wyatt scared the crap outta me!

• 05-15-2008 4:55 PM

  RidgebackGermansShep Joined on 03-24-2006 Lexington, KY Posts 2,843 Points 425

  wyatt scared the crap outta me! Reply Contact So i come home from work this afternoon. I'm sitting on the couch eating a kiwi and i notice that Wyatt wont stop scratching or pawing at his eyes. I looked at him and one of his eyes was quite swollen. I kinda brushed it off, figuring Kaiser accidentally hurt him while playing. Then i notice hives on his thigh. A few minutes later both eyes are swollen, he has hives all over his arms, and his face is swelling. I went to go buy some benadryl. In the drug store parking lot, he tried to bark at someone, and couldn't. I was like, "oh my God his airway is closing!" i freaked out and called the closest vet clinic. I took him in and they gave him benadryl and dexamethasone ($71!). He seems to be doing much better now. What worries me is the way he's been acting the past few days. He has only eaten one bowl of food in 2.5 days. This initially didn't really worry me, because Kaiser hasn't been eating much either, and Wyatt still has been eating treats. He also hasn't been peeing and pooping as much, but i thought it was because of his decreased food intake. I told the vet all this, and she didn't seem concerned. She said he might've eaten a spider or something, which is very possible.  He'd appreciate some good vibes. I hope it's nothing more than a coincidence.   Eat, drink, and be merry...for tomorrow we die..." - Dave Matthews Band Megan

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• 05-15-2008 5:04 PM

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  BTmomma Joined on 12-07-2007 Groves, Texas Posts 825 Points 320	Re: wyatt scared the crap outta me! Reply Contact OOOOOOHHHH POOR BABY!!! Lots and Lots and Lots of good vibes from this part of TX... Keep us posted on how hes doing!
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• 05-15-2008 5:13 PM

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  pofi_pasquale Joined on 09-10-2007 Minneapolis Posts 3,787 Points 105	Re: wyatt scared the crap outta me! Reply Contact Ohmigosh, how terrifying!  Wyatt - get all the way better, handsome!  Your mom needs to see you eating and enjoying treats!!! Kitty boy Iggy, forever in our hearts...
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• 05-15-2008 5:20 PM

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  cakana Joined on 09-10-2007 Cathy in Northern CA Posts 6,747 Points 360	Re: wyatt scared the crap outta me! Reply Contact Wow, that really is scary and what's even scarier is the thought of what might've happened if you hadn't come home for lunch. Whew, I'm glad he's doing okay and hope the eating picks up soon. Feel better Wyatt! ~ Cathy ~
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• 05-15-2008 5:24 PM

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  Truley Joined on 08-27-2006 Louisville, Ky Posts 1,601 Points 110

  Re: wyatt scared the crap outta me! Reply Contact Ack! Wyatt no scarin the momma person like that! The title scared ME! For what it's worth, Kord has been off his food the past week or so, his water intake was up a bit, but he is acting like the crazy dang fool turkey of a mama's boy he usually is. Outside of looking a bit leaner he is fine body and body function wise. Allergy wise, could have been anything, creepy crawlies are showing up all over at my house, I put it down to the higher amount of rain we have had recently. And I know Kroger carries a 100 count bottle of their brand of Benedryl, I have them spaced all over the house, not for his allergies, but for mine dagnabit. You get better real fast Wyatt! And try and catch your breath Meg!

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• 05-15-2008 5:45 PM

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  VanMorrison Joined on 07-02-2007 Probably North of you... Posts 1,264 Points 770	Re: wyatt scared the crap outta me! Reply Contact Oh Wyatt!   Feel better soon boy and stop scarin your momma!
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• 05-15-2008 5:51 PM

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  AuroraLove Joined on 11-26-2007 Posts 1,156 Points 330	Re: wyatt scared the crap outta me! Reply Contact Allergies are horrible this year. What kind of food do you feed him? Has it gotten considerably wamrer the past couple of days? My dogs appetite always decreases with eat.
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• 05-15-2008 6:12 PM

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  gradyupmybutt Joined on 09-10-2007 Pennsylvania Posts 8,466 Points 845	Re: wyatt scared the crap outta me! Reply Contact Oh Wyatt, do not scare your mama like that!  Don't scare US like that.  Feel better, sweetie!  Tell your mama to give you a kiss right between your gorgeous eyes from me.
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• 05-15-2008 6:33 PM

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  RidgebackGermansShep Joined on 03-24-2006 Lexington, KY Posts 2,843 Points 425

  Re: wyatt scared the crap outta me! Reply Contact Thanks so much guys!! He is doing way better. He has peed x2, eaten a whole bowl of food and pooped since i posted. He also got a NV raw medallion :)  His face is back to normal, but he still has a few hives on his forearms. It very possibly could have been a spider. We have some freaks that come in my house ( i live next to some woods). A guy comes out and sprays every month, but i still see them. And Wyatt has been known to catch spiders...he has great vision. So hopefully one just crawled in his kennel with him, and there's no larger issue. AL- He's still on canidae ALS...he's been on it for the larger part of his life. And it's actually been cooler here lately...it's 63 right now and raining, where it's been in the upper 70s and warm.  Who knows, but i'm glad he's okay! Kaiser's not helping too much though...he keeps trying to wrestle.    Eat, drink, and be merry...for tomorrow we die..." - Dave Matthews Band Megan

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• 05-15-2008 7:05 PM

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  akyramoto82 Joined on 05-06-2008 Posts 403 Points 445	Re: wyatt scared the crap outta me! Reply Contact glad to hear he's doing better!! that would scare the crap outta me too!! yes, good thing you had come home & acted immediately!!    Akyra - 6 yr old border collie - shepard/rott/chow mix Sheba- 12 yr old Rotterman ( rott/dobie) Bella - 11 month mixed breed Amber - 7 yr old poodle mixed with???
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• 05-15-2008 9:17 PM

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  sl2crmeg Joined on 10-08-2006 New Smyrna Beach, FL Posts 2,515 Points 345	Re: wyatt scared the crap outta me! Reply Contact Wyatt! You're crazy! Dontcha know you get enough protein? Don't eat any more spiders, silly.
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• 05-15-2008 9:34 PM

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  willowchow Joined on 09-10-2007 Posts 6,319 Points 300	Re: wyatt scared the crap outta me! Reply Contact We are very glad he's feeling better now!
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• 05-16-2008 7:42 AM

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  TheDogHouseBCMPD Joined on 11-06-2007 Maryland Posts 1,408 Points 190	Re: wyatt scared the crap outta me! Reply Contact How scary! I would have been in total panic!  Glad to hear he's doin' better ~Steph "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein
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• 05-16-2008 7:46 AM

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  janet_rose Joined on 09-10-2007 DFW area, Texas Posts 3,740 Points 330

  Re: wyatt scared the crap outta me! Reply Contact I'm glad that Wyatt is doing better!  I suggest that you keep both both Benadryl tablets and liquid (with syringe) on hand - along with written dosage info.  The liquid acts faster and is easier to swallow.  Tablets don't have a sweetner and just aren't as messy when the dog isn't cooperating.  The normal dosage for Benadryl is 1-2mg/lb of body weight 2-4 times/day, but you can go up to 3mg if the airways are closing. CAUTION:  It is not in the product currently, but always check  the ingredients for Xylitol before buying a new bottle of Benadryl.  Xylitol is a sweetner that can kill a dog.  It drops their blood sugar and damages the liver. Xylitol is a common ingredient in "sugar-free" products - mints, gum, toothpaste, mouthwash, cookies, cupcakes, etc., etc.

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