Beth G Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 This evening, about 6 pm, right in the middle of a game of ball, Popcorn suddenly started walking around drunkedly and stumbling, legs giving out. So we went to the Pet Emergency Clinic. The E vet told us it was his heart. He said that it didn't sound right. That it should be going "whoosh whoosh" - but it is a kind of murmur and a gurgle. So we have to go to another vet specialist and have a doppler test done to check blood flow and figure out what is going on. So for now my poor baby is on bedrest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet_ceana Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Thoughts and prayers for the pup! Please let us know how the little one's doing ( they are a little ones in my book) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anda Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Poor Poppy! I hope they find out what's wrong with him and he can get better! I cannot even imagine how scared and stressed both of you are! Good vibes your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkie Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 keeping popcorn in my thoughts....hope it will turn out well at the vet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth G Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 He is still shakey. The vet says to keep him calm until we have the test done. He also said that when he runs too hard, his heart is malfunctioning, causing his blood flow to his brain to be compromised and it makes him feel faint(and actually faint). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Good vibes going to Poppy! My Zachary has a heart condition - he's doing very well on heart medication and at 13 he races around like a puppy. Crossing my fingers for you that it's not too serious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allie Oop Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Sorry to hear about poor Poppy. Hope the situation improves quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJS1993 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 My thoughts are with you and your dog. I hope everything turns out for the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixie_Girl Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Poor Poppy! Hope it was just the heat instead of his heart! Prayers for you and Popcorn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaisingRiver Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 "Popcorn suddenly started walking around drunkedly and stumbling, legs giving out. " That's exactly what happened to River this time last year near sunset after only throwing the ball like 7 passes. After about 10 mins of resting in the shade she was better and within an hour or so, back to her normal self. Scary enough that I posted about it here last year - I was worried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Poor Poppy. I hope he's not to bad. My thoughts and prayers are with him and you guys too. That had to be really scary! I hate health problems. Big hugs from me and Black Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odin's Momma Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Oh no! Poor Poppy!! I hope it's not anything too serious and that he'll be good as new in no time! Thoughts and prayers are with you *huggles* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesney's Girl Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Sending good thoughts and wishes to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat's Dogs Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 We'll be thinking of Poppy. I hope everything will soon be ok!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smileyzookie Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 oh my gosh, that is terrible. Im so sorry to hear this. Please keep us updated. You guys are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon M Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Im sorry to hear that. I hope Poppy is fine. That happened with my labrador once. He was about 9 years old and I was playing fetch with him in the back yard. He was a really big lab at 90-100lbs. He wasn't fat, just really big for the breed. Very muscular dog. Well all the sudden he collapsed and couldn't get back up. He tried a couple times to get up and scraped his chin open on the concrete patio. The vet said that he had an enlarged heart. We made sure he took it easy after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha J Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Awwww poor Popcorn. So very sorry he is poorly, i hope it is nothing too serious and he is back to normal very soon. Good wishes for him from me and Holly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStacks Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 This just happened to Fennec about 2 weeks ago. He was extremely overheated. It was a combo of heat, humidity, running, and having his ball in his mouth the whole time (inefficient panting). Fingers and paws crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea4th Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 That's scary. Please keep up posted on Poppy's condition. Were there ever any signs before that you might have not noticed but now seem to be related to this? Hope all turns out OK for Poppy & you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunar Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Oh no, poor Poppy! I hope it's nothing serious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pax Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 I had an old dog that terrified every vet she ever went to. I'd bring her in, they'd stick the scope on her chest, they'd get pale, they'd look at me nervously, they'd move the scope around, and when they stopped listening I'd tell them, "I already know about the murmur." I would just forget to tell them until they did it. Every vet listening told me she ought to be exhibiting serious symptoms. She never did, and she lived to the ripe old age of.....old. I can't remember how old now but old. And it never bothered her. And we anesthetized her regularly for teeth, etc. Hopefully, life will be as easy for Popcorn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Good thoughts are going out for Poppy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bailey44 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Best wishes and good thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Charlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebC Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Sending good thoughts to you and Popcorn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nellie's Dad Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Sending out good vibes. Hope they can figure out the issue soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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