Bassett is in emergency care

[Nomilynn]

Last night at about 12:45am, as my bf and I were watching a movie, I heard Bassett get sick. It was just a hairball or something, but after she threw up, her breathing got really bad. Her mouth was open, she was wheezing and her breathing was so laboured her entire body was jerking with the effort. I decided to rush her to an emergency clinic. When I got her there, they did some xrays and her chest cavity was filled with fluid. The decision was made to drain the fluid, xray again, and then bring her home. The vet called when this was done, and they had removed 108cc from Bassett - the most taken at one time so far. I just recieved a call from the vet (at 7:20am) to hear that Bassett's breathing has become laboured again over the past hour, and so she is taking yet another xray. I'm just waiting to hear from her to see what the xrays show.

I just don't understand this. On Wednesday Bassett's prognosis was good, and now it's bad again. I'm really scared this time. If her chest has filled again in a matter of three or four hours, I don't know if that means it's going to continiue to fill like that or what.

Please keep her in your prayers. I don't want her to have to go the RB yet..



PS- Mary - this link is to the other thread:
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...threadid=19763

[Randi]

Oh no! Poor Bassett! I thought she was all right again. I'm so sorry - I hope that this is only a minor set back and she will recover fully. I'm sure she is in the best care now, but it's so hard to have to wait for the results.

Sending lots of positive vibes to Bassett and you, hoping she'll be back to normal very soon!

Nosekisses and hugs from
Fister & Randi

[sasvermont]

Naomi, I surely hope you can get your sweet Bassett to pull through this time. Sometimes things take a "turn" and the results are good and....well....you know the other turn. I surely hope Bassett gets better.

Keep us posted Naomi, you and Bassett will be in our thoughts and prayers.

L,
SAS and her brats

[moosmom]

Naomi,

Good thoughts and prayers are on the way from Michigan. I do hope Bassett will be okay. ((((hugs))))))

[Barbara]

Naomi, we are sending our best thoughts and keep paws and fingers crossed

[jenluckenbach]

Oh no, not again. Please Bassett, we can't lose you. We need you!!!!!!!!!!!!

{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[boscibo]

Oh no. My best wishes to Bassett to get well soon!

[ChrisH]

oh, no, poor Bassett
Sending positive thoughts and prayers for Bassett, and for you too.

Chris

[neko1]

Oh no poor Bassett!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Nomilynn]

I heard from the vet again at about 8:30am, but I was so tired I didn't have the energy to post the info at that time (went to bed at around 4:30am). When the vet called again, they had found that a pocket of air had formed around Bassett's right lung. It could have been because when Bassett started breathing again after having the fluid drained, her lung got a little tear when they expanded, or, more unlikely cause but still possible, the fluid needle might have poked her lung. The vet didn't think that was likely because the needle is to tiny it shouldn't have done any damage even if that did happen. They had to go in again and draw the air out in the same way the fluid is drawn.

I've yet to hear from the vet herself this afternoon, but I have called and Bassett is resting comfortably in an oxygen-fed kennel so that she has more air to breathe in. My dad also called the clinic and gave them his credit card # - this bill is a big one because there have been at least four xrays so far, two medical procedures and two sedations (for the fluid and then again for the air). Thank god for animal loving mom's and dad's!

Anyway, I will post more when I know more. Please keep praying for her.

Naomi

[Miss Meow]

Oh no, poor Bassett. I'll be sending good wishes to her. I hope it is a temporary setback and she picks up soon {{{hugs}}}

[tatsxxx11]

Oh no.........I'm so sorry Naomi. Poor, brave Bassett All of our love, support and positive thoughts are on their way for Bassett. How wonderful that you have a loving and supportive family. With all of the good wishes, prayers and loving care coming her way, we HAVE to believe that Bassett will pull through. {{{hugs}}} Sandra, Mr. B and Oliver

[Pam]

Oh my. I was actually even afraid to read this when I first saw it, and I know you are emotionally and physically drained with all that has been going on. I am hoping and praying that Bassett is going to pull through. You and your vet are doing all you can do and now Bassett is in God's hands. Please God, help little Bassett get well and return to her mommy.

[Cataholic]

Oh, I didn't see this until tonight! Please please please let Bassett recover from this one, too!! I can't believe the change. She is in the best place possible, and with all the hugs, prayers and well wishes, let's hope this will work!
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}
Johanna

[AmberLee]

Yikes!

Thinking of you and praying for you.