OS Pups Thread!

[Sandman42]

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This may sound totally random, but have you tried pinching his nostrils? What sound does he make when he's struggling for air, is it a grunting noise or just flat gasping? I used to think my dog was having seizures as he'd stand in a spot making a grunting sound like he couldn't get air, then someone suggested the nostril pinch/plug and it worked. Not always on the first try, but apparently it opens up the airway in their throat that locked up for some reason. With my lil guy it might take 2 or 3 tries but it works eventually.

Your situation is probably more severe than that though, the vet likely would've already suggested it. Best of luck with your results, hopefully it'll be good news

It was flat gasping. The grunting noise is more associated with "reverse sneezing" which is relatively harmless. And when he was gasping he was lying on the ground unable to move.

[LowerWolf]

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My condolences to you, Matt.

Thanks again, OS. This was tough - but you each helped. Something I posted on facebook that came from my wife's dad: We have broken hearts today, and the reason for that is because we had the capacity to love deeply.

Along those lines ... After my Cocker Spaniel Nick died back in 2006, I went out with a friend. And I remember her telling me that she'd never get another dog because it hurt too much when they die. "It's just not worth the pain," she said.

And I remember looking back at her and saying "the fact it hurts so damn much is proof it was worth it." I truly believe that.

[jeremym480]

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We took our oldest dog, Short Dog, in today for his yearly shots and a checkup. He and been having some difficulty breathing while sleeping lately and when the doctor listened to his heart she said that it was kind of muffled.

She did an X-Ray and one side of his heart is extremely enlarged and he has what looks like fluid in his chest and lungs. She gave us some meds to give him over the next few days and they're going to monitor him for us next week since we're kenneling him there anyway. Next Friday they're going to do another X-Ray to see if the meds cleared it up any. If not, the we'll have to schedule and appointed to a cardiologist.

This is my wife's pit bull that's she's had for 12 years and has been in my life for 5 and a half years. If there is something there I'm not sure if there is much we can do anyway, except make him more comfortable. I'm hoping for the best, but expecting the worst. Just please keep him in your thoughts.

[Fresh Tendrils]

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Pictures with Santa came in.

Gemma is not impressed apparently.

[8]

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Well I might be getting back into the pup game. There are a couple chocolate labs at a local lab rescue/breeder that we're planning on checking out later this week. Keeping my fingers crossed that things work out.

[aukevin]

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Forgot to post my dogs' Christmas day pics. They had a good day:


The Christmas photo:




Opening and playing with some of their favorite toys:










Christmas afternoon coma:

[8]

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This is Our new addition, Boo. She's a 7-8 week old lab or lab/mix that we got from a local lab rescue. Spoilered for size.

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[Knight165]

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We took our oldest dog, Short Dog, in today for his yearly shots and a checkup. He and been having some difficulty breathing while sleeping lately and when the doctor listened to his heart she said that it was kind of muffled.

She did an X-Ray and one side of his heart is extremely enlarged and he has what looks like fluid in his chest and lungs. She gave us some meds to give him over the next few days and they're going to monitor him for us next week since we're kenneling him there anyway. Next Friday they're going to do another X-Ray to see if the meds cleared it up any. If not, the we'll have to schedule and appointed to a cardiologist.

This is my wife's pit bull that's she's had for 12 years and has been in my life for 5 and a half years. If there is something there I'm not sure if there is much we can do anyway, except make him more comfortable. I'm hoping for the best, but expecting the worst. Just please keep him in your thoughts.

jeremy;

How's the old guy doing?
(I hope I'm not opening up a wound here....I didn't see anything after this post)


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Cute pup...really cute. I love Labs....

M.K.
Knight165

[Jr.]

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This is Our new addition, Boo. She's a 7-8 week old lab or lab/mix that we got from a local lab rescue. Spoilered for size.

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Holy moly that's a cute pup. Great name, too

[jeremym480]

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jeremy;

How's the old guy doing?
(I hope I'm not opening up a wound here....I didn't see anything after this post)

He's still doing okay. We chose not to bring him to the cardiologist because our vet basically told us that there's really nothing they can do and it would just be for educational purposes. She gave us some meds to help clear up the fluid around his lungs and other than that we just give him a Senior Dog Vitamin.

He lets out a loud, dry cough every now and then, but besides that he doesn't show much signs of being sick. He can't jump on the bed anymore and he can barely get on his chair, but considering his age I don't think that's too uncommon.

We haven't talked much about it over the past month, but I guess our game plan is that if as long as he continues "as is" we'll just let him be. If he starts going downhill we will take him back to the vet and see what they can give him to make him more comfortable while he's with us.

I'll post some pics later.

[Knight165]

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He's still doing okay. We chose not to bring him to the cardiologist because our vet basically told us that there's really nothing they can do and it would just be for educational purposes. She gave us some meds to help clear up the fluid around his lungs and other than that we just give him a Senior Dog Vitamin.

He lets out a loud, dry cough every now and then, but besides that he doesn't show much signs of being sick. He can't jump on the bed anymore and he can barely get on his chair, but considering his age I don't think that's too uncommon.

We haven't talked much about it over the past month, but I guess our game plan is that if as long as he continues "as is" we'll just let him be. If he starts going downhill we will take him back to the vet and see what they can give him to make him more comfortable while he's with us.

I'll post some pics later.

In the grand scheme...I'd say that's pretty good.
Thanks for the update.....looking forward to the pics!

M.K.
Knight165

[jeremym480]

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Here's the old boy enjoying Christmas

and the little Gremlins (his brothers) too

[VTPack919]

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What a curmudgeon. I love it.

[bigfnjoe96]

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My Buddy Stanley catching some z'sssss this morning.


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[doubledeuceR6]

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My pal Lucky with his favorite squeaky toy!