simka2 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I am really struggling right now. As some of you know our pug woke up with what seemed like some congestion or an allergy attack. I have friends who are vets and work in the veterinary field, so we decided to treat the allergies first and see if it worked. I gave her the antihistimines and they worked immediately, she was doing great!!! Then right as it was time to give her another dose, the sniffles started, then she was struggling for air. I tried to give her the 2nd dose, but she quickly vomitted up. Next she she began to foam, and seize on one side. I called the emergency vet hospital and drove her there. When we got there she was completely seized, foaming...it was awful!!! They admitted her and are going to get the seizure under control, run some tests, but we won't know anything for awhile. The seizure happened so fast! I can deal with a lot, I have a nursing background...but I'm really sad right now. I wish I had caught it sooner, that somehow I would have known it was something other than allergies. She went from fine, walking around, drinking water...to a quivering, foamy, stiff mess in 30 min. Sorry, to unload on you guys...just really sad right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lahmeh Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 :crying::grouphug::grouphug: I'll say a prayer for your little doggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm so sorry!!! I hope she'll be ok! Please don't beat yourself up. There's no way you could have known she was going to have a seizure, and as soon as it happened, you took action, so you've done everything right. I know we all second-guess ourselves in these situations, but I really think you did what you thought was right, and I'm sure nothing you could have done would have prevented the seizure, because everything happened so quickly. Praying for you and Penelope! :grouphug::grouphug: Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 that's SO sad. I hope she's back to normal in no time. Please don't beat yourself up. You did a GREAT job and now she's in good hands.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Tomorrow we will be takeing off school, and going to the vets first thing in the morning. Thank you all for your kind words! The wine and xanax has kicked in and I will try to go to sleep :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 :grouphug: and prayer here too. How very scary. I hope you are able to get some rest tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 :grouphug: I know you feel bad but please try not to feel guilty. I read your post earlier today and her symptoms did not sound like an emergency AT ALL. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 The seizure happened so fast! And they are frightening. When I was in college, 2 of my three cats and my Great Dane all developed panic, hallucinations and frothing in a 4 day time span. The dog was last, and if you've ever tried to move 140 lbs of combative, ataxic dog into a VW Rabbit, you know what we went through. The dog obligingly vomited in the car: magic mushrooms from the lawn. Hope your pug has something as curable as we did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubamama Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Yikes! :grouphug: Saying a prayer for Penelope - poor lil' thing! Let us know how she is tomorrow. Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Oh no! Poor Penelope! Poor you! Please keep us updated. Big fat :grouphug: from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabelle Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I hope your Penelope makes a full and inexpensive recovery and that the seizure was a one-time reaction to panic. I'll be thinking of her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 It looks like penelope may have a liver shunt :( I had estimated her weight at 5lbs, when really she is 9lbs. The dose of benadryl I gave should have been nowhere near enough to cause seizures. But with her small size...and her reaction they are thinking liver shunt. The vet will keep her, until the drugs where off enough for her to eat and have a certain test done. We will not be opting for surgery, but we will do our best to treat with diet, meds, and keeping her away from things that will be toxic for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 poor baby. I had never heard of that but just read up on it. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awtl Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I'm so sorry. I hope she is better soon! I have pets, so I know how hard it can be when they are sick. Don't beat yourself up-you didn't do anything wrong. Things like that happen. You can't always know what is going on and you just do the best you know how. Prayers and :grouphug:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 We're struggling with the health of our cat right now, so I completely understand how you are feeling. You've done all the right things! I hope she is well soon! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 How old is Penelope? I have two pugs with allergies and other ailments. So sorry for your pain!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamapjama Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I'm sorry to hear about your pup. I hope he makes a full recovery quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Update: I was able to bring penelope home for the evening, and then I was going to bring her back to the vet in the morning for more fluids. She passed a couple hours after we brought her home :) My kids are very upset and so am I. We loved this dog very much, and it happened so fast!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I'm so sorry. I know how tough that is, and how quickly it happens.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Aw, I am so sorry. :grouphug: Please know I'll be thinking of you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca VA Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Oh, I'm so sad for you! Thank you for posting those adorable photos yesterday. She was so, so cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Update: I was able to bring penelope home for the evening, and then I was going to bring her back to the vet in the morning for more fluids. She passed a couple hours after we brought her home :) My kids are very upset and so am I. We loved this dog very much, and it happened so fast!!! Oh, no. Poor puggie. :grouphug::grouphug: I glad you could bring her home. :grouphug::grouphug: On one hand, it is so hard you can't speak to a pet, and tell them they are loved, and on the other, they hear you say this every time you look at them or pet them. :grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Update: I was able to bring penelope home for the evening, and then I was going to bring her back to the vet in the morning for more fluids. She passed a couple hours after we brought her home :) My kids are very upset and so am I. We loved this dog very much, and it happened so fast!!! wow! I'm so sorry! I am shocked, though. Did you get anymore updates before you brought her home? Why would she go so quickly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Update: I was able to bring penelope home for the evening, and then I was going to bring her back to the vet in the morning for more fluids. She passed a couple hours after we brought her home :) My kids are very upset and so am I. We loved this dog very much, and it happened so fast!!! Oh no! I am so sorry. That is so hard. This seems like it's been a hard summer for the hive pets. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Oh, I am so sorry Your poor family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Huge Hugs! :grouphug: This must be heartbreaking for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Oh you poor things! I'm sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I'm so sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticmom Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I'm sorry. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 :grouphug: I'm so sorry. Praying for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vettechmomof2 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I am very sorry. Make sure when you get the chance to let her breeder know as liver shunts has been proven to run in families. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 :grouphug: My sister recently lost a pug very suddenly. Their A/C went out (Atlanta 'burb) while she and bil were at work, and one dog overheated. The vet did what she could, but it turned out the dog had an underlying (undiagnosed) heart condition. Just as it looked like she was recovering, she passed. Poor little Puggies :crying:. It's hard to believe those mini tanks can be so fragile. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kebo Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I'm so sorry that she is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kym Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Oh no. I'm so sorry.:crying: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm so sorry -- I was praying that she would be ok. I'm glad she got to be at home when she passed away, so she knew she was with her family. :grouphug::grouphug: Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted August 29, 2010 Author Share Posted August 29, 2010 Thank you everyone for your generous sympathies! This is a lot harder than I expected. My dd and this little dog were so close. She had trained her that whenever one of the twins came to bother her, Penelope would bark at them like her own personal guard dog. It breaks my heart to see her going to bed alone, without her little shadow at her heels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialmama Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 Awww, I'm sorry to hear that. :grouphug: Praying for you and your kiddos. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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