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Handhold please; dog at the vets and I'm at work.

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SuperSange · 17/01/2024 12:35

Husband is with him, the dog. He was weird this morning, panting and shaking, then wouldn't move. Looked frightened, and wouldn't even get up for a treat. He's an 11 year old English springer spaniel who we rescued as a puppy. Husband is with him at the vets now, they're doing bloods. I think my heart is breaking. If there's any sniff of suffering, he'll be PTS, our son is 10 and at school, the dog is his best mate. Should we try to get our son to see the dog before, or not. I don't know what to do.

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m00ngirl · 17/01/2024 12:41

Why PTS if sniff of suffering? Like with humans, end of life care is an important part of caring for them... can take weeks or many months and there are many ways to reduce suffering. I know only too well how stressful this is but please hold tight and stay strong for him whilst you wait for diagnosis and ways forward... ❤️

Unluckycat1 · 17/01/2024 12:50

I'm so sorry, what a worry :( Hopefully the vet will find that it's something treatable. Sending a handhold x

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SuperSange · 17/01/2024 13:28

@m00ngirl He's a (or was-retired now) working dog and my husband is from a farming background, so isn't one for prolonging suffering beyond what is unavoidable. We moved vets a few years ago as he wasn't happy with how our old lurcher was treated near her end of life. I hope it's something treatable. God, the waiting. Thanks for being here.

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WineIsNotGoodForMe · 17/01/2024 13:29

So sorry to read this - I wouldn’t pull DS out of school till you know the situation x

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SuperSange · 17/01/2024 13:32

@WineIsNotGoodForMe -I need to calm down. In a crisis, I'm a planner. It's not long until the end of his day at school, so I need to busy myself and wait for the call.

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hannahcolobus · 17/01/2024 13:32

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WineIsNotGoodForMe · 17/01/2024 13:33

Is it possible for you to go see DD (dear dog) at the vets yourself? If the worst happens you might wish to have that time.

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SuperSange · 17/01/2024 15:54

I got the call-the vet thinks it's epilepsy, but isn't sure. We just need to keep him at home quiet and wait and see if it happens again. My husband said he had a fit whilst on the table, and by the description, he had one this morning when I was with him. We've got a diazepam pessary to administer if we see him having another one-does that sound right? No ther medication as far as I'm aware, but husband is short on details sometimes. I'll be home around 5.30, so will see then. I'm very relieved, but worried for the dog. Might be the time to have a chat with our son about pets and dying. The only other pet deaths we've had were some years ago and he doesn't really remember. Thank you so much for the company-if anyone has any idea how this may pan out, I'd like to hear it if you don't mind.

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DesperateHousewife2018 · 17/01/2024 17:47

My dog has epilepsy (diagnosed). The pessary sounds right to me. We have them for fits that go on a bit too long. My boy is on daily medication foo but for the most part he's a happy, bouncy boy! Try not to worry x

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SuperSange · 17/01/2024 18:33

DesperateHousewife2018 · 17/01/2024 17:47

My dog has epilepsy (diagnosed). The pessary sounds right to me. We have them for fits that go on a bit too long. My boy is on daily medication foo but for the most part he's a happy, bouncy boy! Try not to worry x

Thank you so much. I'm On the sofa with him now; he's had some snacks and a drink, but won't/can't walk. He's not right in his eyes.

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DesperateHousewife2018 · 17/01/2024 18:46

Ah I know that look in the eyes. It can take them a little while to come around, especially when it's the first few times it happens. The fact he's eaten a bit and had a drink is good. We find our epileptic dog drinks quite a lot all the time but especially after fits. He's been diagnosed 5 years and is only 7 so I'm happy to share any tips we have or answer any questions you have!

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SuperSange · 18/01/2024 05:34

DesperateHousewife2018 · 17/01/2024 18:46

Ah I know that look in the eyes. It can take them a little while to come around, especially when it's the first few times it happens. The fact he's eaten a bit and had a drink is good. We find our epileptic dog drinks quite a lot all the time but especially after fits. He's been diagnosed 5 years and is only 7 so I'm happy to share any tips we have or answer any questions you have!

Bless him! It's great to know it can be treated/managed. Husband spent the night on the sofa with him, and had to carry him out for a wee, then he went stiff, fell over and is now completely unreactive to voice or sound. Won't eat or drink. We can't get his attention, if you see what I mean, non responsive when we talk to him. His body temperature has also dropped and his eyes are totally blank. So, husband has gone to work just now to open up(zoo, so can't easily call in) and will be home around 9, then off to the vets again. We're thinking it might be time. Poor wee boy.

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DesperateHousewife2018 · 18/01/2024 12:51

I'm so sorry @SuperSange. Thinking about you all and ddog x

Floralnomad · 18/01/2024 14:54

I’m sure they probably have but did your vet do his Blood pressure as it sounds pretty much how our dog presented and he has high blood pressure . He was so unwell we were sure he was going to die but he’s pretty much ok on medication and we are a year on .

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