Staffyluv Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) Ollie started panting and it has been getting worse for about the last 20 minutes... He is restless and his gums are almost white... It is almost like he is frightened and his heart is beating quite fast... He keeps trying to hide in my room then he comes looking for me... I cannot get a hold of the emergency vet... I don't know what else to do - I have been sitting with him but he keeps getting up and moving - it is like he is in pain... For the record, he is MCT grade 2 cancer... post dxd 5+ years Any advice would be appreciated on how I can help him settle so he starts breathing better and his heartbeat slows I am sure I can get the vet tomorrow but they are not answering at the moment Edited April 27, 2011 by Staffyluv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Could you try and call SASH Vets on 1300 368 430 for advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) Removed my post because it really as of no assistance at all. Thinking of you and Ollie dog and hope this resolves to nothing. Edited April 25, 2011 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leelaa17 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Im sorry - I can't give you any advice but I can give you my best wishes - I hope Ollie is ok!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newfsie Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I agree you need a vet ASAP...But maybe you can give him some rescue remedy and some massage....Do you know anything like Tellington Jones massage or just quiet circular motions. If you think it is gut related we use pressure points on the stifle when we think our dogs are going into "bloat". If you are no good with pressure points, just rub the general area of the stifle in circular motions on the inside. If the dog passes flatulence it is working. It also has a calming effect. We also use this on horses with colic. That really works for us...... Just keep ringing vets. thinking of you I hope everything goes OK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Thanks guys, I have just been hunting around the yard to see if there were any cane toads or anything that could stress him like this. I really think it is pain - just a gut feeling but honestly he has outlived everything the vets and specialist said by more than 4 years now... I gave him some rescue remedy about 15 minutes ago and he is sitting now, still panting but at least he is sitting and not as freaked out... I will stay up with him and if his condition does not get any worse we will call our vet first thing tomorrow but if it does I will call SASH and see what they say (but really there is not much anyone can do for him without seeing a vet, if he needs treatment} Fingers crossed for my lovely old man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsrawesome Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Thinking of you and your pooch, its so worrying when they are older i hope for the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 If his gums are that pale- vet/ hospital and phone them... even if they are nowhere near you!Even just talking to them ,explaining why you are calling .. will help you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bears Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I'm truly not dumping on you, but white gums - why are you not out the door driving to the first vet you can find open? Even if it was 500km's away. White gums can mean shock (i.e. he's not getting enough oxygen)...it can be caused by blood loss, a blood infection, trauma or heart failure. You're now running the risk of low blood sugar. This is not something you should "wait and see" about. Best of luck and hope everything turns out for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mish13 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 How far up the North Coast are you? This place is opened all night give them a call http://www.animalemergencyservice.com.au/contact-us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isabel964 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) I hope everything will be ok. I don't know where in NSW you re but I have listed some places in NSW that have 24 hour vet facilities. Every one listed below are listed via Google as having 24 hr services. Emergency & House Calls. Caring & Professional Vets. Hills District. www.vetcaresydney.com.au 472 Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills (02) 8999 4365 - North Ryde 24 Emergency Vet Phone 1300 368 430 | Fax (02) 9889 0431 Level 1, 1 Richardson Place, North Ryde 2113, Sydney, NSW Sylvania Veterinary Hospital - 24 hour service 335 Princes Highway Sylvania NSW Australia 2224 Forestville Veterinary Hospital - has a 24 hr service 635 Warringah Road Forestville NSW 2087 Quakers Hill Vet Clinic 138 Burdekin Road, Quakers Hill NSW 2763 Phone: 02 9626 9561 24 Hour Vet Expert Veterinary Hospital For Your Pets. Call Us Now. Camperdown. www.vetsci.usyd.edu.au 65 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown (02) 8999 7867 Asquith Vet Ckinic 05 Pacific Hwy, ASQUITH, NSW, 2077 (02) 9477 1349 Maitlan Vet Clinic 9 Walker Street, MAITLAND NSW 2320 02 4934 3044 Brunker Rd Vet Clinic Adamstown 278 Brunker Road Adamstown NSW 2289 Ph: 02 4957 2269 Fax: 02 4952 8666 Edited April 25, 2011 by Sky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoofnHoof Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Do you have any other on call vets you can ring? Even a horse vet should have painkillers that will work on a dog and most have a bit of experience with dogs, they will come to you but it costs of course. Most vets will give you advice over the phone either way so I'd try other emergency vets too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubitty Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Staffyluv Maybe try this number: Emergency Hours Homebush Monday - Friday 6pm - 8am All weekend : 5pm Friday - 8am Monday CALL : 02 9758 8666 click for location details Baulkham Hills 7 days a week 7pm - 8am All weekend : 7pm Friday - 8am Monday CALL : 02 9639 7744 click for location details Both clinics are open 24 hours on public holidays I know you can't get to them but they can at least give you advice hopefully? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frufru Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Guys all the places you are listing are in Sydney - Far North Coast is over 1000km away Hope your guy is ok. I Know none of our local vets are open and the nearest vet would be the one Mish listed which could take several hrs given the traffic which is on the Pacific Highway at the moment - Bumper to bumper from the border to Brisbane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mish13 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Guys all the places you are listing are in Sydney - Far North Coast is over 1000km awayHope your guy is ok. I Know none of our local vets are open and the nearest vet would be the one Mish listed which could take several hrs given the traffic which is on the Pacific Highway at the moment - Bumper to bumper from the border to Brisbane. You are right, defiantly not a good time to be on the highway, I would still call them thou and they may be able to give you some help over the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Guys all the places you are listing are in Sydney - Far North Coast is over 1000km away but there may be a vet there willing to talk with her!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozzie Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 http://www.hotfrog.com.au/Products/Veterin...North-Nsw-Coast all Far North Coast. One of them surely must answer. Hang tight Ollie dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ams Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 If she is closer to the Gold Coast then maybe Dr John from Flexivet can help. 0435 857 179 He also does callouts. www.flexivet.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Thinking of you SL & Ollie dog. Lismore or Casino would have an after hours vet, I'd be ringing now. fifi xxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 I hope you are both ok SL and Ollie Dog. Hang in there fella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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