Freya's results

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Freya's results
Topic Started: Nov 12 2008, 06:34 PM (125 Views)
westie mum	Nov 12 2008, 06:34 PM Post #1
Chatterbox Posts: 1,099 Group: Full Members Member #126 Joined: October 17, 2005	Well what a day it's been. Went to the vets this morning to get the results from Freya's test. There may be some good news as the lab has come up with 3 possible causes for Frey's cough. The first is lungworm for which we have been given advocate (at Ł25 a box I certainly will look into getting a prescription for it and getting it online).As Frey is prone to eating slugs this may :crossedfingers: be the cause.The rep from the pharmaceutical company has told the vet that it is getting more common in our area (but then surely that is what a rep would say sorry being cynical), The vet also stressed that it was a rare condition. 2nd cause could be an allergy though he said that trying to find out what was causing an allergic reaction with her lungs would be difficult. We will look into that further when we go back in 2 weeks he wants to rule out the lungworm first. 3rd cause is what Glo had but because Frey hasn't got that crackling sound on her lungs he's really undecided whether or not she could be in the really early stages. :pray: :pray: :pray: that it is not this. Just glad I didn't cancel their insurance and put the money into an account instead because there is no way there would have been enough money in. :phew: He has also reduced her steroids and hopefully she will be off them in a couple of weeks. He said that they are probably the reason that Freya has been so miserable and hopefully she should be back to her old self soon. Edited by westie mum, Nov 12 2008, 07:47 PM.



zandd	Nov 12 2008, 06:36 PM Post #2
Moderator Posts: 22,625 Group: Moderators Member #48 Joined: February 5, 2005	Oh my word what a mixture of possibilities.Lungworm certainly seems to be becoming more prevalent in UK.If it is this will there be long term implications at all?



westie mum	Nov 12 2008, 07:02 PM Post #3
Chatterbox Posts: 1,099 Group: Full Members Member #126 Joined: October 17, 2005	He doesn't seem to think there will be any problems long term as he seems to think the advocate will clear it and it may just be in the larva stage if it is lungworm. I really don't know what to the think. :help: Hopefully things will be clearer in 2 weeks. Edited by westie mum, Nov 12 2008, 07:02 PM.



Sky	Nov 12 2008, 07:44 PM Post #4
Chatterbox Posts: 1,513 Group: Full Members Member #136 Joined: November 23, 2005	Thinking of you and :crossedfingers: that Freya's problems will improve soon :yes:



Nic	Nov 12 2008, 08:38 PM Post #5
Competition Manager Posts: 2,385 Group: Competition Manager Member #484 Joined: June 20, 2007	ooohhh god how wowrrying, i bet u r just counting down th days before you can go back to see what it is. :crossedfingers: for her and :hug: hugs for you all



ClaireS	Nov 12 2008, 10:12 PM Post #6
Moderator Posts: 10,446 Group: Moderators Member #113 Joined: September 8, 2005	:crossedfingers: that you see some improvement in the next 2 weeks :pray: Its going to be a long 2 weeks! Give Freya a cuddle from me :wub:



Tafia	Nov 13 2008, 12:35 AM Post #7
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 5,819 Group: Full Members Member #134 Joined: November 17, 2005	Fingers crossed for Freya. I know that Lungworm is on the increase in South Wales but thankfully neither of mine have shown any interest in slugs/snails. As Claire says, it's going to be a long two weeks.



westie mum	Dec 12 2008, 12:29 PM Post #8
Chatterbox Posts: 1,099 Group: Full Members Member #126 Joined: October 17, 2005	Didn't post about Freya's last visit to the vets as there was no change BUT we've been back today and she's been given the all clear. :yippee: :hyper: . She has been off the steroids now for 4 weeks and she finished her Corvental on Wednesday. As there has been no significant coughing and she has just coughed occasionally they have put it down to a bout of bronchitus. Her lungs are clear and all seems to be well. They have just told me to keep an eye on her and take her back should her cough start again. So happy and couldn't wish for a better Christmas present. :yay:



Lu20	Dec 12 2008, 01:41 PM Post #9
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 4,189 Group: Full Members Member #423 Joined: March 9, 2007	What brilliant news :yippee: You must be so relieved :yes: The bestest ever christmas present :ok:



zandd	Dec 12 2008, 05:37 PM Post #10
Moderator Posts: 22,625 Group: Moderators Member #48 Joined: February 5, 2005	:yippee: that is great news.



Tafia	Dec 12 2008, 06:40 PM Post #11
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 5,819 Group: Full Members Member #134 Joined: November 17, 2005	:yay: :yay: :yay:



Marean	Dec 12 2008, 07:11 PM Post #12
Total Gas Bag! Posts: 4,411 Group: Full Members Member #172 Joined: January 16, 2006	So pleased at this outcome :yay:



ClaireS	Dec 12 2008, 08:40 PM Post #13
Moderator Posts: 10,446 Group: Moderators Member #113 Joined: September 8, 2005	:phew: that is just wonderful! :yay:



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