Had to have emergency surgery because she ate the burber carpet. Pepcid was helpful. Just wanted to mention that. That is definitely something to keep in mind. Doolin seems to be doing much better. In the morning he worried us because he refused to eat the yogurt (which is what the vet was worried about). But then he eventually did and it stayed down He has been getting small amounts of yogurt throughout the day and he is doing well. He is quiet, but I think it's safe to say that the worst is definitely over. Thanks everyone for the good thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IHeartDogs Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Just saw this. Wonderful update. *fingers and paws crossed for a full and quick healing* Maybe it is just the hard cookie he inhaled like you said. Hope it is just that simple and nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Well, thats really a good Update.Hopefully the worst is over. Still some Prayers , good Thoughts and gentle Hugs for Doolin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Sending prayers that Doolin continues to get better. Quote Cosmo (Fuzz Face Cosmos), Holmes (He's a Dream), Boomer (USS Baby Boomer), Ella and missing our angels Clay (Red Clay), Train (Nite Train), Trip (Bock's Teddy Bear),Larry (Bohemian Frigid) and Jimmy (Bohemian Raw) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAlexTheDog Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 i'm pleased to read your latest update, brie. good job, doolin -- you can do this! Quote Steve, owner/photographer Crackerdog Photography, writer of ShutterHounds. Follow me on Instagram.Alex (Sanja Black Eyes [1989-2003] - Sanja Superfrank x TH's Fandango), Nikki (Ein's Ardonis [1995-2008] - Farmer Wilson x Legs Polly),Sadie (Carla Tar [2002-2014] - Coldwater Guv x Canatar), Katie (Leading Home [2003-2013] - Iruska Excalibur x Impress Me Much),Bean ([2013-] - DJays Octane x O Ya Cranberry), and Billy Bob (O Ya Billy Bob [2011-2020] Dodgem By Design x O Ya Cranberry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Poor Doolin...hope he fills better soon. Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Good job Doolin! Great update! Weird problem though. I wonder if there is some kind of OTC throat spray you could use to numb his throat a little? I know part of having a sore throat is re-irritating it by swallowing to try and ease it. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LindsaySF Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Glad to hear the positive update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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