Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 1264 Location: Australia
Fur Kids: Ruby (Weimaraner)
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:10 am Post subject: my heartbreaking video *we have answers*
I just picked up Ruby from the vet. My poor baby I just want to cry for her. She's come home and sounds really chesty - by that I mean like she has some congestion. She's coughing a bit as well.
I want to look back on this video one day and think "what a silly time that was, when you gave your ma a good old scare!"
I hope a good nights sleep at home in her own bed will do her the world of good.
Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 1264 Location: Australia
Fur Kids: Ruby (Weimaraner)
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 12:31 am Post subject:
It's definately HOD.
I'm pretty sure it's kennel cough she's picked up again - she had a couple of weeks back, but cleared up itself.
They've sent her home on Vibravet - which is antibiotic which also has anti-inflammatory properties. He hasn't given her any pain meds, he told me he was. My vet got a bit funny when I started suggesting different meds that have been suggested to me. No Cortisone - it's apparently contraindicated in dogs with HOD. No Derramaxx or Fentanyl. He thinks that if we give her pain meds she's going to return to normal super dog, run around and cause a heap more pain/damage to her joints causing further problems. The best thing we can do for her is to keep her still, not let her run around for the next week. The way she is at the moment, that won't be very hard at all. She's also on other anti-inflammatory stuff as well.
He goes on holidays for 2 weeks now, he said we can wait a week to have surgery providing everything has returned to normal or just wait until he's back from his hols.
Poor Ruby. Your video makes me so sad for her and for you. Jazz had very bad kennel cough when she first came here. Your video reminds me of how Jazz looked. I know it's so difficult when this babies are sick or in pain to see them this way.
Well, I am fairly new to Weims and have never encountered HOD, but Ruby looks so sad, I know it must be difficult for you.
Joined: 17 Dec 2007 Posts: 1999 Location: CATANIA, SICILY, ITALY
Fur Kids: TOMMY, WEIMARANER
TYRA, WERIMARANER
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 1:28 am Post subject:
poor baby. it broke my heart watching that video. poor little ruby. give her a big smooch from auntie luana ( we are al aunties here ).
and please keep us updated on her health. i really hope she feels better soon
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Joined: 07 May 2008 Posts: 287 Location: Australia
Fur Kids: Ariane - Weimaraner 13 months
Spartan - English Setter 6y
James - English Setter 2.5y
Currently living with us:
Sorrell - Weimaraner 4y
Jenny - Greyhound 10y
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 2:54 am Post subject:
I had myself a little cry when i watched that video (at work - embarrassing!)... she looks so darn sad...
she looks so much like Ariane, down to the white patch... my goodness me I wish I could bottle up some of ari's health and send it right to your door...
*hugs* to Ruby get better soon...
Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 1264 Location: Australia
Fur Kids: Ruby (Weimaraner)
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:48 am Post subject:
She had some dinner tonight, which I'm really happy about. I cooked her up some yummy chicken mince. We've broken every rule now we had ever set for Ruby. I have been laying with her on the couch, on the bed. I don't care anymore, having a clean couch doesn't seem as important as just snuggling up together.
Ange,
I didn't think my heart could break anymore today than it already has, I can't believe how sick she looked, and I'm praying, oh man am I praying she gets better soon.
Joined: 23 Oct 2007 Posts: 253 Location: long island
Fur Kids: Gunnar the gundog and Abby the princess, weimies
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 7:30 am Post subject: Love and Devotion
It often amazes me the love and devotion some humans have for their pets. Weims seem to epitomize unconditional love.
I wish I had the same relationship with other humans that I do with the "Girl and the Gun"!
Joined: 08 Jun 2007 Posts: 6427 Location: East Norriton, PA
Fur Kids: Scout, Silkie, Gunnar and Jake
all Weimaraners
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:12 am Post subject:
I can't watch the video until I get home...It will break my heart so see her so sad. Ange, call another vet. It's ridiculous to let her suffer. She will not be superdog...she just needs a dose to keep her comfortable and able to cope.
25 MG of derramaxx every 8 hours was what got Scout through. He weighed about 40 lbs. I also fed him weight management food to keep his weight down so that when he did walk it would be easier on his joints.
If you would like, I will send you some derramaxx. Scout has an ongoing prescription for it and we only give it as needed.
Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 664 Location: London, Ontario
Fur Kids: Lincoln - Weimaraner-9mths
Nissan - Cat
Nemo - Cat
Posted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 9:32 am Post subject:
This video made me cry - you're being very strong for your Ruby, right when she needs you the most. Stay strong and you'll both get it through it...you've got lots of weim addicts here to support you and pray for little Ruby.
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