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by SitasMom on 21 May 2012 - 16:05
frontline or frontline plus, or frontline topspot?
by Wookie on 21 May 2012 - 17:05
Frontline Plus
by Wookie on 21 May 2012 - 17:05
BTW, last application of Frontline Plus was on 4/30.
by Vixen on 21 May 2012 - 17:05
Very sorry to hear that your dog is experiencing some health issues. I will just share my experience with you, that you may consider similar or not, and whether to check with your Vet ..... one of my Shepherd's who appeared extremely healthy, was panting (even lightly) when at rest. At first it was hardly noticeable, but then compared to the other Shepherds she was indeed panting when they were not. The heart was the first consideration, but this proved to be functioning well.
Without going into further detail, the problem was unexpectantly discovered within her chest cavity. We also had noticed that she was not so willing to sprint fast in exercise. Her panting was initially only slightly obvious, which we thought may be a combination of heat, exercise and her heavy coat. Plus the decline in her vitality when outdoors was gradual too.
Posting this information for you to be able to consider if there are similarities to be aware of. (The chest x-ray result was unexpected).
Hope your Vet will discover the problem and help your boy to a full recovery.
With Kind Regards,
Vixen
Without going into further detail, the problem was unexpectantly discovered within her chest cavity. We also had noticed that she was not so willing to sprint fast in exercise. Her panting was initially only slightly obvious, which we thought may be a combination of heat, exercise and her heavy coat. Plus the decline in her vitality when outdoors was gradual too.
Posting this information for you to be able to consider if there are similarities to be aware of. (The chest x-ray result was unexpected).
Hope your Vet will discover the problem and help your boy to a full recovery.
With Kind Regards,
Vixen
by Nans gsd on 21 May 2012 - 20:05
has he been checked for heartworm?? Even on the preventative; they can still get it. BOL N Diabetes?
by yellowrose of Texas on 22 May 2012 - 00:05
LIVER"""""""
WHAT PERCENTAGE OF PROTEIN are you feeding in the dog food?
Has this dog eaten or chewed for any length of time on a kong, rubber , ball., or plastic??
YR
by Wookie on 22 May 2012 - 01:05
Feeding Wellness Core with a 34% protein content. He is not really a rubber ball or Kong chewer but does enjoy an occasional cow hoof or marrow bone. Would liver function problems show up on standard blood work?
Had a heartworm test on 3/27 as part of his normal exam. Mosquitos aren't out in force yet here so I'm thinking he is still OK there.
Had a heartworm test on 3/27 as part of his normal exam. Mosquitos aren't out in force yet here so I'm thinking he is still OK there.
by starrchar on 22 May 2012 - 01:05
My thoughts:
If it was Addisons, the pred should've helped.
On the metabolic panel was the ALT, AST and Alkaline phosphatase normal? If so, it is unlikely that he has a liver problem.
I'd still do a HW check.
Has he had any vaccines, HW treatment, flea or tick treatment recently?
I'd definitely want a chest and abdominal x-ray.
What was his TSH (thyroid)?
I'd run a full tick panel (not just Lyme) and see the cardiologist.
Your boy is beautiful. I sure hope you can find out what is going on and that it can successfully treated. Please keep us posted.
If it was Addisons, the pred should've helped.
On the metabolic panel was the ALT, AST and Alkaline phosphatase normal? If so, it is unlikely that he has a liver problem.
I'd still do a HW check.
Has he had any vaccines, HW treatment, flea or tick treatment recently?
I'd definitely want a chest and abdominal x-ray.
What was his TSH (thyroid)?
I'd run a full tick panel (not just Lyme) and see the cardiologist.
Your boy is beautiful. I sure hope you can find out what is going on and that it can successfully treated. Please keep us posted.
by SitasMom on 22 May 2012 - 01:05
the black dog Jovi was on Wellness Core wasn't she?
by Wookie on 22 May 2012 - 02:05
AST, ALT, and Alk Phosphatase all normal. Total protein level was normal.
I don't see TSH only T4 (?) which was normal
On 3/27 he had a 3 year rabies vaccine, lyme vaccine, Heartworm/ Lyme test, and titers for parvo/ distemper. Titers came back fine so he did not have these vaccines.
He had his Interceptor for heartworm on 5/14 (the day before he fainted) and Frontline Plus on 4/30.
Thanks for the advice and kind thoughts. Chest and abdominal x-ray tomorrow, Cardiologist on Thursday.
Still scared but hoping for the best...
I don't see TSH only T4 (?) which was normal
On 3/27 he had a 3 year rabies vaccine, lyme vaccine, Heartworm/ Lyme test, and titers for parvo/ distemper. Titers came back fine so he did not have these vaccines.
He had his Interceptor for heartworm on 5/14 (the day before he fainted) and Frontline Plus on 4/30.
Thanks for the advice and kind thoughts. Chest and abdominal x-ray tomorrow, Cardiologist on Thursday.
Still scared but hoping for the best...
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