doggie out patients

[slinky.kate]

in glasgow we have a call centre for about 40 vets in the area,at night it takes all emergencies,my wee dog ended up there last night,the vet did'nt hold out much hope for him,when we went back to get him this morning he was very sleepy and sedated,we had to take him to the pdsa.they kept him in again as he kept falling over,they think he has either got an ear infection or a brain tumour,he has lost weight and his kidneys arent functioning properly what a day we have had,we need to take him back to the vet tomorrow at 10 to see if they can make a diagnosis,we got him home for the night and he's just lying sleeping,i dont think the prognosis is going to be good.

[boxtops]

Ah, so sorry kate. Fingers crossed that it's "only" the ear infection, but you have done the right thing. Not sure if dogs are same as cats re the kidneys, my Rover has been on a daily tablet for his kidney failure for the past 2 years and is restored to good health on his meds. Thinking of you - he must be worn out, at least he's home tonight with you.

[ladyalex]

So sorry to hear that Kate. Fingers crossed it's an ear infection and that he is up and about again soon.

[anneasquith]

i hope he is better tomorrow, how old is he ?

[Meg]

So sorry kate, had a similar situation last year, in the end it was a brain tumour.
Very worrying but could be a few other things. How old is he?

[slinky.kate]

he is 15,his eyes keep flickering from side to side and the vet said it is because he is very dizzy,then he went on to explain about the brain tumour and his balance and that is whats wrong with me so i know how he feels

[society]

Miracles do happen, I wish your dog a miraculous recovery.

[slinky.kate]

thanks everyone i have seen 2 grown up boys crying today,a dog could'nt be more loved

[Meg]

15 is a very good age, you,ve looked after him well. I've one the same age, gives me loads of worry.
She's off to Glasgow on Tuesday to stay with my son while I'm away, will ask you for the call centre number later.
Good luck, hope all goes wellxx

[slinky.kate]

miss meg if you phone the pdsa(no. in book)after consulting times they will refer you to the hospital and give you directions,

[Meg]

Thanks kate, will give info to son in charge.
Thinking of you, Wendyxx

[slinky.kate]

cant sleep but i had a couple of hours,sitting in the living room with the dog,he is just lying there he looks pityful,to be back at the vets at 10am.

[jules77]

Kate I hope you have some better news today. He is a good age, and he knows how much you love him.

[ruthann58]

sorry to hear your sad news poor little dog i know how you feel sending you all a big hug my boys (32and28) were devasted when we lost our gsd a couple of years ago, i hope you get good news today xx

[slinky.kate]

got back from vet ok,he had a stroke,he was given more antibiotics and to take him back on friday morning,they will test his blood and urine again,still falling sideways though,dont know if he will have that for life

[Meg]

Better news than it being a brain tumor. Do hope he makes a full recovery.

[anneasquith]

hope things go well on friday.