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gidget529 · 05-21-2011, 07:33 AM

I know, it drives you nuts trying to get help when they are ill, and it sometimes seems like they're just guessing. Gidget's x-rays were all clear too for trachea, lung fields, heart size. The Tussagon is finally stopping her cough. We have had three cough free days (knock on wood)!

I've been feeding her wetted down Royal Canine #27 (this is what her breeder sent w her). I had to laugh, we are also giving room temp distilled water! Her activities have also been limited (no walks, rough play, etc.).

Glad to hear about Wiley's weight gain. I think that speaks volumes of how well cared for he is and how happy he is! Have you seen any difference since he got the Hydroxine for allergies?

We will keep praying for little Wiley and his mom. I think you have done an absolutely wonderful job w nursing him back!

WiggleWagglePup · 05-21-2011, 07:34 AM

His Doctor gave a little chuckle when he brung up Wiley's xray on the computer because it was so tiny because Wiley is such a little guy. I sure love Wiley's vet.... he is the most loving & caring vet to animals I have ever met!!!

WiggleWagglePup · 05-21-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

I know, it drives you nuts trying to get help when they are ill, and it sometimes seems like they're just guessing. Gidget's x-rays were all clear too for trachea, lung fields, heart size. The Tussagon is finally stopping her cough. We have had three cough free days (knock on wood)!

I've been feeding her wetted down Royal Canine #27 (this is what her breeder sent w her). I had to laugh, we are also giving room temp distilled water! Her activities have also been limited (no walks, rough play, etc.).

Glad to hear about Wiley's weight gain. I think that speaks volumes of how well cared for he is and how happy he is! Have you seen any difference since he got the Hydroxine for allergies?

We will keep praying for little Wiley and his mom. I think you have done an absolutely wonderful job w nursing him back!

He has only gotton two doses of Hydroxyzine so far as I just got it yesterday and he is still coughing away. The doctor said to give it at least a week and if no changes... he will try something new. I am interested in Tussagon for Wiley. Maybe that will help. I just hate the waiting games.

gracielove · 05-21-2011, 07:44 AM

I don't know about the sinus thing but I would try not to bath him too much at this point. Too much bathing right now could dry out his skin and cause shedding. He has been on a lot of meds for a little guy and that is harsh on his system and will effect the coat some. Just rinse off his feet or butt if he gets them dirty and keep him warm of course. This little guy must be quite a fighter to get go through all that he has had to endure. I hope the sinus thing clears up soon.

lillymae · 05-21-2011, 08:14 AM

You say you give him chicken and is there chicken in his food ? as lots of dogs are allergic to chicken. Also , and I know it may be hard to find out but did the breeder give him a bordatella vaccination through the nose ? as it can cause all of the symptoms that you describe if they have a reaction to it. Some dogs are fine with it but some have a reaction to it & it damages their sinus tissue & if this happens there in no cure for it , only treatment.

WiggleWagglePup · 05-21-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lillymae

You say you give him chicken and is there chicken in his food ? as lots of dogs are allergic to chicken. Also , and I know it may be hard to find out but did the breeder give him a bordatella vaccination through the nose ? as it can cause all of the symptoms that you describe if they have a reaction to it. Some dogs are fine with it but some have a reaction to it & it damages their sinus tissue & if this happens there in no cure for it , only treatment.

I will ask the breeder about it and see if I get a response. What are the treatments for this if true? I am going to keep him away from chicken and see if this works, but that means I will have to switch his Acana to another type of Acana and stop giving Cesar wet puppy as well. Thanks so much for letting me know.

lillymae · 05-21-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by WiggleWagglePup

I will ask the breeder about it and see if I get a response. What are the treatments for this if true? I am going to keep him away from chicken and see if this works, but that means I will have to switch his Acana to another type of Acana and stop giving Cesar wet puppy as well. Thanks so much for letting me know.

Your vet would most likely give antihistamine & it may or may not work. I found that it did little for mine however after starting him on Ester-C he is 90% better. I also switched to a hypoallergenic food as it has less irritants in it. If he's not had the bordatella vaccination yet & you ever decide to do it I would not do the intranasal as your baby is already having enough trouble in that area & dogs with these problems are more likely to have a sinus reaction to the vaccine.

lillymae · 05-21-2011, 08:53 AM

Also mine developed an antibiotic resistant infection so my vet did a nasal swab & sent to the lab. It turned out to be resistant to most antibiotics except Baytril. After a round of the Baytril his coughing went away but it took 3 or 4 months for his coat to start looking good again.

WiggleWagglePup · 05-24-2011, 04:54 AM

Wiley is doing wonderful, gaining weight & muscle mass, and eating like a piggy. He is 2# 2.2oz this morning. I went out and bought Acana Grasslands Grain free for him and he LOVES it. I wanted to try something without chicken to see if this helped his cough. I started him on Acana Wild Prairie Grain free which has chicken. He has eaten the Grasslands for two days now and I have noticed that he has not been coughing much at all. I also stopped all meds which has been two days now as the meds are only to be given as needed.
He was on Metoclopramide for regurgitation as needed
Hydroxyzine for allergies
I also rubbed his body with organic virgin coconut oil trying to use small amounts everywhere but his pads and face. He wanted to lick my fingers the whole time... which is good for him anyway. He enjoyed the rub down of coconut and fell asleep while I was applying it. He looks greesy, but he isn't as dry and hasn't been itching much and his coat is easier to comb. He has the cotton type hair I think. Gets matted easy. I have to comb it daily.
My fingers are crossed hoping that he will continue to keep that cough away with the new flavor of Acana and maybe he won't need his AS NEEDED meds. It has been rainy here the past two days. I wonder if that is helping his cough???

WiggleWagglePup · 05-24-2011, 04:57 AM

Acana Grasslands has chicken fat in it though.... maybe it isn't the chicken. Maybe he just has allergies to me.. LOL

gidget529 · 05-24-2011, 07:21 AM

Glad to hear Wiley is doing better! He is such a cute little boy!

gracielove · 05-24-2011, 08:27 AM

I am beginning to think that some of the foods just have too much grain in them. Hopefully grain free food will be a big help to him. Regular chicken is pumped full of various drugs and they are fed an unhealthy diet. The chickens that are grass fed are naturally fed and are not kept in the little cages and subjected to all the garbage our chicken is. Maybe that will make a difference for your little guy. Eating food that is as God intended will help build his bodies defenses. Glad to hear he is past the 2# mark. The oil on his skin must have been a relief to him.

Foster Mom · 05-24-2011, 10:06 AM

I a so happy he seems to be doing better, I have been following his story and been so worried about him

Hugs

Buster Brown · 05-24-2011, 10:18 AM

Wiley is such a lucky boy to have such a loving mom. The one good thing that comes out of a rough start like this is that I feel you will have a stronger bond with Wiley because of all the extra nursing you are giving to him. Hey anyone would love to have a coconut oil rub down! Congratulations on the weight gain and that his coughing is decreasing. He really is the sweetest boy. It makes me so happy to see him improving. Best wishes to Wiley and his wonderful mom!

WiggleWagglePup · 05-25-2011, 06:18 PM

Mr. Wiley is doing wonderful today. Only one cough episode this morning which was't bad at all. Day 3 with no meds and eating Acana Grasslands
still gaining weight... 2pounds 2.6oz today

05-24-2011, 04:54 AM	#114
WiggleWagglePup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Iron, MN Posts: 82 Blog Entries: 1	Wiley Update Wiley is doing wonderful, gaining weight & muscle mass, and eating like a piggy. He is 2# 2.2oz this morning. I went out and bought Acana Grasslands Grain free for him and he LOVES it. I wanted to try something without chicken to see if this helped his cough. I started him on Acana Wild Prairie Grain free which has chicken. He has eaten the Grasslands for two days now and I have noticed that he has not been coughing much at all. I also stopped all meds which has been two days now as the meds are only to be given as needed. He was on Metoclopramide for regurgitation as needed Hydroxyzine for allergies I also rubbed his body with organic virgin coconut oil trying to use small amounts everywhere but his pads and face. He wanted to lick my fingers the whole time... which is good for him anyway. He enjoyed the rub down of coconut and fell asleep while I was applying it. He looks greesy, but he isn't as dry and hasn't been itching much and his coat is easier to comb. He has the cotton type hair I think. Gets matted easy. I have to comb it daily. My fingers are crossed hoping that he will continue to keep that cough away with the new flavor of Acana and maybe he won't need his AS NEEDED meds. It has been rainy here the past two days. I wonder if that is helping his cough???

05-24-2011, 10:06 AM	#118
Foster Mom YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nelliston NY Posts: 383	I a so happy he seems to be doing better, I have been following his story and been so worried about him Hugs __________________ Shannon.... Mommy of Nya , Jake , Riley and Piper .....Also my babies at the Bridge, I miss you and love you so much!!

05-24-2011, 10:18 AM	#119
Buster Brown Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Toluca Lake, CA Posts: 5,491	Wiley is such a lucky boy to have such a loving mom. The one good thing that comes out of a rough start like this is that I feel you will have a stronger bond with Wiley because of all the extra nursing you are giving to him. Hey anyone would love to have a coconut oil rub down! Congratulations on the weight gain and that his coughing is decreasing. He really is the sweetest boy. It makes me so happy to see him improving. Best wishes to Wiley and his wonderful mom! __________________ CarolynBuster Brown "The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything."

05-21-2011, 07:33 AM	#106
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	I know, it drives you nuts trying to get help when they are ill, and it sometimes seems like they're just guessing. Gidget's x-rays were all clear too for trachea, lung fields, heart size. The Tussagon is finally stopping her cough. We have had three cough free days (knock on wood)! I've been feeding her wetted down Royal Canine #27 (this is what her breeder sent w her). I had to laugh, we are also giving room temp distilled water! Her activities have also been limited (no walks, rough play, etc.). Glad to hear about Wiley's weight gain. I think that speaks volumes of how well cared for he is and how happy he is! Have you seen any difference since he got the Hydroxine for allergies? We will keep praying for little Wiley and his mom. I think you have done an absolutely wonderful job w nursing him back!

05-21-2011, 07:34 AM	#107
WiggleWagglePup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Iron, MN Posts: 82 Blog Entries: 1	His Doctor gave a little chuckle when he brung up Wiley's xray on the computer because it was so tiny because Wiley is such a little guy. I sure love Wiley's vet.... he is the most loving & caring vet to animals I have ever met!!!

05-21-2011, 07:44 AM	#109
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I don't know about the sinus thing but I would try not to bath him too much at this point. Too much bathing right now could dry out his skin and cause shedding. He has been on a lot of meds for a little guy and that is harsh on his system and will effect the coat some. Just rinse off his feet or butt if he gets them dirty and keep him warm of course. This little guy must be quite a fighter to get go through all that he has had to endure. I hope the sinus thing clears up soon.

05-21-2011, 08:14 AM	#110
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	You say you give him chicken and is there chicken in his food ? as lots of dogs are allergic to chicken. Also , and I know it may be hard to find out but did the breeder give him a bordatella vaccination through the nose ? as it can cause all of the symptoms that you describe if they have a reaction to it. Some dogs are fine with it but some have a reaction to it & it damages their sinus tissue & if this happens there in no cure for it , only treatment.

05-21-2011, 08:53 AM	#113
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	Also mine developed an antibiotic resistant infection so my vet did a nasal swab & sent to the lab. It turned out to be resistant to most antibiotics except Baytril. After a round of the Baytril his coughing went away but it took 3 or 4 months for his coat to start looking good again.

05-24-2011, 04:57 AM	#115
WiggleWagglePup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Iron, MN Posts: 82 Blog Entries: 1	Acana Grasslands has chicken fat in it though.... maybe it isn't the chicken. Maybe he just has allergies to me.. LOL

05-24-2011, 07:21 AM	#116
gidget529 Gidget & Sidney's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 3,462	Glad to hear Wiley is doing better! He is such a cute little boy!

05-24-2011, 08:27 AM	#117
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	I am beginning to think that some of the foods just have too much grain in them. Hopefully grain free food will be a big help to him. Regular chicken is pumped full of various drugs and they are fed an unhealthy diet. The chickens that are grass fed are naturally fed and are not kept in the little cages and subjected to all the garbage our chicken is. Maybe that will make a difference for your little guy. Eating food that is as God intended will help build his bodies defenses. Glad to hear he is past the 2# mark. The oil on his skin must have been a relief to him.

05-25-2011, 06:18 PM	#120
WiggleWagglePup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2011 Location: Iron, MN Posts: 82 Blog Entries: 1	Mr. Wiley is doing wonderful today. Only one cough episode this morning which was't bad at all. Day 3 with no meds and eating Acana Grasslands still gaining weight... 2pounds 2.6oz today