Hacking Up :(

[Naya]

Hope the hacking goes away over the next few days and that you enjoyed your walk x

 

[Charlie]

The hacking seemed to subside for a few days but last night whilst Hattie was lying in her basket she started again, it went on for a while. It seems to be whilst she's lying on her lefthand side. I have made a vet appointment for tomorrow. xx

 

[kateincornwall]

Best thing to do Helen, hoping it goes as well as possible xx

 

[Rosie]

Yes, time for vet....a mystery that needs solving!

 

[Stacia]

Yes, vet to investigate, could be many things. Let's hope it is something easily treated xx

 

[Charlie]

Other than mild kennel cough could it be serious? xx Trying desperately to keep away from google x

 

[Jacqui-S]

Hopefully the vet can get to the bottom of it Helen.

 

[Stacia]

Keep away from Google! Try not to worry, though of course you will! The hacking subsided so even though it has reappeared when she lies on her side, it could be a sign that it is getting better and this is the last residual of whatever it was. xx

 

[MellowYellow]

Hope the vet puts your mind at rest tomorrow Helen xx

 

[Cath]

Keep away from Google. You are doing the best thing for Hattie by taking her to the vets. They are trained to sort this out for her.
I will be thinking of you both tomorrow

 

[Naya]

How is Hattie this morning? I hope all goes well at the vets x

 

[Kelsey]

Yes, how did it go at the vets?

 

[Charlie]

Just got back from the vet not my usual one. A thorough check up showed no problem with Hattie's heart or lungs which is a big relief as that was my biggest worry. Her temperature was on the high side of normal whatever that means Nothing in her throat, no lumps or swollen glands, nothing. She said incase there was an infection as she coughed up phelgm once she gave an antibiotic and anti inflamatory shots, also metacam if needed. Have a 5 day cause of ABs and if it doesn't stop by the time we get back from Scotland in 2 weeks I have to take her back for investigation. She said as she's so normal in every other way it's a little odd and especially as she doesn't cough during or after exercise, only at night. She also advised buying Children's Benylyn for dry coughs and halve the dosage.

I also asked again about her tripping up. For a while Hattie has been tripping up on and off lead sometimes several times a day, the vet thinks that it could be her 'glassy' eyes affecting her walking. I have talked to my vet about this before but she has never been concerned. I have to watch her and if I feel it's getting worse they will do some tests. I'm not convinced.

Thanks for all your messages of concern, I really appreciate it. xxx

 

[Cath]

Glad all went well for Hattie

 

[Jacqui-S]

Hope that does the trick Helen.
Although I now you sound unconvinced.
Fingers crossed x

 

[Charlie]

Just unconvinced about the tripping up. Hattie just trips up on the left side so how can that be her eyesight? x

 

[M.F.]

Have you considered taking her to a specialist?

 

[Charlie]

Have you considered taking her to a specialist?

I'm going to see what happens. If her tripping gets worse I will go back to the vets to discuss it again. xx

 

[Atemas]

You say she coughs when on her left hand side and the tripping is on the left hand side - coincidence? Hope the shots and 5 day course sort things out.

 

[Charlie]

I don't know what to think Alison, I hope the ABs do the trick. The tripping has been ongoing for a long time but nobody seems to be worried or offer any explanation apart from what I have been told today. Frustrating. xx