greyhead Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Has Doolin been tested for worms lately? Spencer did a rapid swallowing back when he had hookworms and we didn't know it. Vets said the worms had migrated to the lungs in such a case, and the dog kind of coughs them up and swallows them. Hookworms dig channels in the tissues, and I wonder if that's what the "scratches" were. His trying to eat inappropriate stuff makes me wonder if it's him trying to push them out of his throat. Especially when you said that in the past this has correlated with tummy gurgles and stool problems, I couldn't help but remember that this all happened to Spencer too. But remember, if worms aren't shedding eggs at the time of the stool test, the test will come up negative. So even if it's negative, I'd repeat the fecal at weekly intervals for three weeks. And it's best done by a lab who has the ability to spin the sample rather than just float it. Or you could just give him a proper course of Panacur and see if it helps. Hope you get it sorted soon. I know how frustrating it is to know there's a problem but not know what it is! Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Poor guy. Hope it was just a short episode and he wakes up better. 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...
JohnF Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Just a thought: When my dear old Mom in her late 70's started to gag and choke on swallowing certain things, the doctors found out that her Thyroid function was all wrong. The correct medication put things back to normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Oh no, I'm so sorry. Could the swallowing be just a symptom of nausea? though I'm sure you probably checked that out before. 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 zombrie Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Has Doolin been tested for worms lately? Spencer did a rapid swallowing back when he had hookworms and we didn't know it. Vets said the worms had migrated to the lungs in such a case, and the dog kind of coughs them up and swallows them. Hookworms dig channels in the tissues, and I wonder if that's what the "scratches" were. His trying to eat inappropriate stuff makes me wonder if it's him trying to push them out of his throat. Especially when you said that in the past this has correlated with tummy gurgles and stool problems, I couldn't help but remember that this all happened to Spencer too. But remember, if worms aren't shedding eggs at the time of the stool test, the test will come up negative. So even if it's negative, I'd repeat the fecal at weekly intervals for three weeks. And it's best done by a lab who has the ability to spin the sample rather than just float it. Or you could just give him a proper course of Panacur and see if it helps. Hope you get it sorted soon. I know how frustrating it is to know there's a problem but not know what it is! Thanks, he has been being treated for hookworms since March. His next dose is supposed to be on Wednesday, but I think I may give it to him tonight. This very well could be what this swallowing thing is, it makes perfect sense. I will ask the specialist about it. Poor guy. He's a lot calmer now. He will randomly get up and start doing it again, but he doesn't get frantic and panicky. We put a muzzle on him because he is still trying to eat everything. I don't think he is feeling sick, I think he is only vomiting because when he starts up he is swallowing a ton of air, you can hear it, all at the same time he is running around, not breathing. Plus, all he wants to do is eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 If he is swallowing a ton of air that can be a precursor to bloat. Also, dogs that have bloat will do the "swallowing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Brie I am so sorry Doolin is having issues again. Hopefully the specialist can help you resolve this / refer you to a colleague who can. Sending calming, healing thoughts for your very special boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I am sorry Doolin is starting to have troubles again. Sending positive thoughts that the specialist can figure this out. 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...
mychip1 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Continued good wishes for Doolin. I definately think that the specialist would be of some help - or if it's out of her area -she might be able to send you to someone else. That air swallowing must be very scary, though - along with all the other symptoms. Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) My girl does the same thing-- although rarely. The last time it happened it was while I was brushing her teeth. Poor thing- she was doing that "hard" swallow act and then all she wanted to do was eat grass followed by vomiting multiple times. I just monitored her and the episode passed. I chalked it up to her snarfing the toothpaste. I brush her teeth daily and it hasn't happened since. I'm not worried about it but, I can appreciate how scary it can be. Hugs to the big Cowdog! Edited July 19, 2011 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Oh no I am so sorry to hear this. i know how heart-wrenching it is to watch one's hound in distress, I've been through it too often with Merlin this year. Sending a ton of good thoughts for Doolin. Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 I am so sorry. Sending many prayers & good thoughts for Doolin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Ugh, I'm so sorry Doolin's having problems again!! It's neverending isn't it. The wanting to eat everything makes me suspect it's a GI issue. Can you get him to take some slippery elm paste? It works wonders with Kelly when his IBD flares and his tummy's not feeling good. No more advice but LOTS of hugs coming over the pond to you and your boy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Any update on Doolin? Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Doolin is feeling much better, back to his normal crazy self! Maybe having the Panacur on hand and giving it to him right away did the trick? I will take him to the specialist anyway and see what she thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 That's so good to hear!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Great news!!! Quote Robin, EZ (Tribal Track), JJ (What a Story), Dustin (E's Full House) and our beautiful Jack (Mana Black Jack) and Lily (Chip's Little Miss Lily) both at the BridgeThe WFUBCC honors our beautiful friends at the bridge. Godspeed sweet angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 glad he's a bit better and praying for an answer! :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Glad to hear he's feeling better now! for the 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...
TheFullHouse Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Glad to hear he's feeling good. 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...
Remolacha Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 glad to hear he is feeling better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Very good news!!! 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...
greyhead Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Glad to hear some good news, Brie! Btw, what kind of Panacur dosing schedule has Doolin been on? FWIW, after nuking the worms with Panacur, we gave a few doses of Drontal to go after any that had become insensitive to Panacur. Then we started monthly Interceptor. Because Spencer's case is more or less permanent and, relatedly, because hookworms hang out in cysts and hatch whenever, we periodically treat again with Drontal (like two or three times a year). Lately I realized that what look like IBD flares resolve right after he gets his Interceptor pill. When I told the internist about it, she said go ahead and give the Interceptor every three weeks instead of four (because three weeks after his last dose is usually when we see the problem reemerge). Also fwiw, we used Advantage-Multi for a the first year after Panacur/Drontal nuking, and he still came back with a fecal positive for hookworm. So our experience suggests that while the monthlies help to control things, none of them can wipe out the problem. It's those darned cysts! Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ravenchilde Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 Those damned hooks are a bugger. We've been dosing Miley with Panacur every month, along with Lopatol every month (in two week intervals - Panacur, then Lopatol two weeks later, then Panacur two weeks later, and so on and so forth) for that past 3 months. It's been keeping those suckers at bay. My vet thinks it's overkill, but she's missed them 3 times, and I just would prefer $30 in deworming a month, vs. $3000+ of vet bills per month, plus all the added stress of having a sick pup. Best wishes to Doolin! Hoping the dewormer has done the trick! Sending you happy, healthy vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamaha_gurl Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Brie, I know of a doggie that is having the exact same symptoms...what was the treatment plan and official diagnoses with Doolin? Quote Greyhound Collars : www.collartown.ca Maggie (the human servant), with Miss Bella, racing name "A Star Blackieto" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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