Great News! - Kia needs some good vibes - UPDATE post #62

[ramanth]

I think this is what my vet is thinking of:

http://www.vin.com/VINDBPub/SearchPB...00/PR00392.htm

http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/clientED/nasal.aspx

If the discharge contains blood, then fungal infection or cancer are most likely to be present. An exception to this rule is that violent sneezing from any cause can cause temporary bleeding from the nose. But if bleeding is NOT caused by sneezing, then fungal infection or cancer are the most likely causes. Nasal bleeding can be part of a body-wide bleeding problem in which case bleeding or bruising are seen in locations in addition to the nose.

[caseysmom]

Thats scary stuff, its sometimes not a good idea to read those things while waiting, you can make yourself sick. Big hugs to you and please try to relax.

[ramanth]

Very true. But I'm pretty calm. I just wanted to answer your question.

[caseysmom]

Very true. But I'm pretty calm. I just wanted to answer your question.

Thank you for that I really have never heard of anything like this. Sending good vibes to Kia.

[Fett]

Kia does have a habit of smashing her snout against the ground when she sneezes. (which is multiple smashes with each sneezing fit --- usually brought on in the middle of wrestling with Chipper) Maybe she just broke something open in there?

I hope she gets better and can't wait to see her tomorrow.

[cyber-sibes]

Adding our prayers for Kia. And sending (((hugs))) to you & Andy & the pups.

[dukedogsmom]

I am so sorry. And I know about the waiting game. It's not fun. This does sound serious but I surely hope it's not. Sugar just had something similar and it was benign so let's hope for the best. Kia, please eat! We're worried about you.

[shais_mom]

big hugs and prayers on the way!

[pitc9]

I want you to know that Kia is in my thoughts and prayers.
As are you both and your crew.

What did the vet say when you told them about her smashing her nose into the floor when she sneezes? (what Andy posted about)

{{{HUGS}}}}

[cloverfdx]

Oh Kimmy i am sorry to hear poor Kia is not feeling well . Keeping you, Kia and Andy in my thoughts and sending {{Hugs}} your way.

[Ginger's Mom]

I was without a computer last night, and the first thing I checked on getting online was this thread. I am so sorry to hear that it is not better news. Prayers for an easy solution and recovery continuing. I didn't realize Kia was that old (not that it is old, I just expected you to say something like 6 when you said how old she was).

[Cookiebaker]

I'm so sorry that they didn't have better news for you. The waiting is always the hardest. Keeping all of you in our thoughts, and hopefully the days will go quickly.

[ramanth]

Thanks everyone. Vet hasn't called yet. Just waiting paitently.

What did the vet say when you told them about her smashing her nose into the floor when she sneezes? (what Andy posted about)

Ironically, Kia had one of those sneezing fits (complete with bumping her nose against the floor) right in front of the vet. She said it's one of those cases where it looks worse than it is. If she was really smashing it hard, we'd see blood nearly everytime right away, but that isn't the case.

The blood I'm finding in her snot is coming from way back in her nasal cavity.

[Vela]

I sure hope it turns out to be nothing serious! Lots of hugs and prayers for you all. Kia you don't get to have anything bad!!!

[ramanth]

Kia's blood results (kidney, liver functions, blood glucose, and white blood cell count) came back normal.

Still waiting on Cytology.