ruthless Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 (edited) He went to the vet over a month ago and got ABs and a cough syrup. They said it was kennel cough. He didn't get better so he went back again tonight. He has to go for x-rays tomorrow morning. They said it could be bronchitis or asthma or a lung tumor He seems to have aged quite a bit in the last month. He's 11 in January. He's not a young dog, but he's never really acted his age until now. My OH took him, so he didn't ask the what ifs that I would've asked! What if it is cancer? What are his options? Edited October 13, 2009 by ruthless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravyk Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Sending healing vibes Ivan's way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss B Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Wow, I never realised he was 11 - he looks great for his age. Hope it's nothing sinister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2SBT's Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Hope all is well ruthless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffikki Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 Aww Ruthless I hope all goes well this morning at the vet for Ivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 I hope its nothign serious. *hugs* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Thanks. He's still there. He was going under for the x-rays. I won't know any more until later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Vibes for Ivan. How often does he cough and wheeze? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Several times a day? He spends most of the day outside on his own and in the evening he lies by the front door, so I'm not entirely sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puggy_puggy Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Might be a long shot and the xrays could have already turned up something else. But if they don't perhaps it's a allergic bronchial irritation. An ex foster puggy had a little rumbling cough that would not go away. I think two at least courses of antibiotics were tried and it persisted. A chest xray was taken that showed nothing. As a last resort I suggested trying some Claratyne for a few weeks. And hey presto the Claratyne got rid of the cough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 OH just rang the vets. His lungs are fine but there's an irregularity around his heart. They're not able to tell what it is so they've to send the x-rays somewhere else. I'm not sure how long it will take to get the results back, forgot to ask OH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9kutz Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Thinking of Ivan and sending good vibes his way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Thanks mate Well, almost $800 later we're still none the wiser. They've sent his x-rays away to be looked at, we'll hear back in a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILuvAmstaffs Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Oh no. Sending healing vibes his way & keeping fingers & paws crossed it turns out to be something easily treated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticpaw Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hey Ruth. Thinking of you both, and hoping you find out what the problem is soon. Siberians can be sooky at times, but never stop surprising you with their inner strength. Big hugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumosmum Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Ruth, I hope Ivan is okay. Poor boy, sending healing vibes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9kutz Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Ivans still in my thoughts Ruth, awaiting the news , hope hes doing ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted October 15, 2009 Author Share Posted October 15, 2009 Thanks everyone, I really appreciate it. I was just making his food and he spent at least a minute doing roundabouts on the back deck, so he can't be too sick As soon as we hear back about the xrays I'll let you know ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysticpaw Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Thanks everyone, I really appreciate it. I was just making his food and he spent at least a minute doing roundabouts on the back deck, so he can't be too sick As soon as we hear back about the xrays I'll let you know Roundabouts on the back deck......Go Ivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I'm keeping an eye on this thread!! I hope Ivan's okay!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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