Jibba Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Hi my new dog, only had him 5 days has a massive systemic infection, he started out with a swollen face, i gave him antihistamines, they didnt help, so went to vet , he had a temp of 40.7 so it wasnt a bite, and the swelling was extremely painful, he got massive antibiotics, and cortisone injections, sent hoem to the aircon to keep him cool, by this arvo at 5 he was more swollen, we took him to the vets again, and he apparently has a thing similar to black leg in horses and sheep, his prognosis, is very grave, he is on a drip of antibiotics and getting a blood transfusion, but the vet says unless the facial swelling comes down or stops he will suffocate, and even then the prognosis of septisemia type thing is not good. Has anyone else had anything similar? or have any good news to make me feel like he will make it through the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzer Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Is it possible that your dog also has Vasculitis? It is rare in dogs, but from your description sounds very similar to when I lost one of my dogs from an extreme allergic reaction. We tried everything to save him, but he died after five days in intensive care. I hope your dog survives - best wishes for his recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jibba Posted February 10, 2008 Author Share Posted February 10, 2008 I just dont know what he has, i am hoping it is something like a infected saliva gland or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle wrangler Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 "Systemic" just means that whatever is causing the illness has spread to every part of his body. "Septicaemia" means an infection that's in the blood. It can have started elsewhere. Sorry, haven't had a dog with this, but have seen it in people. Best wishes for your dog. Paws crossed, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flaves Posted February 10, 2008 Share Posted February 10, 2008 Fingers crossed for your boy Nytewynd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsforall Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 i had a foal with it once vet did blood tests and said that her blood count was so low she was using her bone marrow to fight the infection and PTS was only option so big tough me was like if we have yup OK but at last second said can we at least try and save her they said they'd give her IV fluids IV antibiotics for 24 hrs if blood tests didn't improve or they stayed the same there was nothing else they could do well i'm happy to say after three weeks in the vet (and a mortgage to pay the bill) she came home she was 5 mths at the time and now is a beautiful 3 yr old filly so please don't give up hope i really hope all goes well for your new boy dfa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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