Gissi sick
By Gabs
@gabs8513 (48686)
United Kingdom
June 6, 2007 4:55pm CST
Ok a few of you will have picked up that Gissi has not been well I would just like to let you all know that he has been better today
Ever since I got him from the Kennels 3 years ago he has been suffering with like a cough and choking, his nose gets blocked up to well I managed to control it
In the Summer he seems to get this a lot and I believe it could be Hay fever but it is bad as he can't breathe properly
Well normally it only lasts about 10 minutes. Yesterday it lasted for hours and he had Problems breathing I was getting scared
Now a few of you will wonder why I did not take him to the Vet well I did not have the money and I am used to him being like this I also did not expect him to go that long
The problem was he started at a time when the Vets where shut which meant calling one out and that costs a fortune
Anyway I did not sleep well and only got 4 hours as I was always checking Gissi to make sure he was breathing
He has not been to bad today I phoned the Vet earlier as Gissi started coughing again
The Vet heard him over the Phone and told me to get some for Hay fever and also allergies
He told me which ones to buy but he said if they do not help Gissi then I have to take him in
I gave him one Tablet earlier and so far he has been ok so I really hope that they will help him or I will be starving for a month lol but I will say I will starve if it sorts my Baby out
And before anyone asks why I have not got Pet Insurance, well he would not be covered for this as he has been to the Vet about it before
So everyone keep your Fingers crossed that these Tablets will help my little Fellow
But Gissi says do not worry he is fine and will be up to mischief again soon
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29 responses
@tammyr (5946)
• Etowah, Tennessee
6 Jun 07
Oh the poor little dear. I hope the pill helps him. I had a dog once that was allergic to grass! He had to get shots every 3 months.
You give gissi a hug for me and Izzy and we will be praying for him.
And you better eat! That will only make you sick and not do a thing for gissi.
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@winterose (39887)
• Canada
7 Jun 07
well we will just pray that that is all that he needs, but surely you can get some help for yourself on you low income?
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@ItTakesAllSorts (4096)
•
7 Jun 07
Oh the poor little fellow, I hope he is doing well on the tablets. You are such a great owner Gabs as he is always number 1 in your heart.
I don't blame you for not getting pet insurance, its a con as you have to be so up to date with everything before they make a payout, this is why I have never insured my cats!!
I think with Gissi its tissues at the ready and a good facial steam once in a while.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
7 Jun 07
Oh my gabs...I hate to hear that Gissi's been sick and I do hope the medicine helps him....I often don't have the extra money to take my two babes to a vet either, so resort to home remedies that have always helped..Katlady has some good advice there--about the steambath kind of thing in the bathroom...I've done that countless times for my babies in the past who had respiratory problems too and it helped--pets can have allergies too, just like us--give an extra hug to him for me...will you??
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@add_im (2712)
• Philippines
7 Jun 07
Oh how sad that your baby Gissi is sick, we'll just continue praying and hoping that he'll get back feeling well and that he could breathe normally as he used to. He's in the lists of my prayers, give my hug to Gissi gabs. God bless both of you!
@weemam (13372)
•
6 Jun 07
aww gabs you must be worried sick for him , as if you didn't have enough on your plate at the moment , I just hope by now he is a bit better , I have actually met you or gizzie but I feel as If I have , please take care of both of you , I hope you get a better sleep tonight , I am just off to my bed now , God Bless you both xx
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@disvachic (10117)
• United States
6 Jun 07
I am so sorry to hear this gabs.I hope he gets well soon and hope the tablets work.I hope you are feeling better today as well.Get well soon to the both yall.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
7 Jun 07
My Creamery kitty came complete with cold symptoms that persisted most of the first year I had him, he also coughed up a horrendous tape worm. He has enough Persian heritage to have cramped up nasal passages. He coughed, and sneezed and had mattery eyes for a long time. I am pleased to say that he seems to have finally outgrown it. At one point he did take a round of antibiotics. I am glad that your vet will at least try to help you over the phone. We love our little abandoned pets.
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
7 Jun 07
I read a line in your other discussion that says these pills seem to help. I am so glad. We feel helpless when these little ones are sick and they cannot tell us what hurts.
@brendalee (6082)
• United States
6 Jun 07
I am sorry that Gissi is not feeling well. I hope the medicine works for him. With someone as wonderful as you taking care of him, he is sure to get better quick. You give him a hug for me ok.
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@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
6 Jun 07
Awwwww I hope the tablet works for him I really do. I could never afford pet insurance. I can barely get it for myself.LOL It might also be allergies and they can give him something for that. But if this pill works then you dont have to take to the vets. Right? I know you starve Gabs you would do anything for your little man. Give him a kiss from auntie Terry. And keep us iformed. Please
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@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
7 Jun 07
Yes Sweetie if they work then I will be ok and not take him but if I do have to take him I will phone up the RSPCA and see if they send me another Voucher for taking him, they did the last 2 times
He did have easier breathing night last night I will give him a kiss when he gets up
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@Katlady2 (9904)
• United States
7 Jun 07
You are a very good mommy. I'm glad Gissi is feeling a bit better. I was thinking that maybe, along with the medicine, maybe a humidifier might work for him. Or even taking him in the bathroom while the shower or bath is running, so the steam from the hot water can clear him up a little. When my cat Missy had a bad cough from a reaction to the flea powder I used on her, she ended up in the bathroom while I was taking a shower (unbeknownst to me of course) and it really seemed to help. As usual, please give Gissi lots of snuggling from me. And lots of hugs to you too. Try to get some rest if possible hon.
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@royal52gens (5488)
• United States
6 Jun 07
Lizzie, Gizmo and I are all very sad that Gissi is sick. Lizzie has also been a little under the weather. I think it is summer time allergies also but not as bad as Gissi is going through. I hope Gissi takes his medicine and feels better soon. Maybe we can send a box of kleenex. LOL Nah, Gissie would get to feeling better and then tear the kleenex up and spread them around the house, making another big mess for you. Or Gissi would be writing secret notes on them and sending them to my house. Then I would have a mess at my house. Ok, no kleenex for any of the dogs. LOL
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@sunshinelady (7609)
• United States
7 Jun 07
My heart feels sad that Gissi is so sick. He is a joy to you so I know that your heart is sad because he is not the mischievious little fellow he is when he is feeling well. Before you know it he will be up and about and getting into mischieve. I will keep Gissi and you in my prayers.
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@KrazyKlingon (5005)
• United States
8 Jun 07
I guess unlike tests a doctor does for humans, there isn't anything that they can do for doggies to see what he's allergic to. Then you can see what you might have that's bothering him if they did.
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@mimpi1911 (25464)
• India
7 Jun 07
oh, i am sorry to hear that gabs. i am sure the tablets gonna work fine for him. let's keep our fingers crossed. if its cold , keep him covered and give warm stuff. i know you know better.
get well soon gissi. your mama is sad and so are we!!
God bless.
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@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
10 Jun 07
Oh gabs, that's not good. I hope the dear little fellow is much better by now. And you too. You must keep as well as you can to be there for him. My fingers are crossed...sending you cuddles Gissi, you darling little doggy.
@marlyse (1056)
• Switzerland
7 Jun 07
awwww poor lil gissi and poor mum. i really hope he feels better when he had his tablets. the suggestion from kat is really good, because it helps us too. did you hear from the bach-flower therapy? they have it for the dogs too and it helps here with our 3. its not expensive here.
please gibe him a big hug from me
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