hankdog Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thinking of you and Zig tonight, snuffles from Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 tlc our yard is very enclosed, with locked gates - unless it was a neighbour over the back fence, there really isn't anywhere that someone could get to him. I sprayed a few weeds out the back a couple of days ago with some Zero but it has rained since then and I did as the instructions said and didn't give him access to the area for about 4 hours (the bottle said 2 hours or until the product was dry).. Even the vet said it is unlikely it was the Zero as it was a couple of days ago and it has since rained and he only became sick tonight.. There is no poisons around that he could get into. The one thing I did think about a while ago is my Arum lilies out the back but he has never touched them before (I know they can be toxic to dogs).. I will check them first thing in the morning and it looks like they have been walked on or nibbled on, I will pull them all out.. He hasn't been anywhere as he is on rest due to a leg injury the last week. He had his breakfast as usual this morning (a few lamb ribs). Then he came into the office with me and a few times we got up and played ball and did some little bits of training. Dinner was about 6pm and he had 120g of roo steak. Within about half an hour of this he started to salivate a lot and run outside to eat grass. He came back in and run back out to eat grass again then came back for a drink of water. He did this 5 times over the space of about an hour - I called the vet at this stage and they suggested I bring him in just in case he has eaten something he shouldn't have.. It is literally a 5 minute drive and by the time I got there he was reaching his neck out to breathe and trying to be sick without success. His eyes were red, his gums were a bit pale but not to bad, his breathing was laboured and his temp was up. He started to shake at the vets so that is when she suggested they keep him over night, knock him out and flush his system.. I can go back between 7 and 7.30am to see him and if he is better, he can come home with me, if not, I can bring him to my vet (where the cost to keep him won't be as much).. I doubt I am going to get much sleep - I just hope he is fine and doing well.. they did say they would call if anything happened.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnauzer Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Good thoughts and prayers that it is something minor for Ziggy and that he is bright and bouncy tomorrow morning. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Ziggy is in the best place, they will take care of him. Sausy, best wishes for your Dachie too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCresties Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Oh no! Poor Ziggy and how dreadful for you Will have everything crossed for you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepup Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 On gosh, I hope he's okay. Could it be related to when he was sick the other week do you think?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlc Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Well it sure doesn't sound like he has had the opportunity to get into or consume anything he shouldn't have. From what you described it almost sounds like an allergic reaction to something or a bite of some sort. I can imagine you won't sleep a wink tonight. Hoping the vets get to the bottom of it quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Here's hoping for a good outcome for your lovely boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Ziggy, it's not your time to cross the "Rainbow Bridge", you have lots more time left to cuddle your Mum. Lots of love to you SL, I know how you must be feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zug Zug Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Hope they can sort him out quickly so he can get some rest, and you can have him home tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Keeping you and Zig in my thoughts SL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Thanks all, I can't sleep. Poor little guy. On gosh, I hope he's okay. Could it be related to when he was sick the other week do you think?? Moosepup it is very similar symptoms (the grass eating and frantic sort of behaviour) but much more exaggerated than it was - I wonder if it is related.. Well it sure doesn't sound like he has had the opportunity to get into or consume anything he shouldn't have. From what you described it almost sounds like an allergic reaction to something or a bite of some sort. I can imagine you won't sleep a wink tonight. Hoping the vets get to the bottom of it quickly. He was sick (not as bad as this) the other week.. I didn't even relate the two until Moose pointed it out. I wonder if there is something in the yard he is eating - the only plant out there that would be an issue is the Arum Lilies.. I might pull them out tomorrow to be on the safe side.. If anyone in Canberra or Quangers wants some white Arum Lilies you are welcome to them (I might put a few in the front yard).. We have some ants in the yard but there really are not any bugs around at the moment - could be a spider?? Sorry guys, my mind is working over time.. I hope he is getting a good rest and feels better in the morning. We haven't really been separated (apart from 2 short trips away) since I got him 18 months ago.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara and Sam Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 All fingers and toes and paws crossed for speedy recovery hugs to Staffyluv and also to sausy.dog I sprayed a few weeds out the back a couple of days ago with some Zero but it has rained since then and I did as the instructions said and didn't give him access to the area for about 4 hours (the bottle said 2 hours or until the product was dry).. Even the vet said it is unlikely it was the Zero as it was a couple of days ago and it has since rained and he only became sick tonight.. I aksed my lawnmower man about these types of sprays years ago and he mentioned that it can stay on what was sprayed for few weeks as it actually gets into the root system and can stay there , even if it rains after the 3-4 hours the bottle says it is ok I didnt get around to checking it out further as didnt use it at all when told that as I had 2 that loved eating grass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Hugs and healing thoughts, Staffluv. I must admit I wondered, too, if tonight's episode was related to the last one. You are both in our thoughts tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Hope everything goes well. Fingers crossed for Zig. Very quiet at our house tonight too. Our Dachie is in hospital with Haemorrhagic Gastro. Hope your little one recovers quickly. My tiny weeny Myrtie had two bouts in under 12 months and has recovered well. Healing thoughts from the pack here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycake Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Sorry to hear this SL, I hope you get some answers and he is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverStar-Aura Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 I just want you to know I'm thinking of you and Ziggy, Staffyluv. My fingers are crossed and healing vibes are sent your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal House Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Poor Zig, hope the vets sort him out and you can find out why he got sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teekay Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Hugs Staffyluv, I really hope Ziggy is better in the morning.How scary for you. It does sound a bit similar to last time but much worse. I wondered about an allergic reaction to something. I thought symptoms could get more severe with each exposure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Oh poor Zig I have all my fingers crossed that he will be ok .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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