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Yeah, he seems to be scared of something. Shaking and trembling. A lorry hissed it's air brakes and he hit the ground.
I took him somewhere different last week for a walk and he was really scared as well - like he couldn't handle unfamiliar territory.
I know what you are saying that is exactly what Tipper does. She almost pulled out of her harness one time trying to get in the house when the wind blew and it scared her.
I wonder if his cortisol is low. When it gets low, they can't always handle stress situations or anything they perceive as stressful as good as they use to. I'd ask them to do at minimum a baseline and electrolyte to check.
He is absolutely lovely. The pictures are wonderful, thanks for sharing.
Sharlene and molly muffin
I'm hoping the vet will check his bloods tomorrow - though the appointment isn't a great time - it's at 5.10pm and he gets his meds at 10am - so that'll be 7 hours after his vetoryl.
Something just isn't right and I guess I'm more worried because he's not been getting the stim tests - just baseline cortisol - due to the synacthen shortage here.
And thank you - I'm a bit biased but I think he's a gorgeous boy.
I hope the vet is able to help you. It is a shame about the shortage, is there nothing that can be done to get some?? I hope all goes well. Blessings
Patti
What if you give it at 11 or 12 tomorrow? That would put you at least in the 6 hour window when the vet seems him at 5.
Yes I agree, it seems off doesn't it.
Crud about the shortage still. I thought they were going to be getting some in?
Sharlene and molly muffin
The vet said that stock was coming back in but we've not been told we can get the stim test done yet.
Good thinking about the timing of his meds. Never thought of that. Will it be OK to give him his meds 2 hours late for one day then go back to normal times?
I would probably give it an hour early the next day, same the following to get him back on his regular time.
Sharlene and molly muffin
The vet phoned and changed his appointment earlier so that he was within the 6 hour window for a stim test.
Just had a phone call from her to take him back - he's to get an emergency steroid injection - his levels are way too low.
I don't know the numbers yet - I just feel sick.
Will report back later.
Hi Alison,
I just checked in real quick from work and saw what is going on with Cairo. Please ask the vet to check his electrolytes also, as they can get out of whack when the cortisol gets low. If they are abnormal, he may need some additional medication to stabilize them. He may need IV fluids also.
This happened to my pup also. Try not to worry, you are taking him right back and the steroid injection will get him on the right track.
I will check back in later.
Hugs,
Tina and Jasper