Pheebs Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 (edited) Hi Guys, Just seeking your opinions (sorry, i've posted this also in General as I need to weigh up my options before I make any arrangements in the morning and am seeking as many thoughts as possible). The situation is as follows: We have Tess (11.5 year old Weimaraner), Lucy (18mth old Great Dane) and Maggie (2yo Boxer X). I must admit i've been a bit slack in their heartworm prevention (usually get ProHeart injections) but we're without a car at the moment so haven't taken them to the vet in ages. Money is extremely tight as i've not been working all year (long story), so consequently I bought monthly nuheart heartworm preventative tablets. Wanting to get into a routine, I decided to treat them on the first of the month - I bought the packets for Large Dogs between 23-45kg. Tess is around 32kg, Maggie about the same and Lucy i'm guessing is around the 45kg mark (she's still got a bit of filling out to do). I gave them one tablet each (to be given monthly) of 272ug Ivermectin in conjunction with a 'Worm Rid' Broad Spectrum Wormer (Praziquantel 125mg, Oxantel Embonate 1355mg and Pyrantel Embonate 357.5mg) to be given 3-monthly. This was given to them around midday yesterday. Upon reflection perhaps I should have just waited, taken them to the vet for the heartworm antigen test and then treated accordingly. This evening at about 10pm, Maggie and Lucy are absolutely fine, but Tess (the elderly Weim) is having trouble walking, is stiff in the neck and is having trouble turning left. If you stand on her left and call her she moves full circle right in order to see you. She's bumping into the furniture, slipping, falling over etc. She's still interested in food and drinking, her gums are nice and pink and her ears feel a teensy bit hot but apart from that she's breathing fine. We just took her for a quick walk around the block to gauge her general wellbeing and she was still incredibly keen, but still couldn't turn left despite being on lead. I've called both the Lort Smith emergency line and the Werribee emergency vet who've both said it sounds neurological, not an emergency and to bring her in tomorrow morning. They've said I can bring her in straight away but basically there's nothing they can do for her until the neurologist can see her in the morning (which we need a referral for!!!) In sum... what the hell do I do? Does it sound related to the Ivermectin? I know some breeds (collies, sheps) have sensitivities to Inermectin or does it sound like pure coincidence that she might have had a TIA or something of the like? Would it take 30 hours to show up a side effect such as this if it were connected? Any suggestions would be great as I feel like such a terrible Mum right now Edited December 2, 2010 by Pheebs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 It's a very lonely time being up in the middle of the night worrying about a sick dog. I hope you can get her to the vet this morning and that it is nothing serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 have a look at her eyes, are the flickering? it sounds like vestibular syndrome - plenty of posts on here about it if you seach this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted December 2, 2010 Share Posted December 2, 2010 I wonder if it could be something to do with her spinal alignment?? The vet is the best place for her to be - I hope it turns out to be something that is fixable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog0267 Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Pheebs, How did you go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sheena Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 (edited) RIP big girl & Pheebs . What a sad but lovely story, thankyou for sharing. Edited December 17, 2010 by sheena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Pheebs so sorry to read of your sad loss, your story was beautiful. RIP Tess lablove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda1 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Hi Guys,Just seeking your opinions (sorry, i've posted this also in General as I need to weigh up my options before I make any arrangements in the morning and am seeking as many thoughts as possible). The situation is as follows: We have Tess (11.5 year old Weimaraner), Lucy (18mth old Great Dane) and Maggie (2yo Boxer X). I must admit i've been a bit slack in their heartworm prevention (usually get ProHeart injections) but we're without a car at the moment so haven't taken them to the vet in ages. Money is extremely tight as i've not been working all year (long story), so consequently I bought monthly nuheart heartworm preventative tablets. Wanting to get into a routine, I decided to treat them on the first of the month - I bought the packets for Large Dogs between 23-45kg. Tess is around 32kg, Maggie about the same and Lucy i'm guessing is around the 45kg mark (she's still got a bit of filling out to do). I gave them one tablet each (to be given monthly) of 272ug Ivermectin in conjunction with a 'Worm Rid' Broad Spectrum Wormer (Praziquantel 125mg, Oxantel Embonate 1355mg and Pyrantel Embonate 357.5mg) to be given 3-monthly. This was given to them around midday yesterday. Upon reflection perhaps I should have just waited, taken them to the vet for the heartworm antigen test and then treated accordingly. This evening at about 10pm, Maggie and Lucy are absolutely fine, but Tess (the elderly Weim) is having trouble walking, is stiff in the neck and is having trouble turning left. If you stand on her left and call her she moves full circle right in order to see you. She's bumping into the furniture, slipping, falling over etc. She's still interested in food and drinking, her gums are nice and pink and her ears feel a teensy bit hot but apart from that she's breathing fine. We just took her for a quick walk around the block to gauge her general wellbeing and she was still incredibly keen, but still couldn't turn left despite being on lead. I've called both the Lort Smith emergency line and the Werribee emergency vet who've both said it sounds neurological, not an emergency and to bring her in tomorrow morning. They've said I can bring her in straight away but basically there's nothing they can do for her until the neurologist can see her in the morning (which we need a referral for!!!)In sum... what the hell do I do? Does it sound related to the Ivermectin? I know some breeds (collies, sheps) have sensitivities to Inermectin or does it sound like pure coincidence that she might have had a TIA or something of the like? Would it take 30 hours to show up a side effect such as this if it were connected? Any suggestions would be great as I feel like such a terrible Mum right now :rolleyes: I am sooooooooo sorry for you loss. I cans ee you loved her very much. My heart goes out to you. I am outraged by the comments you got from the centres you phoned. Sending you hugs !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog0267 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I'm so sorry for your loss :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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