Great night for Gretchen, not so much for Pimg

wildo · 11-21-2011, 10:07 AM

Last night was such a good night for Gretchen, as documented here. However, when I came home from the club meeting (which I didn't take Pimg to) Pimg looked oddly bloated. Physically bloated that is. Since Pimg has seriously bloated in the past (medically bloated- GDV), I watch her like a hawk for signs/symptoms of bloat. Last night she was holding her tail really odd, her abdomen was extremely tight, she was bloated like a ballon, she was stress panting, drinking tons of water, and oddly lethargic. I monitored her VERY closely throughout the night looking for any more intense signs of bloat like vomiting. She never did. And since she defecated around 3:30 am and again at 7:00 am I figured she was probably on the up.

Never the less- I just couldn't risk it. I took her to the vet first thing this morning and had xrays done. She isn't bloated (thank God!) but is also not processing her food. She hasn't eaten for 24 hours but her stomach and intestines are packed full of food. My vet said her stomach is normal size for a dog who just ate a meal- of course Pimg hasn't just eaten a meal... Her small intestines are also inflamed.

So she's now on meds, mild activity restrictions, and constant supervision with a follow up tomorrow morning.

Life with our dogs...

I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO · 11-21-2011, 10:10 AM

I'm sorry to hear that Pimg isn't feeling well. I hope it's nothing serious.

1sttimeforgsd · 11-21-2011, 10:34 AM

Hope that your girl starts feeling better soon.

**jocoyn** · 11-21-2011, 10:43 AM

Hope she feels better soon.........

Wolfiesmom · 11-21-2011, 10:46 AM

I hope she starts feeling better soon.

wildo · 11-22-2011, 09:54 AM

Pimg now has a clean bill of health, confirmed via xray. Her stomach is empty, she's pooped a couple times, and her intestines are emptying as well. She just enjoyed a bowl of food and is as happy as can be.

She also weighed in at 66.3lbs which is interesting on two counts- yesterday she was 75lbs, and also- I used to maintain her weight at around 73lbs. Since doing agility, I've maintained her closer to 66-67, and man does she look good!!

jprice103 · 11-22-2011, 09:56 AM

Yay!! So glad she is feeling better! You both must be so relieved!

Daisy&Lucky's Mom · 11-22-2011, 09:57 AM

Glad Pimg is feeling better!!

wildo · 11-22-2011, 10:26 AM

Yes guys- quite relieved! Thanks!

Lilie · 11-22-2011, 10:58 AM

Whew! I am so glad Pimg is doing fine!

11-21-2011, 10:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
wildo Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,230	Great night for Gretchen, not so much for Pimg Last night was such a good night for Gretchen, as documented here. However, when I came home from the club meeting (which I didn't take Pimg to) Pimg looked oddly bloated. Physically bloated that is. Since Pimg has seriously bloated in the past (medically bloated- GDV), I watch her like a hawk for signs/symptoms of bloat. Last night she was holding her tail really odd, her abdomen was extremely tight, she was bloated like a ballon, she was stress panting, drinking tons of water, and oddly lethargic. I monitored her VERY closely throughout the night looking for any more intense signs of bloat like vomiting. She never did. And since she defecated around 3:30 am and again at 7:00 am I figured she was probably on the up. Never the less- I just couldn't risk it. I took her to the vet first thing this morning and had xrays done. She isn't bloated (thank God!) but is also not processing her food. She hasn't eaten for 24 hours but her stomach and intestines are packed full of food. My vet said her stomach is normal size for a dog who just ate a meal- of course Pimg hasn't just eaten a meal... Her small intestines are also inflamed. So she's now on meds, mild activity restrictions, and constant supervision with a follow up tomorrow morning. Life with our dogs... __________________ Willy Pimg - DOB: 2/06, CL1-R, CL1-S, CL1-F, CGC Last edited by wildo; 11-21-2011 at 10:11 AM. Reason: clarification

11-21-2011, 10:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO Knighted Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,249	I'm sorry to hear that Pimg isn't feeling well. I hope it's nothing serious. __________________ Mikko GM, RM, AAD, ASA, SJ, SS, EAC, EJC, TN-E, TG-E, WV-O, OCC, HP-O, VerO, NAJ, CGC - 6 year old GSD

11-21-2011, 10:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
1sttimeforgsd Crowned Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: West Virginia Posts: 4,897	Hope that your girl starts feeling better soon. __________________ karen, mom to: ace-gsd (bi-color) 6/14/2010 mandy-yellow lab 1/31/2009 baby-terrier mix 11/25/2000

11-21-2011, 10:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
jocoyn Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South Carolina Posts: 8,052	Hope she feels better soon......... __________________ Nancy www.scsarda.org Grim (Grimmy Bear) & Beau (Bo-dee man) Waiting at the Bridge: Cyra, Toby, Rainbow, Linus, Oscar, Arlo & Waggles

11-21-2011, 10:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Wolfiesmom Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,810	I hope she starts feeling better soon. __________________ Mom to Chases Wolfgang Heinrich Von Ryan aka Wolfie born 12/20/09 Waiting for us at the bridge is Chases Chieftain aka Chiefy Left this earth and left a hole in our hearts July 2000

11-22-2011, 09:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
wildo Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,230	Pimg now has a clean bill of health, confirmed via xray. Her stomach is empty, she's pooped a couple times, and her intestines are emptying as well. She just enjoyed a bowl of food and is as happy as can be. She also weighed in at 66.3lbs which is interesting on two counts- yesterday she was 75lbs, and also- I used to maintain her weight at around 73lbs. Since doing agility, I've maintained her closer to 66-67, and man does she look good!! __________________ Willy Pimg - DOB: 2/06, CL1-R, CL1-S, CL1-F, CGC

11-22-2011, 09:56 AM	#7 (permalink)
jprice103 Master Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Philadelphia Suburbs Posts: 960	Yay!! So glad she is feeling better! You both must be so relieved! __________________ -Jessica Cheyenne von der Price-Sable GSD-12/20/10-CGC Faegan vom Johnson-Haus "Panzer"-Black GSD-12/31/11-S.T.A.R. Puppy

11-22-2011, 09:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Daisy&Lucky's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,437	Glad Pimg is feeling better!!

11-22-2011, 10:26 AM	#9 (permalink)
wildo Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,230	Yes guys- quite relieved! Thanks! __________________ Willy Pimg - DOB: 2/06, CL1-R, CL1-S, CL1-F, CGC

11-22-2011, 10:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 6,290	Whew! I am so glad Pimg is doing fine! __________________ Hondo Von Dopplet L Bauernhof "Hondo"- GSD Lilie's Tug McGraw "Tug" - Golden Retriever Maggie - Mini Dachshund (Rescue) Lonestar - Texas Blue Lacy Funyon, Ashe, Soot - Barn Cats Scooter /1/2 Arabian, Shadow, Katie / APHA

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