Oliver had an episode yesterday of what we are not clear, he has been clearing his throat on wakening this quickly goes then trotting off around the garden his estate. His movement was strange like he was retching, he stopped - I went out and he just stood got reacting to my command to come - his back leg was shacking, I ran for hubby and Ollie still stood then lay on the wet grass wheezing, hubby lifted him in doors, his wheezing was slight but I phoned the vet who saw us within the hour, Ollie was brighter but still trying to clear his throat now and again.
The vet said his heart and vitals were all good and his eyes not glazed - he may have had a small TIA, she suggested bloods on Monday and x ray as she felt a small swelling in his upper abdomen but stressed it was difficult to examine when she was on her own. His wheezing she felt was not chest infection and thought his back leg was due to possible arthritis - she prescribed bronchodilators and liquid paracetamol until she got a clearer picture.
Ollie is much better today, he is due for bloods and x ray on Monday.
Sorry for the long post but I am so very concerned, I had call to confirm today and asked about the sedation risks etc lady said they give full sedation in case they need to operate, I expressed my concerns and said that while I wanted x ray I may not want invasive surgery, I mentioned my usual vet and it was agreed she will look him over and then discuss with me before they go ahead.
I don't know what to say I am finding it difficult to type this....I just don't feel I want my little boy messed about with at 13 years old. Medication yes to aid his health in old age yes but chemo or surgery I don't know. Hubby and I had a scare with him almost 2 years back and we said then we would not have him go through stuff - it was a hernia in the end and easy to rectify.
I do not know what this is - I have a doggy who is no different than News Years Eve curled by my side, but I realize something strange happened yesterday. I am so concerned and need your support and whether I am handling this correctly