I really don't know what to do and I'm hoping someone here might have had similar experiences and could therefore advise me:
Java 1yr old Choc. Pup. Female.
Dec/Jan - Warts. Picked up from Doggie Daycare ($450 to treat)
March - Cut inside of her throat which became infected ($279 to treat)
May/Present - Allergic reaction to stinging insect (swollowed or stung is unknown) Treatment for Coxidia (parasite) and excessive ear wax ($383 to treat.
Upon treatment for the last bout of ailments our vet became concerned about her low heart rate and lethargy (50bpm/sleeping most of everyday). Consequently he perscribed prednisone which helped at first but ultimately did nothing. After an entire night of vomiting we took her back to the vet where they kept her on fluids and for another $400 declared that she had Addison's and possibly Hypothyroidism. After prescribing soloxine, we have seen an increased heart rate, but a loss of appitite and a general air of depression around our once playful pup. She is now having bouts of bloody diarrhea and even more extreme lethargy.
Our vets (we have seen 4), do not seem to be up to the task of pinpointing the heart of the issue; and my girlfriend just slapped another $800 on the problem for the next round of treatments. She is threatening to sell her car next to do whatever it takes to treat the dog. I love my dog and I'm a reasonable man, I just want her to get better. Please tell me if you have ever heard of anything like this!!
Thanks in advance.
~Brian
Java 1yr old Choc. Pup. Female.
Dec/Jan - Warts. Picked up from Doggie Daycare ($450 to treat)
March - Cut inside of her throat which became infected ($279 to treat)
May/Present - Allergic reaction to stinging insect (swollowed or stung is unknown) Treatment for Coxidia (parasite) and excessive ear wax ($383 to treat.
Upon treatment for the last bout of ailments our vet became concerned about her low heart rate and lethargy (50bpm/sleeping most of everyday). Consequently he perscribed prednisone which helped at first but ultimately did nothing. After an entire night of vomiting we took her back to the vet where they kept her on fluids and for another $400 declared that she had Addison's and possibly Hypothyroidism. After prescribing soloxine, we have seen an increased heart rate, but a loss of appitite and a general air of depression around our once playful pup. She is now having bouts of bloody diarrhea and even more extreme lethargy.
Our vets (we have seen 4), do not seem to be up to the task of pinpointing the heart of the issue; and my girlfriend just slapped another $800 on the problem for the next round of treatments. She is threatening to sell her car next to do whatever it takes to treat the dog. I love my dog and I'm a reasonable man, I just want her to get better. Please tell me if you have ever heard of anything like this!!
Thanks in advance.
~Brian