Need help urgently for my 10yr old Bully with Aspiration pneumonia

She was recently having multiple seizures so I brought her into the Neurologist at the local university vet clinic. They started a drip IV to help sedate her so the seizures would stop which is their normal protocol what cluster seizures start. They said they would like to see her seizure free for 48 hours on this iv drip before letting her go home and starting a normal seizure medication. Unfortunately this morning I was contacted saying she threw up and has Aspiration pneumonia in her right lung which was confirmed by a chest x-ray. She is currently in an oxygen chamber at around 50% and has her O2 saturation level around 94% and I am worried sick. I cant eat, sleep, function, or concentrate all I think about is my Bully fighting for her life for the next 48 hours which are the most critical. Has anyone else been in this situation and have tips on what they can do? She is currently on an IV for fluids and antibiotics, in the oxygen chamber, they are suctioning up anything coming out of her mouth, and doing coupage on her. I am so worried sick she wont make it home and could use all the prayers and advice from someone that has been through this. Thanks so much!!

AmyandSophia's picture

My goodness, I am sorry about all you are going through.

I have no experience with aspiration pneumonia, but will be praying for you and your baby.

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Amy and Sophia

Keeping you and your baby in my prayers, too...

...for speedy, complete recovery.   I haven't experienced these particular issues, but understand how you feel.  God bless.

Prayers to your girl and that she is on her way to a speedy

recovery.

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Kathy Chester Newman and Jessa's picture

How is your girl doing today?

Hope she's coming around.  Pneumonia can take a while to get over, hopefully she's on some strong antibiotics.  

ArchimedesMommy's picture

So sorry!! How scary!! Saying prayers....please let us know

how she's doing......can only imagine your fears and stress...!!!!!   Meaty and Sophie and I are

sending   ((((  HUGS )))))  and Prayers!!!!!! 

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Our sweet Archimedes "MEATY" Bones (or as we say...boneSHHH!)    ---born 11/28/08---- our first bullllyyyy!!!

And  SOPHIE  Bubbles *Rapscallion*   (LOL!) ---born 4/3/11----our second bulllllyyyy!!!!  

Pegsy's picture

ayy...(((hugs)))...sending

ayy...(((hugs)))...sending positive thoughts and prayers for your girl...

pls keep us posted

smoochies the scrunchy face