 Diagnosed with Pneumonia
I've been searching in the different posts, but couldn't really find an answer to my question or concern.
Last weekend I had to take my Merlot in to the ER et after picking him up at doggie camp. He had been there 3 days because I was outta town. He was lethargic when I picked him up and was told that he had been vomiting clear. He wound up staying at the ER for 2 days on fluids and antibiotics. They said that he had dehydration and colitis, a stomach condition that was caused by stress. He recovered and was fine for 2 days. Then I started noticeing sneezing, caughing, gagging and breathing issues. After about a day of that I took him to the ER again. They did xrays and bloodwork and determined it was pneumonia. They gave him fluids under his skin and now I have him at home with me on antibiotics. The ER closes from 8am until noon (it's 530am now) so I'm supposed to bring him back at noon. Our regular vet is closed weekends.
My question is, has anyone had experiences with pneumonia or know what I can do to make him more comfortable? Poor baby is breathing so uncomfortably and can't sleep. Also, if you have had experience with it, what can I expect in the next few days? I'm just sooo worried.
Any help would be appreciated. |