Wonder Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) Passion scared the sh!t out of me this morning. I was sleeping, woke up to someone puking so I sat up. When I sat up, all the dogs leaped up. They pushed Passion off the bed and she fell, cracking her head on the dresser leg. I went over to her and her head was tilted funny and she was twitching. She was trying to get up but couldn't. I picked her up and laid her on the bed. She wasn't responding to me at all. Then she started panting and her heart was racing. I didn't know what to do. I was worried the other dogs might jump on the bed or worse, attack her. I moved her to the dining room and baby gated her in there. She was still panting and laying funny. I called Batmom and I'm sure she couldn't understand a word I said between my sobs. She told me to get her to the vet. I heard what she told me but I couldn't function. I just stood there with tears streaming down my face. I knew I could get her to the car but I didn't think I could do the 20 min drive with her struggling in the back, trying to get up. I called my vet at home, he didn't answer but he called me right back. It's his wife's cell so she must have guessed it was an emergency call for him and told him to call me. I told him what happened and he asked when, I said just a few minutes ago. It was actually closer to 20 minutes by that time. He asked what she was doing and I said just laying there now. He told me to let her lay there for 10 minutes and then call him back. She still wasn't responding to me but she had stopped panting and her heart seemed to have slowed down a little. She struggled to sit up and puked again. When she sat up, her body was still twitching. The puke was just yellow bile and it was her puking earlier. After 15 minutes, I called him back. She was now responding to me and watching with her eyes when I moved but she still wasn't moving. He told me to intice her to get up with a treat. She wouldn't move at first but finally she got up. She wasn't totally steady on her feet but she chomped the treat like normal. He told me to keep an eye on her and what to look for and call him later if those things show up. She so was pretty much seeing stars and was dazed. I don't see anything on her head where she hit it but I'm sure she has a headache. I have never been so scared! It's been 2 and a half hrs since it happened and I still want to puke. My head is pounding and I'm still in tears. She's resting on the couch after eating a ton of treats and her breakfast. She doesn't want me out of her sight so follows me when I leave the room. I wasn't planning to go any where today anyway so will keep an eye on her. I'll bring her to work tomorrow too. I thought I was going to have to send her to the bridge today. I let her eat her breakfast on the couch This was right after I got her up for the first time. She was ready for more treats. Now she's laying in a sunbeam Edited to add: I've never been so happy to hear her whine! Made me cry happy tears when I saw her nose start twitching in a nose whine. Edited January 29, 2012 by Wonder Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Wow...My heart is racing just reading that. SO glad she's okay. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 There are many, many more sunbeams for that precious girl to enjoy! Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 That was frightening just reading your experience. I can understand the fear and sick feelings that linger long after the incident has past. That's when your mind has time to think, what if this or what if that had happened and we always draw the worst conclusions. I'm sending lots of healing thoughts for your girl and calming ones for you. Please keep us updated on her condition. There are many, many more sunbeams for that precious girl to enjoy! I really like that thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTFSTHNDS Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Kari - so scary. I am glad she seems to be OK. There are many, many more sunbeams for that precious girl to enjoy! 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...
heartdogs Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Glad to see she's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Oh my how scarey! I started crying tears of relief when you said she was up and eating. I've had scares and the only thing that helps is Sending good thoughts and prayers for you both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) I just made her get up for a treat. One of her back legs slid out from under her and she's not walking 100% normal. She wanted that treat though so that's a good sign. I just keep hearing that "crack" that her head made and the stunned looked on her face when she just laid there. I have to do laundry and dishes. Anything to keep my mind from thinking about it or I start crying all over again. I learned that I don't function under a crisis when it's my dog. When it's someone else's I'm calm. Good thing to know. Edited January 29, 2012 by Wonder Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Ay yi yi! How terrifying. Hope she continues to improve. I am a non-functional wreck when the least thing is wrong with Beth or my cats. 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...
LadyGrey Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 (edited) I completey understand with you. I panic as well when one of my babies has an emergency. When my Angel was having a seizure, someone should have locked me up. I am only asking this to be helpful. Do you think you should still bring Passion in to your vet tomorrow for a check up? Just to be safe? Keep those goodie cookies coming!! :cookie I am so glad she is doing better now. :bighug Edited January 29, 2012 by LadyGrey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Totally agree about a vet visit needed. That would have scared me half to death. Poor Passion- she must have gotten scared too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 What a scare! 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...
seeh2o Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Wow, that is a big scare. You two take it easy today and let us know what the vet has to say next week. Sending good thoughts. 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...
Wonder Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 I completey understand with you. I panic as well when one of my babies has an emergency. When my Angel was having a seizure, someone should have locked me up. I am only asking this to be helpful. Do you think you should still bring Passion in to your vet tomorrow for a check up? Just to be safe? Keep those goodie cookies coming!! :cookie I am so glad she is doing better now. :bighug I was just thinking that I will bring her in. I want her lymphnoids checked anyway. She hasn't slept at all today plus I keep making her get up every hour. She loves all the treats but not the poking and proding that I'm doing or the flash light in her eyes to check her pupils. She's laying next to me on the couch. I can't settle down. I just took some drugs because my head still hurts. Wonder if I should give her a baby asprin? Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 That would have frightened me too. I'm glad Batmom and your vet were there for you. I personally would be hesitant to use a baby aspirin after a head injury, but I hope Passion and you feel 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...
Guest MnMDogs Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Poor you and poor Passion . That sounds terrifying. I also wouldn't give baby asa without first talking you your vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Poor baby...hope everything is ok...I understand about non-functioning. What an awful experience. 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...
Guest goofydog Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Holy crap Kari! I'm glad to hear that she's responding to you and able to get up and down for her treats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hannahmom Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Poor Passion, and her Momma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Oh my goodness, how frightening, my heart would have been in my mouth! So glad she is okay :) for you. 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...
LadyGrey Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 How is Passion today? Once in the hands of your vet, you will feel much better. You are doing an excellent job of keeping an eye on her. Continued prayers for you and Passion. I completely understand your panic and your anxiety here. I stopped eating and my head was in a lot of pain too. A wonderful thing to have so much support and intellectual as well as expert advice and support here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Just wondering how she's doing today, Kari. Thinking of you guys. How scary! 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...
carronstar Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Oh my goodness, that sounds terrifying. Keeping Passion in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 She slept good last night. Me not so good. I took a half day at work and have her with me here now. She's pretty mellow which isn't normal for her at work. She likes to go meet everyone and she didn't do that today. My boss accidently stepped on her foot. I was in tears hearing her scream. He didn't mean to and said he was sorry. She whined on the way to work and I was so happy to hear that. She really didn't make much noise yesterday. Thanks everyone Quote Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 How scary Kari !! So glad she's getting back to her usual self. Hugs to you and sweet Passion. 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...
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