arlene5548 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 my poor nanuq is not a well boy today. Had to take him to the vets yest as his eyes were running green and he had green snot all over his nose, sneezing like mad and reverse sneezing. As per usual the vet didnt really know!( suprise, suprise)...could be an allergy, could be a cold..So sent home with antibotics and a trial course of antihistamines...just in case he has hayfever! Well the antihistamines wiped him out and he slept all day, so thats not on, so ill try at night but hes hardly moved all day today, even when Nina is over trying to get a play out of him. So im hoping the antibiotics kick in soon, as we are taking the two of them, in the tourer for two weeks holiday soon and i dont want the poor boy to be ill. Best thing is...vet costs...£58....after he gives me the script, he says if the antihistamines work ,you can buy piriton in the chemist for £5....huh???? Then why not say that in the first place and save me some cash u dork!! (ranting now..) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 *hugs* hope hes better soon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokis_mom Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Sorry to hear your fur baby isn't doing well, hope he gets better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Aww bless Nooks poor boy. . . Vets are like GP's they know a little about a lot and so make generalisations. They try the obvious, if that don't work then do some cultures and bloodwork (more money) to try to get a bit more specific. Then more meds (more money) Meanwhile they learn something new.. . . yay (Ahem. . . at your expense !!!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaves to kaya Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Aww sorry to hear this, hope he makes a speedy recovery x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austinville Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hoping for a quick recovery..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissBella Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hope he feels better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNaylor007 Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Get well soon and bug hugs from Mickey to make him better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskycat Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Aww I am sorry poor Nauq is feeling poorly. Vets are a complete rip off on occasions like this. The majority of the meds they issue are human meds so I always ring my vet first for some advice - which is free they usually suggest something to try and then err on the side of caution by saying if he/she is no better bring them in. This gives you a bit of lea way to try something out and if they don't appear to be getting better you then have the option of taking them to the vets. I hope Nanuq gets better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huskycat Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Aww bless Nooks poor boy. . . Vets are like GP's they know a little about a lot and so make generalisations. They try the obvious, if that don't work then do some cultures and bloodwork (more money) to try to get a bit more specific. Then more meds (more money) Meanwhile they learn something new.. . . yay (Ahem. . . at your expense !!!! ) +1 Andy - you hit the nail on the head here - I work for GP's and this is exactly what they do! That and refer to a Consultant Specialist. (which actually I am pleased about cos otherwise I would be out of a job lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 bless hope he's feeling better soon so he can enjoy his hols xxxxxxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arlene5548 Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 hey guys..thanks for all the advice...just thinkin here, my brother is a pharmacist is Torquay....bet he could advise me from now on!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISDW Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Aw poor boy, hope he's not allergic to Nina! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Miss Bump Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 awwww hope he feels better soon xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 hope he is feeling better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCouture Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 hope he's feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessmom Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 No all human meds are okay for dogs. For example, ibuprofen (brand name Motrin) is quite dangerous for dogs. They need a special formulation so it doesn't cause liver damage, and even then certain Labs can be sensitive to it. We lost our Lab x recently to liver failure, so this is a bit of a sore spot for me. In humans, green snot indicates an infection, not allergies. I don't know if it's the same for dogs, but a couple days on the antibiotics should help, if it is. I hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabresmum Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hope he feels better soon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 aww huggles xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dygosamikita Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Sounds similar to what Nikita had the other week. She has green snot in one of her nostrils and was feeling very sorry for herself. She was put on Cefalexin 500mg caps, three times a day for a week then had to go back. She was started to feel better after a week but was still a bit lethargic and more cuddly than normal. They put her on the caps for another 5 days. By the end she was back to her normal bratty self. Hope Nanuq gets feeling better soon..... *hugz* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Zoya sends Husky Hugs. Hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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