Ben's in hospital

[debbie321]

Just had to rush poor Ben to the Vet as he was trying to throw up and obviously in pain (to the point of running into things and yelling)   

We'd been out for a walk and he'd eaten a dead mouse (at least I think he ate it after rolling in it).  He also got covered with burrs (horrible spikey, sticky big seed heads).  He had got so well covered that his ears were stuck together at the top of his head!

I started on his head as soon as we got home and Ben joined in by trying to get them off his legs.  He started reaching and I presumed it was the mouse coming back up    He could only produce white foamy stuff and grass.  He was reaching and trying to throw up constantly so I called the vet for advice.  She recommended that I give him 5 more minutes and then bring him in if he didn't stop.

Within 3 minutes he was worse, making the most awful noises, shaking and throwing himself around.  I called the vet again and burst into tears!  Poor Becky had the phone thrust at her and she arranged for the vet to see us straight away.  The vet thinks it's likely to be the burrs and has kept him in so that they can sedate him and have a good look.  I should get a call this evening to let me know how he is.

I know he's in good hands and it's not likely to be life threatening but to see him in such pain was awful 

[Joelf]

How awful,Debbie - poor Ben!

I do hope he soon feels better;at least he's at the vets where they can keep an eye on him.

Best wishes to him from Spike & Domino.

[Annette]

Sounds to me like he may have a burr partially obstructing his throat.

Well done for getting him seen so quickly. I'm sure he will be fine, but I can understand your worry and distress. I'd be exactly the same!

Hope he is soon back home with you.

[Cob-Web]

Thinking of you - call me if you need to

[silkstocking]

Poor Ben, thinking of you Sending you lots of positive thoughts and keeping my fingers firmly crossed he is okay 

[suzysu]

aww you poor things ...what a shock  ...hope Ben will be feeling better soon x

[*Jay*]

Oh no, poor Ben - hope the vet can get him feeling better soon.

[spanielcrazy]

Does sound like a burr, but still very scary!

Wishing all the best for you both

((( )))

[happydog]

Thinking of you and Ben. That is so scarey, I should think I would have had leaky eyes too. I had no idea those burrs were potentially so dangerous  , they are everywhere here atm .  I let Fern clear some of them out of her coat. Not so sure I will any longer  . Will check back later to see how he is.

[Nicola]

Oh no, poor Ben, that must have been terrifying for him and for you 

I hope he's ok, please let us know what the vet says

Cocker hugs and  on the way to both of you 

[Brimbeck(Dyllan)]

Poor Ben and poor you.
Hope all is well

[debbie321]

Thanks for all your replies (and phone call Rachel) 

The vet has called back and said that it had been the burrs    They have affected one of his tonsils which apparently is now the size of a plum ............ no idea how big his tonsil should be but it does sound awful His throat is also very red and sore (I don't think his violent reaching helped).

They want to keep him overnight and I have to call again at 10am tomorrow.  I'm working so won't be able to collect him until the afternoon - presuming he's recovered enough.

The other nice news is that the nurses got all the other burrs out while he was sleepy    That would have taken me all night - especially his armpits and feathering!

Thanks again for all your good wishes 

[MrsMac]

Poor Ben but at least you got him there superquick and he's recovering now    Sending ((hugs)) and cocker kisses to Ben and I hope he's allowed home tomorrow 

[michelle123]

Debbie you poor thing.

Ben is a very brave boy    He is in the best place.

Sending very very gentle hugs to both you & Ben 

[ClareB]

Poor Ben, sounds really painful.     I never would have thought that pulling off burrs themselves would lead this.  Hope he's feeling much better tomorrow and you're able to bring him home.    for Ben.