Guest DanTheMan Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Dylan was diagnosed with laryngeal paralysis so I decided to go ahead with the laryngeal tie back surgery yesterday since the vet said he was in great shape. We saw him post op and he was starting to wake up, lifing up his head, responding to voices. I left him convinced I was going to bring him home today. I got a call at 7am from the vet that they had to re-intubate him at about 5am. I last got an update at 10pm that he was sitting up, had been out side to pee and was doing ok besides the fact he was somewhat anxious and panting. I guess he got more upset so they gave him some Ace and he calmed down and appeared relaxed. A few hours later he stood up and had a bloody bout of diarrhea. While cleaning him up the tech noticed he was warm and his temp was 107. They cooled him down but he went into respiratory distress and they had to re-intubate him. He has been unresponsive since. A chest xray showed his right lung had collapsed so they are guessing pneumonia and sepis or a clot. A CT scan of his head and lungs were clear. They consulted with Dr. Couto and he said give him 24 hours but everyone is shocked and cannot explain how or why this happened. I'm desperate for any suggestions and I feel so guilty for this. I decided to go ahead with the surgery to improve his quality of life but I can't keep picturing him here with me if I had decided to try meds first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Oh no, how terrifying. I'm so so sorry you and he are going through this. Wishing for the best for your boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Oh no! Poor Dylan - and poor you. : It's no good second guessing yourself. You did what you thought was right, having taken the best advice you could. You wanted to improve his quality of life and we all know laryngeal paralysis is no picnic. Don't beat yourself up. I so hope that he will come around and they can fix him up so he can come home again to you. Sending a ton of good thoughts for him. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest grey_dreams Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I'm so sorry. Sending lots of prayers for Dylan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Don't second guess yourself-surgery is the only curative option for LarPar-was this a bi-lateral tie back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Sending lots of prayers for Dylan. Please don't second guess yourself. I know that is easier said than done but it will only hurt you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Keeping you and Dylan in my thoughts and prayers. Please, please do not beat yourself up. Quote 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...
Guest kar Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 prayers your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I wish a had some medical advice, but can only say how sorry I am that you and Dylan are going through this. I can't imagine how worried you must be for your boy. Please keep us up to date and let us know how he is doing. Sending out lots of prayers and good thoughts to you both. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jetska Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Don't beat yourself up about it. Easier said than done, I know, but you were doing what was best to improve his quality of life. It's a bit of a worry that the vets don't know why it happened though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Sending all manners of good thoughts and prayer for your sweet Dylan and a gentle hug for you. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I am sorry for what you are going through. You had all the best intentions to help your boy attain a better quality of life. I hope he can improve and come home to you. G-d bless. 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...
4My2Greys Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I know your guilt all too well . My thoughts and prayers are with you and your boy that he pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Will be thinking of you and Dylan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Oh no... my prayers go out to your precious boy and many hugs to you. Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekkysmom7 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) My thoughts and prayers are with you and Dylan. Edited March 13, 2014 by Trekkysmom7 Quote www.Lindasgreys.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Sending prayers :hope Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TINMANPDX Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Sending prayers for Dylan. Quote Theresa (Tess) Mom to Elliott (Sol Flasher) and Lea (PTL Lea) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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seeh2o Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I'm seeing this late, but please make sure they have Amicar on board. Even though greyhounds may test fine for clotting, they may still bleed. Amicar helps with that - tremendously. 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...
3greytjoys Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Oh my gosh, I am so deeply sorry that Dylan is in critical condition. Relieved that Dr. Couto is on board as a consultant for him. I'll send you a PM. Here's a link to a Laryngeal Paralysis group for dog owners. It's all breed but includes Greyhound owners. Many members have posted about their tie-back experiences. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/lp/info My deepest heartfelt thoughts and prayers of strength and light are with Dylan (and you)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Sending many prayers. I am very sad to hear this. This is the second grey in two days that has had problems from the same surgery Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DanTheMan Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers. Unfortunately Dylan went into cardiac arrest just before 5am and has passed away. I just can't believe it. I lost my other greyhound, Winnie only 3 months ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OurGreytLife Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 My heart goes out to you and your loss. It's easy to say don't feel guilty but we all do regardless when we want the best for our fur kids and then it doesn't work out as we hoped. Always remember you're a great dog parent because your heart was in the right place - trying to give your Dylan a chance for a better life. I understand the heartache of a loss especially after you experienced it only a short time ago. My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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