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Originally Posted by bobohyde  Thank you for the links. They do give me a bit of encouragement. My immediate worry is the fluid in his chest and getting through the weekend. My husband now has me worried. He was not at the appts yesterday where we got the bad news. He keeps asking me why there wasn't something done to help him immediately while we wait for test results. I guess I just assumed that they couldn't do anything until they have a definite diagnosis as treatments could differ depending on what the underlying cause is. He is worried Columbo might not make it through the weekend when the vets office is closed (except for ER). He is under the care of the internist now and she said to contact their office if we need anything, but I put in a call to my regular vet to see if he thinks there is need to worry as we go into the weekend. They didn't put him on any meds or diet change or anything yet. I don't know if I should be worried about this. The internist did apologize that it would Monday before test results came back. I know they hurriedly packaged up his fluid sample, urine (maybe blood, too?) and to get on the fedex truck that was to be there any minute since it was late afternoon. He has been sleeping all day, other than his morning meal, pee and poop. I just want to get him through this, get him stable and be given the chance to try and manage it. I looked up the nearest vet nutritionist and there are 2 at Virginia Tech 2 1/2 hours away. I am happy to drive there if needed. Both my kids went to school there, so I know my way around. |
I would be calling somebody, one of the vets, and ask about Lasix or something to help him breathe...
I am sooo praying for you....I can hear the despiration and devastation in your post....sometimes I wish I hated dogs and never got involved with them at all....each one we lose, takes a piece of your heart with them....I am so sorry for you and pray this takes a turn for the better...Ladyjane gave you some hope with those links....I have no experience with this issue...I dont know if they would give Lasix for fluid in/around his lungs in the presence of this disease....dont know why they wouldnt...., but I would certainly ask...at least it would help your little fella with his breathing struggle....he cant possibly last all weekend with respiratory difficulties as he will get a respiratory acidosis or alkalosis and everything will go helter skelter.......PLEASE find out and let us know....