update on Emma, and of course more questions

[emma's mom]

Hello again,
Well, Emma is home now (after being in the hospital since Monday morning) - but still no answers. The vets at the emergency hospital ruled out Addison's and Cushing's disease, they performed a whole battery of tests (x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, etc). The only thing that they found was a low protein level and a urinary tract infection, for which she is taking antibiotics.

She is home now, and breathing very heavily. Sounds almost like she is congested. Short shallow breaths. Lung x-rays, like everthing else, can't explain why. The only suggestion is that it could be stress induced. Are bulldogs prone to this? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again.

[badger]

If it is indeed stress-induced, have you tried Bach's Rescue Remedy? It's herbal, you can get it in health food stores. I have seen it recommended here several times. What an ordeal, I hope everything works out. I suppose you have been all over the Net looking for answers. Maybe someone here will have other suggestions. Good luck to you both.

[badger]

Did they rule out liver disease? Low protein is a sign of liver problems.