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weimdawgs
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 08 Jun 2007
Posts: 5964
Location: East Norriton, PA
Fur Kids: Scout, Silkie, Gunnar and Jake
all Weimaraners |
 Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 7:14 am Post subject: |
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Jake is definitely having some breathing issues. It becomes more apparent in the quiet, calm of night. He is able to sleep and doesn't seem distressed and he still wants to eat and comes running if the pantry door is opened. That's where the dog treats are.
Maybe I'll take him in just to see if there is anything that can be done medication wise to make him more comfortable.
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LunaBrown
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 21 Jul 2007
Posts: 2035
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Fur Kids: Luna, Weimaraner
Murphy, Kittycat
Paige, Kittycat |
| Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 7:27 am Post subject: |
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Oh Lynn I am sorry to hear...
Give him a big squeeze and some kisses on that extra soft part on the side of his face from me and Luna!
MUCH LOVE,
Mindy & Luna |
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amazonstarlight
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 29 Jan 2008
Posts: 1762
Location: Oklahoma
Fur Kids: Sadie the Rottweiler/Chow mix, Asia and Bella the kitties. Scooter (Scooter Booter) 4 yr old Weim boy. |
| Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 7:28 am Post subject: |
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| I wish I could just hug you! It's so hard to see your baby sick and you feel like you can't do anything. I don't think there could be any harm with checking into medication to help his breathing. I hope that there is something you could use. I know we say it so often around here, but maybe try some arnica to see if that helps. I take it when my bronchitis acts up and it helps me to breathe. It's a stretch but maybe worth trying. You're still in my prayers and thoughts and Scoot and Sadie still send warm sloppy kisses. |
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GailB
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 17 Sep 2007
Posts: 1848
Location: New Brunswick,Canada
Fur Kids: Shadow 10 yr.old Black female labrador retriever. Hunter 4 yr. old weim |
| Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 7:57 am Post subject: |
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Good luck at the doc's office guys....  |
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versatilek9s
Champion Weim
Joined: 27 May 2008
Posts: 740
Location: VA
Fur Kids: Maya, Sage & Macy--all weims |
| Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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Aw, poor Jake! A "snowstorm" (or white out) can be lots of things--topping the list are pneumonia and interstitial lung disease (think emphysema-like symptoms). Some steroids can help the symptoms if the latter is the case. (2 cents from the thoracic ICU nurse!) I hope he feels better!
Slobbery kisses from Maya, Sage & Macy!  |
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cgmayeaux
Young Weim
Joined: 20 Jan 2008
Posts: 188
Location: Hammond, La
Fur Kids: Bailey....Weimaraner
Dixie.....Cat |
| Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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Lots of love to you!!!!!!  Feel better soon!!!!! |
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weimamama
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 03 Feb 2008
Posts: 1189
Location: Land of the Giants and Jets (East Rutherford, NJ)
Fur Kids: Blue, CPX (that\'s couch potato excellent) and
June. Both rescued Weims |
| Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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Oh Jake,
I hope there's something to make you breathe easy!
We all love you so much and want to make sure you're happy and as healthy as possible!!
Kisses and hugs to you and mama from Blue n Junie (and ma and da)
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NenaGunther
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 11 Feb 2008
Posts: 1958
Location: Monticello, NY
Fur Kids: Nena CD, Weimaraner
Gunther, Weimaraner |
| Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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Oh Lynn, my heart sank when I saw Jake's name...
Big hugs and prayers from us,
We Jake! |
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shawn
Adult Weim
Joined: 17 Nov 2007
Posts: 461
Location: elizebeth twp, PA
Fur Kids: "Blue" gone but not forgotten
"gretchen"my rescued sothern belle |
| Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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Man, Im so sorry to hear that that big ole lug of a wiem is having problems again. I think about him from time to time and I sure hope theres something out there to help him along.
Prayers comin from the 'Burgh.
's from me and Gretchen. Hang in there tough guy!!! |
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blankenship7
Champion Weim
Joined: 02 Dec 2007
Posts: 785
Location: Mount Wolf, Pa
Fur Kids: Carly Mae, weimaraner
Waiting our our new blue boy Gunther (Dec.6)
Henry, kitty |
| Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 6:16 pm Post subject: |
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| How is Jakers doing tonite?? I have been thinkin about him (and you). |
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weimdawgs
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 08 Jun 2007
Posts: 5964
Location: East Norriton, PA
Fur Kids: Scout, Silkie, Gunnar and Jake
all Weimaraners |
| Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 7:34 pm Post subject: |
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| blankenship7 wrote: | | How is Jakers doing tonite?? I have been thinkin about him (and you). |
During the day he seems fine. It's when we lay down at night that I can hear every rattle and wheeze he makes. He has been coughing and hacking a bit more. Right now, he is sound asleep beside me and it just seems like his exhale is "heavy" for lack of a better way to describe it.
I just don't want him to hurt. He still seems fine and happy. I am going to take it a day at a time. He gave me scare back in Feb or Mar. Maybe this time it's just going to last a little longer. Hopefully, we will be having this same conversation again in the Spring.
I don't know what I would do without you guys. Thank you for caring and for being here for me.
Love you all,
Lynn |
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weinyrhymer
Adult Weim
Joined: 03 Jan 2008
Posts: 325
Location: Portland, OR
Fur Kids: Atlas, weimaraner |
| Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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Hopefully he's not in pain, even if his breathing seems heavy.  Sending love and kisses from me and Atlas. |
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weimdogmom
Champion Weim
Joined: 11 Feb 2008
Posts: 696
Fur Kids: Jazz, terrier mix
Mayu, weim |
| Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:33 am Post subject: |
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| Sending good thoughts and scritches and hugs... |
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greydogs
Champion Weim
Joined: 09 Oct 2007
Posts: 517
Location: portland
Fur Kids: vishnu
lakshmi |
| Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:51 am Post subject: |
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is he retaining fluid? that might be bothering him when he is sleeping.
much love and easy breathing. xo |
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weimdawgs
Wise Old Weim
Joined: 08 Jun 2007
Posts: 5964
Location: East Norriton, PA
Fur Kids: Scout, Silkie, Gunnar and Jake
all Weimaraners |
| Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:35 am Post subject: |
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| greydogs wrote: | is he retaining fluid? that might be bothering him when he is sleeping.
much love and easy breathing. xo |
I don't think he's holding fluid. He pees plenty and there is no swelling and the cough isn't wet and he doesn't have a fever.
I am going to call and make an appointment today just to discuss non invasive treatments for him. I'm a little afraid to take him in, just because my vet is never terribly encouraging. And I want to see the woman that owns the place, Nancy Brown. She is an oncologist (sp?).
He's not in pain, I would know if he was. He still wants to be cuddled, his tail wags, and he's still mooching like a champ. I never thought I would be HAPPY to have one of my dogs begging for my food. I've been giving in to him lately.. 
Oh, and he let me use the pedicure on him yesterday.
Keep the well wishes coming...  |
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