Cough, cough

[lmcpug]

awww the Seniors they are precious!

I'm hoping it isn't worms and although bronchitis
isn't great preferable to heartworm

Amir, Amir your poor Mom! she worries so!

Jemma, I obsess over Pugs and Bubs too!
every little gurgle, snort/sneeze or sound that
is new. This past weekend Pugsley stopped eating
and I was freaking. Tried EVERY fav food: pancakes,
cinnabon, yitzies, even bacon nothing no interest.
Only got yogurt in him, sooo I was sure. death was
knocking!
BUT wait.......... Tuesday morn the screeching started
   oy thought it was the death screech BUT
Sarge was ravenous! ate 2 bowls of his reg food!

Sooooo u just never know! and YES more grey here too! 

Here's hoping all tests come back A Okay.
Hugz frm 'Mirs London Pals 
 
 
   

 
 

[Jemma]

They're something else to say the least, hehe!  And thanks for the wishes =)

I forgot to mention, he was ordered to take 2ml of children's Benadryl twice a day as well.  It's also been mutually decided that I'm to get an air purifier.  Funny how I wouldn't think to buy one of these for myself, but the hint that it'll help the dog and no question, lol!

[lmcpug]

LOL! airpurifier is a good thing even for u

at least u didn't have to explain buying "pads"
for a pug
I never even would have thought about a
stroller but it has been a godsend for my
arms and back
Its whatever makes our lives easier too!
 
Benadryl is often used on canines with coughs/
Allergies to lessen the symptoms!
However, do a search on this site. I think there
was a write up on Benadryl!
(if my memory serves me right)
Blanche posted about a possible danger with sugar subst
in cough syrups.... Xylitol

 
I so hope the tests come back neg!



    

[Jemma]

I picked up the Life brand as it was a lot cheaper than the name brand and the same stuff.  Yay generic!  I checked for xylitol but it wasn't listed on the ingredients.

Amir's urinalysis came back normal which is good at least.  I had to take him back today to have more blood drawn.  Turns out they were going to use the sample they took during his wellness exam but the lab didn't have it anymore.  Results on that will be back on Wednesday.  In the meantime, he's taking Benadryl, Deramaxx and has brand new pillows and an air purifier. 

[lmcpug]

 LOL!  wow! Amir you have a super Mom.
new pillows and blankies and an air purifier   

Glad to hear things are going well!
we will be hoping the new tests also come
back okay!

Hugz Amir  

[Candace]

I hope the final tests don't show heartworm and that he gets to feeling a lot better.

[Jemma]

The air purifier seems to be helping a great deal.  I admit, even I notice the difference.  Guess I should've picked one of those up a while ago, heh.  As he hasn't been coughing much (maybe twice) since he's finally de-stressed from the two vet visits in as many days, I'm 90% sure it's bronchitis.  A friend who works at the AVC told me that the chance of getting heartworm on the island is next to nil.  Of course, the enlarged vessel makes me wonder but I'm going with the more 'positive' prognosis of the two, heh. 

[lmcpug]

Well I'm glad the air purifier is working for you both!

It does make a difference cutting down on dust,
Pollen etc.
Less irritants to contend with!

Hope Amir is feeling better soon and must be
nice not having mosquitos on the island!
I think I need to make a move out east

     
   

 

[Jemma]

After a bit of a delay, I finally got the results of the blood test back.  Amir is heartworm free so the winner is bronchitis.  Certainly the lesser of the two evils!

[Jane aka 71337]

That's great news!  Well you know what I mean, I'd take bronchitis over heartworm any day.  Feel better soon Amir!!

[lmcpug]

so glad it wasn't htworm.

at least bronchitis is easier to look after
and the lesser of two evils!

Sending hugz to you and Amir.