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mistbyrome · 10-31-2009, 02:01 AM

My old bob-dog is having problems breathing

. She seemed to have a hard time breathing this morning, but when I got home from work, she was fine. Then I went out for dinner with a friend, and when I got home she was gasping for breath, literally. She has to suck in big gulps her air. Then she'll be okay for a five or so minutes, then have a hard time breathing again.
She seems fine otherwise, eyes bright, tail wagging, ect.

I really can't afford to bring her into the vets at night. An emergency call at 11:30 at night will cost be $600 just to get them to come to the clinic. Add another $150 for diagnosis [she can't breath duh] and then $$$ for end product. I think I'm going to have to get her euthanized. She's been having a hard time this fall. She's old, I don't want her to suffocate to death......

So I won't sleep tonight....and sit and listen to my poor bob-dog....And tomorrow morning I'll bring her to the vets.....

RenosGirl · 10-31-2009, 02:33 AM

oh no, I am so sorry to hear this

snwflk · 10-31-2009, 10:23 AM

So sorry.. but if you love her which you do... You have to make that call.. Its never easy.. And we're all here for you..

roberts617 · 10-31-2009, 10:32 AM

Sending prayers your way.

mistbyrome · 10-31-2009, 07:43 PM

Oh thank god. She is alright, for now anyway. She started evening out not long after 1 am. And she's been fine all day. She has a appointment scheduled for monday to get her checked over and see if its something we can avoid.

farmergal · 10-31-2009, 09:36 PM

Glad to hear she is breathing easier. Hope your vet can come up with a plan that will give you more time.

Horselady44 · 10-31-2009, 09:39 PM

Im glad to hear shes breathing easier. I hope you get her to the vet and see whats going on with her. (((PRAYERS that its nothing serious!)))

hawk · 10-31-2009, 09:48 PM

Could it be shes copd? or has a heart murmer? or is it more like CHF? i wish u the best and ur 4 legged companion...its never easy to say goodbye after so many years together but u know whats best at the end.

BabyMay · 11-01-2009, 12:09 PM

I hope she is doing better.

NorthernHorseGirl · 11-01-2009, 12:39 PM

I hope she's going to be okay. Maybe she just had a piece of something cought in her throat or something like that.
My dog once had something that sounds similar and it turned out he had strep throat. I didn't know they could get that. The vet thought he got it from my daughter who'd had it several days before. Apparently there are some things they can catch from us.

recklesshoundog · 11-01-2009, 01:54 PM

My Cappy dog had congestive heart failure and the fluid builds up in the lungs. There is a combo of meds that made him comfortable and he lived a year longer than they said he would! (Having fun the whole way...) It might be something easily manageable. I hope so for both your sakes.

dproaps · 11-01-2009, 05:07 PM

My little pomeranian has epilepsy. She was diagnosed very early and the vet put her on medications. He said that this would shorten her life because the meds would eventually affect her heart and liver.

Well, she does have fluid on her lungs and heart, and started having trouble breathing about 2 years ago. The vet put her on heart medication and lasik to draw the fluid off, and she's been much better. And she's close to 14 now!

So don't give up until you have to, there's lots vets can do now.

10-31-2009, 02:01 AM
mistbyrome Newborn Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Posts: 39	ahh ST** My old bob-dog is having problems breathing . She seemed to have a hard time breathing this morning, but when I got home from work, she was fine. Then I went out for dinner with a friend, and when I got home she was gasping for breath, literally. She has to suck in big gulps her air. Then she'll be okay for a five or so minutes, then have a hard time breathing again. She seems fine otherwise, eyes bright, tail wagging, ect. I really can't afford to bring her into the vets at night. An emergency call at 11:30 at night will cost be $600 just to get them to come to the clinic. Add another $150 for diagnosis [she can't breath duh] and then $$$ for end product. I think I'm going to have to get her euthanized. She's been having a hard time this fall. She's old, I don't want her to suffocate to death...... So I won't sleep tonight....and sit and listen to my poor bob-dog....And tomorrow morning I'll bring her to the vets.....

10-31-2009, 02:33 AM
RenosGirl Long Yearling Join Date: May 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 1,251	oh no, I am so sorry to hear this __________________ Go and love your babies today, and everyday...you never know when it could be the last time.

10-31-2009, 10:23 AM
snwflk Started Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,463	So sorry.. but if you love her which you do... You have to make that call.. Its never easy.. And we're all here for you.. __________________ Suzie Q

10-31-2009, 10:32 AM
roberts617 Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 6,059	Sending prayers your way. __________________ "The only way to have a friend is to be one."

10-31-2009, 07:43 PM
mistbyrome Newborn Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Posts: 39	Oh thank god. She is alright, for now anyway. She started evening out not long after 1 am. And she's been fine all day. She has a appointment scheduled for monday to get her checked over and see if its something we can avoid.

10-31-2009, 09:36 PM
farmergal Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 6,063	Glad to hear she is breathing easier. Hope your vet can come up with a plan that will give you more time. __________________ Knowlege is out there, you just need to know where to look.

10-31-2009, 09:39 PM
Horselady44 Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 2,401	Im glad to hear shes breathing easier. I hope you get her to the vet and see whats going on with her. (((PRAYERS that its nothing serious!))) __________________ A happy horse equals a happy rider!

10-31-2009, 09:48 PM
hawk Yearling Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 581	Could it be shes copd? or has a heart murmer? or is it more like CHF? i wish u the best and ur 4 legged companion...its never easy to say goodbye after so many years together but u know whats best at the end. __________________ They can turn on a dime and toss you back nine cents change, the American Quarter Horse.

11-01-2009, 12:09 PM
BabyMay Started Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 2,779	I hope she is doing better. __________________ For the love of all animals.

11-01-2009, 12:39 PM
NorthernHorseGirl Yearling Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 509	I hope she's going to be okay. Maybe she just had a piece of something cought in her throat or something like that. My dog once had something that sounds similar and it turned out he had strep throat. I didn't know they could get that. The vet thought he got it from my daughter who'd had it several days before. Apparently there are some things they can catch from us. __________________ Some horses come into our lives and quickly go. Others stay awhile and make hoofprints on our hearts and we are never, ever the same. Anonymous Rest in peace Clint, I'll always love you and I'll miss you for the rest of my life. You were and will always be my perfect horse.

11-01-2009, 01:54 PM
recklesshoundog Greenbroke Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 3,163	My Cappy dog had congestive heart failure and the fluid builds up in the lungs. There is a combo of meds that made him comfortable and he lived a year longer than they said he would! (Having fun the whole way...) It might be something easily manageable. I hope so for both your sakes.

11-01-2009, 05:07 PM
dproaps Coming two Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Dickson, Tennessee Posts: 1,883	My little pomeranian has epilepsy. She was diagnosed very early and the vet put her on medications. He said that this would shorten her life because the meds would eventually affect her heart and liver. Well, she does have fluid on her lungs and heart, and started having trouble breathing about 2 years ago. The vet put her on heart medication and lasik to draw the fluid off, and she's been much better. And she's close to 14 now! So don't give up until you have to, there's lots vets can do now. __________________ Those who suffer with the suffering are dancing to the rhythm of God.