Odie on a drip - UPDATE - HE'S HOME. PHOTO ADDED

[Geordietyke]

My poor baby took ill this morning and eventually collapsed in a heap in the kitchen  

As some of you are aware, he has Addison's Disease and we were warned after the diagnosis last April to watch out for any relapses known as an  "Addisonian Crisis".  These can be triggered by stress/other illness etc but we've never experienced one until now.  Symptoms include not eating/drinking/excessive shaking and lethargy.

I rushed him to the vets where he was put on a drip - he was dehydrated and had a high temp.  Bloods came back OK for his usual balances which are checked every few months but his pancreas enzymes were raised so more investigation is required.  The vet even commented that he'd aged 10 years.....  

Healing thoughts very much appreciated for my special boy  

[elaine.e]

Poor Odie, and poor you too, it must have been an awful shock when it happened.

Sending lots of healing thoughts and hoping that Odie will be back home with you very soon and feeling much better

[Poppsie]

Awww Lesley poor little Odie  hope he gets better real soon  do you think it could be pancreatitis ??
sending healing thoughts for your little man x x x

[Geordietyke]

Thanks    I'm not sure whether it was me or Odie having the worst shakes sitting in the vets this morning!  There was a cute little black girlie cocker trying to snuggle into him and all he could manage is one little kiss then nothing - so not like Odie....

Funnily enough, Pancreatitis symptoms are very similar to Addison's and that's why it's difficult to tell them apart.  Something like that could trigger an episode like this. 

The house is empty and strange 

[HelenS]

Sending lots of positive thoughts for Odie . Hope the wee man feels better soon   for you

[Poppsie]

Fingers crossed that he is home with you soon Lesley  x x x

[Lily Freya]

Really feel for you. So, so sorry to read about your little boy.

Healing thoughts winging their way to him, and to you. Xxxx

[Neon]

    So sorry to hear this.  You must have been terrified.  Sending the biggest healing wishes for brave Odie that he feels so much better soon and can come home.  

[Archie bean]

Sending loads of healing thoughts to your lovely boy and a huge hug for you too. Hope he is feeling much better soon. 

[MIN]

I wish  Odie well.  We have experienced this illness with our staffie. we were unable to help her when she suddenly turned. Aleast you have managed to get him the help he needs.

[ejp]

Oh Lesley, I am so sorry Odie has been taken poorly    Thinking of you and your family and sending healing and positive thoughts for him  

[Geordietyke]

I wish  Odie well.  We have experienced this illness with our staffie. we were unable to help her when she suddenly turned. Aleast you have managed to get him the help he needs.

Really sorry to hear this   

Before Odie had his diagnosis, he suffered the same symptoms for about 2 weeks, of course we had no idea what it meant at the time but was really lucky that I got him to the vets and they found out what it was very quickly.  It's not pleasant to witness your dog ageing and collapsing in front of your eyes though 

Thanks everyone, really helps as I just feel helpless atm.

[Rileysmum]

Sending odie lots of hugs and you too Leslie its not nice seeing your baby in distress, keep us posted xx x

[fenby]

Hoping Odie is soon feeling better and back home with you.

[Salumba]

Big hugs sloppy kisses from across the channel to you both x x x