Loving my Oldies Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 Because I haven't heard back from them, I can only assume she hasn't regressed . The vet I spoke with last night said Myrtie was next to a little puppy who'd collected a tick, so I keep thinking of that little one too. SASH can be a pretty confronting place to visit when it is busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 Just heard from the vet and it is not good. They don't really know what is wrong and they are concerned. Her breathing is still problematic and, although they think she probably has heart disease, they don't think that is what is wrong. So more tests today including an ultrasound. But when the specialised says, "I am worried about her," it is pretty damned scary. So just putting it out there to the amazing knowledge and experience that resides on DOL, does any of the following sounds familiar? Absolutely no history with Myrtie of heart disease or breathing problems. No exercise intolerance - on the contrary: I once advertised her here as an exercise machine. No access to poisons. No going off her food until Thursday morning. For any of my dogs not to eat a meal or even two is absolutely nothing unusual. The breathing difficulties did not show until Friday morning by which time I was already off to my local vet. No trauma experienced, at least while she has lived with me. Just this sudden and acute condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHA Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Oh come on Myrtie you can do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 I hope so, CHA, I sure hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 I've just seen this. Sending jingles and white light for Myrtie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 could it be a poor old body suddenly very tired, DD ? It is comforting that she is getting good care , and that you have great communication with teh vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Hemangiosarcoma can sometimes cause nonspecific symptoms including lack of appetite, lethargy and difficulty breathing due to fluid around the heart. I am not a vet, but you asked for suggestions. Best of luck little one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Poor Myrtie. xxxx I lost an old boy to sudden failure, he had some kind of acquired heart disease like an Infective Endocarditis, something settled in his heart or on a valve. Sorry to be vague, it all happened so fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Maeby Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Thinking of you and Myrtie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Thoughts are you & Myrtie at this very difficult time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 I am not a vet, but you asked for suggestions. Best of luck little one. I did and thank you Poor Myrtie. xxxx I lost an old boy to sudden failure, he had some kind of acquired heart disease like an Infective Endocarditis, something settled in his heart or on a valve. Sorry to be vague, it all happened so fast. The vet did say she would be looking at infection. Did your little boy display any symptoms over any length of time. The mytery with Myrtie is that it is all just sudden onset with no build up, which seems to have happened to your little boy. Thing is Myrtie is only 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 No it was sudden lethargy and funny breathing, something was off. And because of that, I had taken him straight in to the vet never expecting heart problems. It was like he was his funny little old self one minute and we lost him two weeks later after everything available failed to work. I couldn't believe it. Life was good and he was happy, it wasn't fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Sorry to hear there hasn't been any improvement overnight DD. Keeping you both in my thoughts and sending lots of healing vibes to little Myrtie. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest donatella Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Oh NO! I got to the end of this thread and was hoping for good news! Sending such well wishes to little Myrtie. Can i see a pic of her please :heart: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannibalgoldfish Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 Oh NO! I got to the end of this thread and was hoping for good news! Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 I have a couple of beautiful photographs I took just a couple of days ago, but they are on my iPhone and how to get them from there to my computer remains a mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 No it was sudden lethargy and funny breathing, something was off. And because of that, I had taken him straight in to the vet never expecting heart problems. It was like he was his funny little old self one minute and we lost him two weeks later after everything available failed to work. I couldn't believe it. Life was good and he was happy, it wasn't fair. If they don't find out soon what is wrong, I rather get the impression she wouldn't last even two weeks It's only a couple of hours, but I am hanging out to call again. I want to ask if visiting her would be a help or a hindrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemappelle Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 (edited) I have a couple of beautiful photographs I took just a couple of days ago, but they are on my iPhone and how to get them from there to my computer remains a mystery. DDD If you'd like to text message them to me, I will then either email them back or upload them. Up to you. :) Edited June 21, 2014 by jemappelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 I have a couple of beautiful photographs I took just a couple of days ago, but they are on my iPhone and how to get them from there to my computer remains a mystery. DDD If you'd like to text message them to me, I will then either email them back or upload them. Up to you. :) Thank you Sent you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallomph Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 (edited) sorry, gremlins Edited June 21, 2014 by Gallomph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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