Cheyenne_Fury Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Hi guys, I apoligize in advance for the long post but I am worried... My poor old Murray (9 year old beagle) is not well. He has been quiet for a few days but today I noticed that he was not a happy boy at all. He is off his food Listless Drinking a lot more water than normal Panting quite heavily and was shaking When I noticed him shaking I rang the vet straight away and took him down there. He was seen by the vet who checked his temperature and his gums etc. and everything was ok. Apparently his stomach sounds were normal as well. The vet suspected an upset stomach or gastro and gave him a shot of rimadyl (spelling) to make him more comfortable and sent us home with orders of not to feed him until monday to give his stomach a chance to settle. I brought him home and he did seem to be doing better. Still quiet but not agitated. I work Saturday nights at the local restaurant and so went off to work and left my brother to watch him. I rang around 9pm and Murray was ok. Had been outside a few times and come back in and was sleeping on my bed. I got home around 10pm and he greeted me as did my other dog Jake. He seemed quieter than usual but ok. Around 11pm he wanted to go outside. He normally will go outside to the toilet and come back in within a matter of minutes. About 20 mins later I thought I had better go and find him. He had pushed himself under the big pile of branches that need to be taken to the tip, and wouldn't come out no matter how much I called and tried to entice him out with food etc. In the end my brother went in after him and got him out. He had started shaking again and wasn't happy at all. I rang the vet and described all the symptoms to her along with the treatment he had recieved today. She told me to check his gums which I did and they are quite pink almost red, she said that this can happen when a dog has an upset stomach. She said for me to monitor him over night and if he was no better to call her again and organise to take him into the clinic on Sunday. I asked her about him hiding under the branches and she said that he was most likely in pain because the rimadyl would have worn off and that he was hiding from the pain. I have been keeping an eye on him and he is very restless and not happy at all. He is currently under my bed for some reason he feels a bit safer under there so I have left him there for the time being. I am sick with worry about my poor Murray :D and don't know what to do. If anyone has any advice or help it would be much appreciated and if anyone else has experienced any similar symptoms in their dogs I would be very appreciative if you could share your experiences. Thanks and sorry again for the long post Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozzie Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Anne I can't offer you any help, but I'm sending hugs to you and Murray (and what the hell, Jake too ;) ) :D I hope he feels better in the morning and it is just an upset tummy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOE Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I would watch him with the water in case he has a upset tummy because he may bloat, has he been to the toilet (bum end) he could have something blocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted February 18, 2006 Author Share Posted February 18, 2006 Thanks Lozzie I hope that he is feeling better by morning as well. Isaviz I will keep an eye in him with the water. I haven't seen him use his bowels today but he has pee'd. Will keep an eye on this too. Thanks for responding Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_James Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Hi Anne, I can't offer any words of advice, but I'll be thinking of handsome Murray and hoping he's feeling much better in the morning. from Anna and the Beagle Boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusky Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 poor boy sending you hugs and hope he is feeling better tomorrow. Keep a good eye on him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pampa Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I hope Murry is feeling better this morning... If he is a bit better (not waranting a visit to the vet) but still not right, I've used a human gut "plaster" here in France called "Smecta" for my boxer that has suffered tummy upsets in the past... It is vile, floury stuff that I get down his throat with a horse worming seringe. There must be an equivalent in Oz that you could get at a chemist shop ?... It will coat his tummy and ease the spasms until he cleans himself out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReXy Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 aww poor muzza anne i will ring and see how he is ,,, i hope hes feeling better hugggs muzza come on puppa mummys worried,,, get better soon kisses and hugs from auntie simone... licks and puppy kisses from toby and dodge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sivvy Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Sorry to hear about Murry, hope he is well soon. Nothing worse than not knowing what is wrong and what to do about it. Pity they cant talk hey. Maybe you should suggest to the vets to use Clavulox, its great with tummy infections and upsets. Also did hear ages ago, someone having similar problems, the dog had eaten some bark in the backyard. A tiny piece was caught inside the dog somewhere (sorry cant remember), but it was so small an exray didnt even pick it up. Maybe you could suggest this to the vet aswell. Sorry its the only advice I can give. Hope Murry is Ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReXy Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 just spoke to CF and she is back at vet thismorning poor muzza.... hugs for u baby get better soon...from auntieLL1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne_Fury Posted February 18, 2006 Author Share Posted February 18, 2006 Hey guys, Bit of an undate on poor old Murray. He didn't have a very good night spoke to the on call vet again this morning and took him down at 9.00am. He is now running a temp (which he wasn't yesterday) and still shaking and panting heavily and generally not himself. The vet gave him a metacam injection which would bring his temperature down and also relieve the pain he is feeling. She also gave him an antibotic injection and has given me tablets to start tomorrow if he can keep food down (i have to offer him a small meal tonight and see) if he can't keep the food down we have to go back to the vet. He is not dehydrated but is still very listless and can't seem to settle. At least the drugs will kick in soon and he will be feeling a bit better. He is currently asleep on my brothers bed. Thanks for all your advice and well wishes and here's hoping that Murray makes a speedy recovery. Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloss344 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Aww poor boy. It's such a worry when they are sick and can't tell us what is wrong. It sounds like he's got a giant tummy ache. Panting and shaking a pretty good indications of some sort of pain. Hope the drugs kick in soon and he's feeling better. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Ok CF, here is some advice as I had a sick girl in the new year who was panting etc and my Vet gave her metacam too(: Murray's symptoms sound just like she was-unsettled, hiding under beds etc, panting heavily. After a heap of tests etc nothing was found by the Vet however I picked up that her Back was very badly out. Took her to Chiro vet and after being manipulated etc she was back to herself. but she had a severe adverse reaction to metacam and ended up an a IV drip for 2.5 days. please WATCH Murray for explosive diarrhoea, vomitting etc as these are adverse reactions , as is lethargy, to rimadyl and metacam.These reactions can take over 14 days to occur from the initial dose. My girl reacted 10 days after the metacam was given to her :D Metacam and rimadyl can actually raise a dog's temperature, so i have found out. I did a heap of research on NSAIDS since my girl's drama and will never have them given to my dogs again. have a look at www.dogsadversereactions.com and look at the NSAIDS section. I have since changed vet clinics and the Vet I now go to uses holistic medicine also and is qualofied to do so. Dogs cannot tell us that they have put their backs out etc. and Vets , some of them, make too many assumptions, that if the dog is unwell that they must have an upset gut ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbesotted Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 As Murray is getting to be a senior dog a full blood panel would be good idea. NASAIDS can be dangerous for dogs with kidney or liver problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shekhina Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 It's so awful when our furry friends are sick, such a worry :D I hope that he is back to his normal self soon ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozzie Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 How is he going Anne? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielover Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Anne, you poor thing.. you must be so worried. I've only just noticed this thread. It's awful when our babies are unwell. I'll keep everything crossed for Murray and sending lots of pawsitive thoughts your way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloss344 Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 How's Murray this morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooper Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I hope Murray is feeling better by now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly_Louise Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 Poor poor Murray... hope he is on the mend by now? Look forward to some positive news on the old boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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