Grove_burger Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 Our bill is at least $2500 as at midday today and still climbing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstaffs4me Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Sending positive vibes to Melton, fingers crossed he is home with you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grove_burger Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 to all your comments. If you have any further personal experiences they'd be greatly appreciated. Well wishes are also greatly appreciated! Now I'll just for an for Melton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coogie Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Hoping he is feeling better today Grove burger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Sending healing vibes to little Melton. Ticks are one of the worst things on earth. It's about time there was some sort of vaccination against their poison. My daughter in laws old dog had one last August, luckily they found it before it could cause any damage. They live on the NSW South Coast. We even have to be wary of ticks on ourselves after hearing the horror stories on Channel 7 about Lyme Disease which the authorities deny is in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grove_burger Posted August 12, 2012 Author Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) He is a little better this morning. They have lifted his sedation a little and removed the tube and replaced it with a nasal tube with oxygen still. The main issue still is the amount of fluid they are sucking out, this is still a bit of a concern The bill this morning is $3968, our September holidays are cancelled, oh well. The other animals are getting insured this morning! Edited August 12, 2012 by Grove_burger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 A week ago I pulled a paralysis tick from my girl, so lucky I found it before it began feeding, have a look at the size of the crater it left. It was a large tick The hair loss is where the Advantix burnt her a little (we are guessing, the hair fell out within 30min of applying it). I'd noticed her being a little flat at a show and I'm so lucky she jumped up on my lap for a cuddle. I never would have thought to look for a tick. Seems it was quite painful as she perked right up after it was removed. Fingers crossed for you, many dogs survive so the odds are in your favour Nasty Inevitablue, lucky you found it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Yay glad he is doing a bit better this morning. You fight it Melton!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 (edited) Glad to hear Melton is on the improve. Thoughts are with you at this very worrying time. Bloody ticks They are evil. Edited August 12, 2012 by BC Crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavendergirl Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 He is a little better this morning. They have lifted his sedation a little and removed the tube and replaced it with a nasal tube with oxygen still. The main issue still is the amount of fluid they are sucking out, this is still a bit of a concern The bill this morning is $3968, our September holidays are cancelled, oh well. The other animals are getting insured this morning! Hope he continues to improve Even with the insurance you would have a large bill as most policies have a limit of around $1200 for tick treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Hoping things continue to improve ... we nearly lost our older GSD to a tick after the vet diagnosed an inner ear infection. It had started to affect his breathing by the time it was found. It took him a good 3 weeks before he was up and walking again and another couple of months before he was back to a certain level of normal. Thankfully that vet bill was only $1000 as I insisted on taking him home to nurse him as staying at the vets would have been too stressful for him - they need lots of sleep and a stress free environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poodle Mum Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 If he is on oxygen he will not be able to go home....they need that oxygen as it is such an effort just to breathe & that is something that can not be provided at home. It is the fluid buildup & lung secretions that cause the problems, poor dogs & cats are unable to move them. If they have removed the ventilation tube & put him on nasal oxygen that is a good sign. Good Luck :) This is the worst time of year for ticks, traditionally the beginning of the season, when they are most potent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 As a tip always keep some Frontline or Advantix handy. I have a tube in my show grooming bag, and a tube in my own handbag. If you try to pull the tick out alive you risk agitating it and the tick biting in harder and thus releasing more toxin. Put the Frontline or Advantix straight onto the tick and then remove it. The head comes out much easier too once its dead. The tick was buried deep into my girl and I think if I had tried to remove it alive she would have received much more toxin. She has a chemical burn on her now, but such a small price to pay. Grove Burger I really hope your boy makes a full recovery. Its a curve ball financially but there will be more holidays in the future. Sadly I don't think we will ever have a 'vaccine' for ticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted August 12, 2012 Share Posted August 12, 2012 Is he at the emergency vets? Can you move him to a regular vet when he's more stable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetson Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Hope Melton is doing ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grove_burger Posted August 13, 2012 Author Share Posted August 13, 2012 Is he at the emergency vets? Can you move him to a regular vet when he's more stable? I would have no idea between an emergency vet from a normal vet, is there such a thing? He's in great care, and that's all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inevitablue Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Is he at the emergency vets? Can you move him to a regular vet when he's more stable? I would have no idea between an emergency vet from a normal vet, is there such a thing? He's in great care, and that's all that matters. The larger, open 24 hours, are often the emergency vets. If you took him straight to your normal, regular vet then he is most likely not at an emergency vet. The have names like, here in Sydney, Animal Referral Hospital, Small Animal Specialist Hospital etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
german_shep_fan Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Oh my gosh you poor thing, and poor little Melton I don't have any advice as such but I live in Brisbane and would love to know what area you guys are in so as I can be more weary. I'm in Morningside and only flea/tick treat mine (with frontline plus) every few months in winter, i'm wondering if I should be more vigilant We're in Wynnum so almost neighbours, so definitely start treatment! Melton is at Manly Road vet hospital and he's not the first case they have seen this winter but a bad case because of his complications . You are close! I put some on her only a week ago when I started letting her play in the garden more frequently, will definitely be keeping up to date with my treatments after your story. You poor poor thing, this is everyones worst nightmare, I hope the little guy pulls through :heart: Positive thoughts for Melton! Hang in there little one Brisbane area is rife with ticks atm. The vet near us had 26 cases in abt the last month. I have been doing the advantix and then abt 3-4 days later putting on the preventic collar as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Is he at the emergency vets? Can you move him to a regular vet when he's more stable? I would have no idea between an emergency vet from a normal vet, is there such a thing? He's in great care, and that's all that matters. emergency vets are the after hours ones that you take your dogs to when the regular vets are closed and they charge about a bazillion dollars more for their care. it was recommended here before that when patients are stabilised in emergency vets they can be transferred to regular vets if people were worried about $$s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lavendergirl Posted August 13, 2012 Share Posted August 13, 2012 Do "regular" vets offer overnight care though?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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