After finishing his course of antibiotics and steroids yesterday, Ollie’s skin was clearing up nicely. But something else was happening. He was beginning to pant a great deal, and seemed to be out of breath after not much exertion. Late last night, that started to get much worse and his respiratory rate increased to over 80 per minute around four times faster than it should be. By 2 AM, he was getting visibly distressed, so the Emergency Vet was called. After telling her the symptoms, she agreed to travel to the surgery in Swaffham, and told us to meet her there.
Luckily there is little traffic at that time of the morning around here, so the journey was quick and easy. With social distancing still operating, she met us in the car park and took Ollie inside to examine him. It was a worrying wait, but when she came back with him she looked relatively unconcerned. She suspected he might be carrying too much fluid from the recent infection, and had given him an injection of Furosemide to make him urinate more often, as well as booster injections of both antibiotics and steroids in case the rapid breathing was caused by a chest infection. There were lots of tablets to take home with us too.
By the time we got home it was close to 4 AM, and time to try to get some sleep. This morning, Ollie is very tired and his breathing is a lot slower, if not quite back to normal. It was the first time since we got Ollie that we have had to use an emergency Vet in the middle of the night.
I hope it’s the last.
So sorry to hear this about your muttwit PJ. Hope he makes a speedy recovery 🐶🐾
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Thanks, Ju. He is a bit better today, so hopefully on the mend.
Cheers, Pete.
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These are really not so gut experiences, but one should not forget he is getting older too. Hope he now is well, and in best condition, Pete! Best wishes, Michael
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No, he is not better yet, and I will take him back on Tuesday, Michael
Best wishes, Pete.
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I hope he is fine. I am not liking the sound of this infection spreading and I also hate that this is happening to poor ollie. Please keep us informed about his conditions. I will pray that he gets better soon. 😞✌💖
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Thanks, Suzan. He is on reduced walks, and extra food. When the tablets finish on Sunday, we will have to decide if he is still ill, and whether or not he needs to go back to the vet for x-rays.
Best wishes, Pete. xx
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Welcome, Pete. I hope he gets better soon. I will pray for him and I know he will be fine. Just if you can make sure to give him more carbs for energy and less protein. 😞💔
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He gets a pretty good balanced diet, and the tablets make him extra hungry at the moment. But I am worried about him. He is not his usual self.
Best wishes, Pete. xx
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I hope he feels better, I know how worried you might be. I can’t do anything except pray for his wellbeing and health. Just take care of him and yourself. 💖✌😊
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So sorry to hear about Ollie….I know the how stressful that is….I hope he is better and stays well….chuq
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Thanks, chuq. He was looking so distressed, I thought the vet would give us bad news. He hasn’t improved as much as I had hoped, but she said he must finish the full course of tablets.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Fingers crossed for Ollie….chuq
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More good thoughts being sent Ollie’s way.
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Thanks, Kim. He is sleeping next to my chair at the moment.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Does he seem any better today Pete?
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He has just had his ‘reduced’ walk, and is panting a great deal. But his spirits appear to be good.
Fingers crossed.
Best wishes, Pete.
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🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
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Is he better today? I hope you are recuperrated after losing a night of sleep.
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I slept from 9:30 last night until 6:30 this morning. Ollie is still not very well, though vastly improved on how he was when we took him in. The new tablets have to have time to work, so I am banking on seeing more improvement by Sunday.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Ollie needs to read every comment and feel all the love coming to him. Pete, take naps, you need to be very strong.
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Thanks, Lara. I went to bed very early last night (9:30) and had a good sleep. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sleep heals. Ollie needs it too.
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I do hope he is vastly improved by now and that does not have more episodes. Warmest regards, Theo
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Thanks, Theo. He has a few more days of the new tablets until we can be sure.
Best wishes, Pete.
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harrowing! Best wishes for better nights with a healthy Ollie.
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Thanks, Michele. We will have to see how he does on the new tablets, but he is still not very well.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I am so sad to hear that. Please keep us up on Ollie-We all have come to love him. x Michele
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Just did an update. He is going back to the Vet on Tueday. He hasn’t improved enough, as far as I am concerned.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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thank you. Best wishes to you and Ollie. Skin problems for a dog are so difficult.
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Give him get well pats from me….
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Thanks, Sue. He is still not right, so we will have to see after his week on the new tablets.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh dear
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I’m glad to hear you’re doing better Ollie. Best wishes Pete. I agree with your sentiments.
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He has to finish the week of tablets before we are sure, Lloyd. So I am keeping a very close eye on him.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Best wishes Pete and Ollie.
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Poor Ollie. He has been through a lot of late. I know it is stressful for you, too, Pete. Hope you all get some rest.
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Thanks, Maggie. I wish Ollie could have had one year with any problems. It is so sad to see him unwell.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Poor Ollie wishing him a speedy recovery I am sure you are watching his every breath as we do with our pets…:) x
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He has certainly been ‘closely monitored’.
Thanks, Carol.
Best wishes, Pete.
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What a fright Pete! Hope Ollie continues to improve, sending prayers from the states. Get some rest, you must be exhausted! C
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Thanks, Cheryl. I went to bed at 9:30 last night. 🙂
Best ishes, Pete.
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I would do anything for my dog, as I know you would for Ollie. I’m glad that things appear to be moving in the right direction. Our vet also does the social distancing thing with the animals she examines. It’s so weird to sit in a parking lot, wondering what is going on inside.
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Yes, Ollie doesn’t like it when he has to go in on his own. But the vet said he was very good inside.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I really hope Ollie will be all right Beetle.
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Thanks Sophie. It has been a worrying couple of days.
Best wishes, Pete.
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It is distressing that his breed is subject to chest infections. I hate the adrenaline that rushes through us when our dogs are in trouble. I am not surprised you couldn’t go back to sleep. I hope that any future visit is in the day and that Ollie fully recovers.
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Thanks, Elizabeth. This is the first time that the skin infection has ever got into his lungs. I hope it’s the only time that happens.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I had no idea it was the same infection. That is dreadful.
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It is unusual for that to happen, but the vet was convinced that was the cause. I am yet to be convinced about that, so we will see if he improves by Sunday.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I hope he does. Haven’t caught up yet with reading so perhaps you have written more already.
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He is booked in for next Tuesday to see the Vet again. He is still not very well, and has bouts of hyperventilating at times. It is worrying.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I am quite worried. I feel as if he is all of our dog.
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Oh no! Poor Ollie. His such a cutie pie. Hope he recovers soon. By the way how old is Ollie? Lots of love and hugs to Ollie 💞🤗
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He was 8 in February, Sanjana. I am also hoping that the tablets cure whatever is wrong with him at the moment.
Best wishes, Pete.
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What a worry. I do hope that Ollie recovers well.
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Yes, it is always worrying when they can’t tell you what’s wrong. Fingers crossed his new tablets work.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Happy to hear hes ok, I can only imagine the worry as you drove him and waited for a diagnosis. I hope he settles down to normal soon.
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He’s on the mend, but far from cured. Watching him like a hawk mate.
Cheers, Pete.
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what a scare! happy to know he’s getting better. hugs to Ollie! 🙂 🙂
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Thanks, Wilma. He is better than he was, but I think he has a way to go yet.
Best wishes, Pete.
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We can all breathe easier knowing that Ollie is on the road to recovery.
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Glad you found room for a mild pun in there, David. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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I hope Ollie is well now, Pete!
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It will be a week before we can be sure, but his breathing has slowed down a lot, thankfully.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I guess that will have to do, for now.
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So scary Pete. Glad to hear it wasn’t something too serious though certainly stressful for both of you.. Hope you get lots of rest today.
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We are hoping it doesn’t affect his lungs too badly, or give him high blood pressure. Unfortunately, the painter is coming tomorrow to start on the kitchen, so we have had to clear a lot of stuff away.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Poor Ollie! I hope he feels better soon, and it is nothing serious. I’ve always been in awe of vets (and paediatricians who work with very young children). I know how difficult it can be to diagnose an illness even when the patient can tell you how they feel. It must have been scary for him and you. Take lots of care. ♥
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Thanks, Olga. We were all so tired, he has slept most of the day, other than a shorter walk. At least hs breathing has retruned to near-normal.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Luckily, Ollie has you to be there in case of an emergency like this…hope Ollie recovers quickly, Pete…
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Thanks, John. I want him to be spared more tests and vet visits. He has had enough of those in a short life.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I hope Ollie feels better soon!
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Thanks, Margie. He is sleeping soundly after a shorter walk today.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m keeping my fingers crossed that this treatment will continue to work and that Ollie will get back to his normal health.
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Thanks, Pit. If the tablets don’t work, he has to go back for x-rays and blood tests.
She couldn’t do x-rays last night because she was there on her own.
Best wishes, Pete.
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I’m so sorry to learn that Ollie’s been feeling poorly. Those emergency vet trips are very stressful. Unfortunately, I’ve had to go on a few myself. It sounds like the beauty boy will be back in business very soon. Keep us posted.
–Pam
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Thanks, Pam. This was my first time with Ollie, but I have had similar stressful nights with other dogs in the past. Now today we are all shattered…
Best wishes, Pete.
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Fingers crossed, Pete. I’ll say a prayer for him as well. I know how much he means to you.
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How frightening. I’m glad you managed to get the vet. It’s horrible watching a pet suffer. We had a scare with Diesel a while back but the only problem he has now is that he can’t jump onto his chair without a run up. Apart from being deaf I sometimes think he has dementia but he is still eating well and barking at the foxes who use the next door garden. People tell us that 15 is a good age for a dog but it is difficult to see them get older. You can only do your best and your love and care shines through. Julie.
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Thanks, Julie. Ollie was 8 in February, so much younger than Diesel. Sadly, his breed are very prone to all sorts of infections, and this one seems to have migrated into his chest. We are hoping he is spared having to go in for more extensive tests and x-rays if he doesn’t improve in the next week.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Love and best wishes to all of you.
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Thanks, Pippa. A very stressful start to the week!
Best wishes, Pete. x
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Glad to hear that Ollie is responding to treatment. Cheers, Jon.
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Thanks, Jon. Just back from a shorter walk, and he has gone straight to sleep. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sorry to hear about this Pete, I hope he is okay now.
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Too early to tell yet, Arlene. We have to watch his progress over the next week.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Goodness, that sounded very stressful and exhausting! All my best wishes and love to Ollie, Pete. Take care!
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Thanks, Sam. It was very tiring, and we are like zombies today. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good heavens, what excitement. Not to be repeated.
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Thanks, Peggy. It was a foul night too, raining heavily, and quite misty.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh, poor Ollie! Hoping for a full recovery very soon 🤞
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Thanks, Lelia. He is very sluggish today, but his breathing is much better.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh, no, that’s scary. I hope Ollie is doing better today. Thinking of you both.
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Thanks, Mary. He is dopey and sleepy today, which is to be expected as he got little sleep last night. At least his breathing has slowed down considerably.
Best wishes, Pete.
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How scary! I’m glad he’s better now. Fingers crossed you don’t have to go to the emergency vet again. Best to you and to Ollie, Pete.
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Thanks, Jennie. I keep sitting here watching him, looking for noticeable improvement. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Fingers crossed!
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Oh my, how worrisome. I´m glad he´s better. Keep us informed of his progress. And give him snuggles from me and a lick from Dot.
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Thanks, Darlene. He has tablets for a week, and has to go back immediately if there is no marked improvement.
Best wishes, Pete.
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An easy day for Ollie and you needed! Fingers xt he gets well soon.
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Yes, we are all washed out and exhausted. Tried to get some sleep around 5 this morning, but didn’t really happen. Finally gave up, and got out of bed at 11.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Hoping Ollie gets well again sooooon, Pete 🤗
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Thanks, Chris. That was the most worrying time in the eight years since we got him.
Best wishes, Pete.
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That must have been so scary. Glad it worked out okay!
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Thanks, GP. He is tired and calm now, so I hope he stays like that.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Glad he’s doing better. Hope he continues to get better and that it’s nothing serious.
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Thanks, Jeanne, me too. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sorry I typed the wrong name, I have changed it now. Still sleepy! 🙂
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I am glad he seems to be getting better. It is very frightening when our furbabies are in distress.
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Thanks, Lauren. He is obviously very sleepy today, so we will have to wait for a while to see more improvement, I think
Best wishes, Pete.
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Sending good energy to Ollie.
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Oh no! Poor Ollie. I’m afraid that’s the problem with well bred dogs. I’ve had a few mutts in my life, and I don’t think I ever took them to the vet except for vaccines. Hope he’s better soon.
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Thanks very much, Marina. He is so tired today, it is hard to work out if he really feels better. Fingers crossed that he doesn’t have to go back for more tests and x-rays.
Best wishes, Pete.
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