Renda, RN - Puppy Watch

[rgcraig]

This past week Maggie was acting lethargic and not eating. I thought it was from the move and her adjusting to a new environment. When I came home from work yesterday she had been sick several times and by evening she was throwing up blood.

Well, we ended up in PetMed ER until around midnight where once she was examined they decided to keep her. They started her on IV's because she was dehydrated and put her on meds to stop the vomiting and an antibiotics.

They ruled out pancreatits (thank goodness) and concluded that she had either eaten something that made her sick or had a virus.

So she said in the hospital all day today and I just picked up her around an hour ago and now I have to give her meds and just watch her.

Being a house dog that is use to doing as she pleases, I can't lock her up in the bathroom, so I'm stuck home taking care of my baby for the next day or two.

Doesn't she look pitiful?




I really don't mind because I've done so much the past two weeks moving and getting settled in, so sitting with her in my lap will be good. Maybe now is a good time to finish a book I started several months ago!

Oh yea, I'm signing up for pet insurance - this little episode costed me $750

[Darcie]

I'm so sorry about your dog! Mom's was just sick too. Just about the same symptoms, it turned out she ate a bug. The Vet found part of it...
Is your's a Maltese or poodle? She looks like Mom's Maltese, only mom's is whiTe

[rgcraig]

She's s Snorkie - Schnauzer and Yorkie.

Ate a bug? Oh my.......

[Dora]

So sad to hear about your doggie's troubles. It's so sad when they get that sick.

Remember when Jazz was sick for days throwing up...my vet thought he ate an Ibuprofen and that's what made him so sick.

I should look into doggie insurance too. Let me know if you find a good deal.

Hugs!
Dora

[Darcie]

Originally Posted by rgcraig

She's s Snorkie - Schnauzer and Yorkie.

Ate a bug? Oh my.......

She really is a cutie!

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Dora

So sad to hear about your doggie's troubles. It's so sad when they get that sick.

Remember when Jazz was sick for days throwing up...my vet thought he ate an Ibuprofen and that's what made him so sick.

I should look into doggie insurance too. Let me know if you find a good deal.

Hugs!
Dora

Yes, you feel so helpless and you want to watch them so there's less mess to clean up. Luckly, last night each time we made it outside or at least the kitchen floor - - yuck.

I'll let you know what I find out, but I know I'm going to do it - I could have already paid for several years coverage.......

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Darcie

She really is a cutie!

Thanks! My daughter got her for Christmas five years ago.......and now she's mine!!!!

[Sandra]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.. while I sympathize with you spending $750 on your precious pup, I am really concern what those RED toes are gonna cost ya. Eternity sister..... Eternity!!!

[rgcraig]

Originally Posted by Sandra

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.. while I sympathize with you spending $750 on your precious pup, I am really concern what those RED toes are gonna cost ya. Eternity sister..... Eternity!!!

:sshhh LOL! You're suppose to be looking at the pup - not my toes! You know it's sandal weather - gotta have cute toes!

Does it count that I don't wear color on my fingernails?

[Sister Alvear]

Hope he is better...
My son got a pit bull today...I think the dog needs a home...hope he is gentle.