I'm Worried About Katie

[RobiLee]

She is calming down. Still seems a bit tense though and she will absolutely not leave my side. I had the hardest time trying to get dressed because she is stuck to me like glue and because she is acting that way Tori won't leave me either. The panting has almost stopped and the shakes seem to come and go but they are nothing like when I first saw her shivering. She is at my feet and sleeping and seems to be comfortable.

Now I am wondering if she got scared. The neighbor's storm door was blowing in the wind, AGAIN. It makes an awful noise every time it hits. This happens quite alot and Katie doesn't like it. She doesn't freak out though, she just knows its something different and shouldn't be going on. I usually go right over and close the door. Today I was lazy and didn't go shut it. When I got dressed I finally went over to shut it and Katie and Tori watched me from the window. Was it the door? Did the banging get to her and cause her to stress out? I don't know. I'll keep watch and see if she has any more symptoms.

She looks to be completely relaxed and sleeping good now.

Thanks Everyone!

[Dot]

If Katie continues with the strange behavior, I think you should have her seen by a vet or at least call one. Be prepared to tell them, though, what her temperature is; that will be important for them to know.

[luvofallhorses]

I hope she feels better soon! (((hugs)))

[Vela]

Ginger is afraid of thunder storms and acts exactly that way when she is scared. She pants like crazy, becomes glued to me, and shakes. I sounds as though something could have scared her, especially since she seems to be calming down now. It coudl be something physical so I would just watch and see if it gets worse or starts up again. Hopefully something just scared her and it's nothing serious!

Feel better Katie.

[tz1]

poor Katie ((hugs))!

hope she feels better

[Cincy'sMom]

Poor Katie!! Glad to hear you seem to be doing better!

Cincy pants a lot and shakes when she is scared. I hope that is all it was!!

[Allecto]

Most likely, she was just scared by the storm door. However, I would still talk to the vet. I had a golden who had a seizure disorder, and some of her minor seizures caused her to display similar symptoms, always followed by a long, deep sleep. Don't panic, I don't want to stress you out too much, since it is totally likely that it was justher being very afraid, but please consider giving the vet a call anyway. Especially if it happens again.

[ParNone]

hi Robin!

Glad to hear Katie's doing better. Sending some positive thoughts her way that it was just that she was scared.

Les...

[tatsxxx11]

Oh dear, Robin I know, we all know, that sinking, scary feeling you were experiencing! A bit relieved to hear that Katie seems to be relaxing a bit more now. Every time one of my girls has experienced the symptoms that you described, they've either had fevers or were frightened over something! I do hope it was the latter! Please, give her a hug for us and one is on the way for you, too! Feel better, dear Katie! Your PT aunties and uncles love you!

[wolf_Q]

Oh no, I hope Katie is ok, please give her a hug for me. Reggie acts like that when he's scared too, like with fireworks...pants, shakes, wants to be next to somebody all the time. I hope it was just because she was frightened.

[Tollers-n-Dobes]

Poor Katie She's probably jsut afraid and stressed out about the door. Tango is an extremely nervous dog and she pants, shakes and sticks really close to me like you described Katie when she's afraid of something. I'm glad to hear she's calming down a bit.

[RobiLee]

Thank you everyone.

Katie seems fine but she has been asleep since I last posted so of course I'm worried that she is so tired. I have never seen Katie scared before so I'm not for sure if that was the case. When something gets Katie's attention and is different she is usually more alert, cautious and curious at the same time and she will stay close to whoever she is with but not close like today. Today she was leaning on me and sitting on my feet. I have just never seen her like this before. I think I will call the vet in the morning just to let him know what happened and hear what he might think.

[*LabLoverKEB*]

Poor girl! I'd call your vet as soon as you can. I'm guessing that she just scared? Only Katie knows why she is acting this way!

Give the sweet lil' girl my love.

[Lobodeb]

I don't check in much on the weekends, so I'm sorry I almost missed this. I hope she continues to get back to "normal."

Katie, don't scare us like that!

[Vette]

Accck!!

i hope shes alright.
all paws and fingers crossed for her