Hurley today...

[Regina and Hurley]

I don't know if it's just me, but Hurley has not been acting right today. This morning while walking him he started having a lot of saliva forming...so much that bubbles formed on top of his nose...he seems not himself. He has been pacing and acting like something is not right. I don't know if it's a reaction from a medicine. I have called Dr. Genovese...he is going to see Hurley. I don't know if this is a Dermatogist issue, surgery issue, a primary vet issue. Even in the house with the A/C he is still panting hard. I can't get him to poop. I know his schedule so well. Sometimes, I feel that the doctors think I am a paranoid mom with him. I just know something is not right. I have never seen so much saliva come from him that formed on top of his nose. I have pulled my kids out of school and getting ready to go to see Dr. G.
I feel a little stressed and overwhelmed. I am trying so hard to keep him well. I know he is on a lot of medicines. He has been acting fine, but when something changes in him, I feel that there is something going on.
He didn't even bark when I went to unlock the door this morning when I came home. He always barks...
I am so attached to him and love him so much. This has been hard. I pray it's just me being too paranoid.

I will update when I can... :) walking out door in a minute...

Love,

Regina and Hurley


UPDATE:
What a day....

I just left Hurleys primary vet office...

I went to Dr. G today...he took him off the Steriod spray...maybe too powerful...
Hurley was still not acting right so he mentioned maybe x-rays and bloodwork. Then with Hurley not having a bowel movement he thought it would be a good idea to rule out anything lodged in him. 
I left and took him home. Before, going to ER vet I wanted to walk him one more time and rule out a "pooping problem".. He did have a bowel movement. Not huge, but a movement. 
He has had so much saliva coming from him and hard panting. I just did not understand what was wrong with him.
I called my primary vet, Dr. Springer. I took Hurley in and he looked over all the meds he is on. He stopped at the Genesis Steriod Spray. He got his medical book and all the symptoms Hurley is having, is related to this spray. Heavy panting and the access saliva. Dr. Springer asked how much was I spraying on him. I said about 4 sprays...enough to get it wet. He said that was too much. I should only do one spray twice a day. He thinks that this spray is too powerful. Dr. Genovese said to stop it too today...his infection is looking better. 
Hurleys temp is fine, he is hydrated...

I am to discontinue the spray. He should be ok. 

Oh my gosh, what a day...I have been crying all day....
I know that Dr. G and his staff think I am a paranoid person. I hope I am not getting on their nerves...
It's just I knew Hurley has been acting so weird and panting so hard and all that saliva. 
I took a picture of him after we got in car....you can see his tongue and how much saliva builds up on it...I will send soon.

He is on so much medicine...
On the Steriod Spray bottle the direction says "Spray affected area twice daily for two weeks"
I thought I was to spray a couple of sprays to wet it good....
It could of ran down into his mouth with all the sprays I did the Doctor said. At least we know that what he is experiencing is from the Steriod Spray...

Gosh....what a time he is having.....
I pray this is it for a while and no more emergencies....

Regina

UPDATE:
The post I just sent was an email I sent to Dr. Judy right after Hurleys doctor appt.i wanted to send it to you all real quick....

I want to let you guys know, just like I have posted on his Faceboo and some other forums, that I hope you don't think it's always drama with Hurley and us....I just feel that I am just a little overwhelmed sometimes. I knew it was going to be hard, but I feel sometimes it's harder than normal, you know? We have our good days with Hurley...a lot of good days.. I hope you know that..Hurley is 13 months old and has been through so much. I have just been fighting very hard for him. I know that you all, if going through the same thing with your dogs, would be doing the same thing, if not more...we become so attached to these creatures that faced with "issues" it's amazing of how hard you do fight for them. We are their voice....

I knew Hurley was experiencing something not normal today. They give us signs and we "react".,..I just hate having to give some updates that aren't always the best or happiest updates....I just know the power of prayer and it works.

I read so many posts on here....don't think I don't. I check in a lot...to get a laugh, to say a quick prayer, to read advice you give each other.... I think of you all and pray for every dog that needs help right now, or is in pain...even the dogs who are healthy and happy right now...my days seem to just fly by. I don't even have to explain because we are moms...we know how busy our lives are, then put Hurley in it and it's pretty nuts.....!!

It doesn't help either when you have some of the closest friends in your life say that I should just put my dog to sleep, that my world revolves around my dog and he will never get healthy. I have to drown out some negative things that are going on and rely on you, depend on you all. That what I am doing is the right thing...yes right now, my life is about Hurley and caring for him, but I know deep down he will get through this. It's not as easy as just "getting rid of the problem"....because there is no voice behind the problem. The thing is "there is a voice for Hurley"..it's my voice. I will do what I have to do to save my dog....you agree...because you are dog lovers...you are the voice for your dog. When your dog needs you, you are there...you speak up and you will fight...

I don't regret at all that I got Hurley out of the litter. I am so blessed to have him. He makes my day everyday...he lays by my side, follows me everywhere, trys to run to me when I am leaving to go run errands and waits for my arrival at the window...that is my boy...I wouldn't trade him for anything...if I had to go back in time and do this all over......I would still have Hurley....

Thank you all for being so very kind to Hurley and my family, for never being negative, and really LOVE my dog...you have no idea what this means to me.....

I love ya all, and love Dr. Judy for taking me under her wing....

Regina and Hurley

UPDATE..Friday,May 25
Hurley is 100 times better today!! He has not had the Steriod Spray for over 24 hours now and he is doing good. Last night around 7 he stopped having the saliva issues and his nose cleared up and not running mucus. His heavy panting stopped too..he started to feel much better...what a relief!!
I am so glad that dogs can give us "signs" when they are not feeling quite right, ya know? Us moms and dads know our dogs so good..that any change in them and we are quick to figure out the problem :)
This morning, I decided to lay down and rest for a couple of minutes before starting my day. Hurley jumped right up in bed with me, circled around and around, got his spot and put his adorable face right up close to mine and closed his eyes...resting too....that is why I love him so much...because of these moments I have with him. That is why I will keep fighting for him and making sure he has a long life for all the moments yet to come....:)

Thank you all for checking on us!!! Such a better day :)

Regina and Hurley

[Lucy & AnnaBelle's Mom]

I would have been right on the phone to the vet as well.  Hope by now things are under control and you will be home to update soon.  Hang in there ... you are a great doodle Mom.

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

I think he is nauseated.

[Janie, Jackson and Jilly]

Good luck, hoping he is alright.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Just checking in and hoping for an update...thinking about you and Hurley.

[Sue & Lily Grace]

More prayers coming your way.

[Ginny Nightingale]

You may feel paranoid, but your concern may have saved his life today! keep it up! He will do well BECAUSE of you not in spite of you! :) 

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

glad to hear he is ok and its nothing serious. i was worried about him and you

[Sue & Lily Grace]

Regina, thank you. I have a vested interest in having Hurley get better and run and play and have a long happy life. I could not save my Cassie and Hurley is now my surrogate long distance puppy. I share your tears but when he is better, running and playing everything will be worth it. I will continue my prayers for you all Try to get some rest. He and the kids continue to need you.

[Jarka, Monty & Auggie]

I don't think you are being paranoid either. You've noticed a change in his behavior and overall state, and reported it to the vet. I think it's great that you are keeping an eye on Hurley. Who else would if not you? The vets only see him for a little bit of time, but you know Hurley and his behavior the best. Kudos to you!

[Pam & Trixie]

Thank you for the update.  I was very worried about Hurley.

it sounds like an overall good Conclusion.  Good to know that his Infection is lookign better too!

You did not know how much to spray on the area.  That should have been told to you (explained), So Do Not Blame yourself for spraying more then 1 spray.

Ah, Take some Deep Cleansing Breaths...Try to relax a bit tonight.

[Ricki and Tara (doodle)]

Thanks so much for the update. Please don't blame yourself for any of this. You absolutely did the right thing by taking him in and having him checked out. And you were just following instructions with the spray too.  And I don't call a loving concerned doodle mom paranoid either. Hurley has just been through a major surgery and needs to be monitored closely until this is all over. Keep up the good work!  Remember you're Hurley's voice and he would have asked for help today if he could have!  I hope his reaction settles down soon so he can relax and be comfortable again (you too!) :)

[Cyndi, The Boys & Callie]

Never feel uncomfortable asking questions and trust your instincts.  As I told my son when he was young, you ask questions until the answer makes sense.  Sometimes that's one question, other times it may be many. But, keep pushing. Paws crossed for continued improvement.  You and Hurley are in our thoughts and prayers.