Xan Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 We have an appointment with a new vet at 4:15 (in less than 2 hours). Last night, I noticed he seemed to be stretching his neck out, just a bit, like he was stopped on the way to lowering it to the floor. A moment's weirdness, I figured, as soon he was flat on his side. This morning, after they'd had a little yard time, we took the boys for a walk, meeting a neighbor and her pup who joined us. Pogo was very calm about the other dog. I was proud of him, but maybe it was because he didn't feel up to much else. He started slowing down, then literally dragging, and we turned around. This is a first for him. He's our bundle of energy guy. He seemed to be breathing a little hard. I put him back in the yard with the others to settle down before feeding, about 1/2 hour later. He didn't finish his food! Definitely a first! Very subdued. Drinking fine, though. A little after noon, he seemed restless, and was breathing sort of noisily. That's not so unusual, 'cause he's got a messed up nose (chomped as a puppy), but was breathing faster than the other dogs, and was doing that holding his head out thing. I took him out, and sat on the grass to see what he'd do. Wabi laid happily down next to me, he stood there for a few minutes, then wandered off a little ways, looking around with a little interest, but not moving. I decided I didn't want him where I couldn't see him, and asked if he wanted to come back inside, which he did, in a sort of clingy way. Finally, I took his temperature. I called and made an appointment, then offered him a chunk of ice (normally a favorite treat - go figger!), but he only took it to be polite, then dropped it. I decided to give him a bath, in hopes it might cool him a bit, make him feel better. He was not thrilled, but stood there somewhat limply throughout, barely shaking off afterwards. After I got the bathroom cleaned up, I saw he'd gotten on the couch (sigh - wet dog on the couch!), but he came over to me, and I saw he was shivering like crazy! I wrapped him up in a thick fleece, rubbed him all over, got him to lie down, and he's resting now all wrapped up. The weather is mild (about 70'), not hot. He doesn't seem to be sensitive anywhere, not hunched up, not puking or Big D (yet? *crossing fingers*). I did recently change foods, but it's been at least a week, and the other dogs are fine. There was a dead mouse in their water bucket outside a week ago which he MAY have drunk out of before I saw it and dumped it (and scrubbed it!), but if so, it wouldn't have been more than a sip. They haven't gotten into anything else, and there's no sign of worms or bug bites or anything I can think of! ....... Thoughts? Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Could be a bunch of things but hope it's really nothing much. Keep us posted! 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...
NancyB Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Are his glands swollen in his neck? I hope you can find out what's wrong with him Quote Nancy with Rocket, Umeko and Sasha Missing Albi, Kassie, Ramm, Ruby, my good boy Marvin and Mickey (BT) NANCY B'S COLLARS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted June 22, 2011 Author Share Posted June 22, 2011 I can't find any swollen glands, in his neck or leg-pits or groin, but I'm no vet, and I might be missing something. Thanks for the thoughts. Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Good thoughts for Pogo...will be watching for an update Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Any update on Pogo?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Well, I like the new vet, for starters. Anyway, she says he has a lot of sound in his lungs, and has slightly swollen lymph glands (so, I did miss that, even though I checked). She took a blood sample, to check for white blood cells, and wants him on antibiotics. She says we can do a chest x-ray if it seems like it's necessary, and asked if he'd been tested for heart-worm before coming to us, 4 years ago. I don't think so. I'll have to check if it's in his records. We don't live in a heart-worm zone. She did say she's seen some nasty pneumonia lately, which I'd been reading about. Hope it's not that! We'll be watching the other two like hawks now! So, watch, antibiotics, and wait. Thanks for checking in with me! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTFSTHNDS Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Poor Pogo - hope he feels better soon. Quote Adrienne - with the kitties Tippy & Tyler Too Missing my bridge angels Boo Zsee, Java Bean (Nitro Kristen), Zeeba and Baer the not-so-miniature schnauzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Thanks. Yeah. He's feeling pretty punky. Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I hope the antibiotics take care of whatever it is, and he feels better soon. Quote Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 (edited) the neck thing sounded like what Rainey would do when she had the pancreatitis attack -- but the last time we thought it was pancreaititis, it ended up being bloat sending good thoughts and hugs to Pogo!!! :hope Edited June 23, 2011 by RaineysMom 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...
Guest Cara_Lea Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Poor Pogo.. sending good thoughts for a quick and easy recovery for your sweet boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 the neck thing sounded like what Rainey would do when she had the pancreatitis attack -- but the last time we thought it was pancreaititis, it ended up being bloat sending good thoughts and hugs to Pogo!!! :hope :bighug I had to stand and watch a beautiful dog die of bloat (which I didn't know at the time) because we simply had no access to a vet, out in the boonies on a Sunday. Awful. Just looked it up to be more sure, and it doesn't look like pancreatitis. Besides being a little off his feed, there doesn't seem to be any abdominal distress of any kind. He did eat his dinner, thank goodness. Still not a happy camper, panting a bit, not relaxing. A friend of mine gave me some ideas for some natural stuff to help lung issues. I'll look into that, too. Thanks for the well-wishes! Have a good night, everyone. Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Just seeing this, Xan. Holding good thoughts for you and Pogo and hopes that he's already improved by morning. 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 June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Poor Pogo. Hope he's feeling better this morning. 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...
BatterseaBrindl Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Checking in to see how Pogo's feeling this morning.... Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mountain4greys Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Sending well wishes to Pogo. I hope the antibiotics do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Sending good thoughts Pogo's way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Hoping that Pogo is feeling better this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IHeartDogs Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Sending healing thoughts and prayers for Pogo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mychip1 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Best wishes for Pogo. 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...
Tallgreydogmom Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Prayers for Pogo. We hope he is feeling better this morning. Hugs and kisses to all the furbabies Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest happygrey Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Sending best wishes to Pogo! Hope he's feeling much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Hope he is feeling better today! If he does have an infection of some kind, that could explain the swollen glands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Thanks, everybody!! Keep it up with all those good wishes! I think it's helping. He seems a little better this morning. I was pretty concerned, last night. He was really exhausting himself, just breathing. Holding his head way out, even hyperextending his neck a little, fairly quick, shallow breaths, standing up as if it gave him some ease, but being too run-down to stand for long. Today, he's more relaxed and alert, ate his whole breakfast (with extra B vit.s, ester-C, and L-Glutamine along with his antibiotics), but still taking things very slow. Breathing seems a little easier, without the neck stretching behavior. I'm giving the other dogs ester-C, too, to boost their immune systems, in case this thing is contagious. Where did it come from?? We have limited contact with other dogs, they don't go to dog parks, both dogs he's been in any proximity to in the last couple weeks are fine. Of course, we share our property with coyotes, and who knows what they might have, but again, no direct contact with them, and the coyote don't get in their dog yard ... I'm just hoping it's not one of those really bad pneumonias I've read about. Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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