My puppy has pneumonia. What should I do?

[Samantha Ashhad]

Originally Posted by daisy mae06

I contacted a couple members in Vegas to see if they could help you, I hope thay can hun I hope Baby gets well soon.
I have a nebulizer it is old but was only used for a week.

I just checked out the myspace link you have....was Zeke your Yorkie and is still lost? :-( He is sooo cute.

[Judy in Waco]

Sorry! I misread...ashthma machine, not ashma medicine.

I have no idea if the same machine can be used. ????

[Dena]

Originally Posted by MaxwellHouse

I skipped some of the thread, but what jumps out at me is the "breathing treatments" these people are giving a puppy could very well be their own nebulizer machine with their own medication for asthma or emphysema. Sounds very fishy; sorry if I missed something in the middle threads, but I hope puppy is not going back for any more breathing treatments.

Zoie had breathing treatments... the reason she had these was because her oxygen level was so low from all the gunk that was in her lungs, they were giving her more oxygen because she wasn't getting enough.. So I'm thinking thats what your little puppy is getting also. They made Zoie much better, her coughing got so much better.... They suggested I get a nebulizer, but I ended up getting a humidifier and put some home remedies in it which really helped a ton! but in the end it didn't go away, breathing treatments are NOT enough, they have been giving Zoie so much medicine that she started becoming immune to it, and they kept having to switch it... but nothing has been working on her.

The vet doesn't know their head from their ass, basically....

[Samantha Ashhad]

Originally Posted by Dena

Zoie had breathing treatments... the reason she had these was because her oxygen level was so low from all the gunk that was in her lungs, they were giving her more oxygen because she wasn't getting enough.. So I'm thinking thats what your little puppy is getting also. They made Zoie much better, her coughing got so much better.... They suggested I get a nebulizer, but I ended up getting a humidifier and put some home remedies in it which really helped a ton! but in the end it didn't go away, breathing treatments are NOT enough, they have been giving Zoie so much medicine that she started becoming immune to it, and they kept having to switch it... but nothing has been working on her.

The vet doesn't know their head from their ass, basically....

Oh wow, yeah that does worry me now....because Baby is sooo full of energy but that damn early morning cough makes me think she is running out of breath. I totally agree tha these vets seem stupid and don't know s**t! It's so frustrating. The one I went to yesterday didn't seem to care expept for dollar signs. I mean common, X-rays left and right and they still don't know. That's redicilous! I really don't want to do another X-ray at this point until something seem to change.
I just called the second vet I was taking her too and left a message in regads to the Valley Fever you mentioned. I want to see if he thinks that might be a possibility based on the blood work and X-ray he's done.

Does Zoie sneeze a lot??? Does the coughing go away during the day? Does it sound like she is conjested and is gasping for air?

I definitley feel ya'! This sucks.:-( Yeah, please let me know what that lady's vet tell you. Good luck!

[Samantha Ashhad]

Originally Posted by Dena

Zoie had breathing treatments... the reason she had these was because her oxygen level was so low from all the gunk that was in her lungs, they were giving her more oxygen because she wasn't getting enough.. So I'm thinking thats what your little puppy is getting also. They made Zoie much better, her coughing got so much better.... They suggested I get a nebulizer, but I ended up getting a humidifier and put some home remedies in it which really helped a ton! but in the end it didn't go away, breathing treatments are NOT enough, they have been giving Zoie so much medicine that she started becoming immune to it, and they kept having to switch it... but nothing has been working on her.

The vet doesn't know their head from their ass, basically....

what do you mean with home remedies? What's that? (lol, sorry, I'm actually raised in Sweden so some obvious stuff might not make sense to my English)

The damn nebulizer costs $100 and the medicine the doctor will give cost $80
Everything keeps adding up....:-( I'm not sure...I might try to borrow the asthma machine the "breeders" were using. I heard they might rent those out at medical centers too...hmmm.... The doctor said to the treatment for up 2-4 weeks. That's a looong time and a looot of medicine for a tiny dog to take it feels like. Did you ever give your dog Orbax?

[wemple2]

Samantha...Orbax is a broad spectrum antibiotic to treat susceptible bacterial infections, I hope it works for Baby...but be sure to give the full dose, for the recommended length of time. Want to be sure she is completely healed, don't stop just because she's acting okay or is having a good day...finish the entire prescription.
Yes, you can rent nebulizers from home medical equipment centers...but check the price...it may be just as cheap to buy it...then you'll have it, just in case she ever needs it again. I don't know if the one the vet sells is any different then those sold/rented for people...I would probably buy the one from the vet...and get the meds there too, I know it's adding up to a whole lot of money...but you want Baby to have the best chance to beat this.
Wish her well...and you strength, kisses to Baby...hugs to you!!!

[YorkieShadow]

I sure hope Baby gets to feeling better soon, Shes a cutie.

[Dena]

Originally Posted by Samantha Ashhad

what do you mean with home remedies? What's that? (lol, sorry, I'm actually raised in Sweden so some obvious stuff might not make sense to my English)

The damn nebulizer costs $100 and the medicine the doctor will give cost $80
Everything keeps adding up....:-( I'm not sure...I might try to borrow the asthma machine the "breeders" were using. I heard they might rent those out at medical centers too...hmmm.... The doctor said to the treatment for up 2-4 weeks. That's a looong time and a looot of medicine for a tiny dog to take it feels like. Did you ever give your dog Orbax?

My vet also suggested a nebulizer, but I didnt want to pay the money.. She just said to get a humidifier and keep it next to Zoie 24/7, and also to do breathing treatments... put her in the bathroom for 15 mins with hot water running letting Zoie soak all that humidity up, and the you pat her chest to help her cough all that stuff up.

For me, that didnt do anything, I did it just like they said, but after a couple days she got worse, and she was barely breathing, and it was the weekend, and i didnt have the money to spend at a 24 vet. So I freaked out and got some vicks vapor rub, rubbed Zoie with it like crazy, and put it in the vaporizer, and then,i did some research and got tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil and put a few drops in the humidifier... and after 4 hours it worked like wonders. I took her to the vet that monday, they gave her more meds... and she got better, a few weeks later she started "THAT" cough again... and took her again, more x-rays and they said "oh, the virus isnt gone".. so more meds, oh wait, ooooppss they gave me the wrong meds for 1 week, so they had to give me new meds after a week.. and that is what she is on now but I know "THAT" cough and shes still coughing.. its worse when she plays and early in the morning.

Zoie will be going to a new vet on Monday, I will let you know as soon as I find out.

The great thing is that this rescue told me that whenever I feel that Im ready to take the kids back, I can... (within reason)..

[daisy mae06]

Originally Posted by Samantha Ashhad

what do you mean with home remedies? What's that? (lol, sorry, I'm actually raised in Sweden so some obvious stuff might not make sense to my English)

The damn nebulizer costs $100 and the medicine the doctor will give cost $80
Everything keeps adding up....:-( I'm not sure...I might try to borrow the asthma machine the "breeders" were using. I heard they might rent those out at medical centers too...hmmm.... The doctor said to the treatment for up 2-4 weeks. That's a looong time and a looot of medicine for a tiny dog to take it feels like. Did you ever give your dog Orbax?

I have one I will give you for the shipping costs if you want It is the least I can do.
Let me know
My daughter only needed it for a week and that was 5 years ago it is just sitting in the cabnet.
I hope baby gets well soon.

[babi1542]

I am so happy to hear that she is feeling better but I am sorry to hear about the vet. It is so hard to find a good vet. I hope Baby gets well soon.

[Samantha Ashhad]

Originally Posted by daisy mae06

I have one I will give you for the shipping costs if you want It is the least I can do.
Let me know
My daughter only needed it for a week and that was 5 years ago it is just sitting in the cabnet.
I hope baby gets well soon.

As soon as she sounds like she is getting better the damn cough comes back, :-(. I just couldn't hold the tears back this morning and the more I look at her the more sad I get because she is just the cuuutest most innocent little thing and it's so sad to imagine that she might be suffering.

That's sweet of you. Plase let me know how much shipping cost is.

[Samantha Ashhad]

Originally Posted by babi1542

I am so happy to hear that she is feeling better but I am sorry to hear about the vet. It is so hard to find a good vet. I hope Baby gets well soon.

Yeah, it sure is. I've been to three and I'm not happy with any of them. It's lack of knowledge/experience or just having dollar signs on their mind. It's sad.

Anybody know of a good vet in Las Vegas, please let me know.

:-)

[Judy in Waco]

Originally Posted by Samantha Ashhad

As soon as she sounds like she is getting better the damn cough comes back, :-(. I just couldn't hold the tears back this morning and the more I look at her the more sad I get because she is just the cuuutest most innocent little thing and it's so sad to imagine that she might be suffering.

That's sweet of you. Plase let me know how much shipping cost is.

Poor baby! I am sorry you have to go through this. It's obvious that you love her and are doing the best you can to make her well. Baby is always in our prayers. Gizzy says hi.

[Samantha Ashhad]

Originally Posted by Dena

My vet also suggested a nebulizer, but I didnt want to pay the money.. She just said to get a humidifier and keep it next to Zoie 24/7, and also to do breathing treatments... put her in the bathroom for 15 mins with hot water running letting Zoie soak all that humidity up, and the you pat her chest to help her cough all that stuff up.

For me, that didnt do anything, I did it just like they said, but after a couple days she got worse, and she was barely breathing, and it was the weekend, and i didnt have the money to spend at a 24 vet. So I freaked out and got some vicks vapor rub, rubbed Zoie with it like crazy, and put it in the vaporizer, and then,i did some research and got tea tree oil and eucalyptus oil and put a few drops in the humidifier... and after 4 hours it worked like wonders. I took her to the vet that monday, they gave her more meds... and she got better, a few weeks later she started "THAT" cough again... and took her again, more x-rays and they said "oh, the virus isnt gone".. so more meds, oh wait, ooooppss they gave me the wrong meds for 1 week, so they had to give me new meds after a week.. and that is what she is on now but I know "THAT" cough and shes still coughing.. its worse when she plays and early in the morning.

Zoie will be going to a new vet on Monday, I will let you know as soon as I find out.

The great thing is that this rescue told me that whenever I feel that Im ready to take the kids back, I can... (within reason)..

How was Zoie this morning? Does your other dog cough too?
Baby was coughing like crazy again, same time, 6-8AM. :-(

[Samantha Ashhad]

Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Poor baby! I am sorry you have to go through this. It's obvious that you love her and are doing the best you can to make her well. Baby is always in our prayers. Gizzy says hi.

Thank you. Yeah, it is frustrating. I'm just trying so hard not to give up. I just can't when I look at that cute little innocent face of hers.

Give Gizmo kisses from me and Baby.