macoduck Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 (edited) Tessa (11+), is our italian greyhound. She's normally a spunky little girl with few medical issues. Yesterday she refused to eat, we had to bring the water bowl to her, and carry her outside to potty. After peeing she walked back in under her own power. Normally she runs and leaps onto my high bed. Now she barely has the strength to get up there. She has no tender areas to the touch. She has full range of motion. Her body feels like a normal temperature but the top of her head is hot. The digital ear thermometer for dogs didn't work on her. I held the regular digital thermometer at her armpit and got 101.8 She refused food yesterday. She ate about a teaspoon of her food today. She has refused her favorite treats. Her not eating rarely happens but then she would bounce back the next day. Water intake seems to have increased. Urine output seems to match the intake. Color is OK. She wants to stay on my bed. Normally she would be in whatever room we're in. Her gums look pale. It's difficult to gauge her heartbeat but it seems to vary in intensity irregularly. I am debating about taking her to the e-vet. She hates car rides and will have extreme stress. Tomorrow it won't be until the afternoon before I can get her to our regular vet since I work in the morning. She's just a little lump. I don't know if she's fading away. Edited December 25, 2013 by macoduck Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 No advice Ducky, just healing thoughts for little Tessa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Giselle Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 If she is so depressed (not emotionally, but physically), she may not notice the car ride if you wrap her in a blanket or tuck her into a soft crate. I would err on the side of safety and say "Vets, now". Hugs to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenners Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 "Her gums look pale" This tells me "Vet" Miss Jennie Jennie with her hedgehogs and Guinea pigs, and remembering Luna, Queen of the Piggies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I would be concerned about the pale gums. Can someone go with you and hold her in the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cdrmam Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I think vet is in order. Best wishes to you both. Please keep us updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I would be concerned about the pale gums also. Sending good healthy thoughts for little Tessa. 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...
tbhounds Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I would get her checked out today. Any vomiting or diarrhea?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 I have gotten better about 'wait and see', but in this case I think I would take her to the vet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Oh, Ducky.............I am so sorry that Tessa is not feeling well. My gut reaction is to err on the side of caution because of the pale gums. Sending hugs and prayers that Tessa feels better soon. 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...
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45MPHK9 Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Poor Tessa. 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...
greysmom Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Vet. 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...
Newgreymom Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 poor baby....keep us posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Poor Tessa, hope she feels better soon. Sending well wishes. Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 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...
macoduck Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Back from the e-vet. I brought a urine sample in that was very dark. Lab work indicates bladder infection and probable sludgy gallbladder. Given subQ fluids, Baytril injection, steroid injection. Given doxy and pred to start tomorrow. Also an Rx for a compounding pharmacy for the gallbladder. Suggested we repeat labwork in a week. Hubby will be home the rest of the week while I'm at work so he can keep an eye on her. I think the subQ fluids have helped her perk up a bit. Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Glad to see you took her in and the subQ fluids have helped. I hope with the medicines your little girl continues to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cully Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 :bighug waiting at the bridge Connie Van Teddy & Jojo, Cobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Poor little bug. You did the right thing. I always worry about infection when a dog is feeling low, and you don't want to wait to treat that. 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...
seeh2o Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Oh, sweet little pea, I hope she's feeling better today. Hugs to her and you, too, Ducky. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Ducky, so glad your little won is feeling better. Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Hope she perks up. 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 patgam Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Glad to hear that Tessa is a bit better. Hugs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Looks a little perkier but doesn't want to eat. Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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