Staffyluv Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 (edited) Hi all, Just a quick question as I am worried about the little fella (staffy)... He has been inside all morning (except for our walk earlier) and I just went in to let him out and there is drool all over the floor and dripping from one side of his mouth. Tummy tightens up if I press it and tail is tucked under (but waggy when I speak to him)... I am a panic merchant when it comes to him and race him to the vet, I am trying to stop this and was wondering how long should I wait with these symptoms before racing to the vet??? Thanks in advance Edited June 27, 2005 by Staffyluv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I'm a panic merchant too....I would go now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I am panic merchant Inc! I'd be off to the vet now. My philosohpy is that its better to look a little foolish ( like when I took my Lucinda to the vet after finding another lump on her chest, she has mast cell tumour. It was a nipple which had moved due to her prior surgery) than to have your vet fighting an uphill battle because you waited too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 Sorry did not wait for replies... Just got back from the vet. We have to wait for the blood work to come back tomorrow. But the urine test had lots of red blood cells and was very concentrated... My poor little vegemite is resting on the lounge and we will go back tomorrow and get the results of the blood work... The vet did not give any indication of what she thought at all - now I will worry all day and night until I know what is going on... Thanks for the replies. Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Take a deep deep breath and now let it out! You have done everything you can for the time being. ( i know easier said than done) Will be keeping the young fella in my prayers for a simple and sraight forward diagnoses and rapid cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Is it possible that he ate something when he was out for his walk? My dogs pick up all sorts of things when they're off running and I don't like it at all, but I don't know how to stop it other than keeping them on leashes. As they're a running breed this would be very unfair. I really hope that your dog is ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 He does not eat anything at the park, he is on leash and we walk all the time we are out... I actually thought of a bait as he picked up something a while back in our back yard (long story)... I am just praying it is a simple infection that can be cleared up with some antibiotics... Thanks all Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim'sMum Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 I hope all is well with him Jodie and it is something simple. Let us know how he is. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love-my-dog Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Jodie I'm a panic merchant in the extreme. How is the little guy? Waiting on tender hooks to hear that he is OK Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 Can't sleep... So I thought I would see if anyone had any ideas as to what his symptoms were... Thanks for the replies and kind thoughts... Ollie is tucked up in bed with his dad at the moment, snoring! I have to go back to the vet at lunch time today to get the results of his blood work, I will let you all know how we get on when I come home... Cheers Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Any news yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holly Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 How's Ollie? does he have any facial paralysis as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 Hi all, Vet called this morning and wanted me to take the little fella in. Blood work did not show anything (which must be good, right?). So now he is at the vets having some further tests: Sterile urine test (I think they use a catheta (sp?)) Abdominal xray to see if they can see any blockages/growths... The urine sample that I took with me this morning had more blood in it, so I guess that is why they wanted to keep him there??? Vet said they will call when they have some news :rolleyes: I am so sad without my shadow today... Thanks for asking everyone. Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paula- Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Hi Jodie Fingers and paws crossed that Ollie is home soon and it's nothing serious :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 Just picked Ollie up from the vet... Xrays were clear, bladder and all the other inside bits looked fine :rolleyes: Urine still has lots of blood in it and they are sending it away to be tested. Will let me know Monday So I guess we sit and wait again All his symptoms: Drooling - possibly from nausea Gulping his water - then vomiting it back Blood in urine - this is really visible, it looks like tea without milk Sore tummy when the vet presses it He does not have a temperature - which is why the vet thinks it may not be a bladder infection Anyone ever heard of these symptoms together??? Thanks Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Could be the beginning of an infection. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim'sMum Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Have they put him on antibiotics? It sounds like an infection somewhere? Hope he is better this morning! ;) for you and Ollie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstar Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 (edited) Wow that's terrible. And scary! I remember waiting for the vet call about my dog and i missed the call and on the machine she said she wanted to talk to me about his blood- scared the crap out of me. So i know how you feel, yours must be much worse, though. I hope he's ok... ps- does he walk wobbly at all? Edited May 27, 2005 by rockstar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted May 27, 2005 Author Share Posted May 27, 2005 Antibiotics were started yesterday, just in case it is an infection... Still no temperature and lots of blood in the wee agian this morning... Fingers crossed that is all it is... He is off his tucker, so he must be feeling bad... But still wants to go for a walk... He is sleeping again (been sleeping heaps) at the moment... Thanks heaps all, Jodie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zayda_asher Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 Hope Ollie is feeling better!!! ;) Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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