Prayers for Pooka

[Abbey]

Prayers for Pooka......Hugs for you!

 

[Peter Maniate]

Prayers on the way.

 

[TerriW]

So the good news - if this is what it is, is treatable and apparently not uncommon in the dog world. I hope Pooka is okay. :hugs:

 

[hsemko]

Oh my goodness...my thoughts and prayers are with you guys. I can't believe this. (((HUGS)))

 

[Annetteb]

Prayers for Pooka coming from here.... :hugs:

 

[maggiesmomma]

Feel better soon!

 

[CMDRTED]

:hugs::hugsrayers, crossed fingers, crossed Paws, best wishes, good thoughts, and any thing else we can think of is on the way!!!!!!!!:hugs::hugs:

:grouphug::icon_knuddel:Feel better soon Pooka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:icon_knuddel::grouphug:

 

[Cascadians]

Many prayers sent up for Pooka and Nessa.

 

[Clifford the big dog]

Oh Pooka, Hope you have a speedy recovery, :hugs:

 

[Ocean's Edge]

Oh Nessa.... our hearts and thoughts are with Pooka and you.

 

[AngusMcDubhsMom]

Saying fervent prayers for Pooks...Maneen's 1/2 brother. Get welll soon Pooka. We love you!

 

[mareserinitatis]

Keeping Pooka in my thoughts. Hang in there! :hugs:

 

[Brody the Newf]

Sending good thoughts yours and Pooka's way.

 

[jane]

Sending good thoughts and prayers for Pooka!

 

[NewfieMama]

All good thoughts headed your way.

 

[Blacknewfs]

Checking Facebook every 10 minutes for updates. Sending more good thoughts your way. :hugs:

 

[newflizzie]

Aw, big prayers sent for your Pooka!

 

[Cascadians]

Maybe this info will help. I have autism, a neurological disorder, and some type of related vocal chord condition that has many of the same symptoms of Laryngeal Paralysis. Air does get trapped in esophagus, lungs, heart, and spaces in and throughout torso. It is very uncomfortable and the pressure does raise heartrate breathing and temp. It feels like one is having a heart attack. The air eventually goes away but it takes rest and heavy regular breathing. It seems to come on suddenly for no reason. Drinking sips of cool water helps. One has to stay calm to not aspirate.

If my Newf had this I would gently massage over his heart area in a circular motion and talk soothingly to him. There's a feeling of dread that accompanies the pressure that is as bad as the pain. So reassurance while just resting and breathing and taking sips of cool water is helpful.

 

[Cascadians]

Hhhmmm according to Facebook vet is stumped. The air for me is diffused throughout cells, not extractable in any pocket. Vocal chord disorder causes breathing attacks, severe asthma-allergy-like reactions, and frequent instant pneumonia which goes away quickly but these air pressure attacks are not part of the pneumonia. None of the many specialists I've been sent to know what causes this and say nothing can be done about it. But rest, regular heavy breathing, sips of cool water, and circular firm massage over the heart helps.

Try firm as in inward pressure yet gentle massage, broad circular repetitive motion, over Pooka's heart and chest area, soothing talk to him, for 5 minutes, and see if his temp and heartrate go down.

 

[Charlie'sMom]

I am keeping you guys in my thoughts!