I am praying for him, Got the e-mail about 1 hour ago, It really stinks what vet bills have come too,  Be strong Kutya!!!!

Wow, I am so sorry to hear that. Not only is Kutya a super talented dog, but he is loved by his owner & family. Vic, we are praying for you and Kutya tonight, good luck!

Zeke

Churchill had a foxtail, too. They are NASTY. Vic/LeRoy, ask if the vet has a scope he can send down into his lung and suction out all the fluid, and then give him a couple kinds of antibiotics at the same time until the culture comes back. Best wishes, Vic!

Thanks Marlana...... I will pass it on to Vic

Hooli's suggestion is certainly what they might attempt on a human..broad spectrum antibiotics and removal of the fluid...got to remember the ABC's airway, breathing, circulation...in that order...nothing else matters if he cdoesn't have a patent airway...he needs supplemental O2 also...maybe a tent would be most effective for an animal...lets hope he's not septic yet...

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!!!

Prayers sent to Kutya and Vic and Nancy. We hope everything turns out ok!

I hope he pulls through...very hard to watch a family member suffer. We're pullin for ya.

So sorry to hear this. We take so much for granted with our dogs and the risks that they encounter doing what they love and are bred to do.....
I hope and pray that he bounces back quickly and fully.
Pat

Prayers sent for a quick recovery!

Vic, prayers are with you from the Smileys. We went through the inhaled foxtail issue with Cody. I am sure your vet's already know this but just in case, the bacteria often carried by those seeds is called Nocardia. It is very difficult culture and kill, long incubation period and was described to me to almost act like a fungus. I pass this on only due to personal experience of myself and others who contacted me when I was going through this with my dog. Lots of folks warned me that the infection can come back if all possible tissue around the infection site is not removed and long term antibiotics administered.

Keep up the good attitude.  I know of many dogs that have had a seed work through them (like Hoolie's) and are still out there hunting today.  I certainly wish the best for your pup.

Robert, Churchill had that scope procedure done at 3 am at an emergency vet hospital in Portland...they can do most of the same stuff for pets that they do for humans nowadays.

Foxtails are a very common-and very serious-thing with hunting dogs, unfortunately.

All, thank you for your prayers and support. Nice to have a community like this.

Update. Doc said this morning that he was responding to anti-biotics. So much so that he ate this morning and his fever is down. Vet removed more of the fluid than he thought he would and also he said it was not as thick as he expected. Both good signs.

I am going to see him today and will provide another update later.
I know this is just a start, but so far so good.

Keep those prayers coming...
Nancy and I thank you.

Vic

Thanks for the update Vic............. Hang in there Kutya

Hoping and praying for the best outcome possible,Vic...
Frank

Great news Vic! I know its early, but steps in the right direction are encouraging.

Please keep us updated, I feel like one of my own is down and out right now. It is amazing to me, but many other people "just don't get it" how attached we are to our dogs. On this forum, "we get it" and truly feel your agony and pain. Most of us have had that sick feeling in our stomachs more than once.

Good luck and prayers from Michigan are on the way!

Mike & Zeke

Really, really good news!

Prayers sent for Kutya & your family

Wow, tough news for sure Vic. Prayers sent, good to hear he is responding.

Those dang weed and grass seeds can spell trouble for a bird dog. Keep us posted and best of luck to Kutyna.

Vic & Nancy,
So sorry to hear about Kutya's illness, I will be praying for all 3 of you, stay strong.
Mary Sunday-Smith