Guest KarenD Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Wow. So sorry you and your dog had this experience. But always best to go with your gut. I had no idea panting could be the symptom of something other than pain or keeping cool (newbie hound owner). Thank you for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DofSweetPotatos Posted June 23, 2016 Share Posted June 23, 2016 Oh Batmom. Here's hoping all turns out OK. Please keep us posted. I do remember years ago, our Gus didn't eat breakfast. Very unusual as he was a food hound. Of course it was Sunday, so off to the e-vet. Vet came in and said "he probably just has a touch of a stomach bug, but we will do a blood panel and have a look listen and see. Blood work came back with his liver enzymes way out of whack. Repeated with near same results. He spent a couple days in treatment. Never doubt a gut feeling g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FordRacingRon Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 As someone I consider a mentor of sorts as far as greys,,your advice is always listened too. I sure hope they figure out what is wrong for you. If you don't know, it is scary. Sending prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 That is very scary. Positive thoughts for Star's full recovery without another incident. Thank you for this important reminder! Reminds me of one of our Greyhounds who was panting differently (from two other hounds in the car) after a cool, early morning muzzled Greyhounds only play date. Our then recently adopted 6 y.o. was panting much more heavily, more labored, more raspy, and for a much longer time than other hounds in the cold, air-conditioned car. Vet's dx was inconclusive. The following year a vet diagnosed her with laryngeal paralysis during a hot summer vet visit. We were very fortunate that we listened to our gut feelings and limited her running exercise during that first year before her official LP diagnosis. She could have collapsed from lack of oxygen, and/or hyperthermia while struggling to breathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Cyberhugs to Star and to you all. Thank you for letting us know. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 24, 2016 Author Share Posted June 24, 2016 Thank you all for your kind thoughts and understanding. Baby girl was a little low for a couple days but was back to seeking out extra food last night -- lying under the people dinner table, in case something falls -- and is pretty perky this morning, knock on wood. 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...
Hubcitypam Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 :group hug to you and Star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 glad to hear she's a little perkier (and looking for goodies!) this morning. Glad you are close enough to UW, they are great there sending more hugs! 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...
carronstar Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Great update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k9soul Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 So glad she seems perkier. I think that is a very hopeful sign. Many warm thoughts headed your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinggreysslp Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Glad to hear that Star is Perkier! 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...
seeh2o Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 As my friends who is a Pediatrician/Adolescent Medicine specialist always says..."The mom knows, the mom always knows, listen to the mom." Good work, Mom! 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...
XTRAWLD Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Great update! Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliemac Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 wonderful update! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Off to see the UW cardiologists today. All the disease/nutrient/hormone/etc tests done so far have come up negative. Star is reasonably perky but not as energetic as normal; she has occasional episodes that stop right about the time I think I'd better take her for another ekg. Fortunately she is always hungry and readily gobbles her meds in a canned-food meatball or mini peanutbutter sandwich. Fingers crossed the docs can find a cause to treat or at least help us fine-tune managing this over the long term. 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...
Guest IrskasMom Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Ohhh Jey , what a scare . I am so glad she is home with you. Sending Prayers and lots of Hugs to Star and you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Off to see the UW cardiologists today. All the disease/nutrient/hormone/etc tests done so far have come up negative. Star is reasonably perky but not as energetic as normal; she has occasional episodes that stop right about the time I think I'd better take her for another ekg. Fortunately she is always hungry and readily gobbles her meds in a canned-food meatball or mini peanutbutter sandwich. Fingers crossed the docs can find a cause to treat or at least help us fine-tune managing this over the long term. Sending gentle hugs. The oncology and cardiac departments are great at the UW. We will be out there tomorrow. Originally it was just for Pogo's monthly check up but now we need to find out why Pogo has too much air in his chest cavity. I spoke with his oncologist yesterday and there is a word for what he is experiencing but I sure can't remember it (too long and technical sounding). You will be in our thoughts today. Quote Annette, mom to Banjo (AJN Spider Man) & Casey (kitty), wife to Roy. Mom to bridgekids: Wheat (GH), Icabod (GH), Scarlett (Cab's Peg Bundy), Rhett (Kiowa Day Juice), Dixie (Pazzo Dixie), Pogo/Gleason (Rambunctious), and Miriam (Miriam of Ruckus) and Spooky, Taffy, Garfield, & Lefty (kitties) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Back with a good ekg tho still no "why did this happen?" We will reduce meds a little and see how she does, and recheck periodically to see if anything emerges. I am concerned about the lack of clues and answers but happy to have my girl at home and, so far as we know, out of danger. Star enjoyed meeting and greeting at the University but was happy to get home to her dinner . 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...
Guest IrskasMom Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Food and Treats makes everything better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I'm glad everything is back to normal and hope it stays that way. Something that occurred to me, I don't know if you or anyone else has thought about this, but do you think it is possible that she could have ingested a mushroom from your yard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 Mushroom: It's possible but not likely? Hadn't seen any, and she isn't much on eating yard things. But it is possible. 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...
GreyPoopon Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I agree absolutely with your advice. It isn't always obvious that a dog is in trouble, and I've had more than one dog go from "a little off" to very sick in short order. I'm glad that you risked the costs and sniggers, and that Star has recovered. It would be easier if you knew why... 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 FordRacingRon Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I agree and Batmom has always been sort of a mentor,,but I have a dog that almost never stops now. As she got older (she is 13 1/4 now) she got less heat tolerant and would pant when it got to 80. Now 70 is too hot. She panted when she was nervous. Well at 13 1/4 she still is nervous but more so, she still has no heat tolerance, and she has a weak rear end so I am sure that also leads to her panting because it hurts before the Rymadl takes over. So what do you do when you dog almost never stops? I just push forward. At least she doesn't pant while sleeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 5, 2016 Share Posted July 5, 2016 I have a panter as well, but I know that is normal for him. Once you get to know your dog well, you can tell when they are "off" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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