And introduction to Casy

[Sheena]

Hi again

For info for you but mainly your vet from the AIHA terms (Glossary) on here –

https://www.secondchanceaihadogs.com/AIHA_Terms/abnormal-clotting/

Sucralfate (the best tummy protector)
https://www.secondchanceaihadogs.com/AIHA_Terms/sucralfate/

https://www.secondchanceaihadogs.com/AIHA_Terms/famotidine/

Here is info on prednisone & why tummy protection is needed, also why careful weaning is needed:

https://www.secondchanceaihadogs.com/AIHA_Terms/prednisone/

Hope this helps – I know you have been reading up, so these will give you a bit more knowledge. There are many scholarly articles which will tell you the same – the information on here is a “conglomeration” of many different vet & university papers.

NOW – you need to help me out here – I can only find 11 pups – all of whom are adorable & very cute indeed. You big softie, you!

Sheena & Worzel xxx

[AlnCasy]

well, we went back to the vet. her sinus infection is now a upper respitory infection.

Her nose is crusted over and she cant breath from her nose. and Ideas on how to help her with this?

I made a tent in a double sink, one side hot water and vicks, her in the other with a towel over both. worked for about an hour. she is laboring to breath again.

[Patrice]

AlnCasy,
Oh dear, I hate the sound of this, it must look very sore. Here are some things to look for and a suggestion of how to treat it tonight. If there is a store open, like drug store or walmart, go out and get a cool mist humidifier or vaporizer. Be cautious about the use of strong mentholated steam. I’ve lived through some pretty awful upper respiratory conditions with this in my bedroom.

While Casy may want to lie down, I would encourage sitting, perhaps propped by pillows, so that there is no undo pressure on the lungs and natural drainage is encouraged. Get Casy up to walk around about every hour also.

Lots of water, maybe a bit of honey or sugar,

Call your vet ASAP in the morning, ok? I will be thinking about you tonight,
my best
patrice
Signs of Respiratory Disorders

Discharge from the nose (mucus, pus, or blood, depending on the cause)
Coughing that may be dry or may include mucus or blood
Rapid breathing
Labored or difficult breathing; shortness of breath
Shallow breathing
Signs of pain associated with breathing in or out
Noise (such as grunting) associated with breathing

“Respiratory disorders often involve the production of excess secretions in the respiratory system (for example, in the nose and lungs) that the affected animal may not be able to remove without assistance. One goal of veterinary treatment is to reduce the volume and thickness of the secretions and to make their removal easier. This can be accomplished by controlling infection, thinning the secretions, and when possible, improving drainage and mechanically removing the material.

Animals with respiratory disorders should normally receive plenty of water unless otherwise directed by the veterinarian. Adding humidity to the air may make removal of airway secretions easier. Cough medicines (expectorants) are sometimes used to thin secretions and make them easier for the animal to cough up; however, they are rarely helpful. If airway obstruction is severe, large amounts of secretions may need to be gently suctioned away by the veterinarian.”

“Steam up the bathroom. Humidity helps clear breathing passages. …
Inhalation of cool mist. If you have a cool mist humidifier or vaporizer, breathe directly in front of the stream of mist. … ”

[AlnCasy]

Discharge from the nose (mucus)
No Coughing
Rapid breathing deep and undulating chest and abdomen
Labored or difficult breathing; shortness of breath
No Shallow breathing
No Signs of pain associated with breathing in or out
Noise (such as grunting) associated with breathing

We did 1 10 min session with the Vicks ( not a lot, just a table spoon to about 3 gallons of boiling water) The the steam was not directly in her face, I used a large towel to act as a tent. She snuggled down in the other side of the sink and actually started to fall a sleep.

We did another round of just steam ( same set up) about an hour later. This time I took some doggie wipes and cleaned her nose.

I then make some chicken broth by boiling some chicken breasts and added some carrot juice to this for her to drink. I left it warm. about 98 degs.

She is now sleeping with no signs of distress. Her breathing is more regular. I am opting to sleep in the office chair and keep an eye on her. Sleeping in the bed is not a good idea as, if i get in there…. I am not going to hear a train pass.

Thank you. I have never had to ” juggle” like this. All my pups had been blessed with good health.

[Patrice]

Good job Dad! Makes me sleepy too.

Make sure she gets some walking. This helps loosen the congestion. I know, I hate walking around when I am sick, but it is important not to lie around. The muscles will help the lungs clear. Have you ever heard of “cupping?” You could try this on her “back” gently to help this process.

The more broth you can get her to drink the better. The body will become more active in moving fluids around.

Please make sure you see the vet tomorrow. We don’t want this to end up more serious. They can take a sample to see if you need antibiotics.
my best
patrice

[Vally]

I’m glad to hear she’s sleeping comfortably, probably unlike you. Let us know how she is tomorrow.

Try and get some rest.

Vally

[Sheena]

Hiya

The antibiotic she was on hasn’t worked – I think you should ask for some doxycyline – if she were my dog, that’s what I would do as chest infections can be nasty – don’t take any risks. Any infection really holds their recovery back from this disease & needs to be got under control as soon as possible. In the meantime, you are doing a great job trying to get her decongested! Hope you’ve managed to get some sleep. You really have your hands full with all these pups & a sick pup too.

Please let us know how she is today.

Forgot to ask – how did you get on asking about clotting risks & tummy protection?

Sheena & Worzel

[AlnCasy]

Doc said ” no need for the aspirin”. I picked up a bottle of pepcid, 1/4 of a 10 mg 2 times a day.

Patrice, I had not heard of the ” cupping”. Ill give it a try.

She slept on and off through the night. Its early here now, days seem to blend. I have a must do appointment today and then Ill be off to the vet.

more broth..