Remy's got pneumonia

blushy · Jun 19, 2015

Fosta Mama said:
Thank you so much for asking. I just got home from visiting Remy. He is not improving as much as we would have liked. He is still in the oxygen cage, on IV fluids with antibiotics, and being given nebulizer treatments with antibiotics. It's very frustrating that he is not improving. The good thing is that he is not getting worse. However, at $1000/day I am running out of time. He's been at the EV since Monday.

I am hoping hoping hoping he can come home by tomorrow night.

That's good news he is not deteriorating! But I do understand your concern with the cost. My sister in law has a $2,100 bill from a 2 night stay when her Pomeranian suddenly developed congestive heart failure. She needed almost the same type of treatments as Remy. Oxygen, IV, IV Meds, etc...

Keep up the fight Remy!

I will be thinking of you and worrying with you until the next update!

2bullymama · Jun 19, 2015

Fosta Mama said:
Thank you so much for asking. I just got home from visiting Remy. He is not improving as much as we would have liked. He is still in the oxygen cage, on IV fluids with antibiotics, and being given nebulizer treatments with antibiotics. It's very frustrating that he is not improving. The good thing is that he is not getting worse. However, at $1000/day I am running out of time. He's been at the EV since Monday.

I am hoping hoping hoping he can come home by tomorrow night.

continued prayers --- so hope he has great improvement can come home tonight

Squishy Walnuts · Jun 19, 2015

Poor Remy!! I'm glad that he's not getting worse but so frustrating that he's not any better. I understand the struggle with the costs. Come on Remy!! Keep fighting!

Jakeyjake · Jun 19, 2015

I hope Remy is improving and that you can bring him home. Thinking good thoughts for you and poor Remy!

Fosta Mama · Jun 19, 2015

Sadly, Remy's condition has not improved. At a cost of $1000 per day, I am unable to keep him at the EV any longer. I will be bringing him home tonight and setting him up on home oxygen. I have prepared a crate and the vet has ordered an oxygen-making machine, and a portable tank for the drive home, that I will rent. Remy's lungs need time to break down the foreign body (vomit) and clear. Because he has failed to respond with 5 days of treatment, his prognosis is not the greatest. He will be sent home with a couple of antibiotics and nausea medication.

My heart is broken. I feel I have failed him to not be able to keep him hospitalized any longer. The vets are discouraged that he hasn't rebounded, but they hope that continued oxygen at home will give him the time his lungs need to recover.

Please continue to pray for my Remy. I have tears in my eyes as I type this.

2bullymama · Jun 19, 2015

Fosta Mama said:
Sadly, Remy's condition has not improved. At a cost of $1000 per day, I am unable to keep him at the EV any longer. I will be bringing him home tonight and setting him up on home oxygen. I have prepared a crate and the vet has ordered an oxygen-making machine, and a portable tank for the drive home, that I will rent. Remy's lungs need time to break down the foreign body (vomit) and clear. Because he has failed to respond with 5 days of treatment, his prognosis is not the greatest. He will be sent home with a couple of antibiotics and nausea medication.

My heart is broken. I feel I have failed him to not be able to keep him hospitalized any longer. The vets are discouraged that he hasn't rebounded, but they hope that continued oxygen at home will give him the time his lungs need to recover.

Please continue to pray for my Remy. I have tears in my eyes as I type this.

So very sorry it has come to this. Praying very very hard and sending lots of love to you and Remy

Tgirl · Jun 19, 2015

I am so sorry to hear this. Still praying for him.

blushy · Jun 19, 2015

Fosta Mama said:
Sadly, Remy's condition has not improved. At a cost of $1000 per day, I am unable to keep him at the EV any longer. I will be bringing him home tonight and setting him up on home oxygen. I have prepared a crate and the vet has ordered an oxygen-making machine, and a portable tank for the drive home, that I will rent. Remy's lungs need time to break down the foreign body (vomit) and clear. Because he has failed to respond with 5 days of treatment, his prognosis is not the greatest. He will be sent home with a couple of antibiotics and nausea medication.

My heart is broken. I feel I have failed him to not be able to keep him hospitalized any longer. The vets are discouraged that he hasn't rebounded, but they hope that continued oxygen at home will give him the time his lungs need to recover.

Please continue to pray for my Remy. I have tears in my eyes as I type this.

I am so sorry to hear that he hasn't improved. But you are still able to keep him on oxygen... I do hope that with a bit more time he will recover.

My heart is breaking for you... And I also understand the costs are just too much to put onto yourself at once. You aren't failing him. And I know that he knows that too. Don't do that to yourself.

Please Remy, get better ol' guy! [emoji173]️

Give him a giant hug from us! And of course we are sending you giant hugs!

eeturk · Jun 19, 2015

I am so, so sorry to hear this. Please don't feel like a failure. You do so much for these dogs and you are far from giving up. Maybe a quiet, stable familiar environment at home is just what Remy needs to heal. Thinking of you.

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Chiana · Jun 20, 2015

Oh my god! Be strong Remy! Maybe the familiar home environment helps him to pull this through.

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Mavis · Jun 20, 2015

Oh, no! This is so sad. I hope so much you start to see progress and Remy starts to feel better. The beauty of this forum is that everyone here understands how you are feeling and how much you love Remy. We are all pulling for you and this little angel. God bless.

Squishy Walnuts · Jun 20, 2015

I'm SO sorry!!

Remy knows you are doing everything you can for him. You are a great mom to him!

We're pulling for you Remy! I will continue to pray for him.

Fosta Mama · Jun 20, 2015

We had a rough night last night, but mostly because Remy did not want to be in his oxygen crate. (He sleeps on his doggy bed in my room at night, and before that, on my bed with me. He is not used to being separated.) He cried and barked all night. He is supposed to be resting. I called the EV to see if I could resume his Xanax, which he used to get nightly to help him sleep due to night anxiety. During his hospitalization, they didn't given it to him because they didn't want to depress his breathing any further. However, with my call, they agreed I could give it to him. Unfortunately, it didn't help.

I found a room humidifier and it works perfect. We sit on the toilet in a small bathroom, so that the cool mist blows directly into Remy's face for 10 minutes, and I do 5 minutes of coupage.

I can tell he's happy to be home. He has a bit of a spark in his eyes which was previously lacking. Remy is resting right now.

The oxygen machine is loud and a bit heavy, so I can not cart it upstairs to have him sleep in my room with me. This is another good reason why it's so important to crate train your dogs!

homemade oxygen crate

oxygen machine

blushy · Jun 20, 2015

Fosta Mama said:
We had a rough night last night, but mostly because Remy did not want to be in his oxygen crate. (He sleeps on his doggy bed in my room at night, and before that, on my bed with me. He is not used to being separated.) He cried and barked all night. He is supposed to be resting. I called the EV to see if I could resume his Xanax, which he used to get nightly to help him sleep due to night anxiety. During his hospitalization, they didn't given it to him because they didn't want to depress his breathing any further. However, with my call, they agreed I could give it to him. Unfortunately, it didn't help.

I found a room humidifier and it works perfect. We sit on the toilet in a small bathroom, so that the cool mist blows directly into Remy's face for 10 minutes, and I do 5 minutes of coupage.

I can tell he's happy to be home. He has a bit of a spark in his eyes which was previously lacking. Remy is resting right now.

The oxygen machine is loud and a bit heavy, so I can not cart it upstairs to have him sleep in my room with me. This is another good reason why it's so important to crate train your dogs!

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homemade oxygen crate
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oxygen machine

Oh gosh! Remy, you need to rest! Not bark for Mama!

I'm glad that he was able to resume meds and now he is resting.

Titan has a crate just like that and we bought another one that folds and a Sherpa for traveling purposes.

I think being home might help! He was probably quite nervous being at the strange vets office and without his siblings and family.

Keep updating us.

I'm pulling for you, Remy! You can do it! [emoji173]️

Jakeyjake · Jun 20, 2015

I hope Remy can settle so you can both get some rest. You're such a good dog mom and I'm sure he is happy to be in familiar surroundings. He is lucky to have you taking the best care of him as possible.

bullmama · Jun 20, 2015

Praying that he continues to improve!

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Mavis · Jun 21, 2015

It's true, there is no place like home. It is so restorative. I think this will make a world of difference for him to be with you and close to all of his comforts. He can sleep and let his body concentrate on healing. The body is an amazing thing. Please send updates. So hoping for good news.