Help! My Dog Fainted Last Night-she Is On Blood Pressure Meds! Please Help Us!
 

My Yorkie Sadie fainted last night! 2x’s! she fell to the ground and was out for about 3 seconds. While she passed out she had a bowel movement. THEN she fainted again. this time for about 15-20 seconds. Again- another bowel movement. I was so scared! I thought she had died!!! She came to and was a little disoriented- but then she seemed ok. Without giving it any thought what so ever… we rushed her up to the emergency vet. She seemed ok when we got there. The emerg vet had been operating on a dog that had been hit by a car. We waited for close to 3 hrs before we decided to leave and go back home since Sadie was feeling ok and it was going on 3AM. We kept a close watch on her and I got her to vet first thing this morning. (which was less than 5 hrs after we got home)

She started a new blood pressure med last Tuesday. (Amlodipine) well Tues night she looked very drugged and sleepy. However she was just given 6 pills! I have them all listed below. Oh how I hated to see her this way. Apparently we are taking her to one of the best vets here in Dallas TX. But I cannot figure out why the vet does not know what is wrong with our Sadie gril??? Mind you- our expenses have quickly soared up to 5000.00 as of today. The Vet thinks she has Glomerulonephritis but she has not ruled that out just yet. With the PROTEIN LOSS AND HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE this is what she is leaning towards- but I don’t know… PROTEIN LOSS IS 4 ++++ AND HER LAST PROTEIN/CREAT READING WAS 7.1! HER BLOOD PRESSURE STARTED AT 200 AND CREEPED UP TO 285 IN ONLY 2 WKS.

Sadie just finished her 2nd round of antibiotics as she had a hefty urinary tract infection. The first antibiotic (Clavimox) her infection resisted - so then we started 2 wks of Baytril. She finished her last dose last Friday so we planned to do follow up urinalysis with culture tomorrow. She is losing LARGE amounts of protein in her urine. ( Research I have done shows that Urinary tract infection can be the cause of all of the protein loss in the urine) I purchased some protein strips from the drug store and tested her on Saturday morning. (she just finished her last day of her antibiotics the night before). I anticipated her finishing the antibiotics she would stop producing so much protein. But all hopes of that were diminished when the dipstick shot up to 2000 +++ on the dipstick. I do not know if her UTI is cured after finishing this second round of antibiotics or not? I am so worried about her!

Here is a list of her current meds:
Soloxine (Thyroid med)
Claritin (allergies)
Benazaperil (protein loss/blood pressure)
Amlodipine besylate ¼ of a 2.5 mg tablet 1x a day- (just started a week ago)

Last Tuesday evening she had all of that PLUS her Baytril and Plus a Tramadol (for pain- she was having pain in her back right leg). Well…….. after giving her all of this med it was no surprise that she was very sleepy and very drugged up. Oh how I hated to see her like this!!! My stomach was in knots and it still is. I have other posts listed as “protein loss in urine” and I have had anyone else experience this at all… but last night when she fainted I realized even more that something VERY SERIOUS is going on here! I DO strongly feel as if the new bp med made her bp get so low that she fainted.
But the Vet tells me today that if she was going to have problems with the med it would have happened already. Since it will be 1 full week tomorrow that we started the new bp pill.
We are skipping tonights bp med per the vet saying she didn’t think it would be a problem. Just in case it is the pill…She is getting ready to refer us to a internal medicine specialist but she wanted to run more blood work today and wants to see what the results are from that first. I am so worried sick, I have not eaten anything all day and I have no appetite. I am so worried for my little girl. My Sadie girl was running thought the house yesterday and so very playful… I do not understand what is wrong with her? she was simply sleeping last night and woke up- and then she fell to the ground on her side. Then the bowel movement.. and then once more she passed out. And again another bowel movement. I am so worried!!! I am so afraid to give her this bp pill every again (amlodipine) what else could have made her pass out? I even called the pharmacist today (since it is a human medication) and even they said that her blood pressure could have dropped so low that is why she passed out.

Has anyone ever experienced high blood pressure OR fainting… Or protein loss in urine? Please help if so- I would be so blessed to get your advice or response.
Sorry this is so long

I dont have any help for you, Iam so sorry, You are all in my prayers, sounds very serious, praying she wil be ok , hopefully someone here can help.

I am so sorry your little girl is so sick. Iam afraid I can't help but will say a prayer for her.

I Really Think The Blood Pressure Med She Is On Made Her Blood Pressure Drop Too Low. So Scared....

i've been a vet tech for at least 5 years now and i have never seen a dog just faint. I'm so sorry, you must be so scared.

I do agree that she should go see an Internal Med vet. They have lots of experience with these types of things.

When you vet took a urine sample, did he do a urine culture or just a UA? maybe the bacteria in her urine is resistant to the ABs that she's been on? Or maybe its something else.

Sorry to hear this. My husband is on that BP meds and he felt sick when he first started on it. Dizzy and tired. Definately get her to a specialist. Praying for her.

Oh my gosh! If she lost her bowels, it makes me think she actually had a seizure, not a fainting episode. Granted, HB medicine can make BP drop too low, and you can feel dizzy/faint. But her episodes almost sound like seizures.

I wish I had advice, but all I can think of is to get a 2nd opinion and perhaps go to a vet school University hospital, if you can. I am SO sorry you're going through this, how frightening!

I don't have an answer, but have you looked up all of the medications to see if they interact safely? Sophie was on Budesonide (human) and I read extensively and discovered an interaction with another med the vet prescribed.

Hope you find an answer soon. I do believe when you faint, even humans may pass urine or feces. Good luck. Warmly, Deborah

Wow... very scary and so sad to hear your pup is not doing so well. We will keep her in our prayers. Hope she gets well soon...

Hoping she is going to be OK!!!!!! Keep us posted!!!!!!!!

Keeping her in my prayers, I hope she will be ok.

I am just checking in to see how your Sadie is doing. I just read your PM, and you're so welcome Hon. I just wish there was more info that I could give you, but unfortunately I know too little about her condition. The others here have given you really good advice.
Hugs to you both,
Lauren

Checking on your sweet Sadie this evening to see how she is feeling today. Take care - Deborah

Sadie is doing good
 

We have discontinued the Amlodipine- the vet wants to further research. Sadie is so energetic and has been feeling good this whole time. It's hard to believe that something is going on with her. I mean, we would have never taken her to the vet bc she is completely normal. But her urinalysis and protein loss show different. I have cut back to only giving her Claritin once a day only now. I noticed she has a "knot" on her belly so that gives me something else to worry about now.. she goes to the vet this friday to get tested for "Addison's disease" and the vet is going to keep her 1/2 the day to get a good reading on her blood pressure. I still worry leaving her alone all day and we don't have anyone we know that can come and check on her during the day. We are in TX and our whole family is in OH. I do not see our neighbors much and they work all day too so it's not like I have anyone to come and check on her. My problem is I am wracking my brain trying to figure out what happened to her Sunday night... was it a seizure or did she just faint? and I keep re-living watching the way she fell to the ground. I just cannot get it out of my head. It scared me so bad. I know that she is a "dog" and one day she will pass away. but she is only going to be 10 in Dec. I try not to worry about her so much but everyday i just cannot get home fast enough to her. She is my little angel and I love her so much! I never imagined I could let a "dog" into my heart so deep the way I have done with my 2 girls. I had to take a break and stop researching on line. I have been driving myself (and my husband) crazy. :-)

As long as she is up and runnning around like a little crazy girl- I am ok. when she sleeps next to me I keep checking on her though. She is my litte angel and we will do whatever it takes to make her well. we are struggling with the vet bills but it doesn't matter. if I have to open a charge card to pay for her vet bills then I will do it. Some people I work with think we are crazy to spend so much on a "dog". I decided to stop sharing with them. they do not understand. I had one lady tell me to go and have her put to sleep now- while she is not suffering. Yeah like that's going to happen. Not a chance. I am not giving up on her. If she was suffering then that would be different. But she is not suffering at all. You can't even tell anything is going on with her protein loss or anything. I am currently researching raw food because I still believe it is the best for them. I am having a hard time convincing my husband. I also want to make sure her kidneys can handle the protein in raw. I have heard that the quality of protein in the raw food is the best for them. But bc of her kidneys not filtering properly I am nervous to start her on the raw. Hopefully we will find something out soon. Otherwise I think we will end up taking her to a specialist. the vet already gave me some info on specialists in our area but she wants to run a few more tests this Friday. I will keep you all posted and Thank you so much for checking in on us. i do not know where i would be if it wasn't for yorkie talk. :-) luv & hugs! renee, sadie and samie xo

I just read your last post with tears in my eyes. I know so well how you feel. I cannot imagine my life without my girls. I love them not because they are "like" my children, they ARE my children.(And I DO have a "skinkid".) People who do not understand will call us nuts. Let them. We know what our babies have given us, their complete love, complete devotion. Why should we not give them the same precious gift they give to us? I read in these forums all the time of Mommies that will go to absolutely extraordinary lengths to help their babies when they are ill, will look anywhere and everywhere for a cure, will regard every little tiny step forward of an ailing furkid, like it's the most joyful event, because it is. So you keep on fighting for your precious Sadie - you know she would lay down her life for you if she could.
I just wish I had the knowledge to help her and you, so instead I send you hugs,:ghug:
Lauren

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving. Lauren's words are so true, and your feelings for your sweet Sadie are one of deep love. When Sophie was ill (she was 13) and the second opinion vet told me she was in a fragile condition, she looked like a child in Dafur (not fleshy on her body but a little pot belly). She was losing protein and accumulating fluids. I also had difficulty sleeping and silly people would say the same "put her to sleep" or "she is old".

So, don't let anyone tell you differently because she is your beloved friend. The good and positive sign is she is frisky. When she is at the vet, I wouldn't hesitate to call whenever you feel the need to be reassured. Staying there will enable to vet to monitor her blood pressure and etc.

I am sending you this link http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/kf.html. Please do not be alarmed. The knot could be an sac of fluid. Take good care and will watch for updates. Try to focus on her today and good health. It is so frightening when they are ill and I will tell you a secret: Sadie is here now, and we are never sure of the future, are we? Hug her and know you have friends in YT who do understand. Write until you feel you have expressed your feelings - Warmly, Deborah

update..
 

Well we do not have any results from the labs done today on Sadie. BUT... the lump on her stomach was a bot fly/larvae. that infested below her skin. Oh how gross! I didn't see it but my husband said they showed it to him in a clear little bag. So that was good it wasn't anything major. the vet said it happens.. apparently they are usually carried on rabbits. we do live in the country here in texas so I guess anything is possible. I am more concerned with the owls that have been spotted. One a few weeks ago the neighbor saw on top of their roof. they said it was a good 3 ft tall if not more. The hawks and coyotes scare me too. I try to be outside with them each time yet I do not think I would scare the hawks away from something if they wanted it bad enough. I have only seen one recently and it literally took my breath away it was so big. It probably had a wing span of at least 4-5 FEET! I will post more as soon as we get the results back. vet is testing for addisons disease and also pancreatis.

If nothing after these tests- she is referring us to a specialist. she also said that Sadie does have PLN when we asked her about it. Funny that she never mentioned that to us until my husband said something about what we had found on a link that was sent to me on that.

Her blood pressure today was 230. still too high. vet is currently researching an alternative med that she could be on to lower the bp.

just found out today..
 

that sadie was diagnosed with pancreatis! I am very uneduacated about this disease. I am not clear with the values and what they mean but- the vet told my husband that anything over 400- tests positive for pancreatis. sadies reading was 783! she has referred us to a specialist to see next week. i am sooooo worried! she has not vomited for 2 wks and she currently has a small touch of diarrahea. which she has for the past year had diarrahea every now and then. anyone that knows anything about pancreatis- please write. :-(

many people here have pups who've had or have pancreatitis. I believe it can be treated with meds and diet control. I'm glad your taking her to a specialist next week. i'm sure they'll be able to help with everything.

Will be sending prayers your way.

Hi. Did your vet do a complete blood panel on Sadie? It usually cost around $120-50 and is recommended for all senior pups. Sophie had pancreatitis and can be life threatening. I am sending you a link to help you understand the disease. http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body...creatitis.html
The most important advice I can give you is to "don't change food abruptly" or give anything that is greasy. It sounds like she is at the beginning stages because advanced is vomiting and bloody stools.

She probably has pain and her tummy may swell. There are several of us on YT who have encountered this disease, so just type in pancreatitis in search and you will find many responses.

Will be here to follow your thread and a specialist is a good thing. Otherwise, the vet just seems to give them Science Diet Prescription and medication. Science Diet does not have enough nutriments or protein.

Warmly, Deborah

Poor baby, so glad that she have you in her life to take care of her:aimeeyork

Oh yes, I will do whatever it takes to take care of her. She is my little angel and I love her so much. her momma is veryyyy worried about her. I have been loving on her sooooo much. picking her up and looking into her big brown eyes. she looks at me as if she is trying to say: 'mama, what is all of this about'? in the morning she climbs on up my chest before I am out of bed and she gives me morning kisses. (i pick her up to put her up in bed with me) I love her to pieces. her and her sister samie. I do not have any children. (at my age- 38...i may decide to just have yorkies) :-) they are my "everything" and I love them so.

Sadie's stomach is girgling so much
 

Sadie is laying next to me now and her tummy is making loud girgling noises. I have read that dogs suffering from pracreatis could have a ravenous appetite. and their stomachs can bother them. something about digesting food too fast and they feel hungry again. because she is always hungry. on the w/ends I had to start splitting her food into 3 meals because she gets so hungry. I think I read somehere on YT that maybe I can give her some pepsid ac and it could soothe her stomach. I am so scared to do that though. I have some in the house and she last had it 2 wks ago when she had vomited. It seemed to help. I just hate giving her pills but yet I think the pepcid could help her. Does anyone think so? If so -i will give it to her. I just hope someone responds quick enough tonight so that I can do something if it will help her. thanks in advance!

she did a complete blood work up. vet has run so many tests on her... we have reached are 5000.00 mark as of last week. and still no answers so she is referring us to a specialist now.

The full blood panel is very conclusive and shows protein levels, thyroid levels, etc. Three small meals is much better than large meals that don't settle in her tummy.

Pepcid AC is for humans, so I would talk with the vet (phone) before giving to her and insure of the amount is proper for your pup.

Warmly, Deborah

PS Sophie did take a form of Pepcid AC but only on the advise of the vet.

pepcid AC is ok for dogs. We give it to every animal in hosp to settle their stomach because they are getting so many meds the day of surgery on an empty stomach and we don't want them vomiting. Lots of people give it to their pets every morning to prevent acid reflux and bile vomiting before breakfast.

best to ask your vet tho to make sure it is ok to give with the meds she is already on.

I came here today to check on Sadie and found your latest update. I so feel for you; I can see how worried sick you are about your baby. That level you mentioned of 783, was it for AMYLASE? What other food are you giving her besides the Prescription Diet? They always seem to be hungry if there is nothing else added to that food.
You have been given some excellent advice here. I will keep checking in for an update.
Sending you a big, big hug,:ghug:
Lauren

I have been reading a lot of your posts. I wish I had your knowledge!!
Lauren

thats what i was thinking