of what needs to be treated...she has some massive infection if her WBC is so high, and of course the partial intestinal blockage, which can come from many reasons, will hopefully resolve itself with IV fluids and steroids to reduce swelling along with antibiotics for the infection. I suppose an inflammed section of intestines/bowel could look like a closed pyometra on film...not that skilled at reading x-rays as a vet would be, certainly!! So the vet did or did-not remove the uterus??

Thanks for sharing the news with us...and of course we're wishing your bully a great recovery. If there's anything we can help you with while she's healing, please ask...and we hope you will remain with Bulldogworld so we can watch your bully grow and keep up with her good times, coming down the road.

of what needs to be treated...she has some massive infection if her WBC is so high, and of course the partial intestinal blockage, which can come from many reasons, will hopefully resolve itself with IV fluids and steroids to reduce swelling along with antibiotics for the infection. I suppose an inflammed section of intestines/bowel could look like a closed pyometra on film...not that skilled at reading x-rays as a vet would be, certainly!! So the vet did or did-not remove the uterus??

Thanks for sharing the news with us...and of course we're wishing your bully a great recovery. If there's anything we can help you with while she's healing, please ask...and we hope you will remain with Bulldogworld so we can watch your bully grow and keep up with her good times, coming down the road.

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Have her checked.

Sue

Have her checked.

Sue

Ok so I have been at the vet since 10am!!! They 1st did xrays and blood work. The blood work came back as she is severely anemic. Her white blood count was also at 32000 and its supposed to be at 16000!!!! The xrays showed swelling and blockage in her abdomen so the dr was very sure it was an infected uterus. They gave me the option of treating with antibiotics and iv fluids and keeping her over night which isnt a guarentee to cure in infection bc her infection is the closed type. Or I could go ahead and remove the uterus and like an absest the problem would be solved. It was a HARD HARD decision but ultimitaly her health is way more important than any chance or hope of one day breeding so I chose to go ahead and spay her and remove the swollen and infected area. But I just got a call from the dr and she said the uterus looks fine!!! She said her intestines are pretty swollen and filled with fluid but that she and her uterus will be fine! She had some blockage and hopefully I can go pick my baby up tonight and cuddle her while she recovers!!! I never expected this at all!! Ive only had her 11months!!!

Ok so I have been at the vet since 10am!!! They 1st did xrays and blood work. The blood work came back as she is severely anemic. Her white blood count was also at 32000 and its supposed to be at 16000!!!! The xrays showed swelling and blockage in her abdomen so the dr was very sure it was an infected uterus. They gave me the option of treating with antibiotics and iv fluids and keeping her over night which isnt a guarentee to cure in infection bc her infection is the closed type. Or I could go ahead and remove the uterus and like an absest the problem would be solved. It was a HARD HARD decision but ultimitaly her health is way more important than any chance or hope of one day breeding so I chose to go ahead and spay her and remove the swollen and infected area. But I just got a call from the dr and she said the uterus looks fine!!! She said her intestines are pretty swollen and filled with fluid but that she and her uterus will be fine! She had some blockage and hopefully I can go pick my baby up tonight and cuddle her while she recovers!!! I never expected this at all!! Ive only had her 11months!!!

the symptoms can come on very suddenly and then just disappear.

Lynn King CPDT

the symptoms can come on very suddenly and then just disappear.

Lynn King CPDT

Thank you so much! I love my 2 girls so theyre worth the chaos lol!! I shouldve known having 2 girls they would decide to cause drama at the same time!!!! I will go ahead and be at the vet at 8am!! Its already 1am here so just a few more hours!! This should be fun with 2 1yr olds lol a baby and a puppy!!! And my bully at least just went pee pee even if it was all over my sheets!!!

Thank you so much! I love my 2 girls so theyre worth the chaos lol!! I shouldve known having 2 girls they would decide to cause drama at the same time!!!! I will go ahead and be at the vet at 8am!! Its already 1am here so just a few more hours!! This should be fun with 2 1yr olds lol a baby and a puppy!!! And my bully at least just went pee pee even if it was all over my sheets!!!

Kerrie, I'm so sorry that you are having to go through this...especially without your hubby. Just stay calm and make sure her temp does not go up and that she stays hydrated...that is the most important things you can do besides getting her to the vet first thing in the morning. If I were you, I would be at the vet when they open...

Stay calm and take care of your babies...they can both tell if you are stressed...and it will just make things worse...RELAX and take a deep breath.

Please keep us posted on your pup.

Donna ~ Punkie Brewster's Mom

Kerrie, I'm so sorry that you are having to go through this...especially without your hubby. Just stay calm and make sure her temp does not go up and that she stays hydrated...that is the most important things you can do besides getting her to the vet first thing in the morning. If I were you, I would be at the vet when they open...

Stay calm and take care of your babies...they can both tell if you are stressed...and it will just make things worse...RELAX and take a deep breath.

Please keep us posted on your pup.

Donna ~ Punkie Brewster's Mom

Shes eaten the yogurt it did stop them for a little bit but theyre coming and going. It does seem to only be head shakes. The problem is I JUST moved bc my husband deployed so this will be our first visit to the vet!!! Im just so lost on what to do. It doesnt help my 1yr old wont sleep and is going crazy too AHHHH!!!!!!!

Shes eaten the yogurt it did stop them for a little bit but theyre coming and going. It does seem to only be head shakes. The problem is I JUST moved bc my husband deployed so this will be our first visit to the vet!!! Im just so lost on what to do. It doesnt help my 1yr old wont sleep and is going crazy too AHHHH!!!!!!!

You should at least call your vet or the emergency vet. I feel so bad for you...I hope she will eat the yogurt and it stops the head shakes. You need to take her to the vet in the morning for sure...unless she gets worse tonight. If you have a good relationship with your vet, you should be able to contact him or whoever is on call at your vet clinic tonight.

How is she doing now?

You should at least call your vet or the emergency vet. I feel so bad for you...I hope she will eat the yogurt and it stops the head shakes. You need to take her to the vet in the morning for sure...unless she gets worse tonight. If you have a good relationship with your vet, you should be able to contact him or whoever is on call at your vet clinic tonight.

How is she doing now?

let the vet examine the dog tomorrow but for now, just keep her calm and comfortable. If her fever goes above 103 when she's just resting, you might need to put her into a cool (not cold!!) bathtub or shower to cool her down to 101 but she should be okay. Tremors can be very scary but often they are difficult to pinpoint the "why"...you can give her a tablespoonful of ice cream (not chocolate) if you have that, or yogurt, or even sorbet just in case she has low-sugar but if she's been eating regularly and not vomiting that is not what I would expect...it does not harm and may help. Til tomorrow.

let the vet examine the dog tomorrow but for now, just keep her calm and comfortable. If her fever goes above 103 when she's just resting, you might need to put her into a cool (not cold!!) bathtub or shower to cool her down to 101 but she should be okay. Tremors can be very scary but often they are difficult to pinpoint the "why"...you can give her a tablespoonful of ice cream (not chocolate) if you have that, or yogurt, or even sorbet just in case she has low-sugar but if she's been eating regularly and not vomiting that is not what I would expect...it does not harm and may help. Til tomorrow.

It sounds more like head shakes! I will try yogurt right now! No temp though! I am giving her water by mouth. Let me try the yogurt now!!

It sounds more like head shakes! I will try yogurt right now! No temp though! I am giving her water by mouth. Let me try the yogurt now!!

Her temp was 103 and thats when she was very hot. She was doing fine until right now. Shes starting the almost seizure type thing again. I mean shes fully conscience and not doing any of the crazy stuff I read shes just shaking her head back and forth really fast and pants while shes doing it. Then shes fine! 8hrs until the vet opens what should i do??

Her temp was 103 and thats when she was very hot. She was doing fine until right now. Shes starting the almost seizure type thing again. I mean shes fully conscience and not doing any of the crazy stuff I read shes just shaking her head back and forth really fast and pants while shes doing it. Then shes fine! 8hrs until the vet opens what should i do??

some say that head shakes are caused by low blood sugar. Our girl, Chloe had the head shakes when she was younger and we gave her a little ice cream or regular sweetened yogurt and she would be fine within a few minutes.

just a suggestion...by the way, make sure she drinks water. if she won't drink water, give her a little chicken broth. it is very important to keep her hydrated.

Please let us know how she checks out tomorrow...

some say that head shakes are caused by low blood sugar. Our girl, Chloe had the head shakes when she was younger and we gave her a little ice cream or regular sweetened yogurt and she would be fine within a few minutes.

just a suggestion...by the way, make sure she drinks water. if she won't drink water, give her a little chicken broth. it is very important to keep her hydrated.

Please let us know how she checks out tomorrow...

numbers I have listed...if she's "feverish" then you will need to bring it down...

numbers I have listed...if she's "feverish" then you will need to bring it down...

Thank you so much I feel like I can realx until morning! I dont mind paying the price for her health but the after hour care is soooo expensive, so if I cant wait until morning that would be great since everything is so tight these days!! Right now shes panting for the first time in a while probably bc during the minor seizure type thing I covered her in a warm blanket. She seems to be going in and out of the shakey spells but her gums are normal and breathing is normal. No blood or vomitting either! I will def take her in tomorrow but thank you for the reassurance! I will also take her tempature right now!!

Thank you so much I feel like I can realx until morning! I dont mind paying the price for her health but the after hour care is soooo expensive, so if I cant wait until morning that would be great since everything is so tight these days!! Right now shes panting for the first time in a while probably bc during the minor seizure type thing I covered her in a warm blanket. She seems to be going in and out of the shakey spells but her gums are normal and breathing is normal. No blood or vomitting either! I will def take her in tomorrow but thank you for the reassurance! I will also take her tempature right now!!

telling thing as to when the dog has a problem...certainly bleeding, vomiting, and dizziness would cause great concern, but if the dog is breathing normally and the color of her gums is a healthy normal mid-pink, you can wait until morning.

Have you even taken her temperature? It should be between 101 and 103 degrees F. If she's been resting, it would more likely be the lower number. I would expect the vet would draw blood to check the function of her basic organs (liver, kidneys, pancreas, etc) and listen to her lungs, palpate her lymph nodes in several locations to check for swelling...there's lots of things that a vet will check that you may not be individually aware of, but yes she does need a good exam.

As for the goop in her eyes, if its only mild it could be related to Springtime allergens in the air, a windy day or other seasonal responses. I'd mention that too but don't think that is the heart of her problem. Good luck...please tell us what you learn tomorrow and how she is doing.

telling thing as to when the dog has a problem...certainly bleeding, vomiting, and dizziness would cause great concern, but if the dog is breathing normally and the color of her gums is a healthy normal mid-pink, you can wait until morning.

Have you even taken her temperature? It should be between 101 and 103 degrees F. If she's been resting, it would more likely be the lower number. I would expect the vet would draw blood to check the function of her basic organs (liver, kidneys, pancreas, etc) and listen to her lungs, palpate her lymph nodes in several locations to check for swelling...there's lots of things that a vet will check that you may not be individually aware of, but yes she does need a good exam.

As for the goop in her eyes, if its only mild it could be related to Springtime allergens in the air, a windy day or other seasonal responses. I'd mention that too but don't think that is the heart of her problem. Good luck...please tell us what you learn tomorrow and how she is doing.

I would post it!

I would post it!

I actually JUST went to youtube and looked them up!! Thats exactly what my bully is doing!! Im so glad you mentioned that this is what it is and not a seizure!! I will def keep you updated in the morning! I got the sheets changed lol and now Im just relived to know these are common in bullies!!

I actually JUST went to youtube and looked them up!! Thats exactly what my bully is doing!! Im so glad you mentioned that this is what it is and not a seizure!! I will def keep you updated in the morning! I got the sheets changed lol and now Im just relived to know these are common in bullies!!

I found this and thought you might like to read it. There is also a video of a bulldog with head shakes. The video is at the bottom of the article.

http://www.bulldogsworld.com/headtremor.html


Change your sheets and try to get some rest...your girls are going to need you tomorrow and you are going to be so tired!

Good luck at the vet...post when you get home

Keeping you and your girls in my prayers...

I found this and thought you might like to read it. There is also a video of a bulldog with head shakes. The video is at the bottom of the article.

http://www.bulldogsworld.com/headtremor.html


Change your sheets and try to get some rest...your girls are going to need you tomorrow and you are going to be so tired!

Good luck at the vet...post when you get home

Keeping you and your girls in my prayers...