carlablum Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 My son got one dog out but Boe and bob died. Ace the dog that survived is now in my arms , I gave him a bath but he keeps coughing more often in the last hour. cant get ahold of a vet. I wil explaine everything later, the house was a total loss but the kids are safe. Crying, Carla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Carla, what happened and what can I do?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinerry Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Oh Nooooooooooooooo!!! Sounds like house fire, and the dogs may have tried to hide, and you had to find them. And their coughing and hard time breathing .. is from all the smoke inhalation?????????? Sad and scarey for you and the poor dogs! You poor family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retminded Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Carla I am soooo sorry i am not a VET... All i can say is that we had something like that happen, and wrapped our dog in a blanket for warmth and helped to settle it's nerves. We covered any cuts/scrapes/bites with a towel, and kept pressure on... We then tried to get it to drink water, and continued to contact the VET. WISH I COULD BE OF MORE HELP!!! ret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kansas51 Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Carla, Not a vet but can tell your having problems. I know there are a lot of people on this site that can begin praying. Power of prayer can not be denied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mymoney Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 My son got one dog out but Boe and bob died. Ace the dog that survived is now in my arms , I gave him a bath but he keeps coughing more often in the last hour. cant get ahold of a vet. I wil explaine everything later, the house was a total loss but the kids are safe. Crying, Carla Run hot water in the bathroom and take him in there to breathe. Good luck, so sorry to hear that. Hang on girl ! I feel your pain ! Run hot water in the bathroom and take him in there to breathe. Good luck, so sorry to hear that. Hang on girl ! I feel your pain ! If it was a fire and firefighters where there ask them for help quickly ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Carla, what happened and what can I do?? I know you don't live far away... is there anything you need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajskj Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Carla....we don't agree on anything but please know that I feel your pain and I am praying for you and your family. I am so sorry that you are going through this. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munsch Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Your local yellow book .... reputable Vet ... they should have a after hour answering service that will get a hold of a Vet if an emergency situation. Sorry but that is all I can think of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retminded Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Carla, ANY NEIGHBORS TO CALL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
is it Monday yet Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 OMG Carla was that your house/garage in Newcastle, Oh no Oh no, if there is anything I can do I am right here in North Bend and I have the whole house to my self if you need a place to stay or anything Please Please let me know asap. I will go to your profile and leave you my e-mail cause it will notify me on my cell. Lynn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangernan Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Carla, get her to a fireman or firestation for oxygen, hopefully they will help till you can get to a vet , I wish you the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbiggs Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Are you ok? did you find a vet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retminded Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Carla, you' all are in our prayers tonight. Let us know.... ret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlablum Posted November 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Very hard time at the moment. Ace the surving dog coughs about every five minutes, the vets on this side of the mountan just have an answering machine. Ace is tired and is breathing fine but was wondering what to look for throughout the night. Will he be ok? My son......... Bless hi heart.... he broke the door open and got on his knees and ace ran out the door but Ryan my son carried Boe and Bob the other 2 dead dogs out of the burning house, son, Timberly and sakia are all well and I will let you know what has happened in a bit. Very sad and need to keep by the kids and Ace. Thank you Carla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbiggs Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 My son got one dog out but Boe and bob died. Ace the dog that survived is now in my arms , I gave him a bath but he keeps coughing more often in the last hour. cant get ahold of a vet. I wil explaine everything later, the house was a total loss but the kids are safe. Crying, Carla wrap him in a damp towel asap then a cozy one i worked with exotic animals for along time. get ahold of a local vet via google or yellow pages, there will be a 24/7 vet around you somewhere, he probably needs pure oxygen Carla, Not a vet but can tell your having problems. I know there are a lot of people on this site that can begin praying. Power of prayer can not be denied. your not alone, Me and MY family lost a house and EVERYTHING we had in a house fire as well. If you need anything write me or my dad is on here as well, DLBFILM is his name here. we are already praying for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlablum Posted November 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 (edited) sorry for what is going on , but need more info, I have a local vet that I could call if I had more info.. Ace was in the house for probably 10 minutes in the billowing smoke, He is coughing but seems ok otherwise. We baithed him, he is white but he looked black from the smoke. He won't drink any water. We need to know what we should be looking for through out the night. hope I'm making sense Thank you so much to everyone, Carla wrap him in a damp towel asap then a cozy one i worked with exotic animals for along time. get ahold of a local vet via google or yellow pages, there will be a 24/7 vet around you somewhere, he probably needs pure oxygen your not alone, Me and MY family lost a house and EVERYTHING we had in a house fire as well. If you need anything write me or my dad is on here as well, DLBFILM is his name here. we are already praying for you Thank you!! I'm going to get the towel now Edited November 24, 2010 by carlablum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbiggs Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Ace was in the house for probably 10 minutes in the billowing smoke, He is coughing but seems ok otherwise. We baithed him, he is white but he looked black from the smoke. He won't drink any water. We need to know what we should be looking for through out the night. hope I'm making sense Thank you so much to everyone, Carla if you are looking at respiratory damage due to excessive carbon dixoide your best bet is to get to a vet if you cant get to a wallgreens or cvs or someplace that might have some kind of more pure oxygen he can be breathing in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimark Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Carla I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. A friend of mine is a vet and she lives in Australia so she may be online now. I will let her know you may be contacting her. Her website is www.Ask-the-Vet.com. Keep trying to contact a vet near you because that is the best thing but if she is there she may be able to offer some advice. Again, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss and the fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjbiggs Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 Ace was in the house for probably 10 minutes in the billowing smoke, He is coughing but seems ok otherwise. We baithed him, he is white but he looked black from the smoke. He won't drink any water. We need to know what we should be looking for through out the night. hope I'm making sense Thank you so much to everyone, Carla Thank you!! I'm going to get the towel now what city are you in if you dont mind us asking, we can be looking for a vet for you if you would like. or check online for an online vet:) there are many out there online 24/7 to give more expert advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangernan Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 http://www.petmd.com/dog/conditions/respiratory/c_dg_smoke_inhalation Carla read this gives signs to watch for easier to post this, but watch his eyes too and hope you can get him to oxygen also... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn53 Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 This probably isn't much help but I looked online and this is what I found: Instructions 1Evaluate your dog’s symptoms. If you fear your dog is suffering from smoke inhalation quickly evaluate her symptoms. Signs of this condition include heavy breathing, coughing, difficulty breathing and irritation of the eyes. 2If fire personnel are present ask if they can administer oxygen. A dog who receives oxygen immediately benefit from reduced carbon monoxide poisoning. 3Take your dog to the nearest animal hospital. If you have any suspicion that your canine is suffering from smoke inhalation immediate medical care is required. Give your vet a quick phone call to advice of your arrival. This will ensure that she is prepared to care for your dog upon arrival. 4Keep your dog calm. A dog is intuitive and pick up on our emotions. Remaining calm will ensure that your dog stays relaxed. Speak to her calmly and provide soothing actions like petting and comforting. 5Work with your vet to create a treatment plan. Depending on the severity of smoke inhalation will determine your dog’s course of treatment. If your dog is experiencing difficulty while breathing oxygen may be needed. Intravenous fluids will likely be administered along with eye medication if your dog’s eyes are irritated. <BR itxtvisited="1"><BR itxtvisited="1"> Ask a Vet Online NowJustAnswer.com/Pets12 Veterinarians Are Online. Ask a Question, Get an Answer ASAP.<BR itxtvisited="1">Severe Anxiety SufferersBrookHavenRetreat.com/PeaceSuccessful Treatment for Women Female Only, Self Pay Facility Read more: How to Recognize and Treat Smoke Inhalation in Dogs | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4495874_recognize-treat-smoke-inhalation-dogs.html#ixzz16B9VM49C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy baby Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 I am so sorry to hear about your troubles. I know we don't know each other but your in my thoughts and prayer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimark Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 I have an email into my friend. Also, I found an online vet at askdvm in case my friend isn't there today. I've asked the question for you about what to do for Ace and hope to hear back shortly. Anything else the vet may need to know - maybe, what type of dog is Ace and how old is he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn53 Posted November 24, 2010 Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 How are smoke inhalation cases best treated? Initial management involves stabilising the respiratory function and establishing a patent airway. Animals with severe airway obstruction or fluid accumulation may require intubations. Once this is performed the following steps are followed: (i) oxygen is immediately administered to replace the carbon monoxide. Initially it is administered at 100% and is weaned down to 40% as soon as possible. The oxygen administration is continued for at least one hour. (ii) Where the dog is in shock, or has extensive skin burns, fluid therapy should be administered to support the cardiovascular system (iii) Windpipe dilators should be administered to assist with inhalation (iv) Humidification may be used to aid the clearance of secretions (v) A single dose of cortisone may be needed if there is severe swelling of the windpipe (vi) Pain relief should be administered (vii) Antibiotics should be used where there is indication of a respiratory infection developing. During the treatment process the patient’s vital signs (e.g. heart rate, respiratory rate, mucous membrane colour) and temperature should be monitored. Also the dog’s arterial blood gases should be frequently checked as they are helpful in assessing therapy. Detecting the presence of lung complications and determining the dog’s chances of survival. Chest x-rays should be taken every two hours initially, and blood tests should be taken to watch for evidence of secondary infection. What is the expected course and outcome of affected dogs? Most dogs suffering from smoke inhalation deteriorate during the initial 24-48 hours and then start improving unless they develop a bacterial infection or develop a respiratory distress syndrome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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