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Actually - Palmer chewed through every nylon strap collar.:( We had to put one of those little chain collars on him.:) I have about 7 collars that I never used for Palmer. Little Bailey's neck is so tiny, I don't think any collar would work very well right now!:)
Love,
Susan
Palmer can join my Koko and Zoe. Zoe's favorite trick was to lie sweetly on the floor, just like an angel and then when I would get busy talking to someone, she would silently chew her leash in half and then escape!!!! I lost her one time at my daughter's-she ran right out the door:(
I hope Bailey is okay. What happened at the vets?
Love,
Addy
Hi Carrol-and all you (also) wonderful others....
Ooooooooo.....this vets office.:mad: It's mostly new people on the desk and phone....and they don't know me. (I figure I've paid at least for one of the two exam rooms!) :(:mad: They have this market cornered......the next closest vet is a good 1/2 hour away vs. 3 minutes up the street. They are not at all flexible on fitting someone in - ever. I don't really get it.....their lot never has more than one or two cars in it....but they always say how they are "really booked today"...
Today, on first call, the "newbie" asked me if I wanted to bring Bailey in so the doc could look at her. At that time I asked what good that would do....what was she going to look at? That was when she told me the doc would call back. Doc never did call back. When I got the message about dehydration (which I knew.....but she has been taking in a lot of water,) or about some kind of bug.....especially since she does not have all her shots yet.....I then called back and told them I wanted Bailey to be seen TODAY. That bimbo asked....."Do you remember my asking you earlier if you wanted an appointment today?"..:mad::mad:...arghhhhhhhhhh...:mad::mad:.I explained that at that time, it didn't seem to be as urgent. Since I had talked to her, only an hour or so earlier, Bailey had had two more episodes.:eek: I haven't been counting.....but I really do think it has been at least one dozen. I don't see how she has anything left inside to poop out.:confused:
She had asked if the doc had called me back....that she had placed a note on her desk.....COME ON NOW!!!!:mad::eek: When I was insistent about being seen today, she put me on hold for a good five or so minutes. When she came back she told me they would have medication for us to pick up and then we could come in in the AM. I asked Bob if he thought I should push it and he said no....rather dismissively.
So-he went up and we had something in a syringe to shoot in Bailey's mouth, a pill to give her twice daily for 7 days, and some probiotics to put on her food. (and I just put a message on some thread saying I knew nothing about probiotics....:rolleyes::o...)
I am upstairs and the meds are downstairs, so I don't have the names of what we have to tell you.
Bailey has not had another incident since about 4:30. It's 7-ish now. She has been crazy wild....running, playing, chasing, etc. She has now finally gone into "crash" mode and is resting with Bob. We go in tomorrow at 9:40. I don't know which doc we'll see.
Also, she has been constantly sliding on her butt. Anyone have any ideas what that is about? I know with Peaches it meant her sacs were bothering her....and she'd slide until she drained them....what a smell!!. :eek::eek::( But it was only every so often. It was never multiple times every day. We'll ask the vet in the AM.
So that is where we stand for now. I've yet to get any sleep.....so my tummy isn't happy with me.
When we are outside she is constantly picking up leaves to chew on. It's not often I can get to her to get them out of her mouth. So-we need to work more on NO!!! for that one. She does understand "no".
My first reaction to the vet visit question was.......oh great.....here come the expenses again. I forgot how we now have insurance. (I would never not take her in because of the costs.)
Now see.....how things always "work out" somehow? If Palmer had not had Cushings', I'd never have found you folks. Look at all I'd be missing....the resources I would not have, the love I would not feel, the place to come any time any hour of any day to say anything. Some good came out of Palmer's illness.
I'll keep you posted on any news or changes. Hopefully Bailey has run her course with the diarrhea....not having anything left to deposit, plus the meds. I am so very proud of her because she woke me @2AM when she needed to get outside quick. She's one smart puppy.....a quick learner.
Love,
Susan
PS-Bailey now appears to weigh 2 lbs. She's lost the one pound she had gained. The ribs are more present as is the backbone.
And Jenny-I didn't answer you-but I know Bailey's size won't matter....if indeed she stays teacupish. While I was NOT looking to replace Palmer, I did have this idea in my head of what a new puppy would give me......the hole in me that would be filled. My first two dogs were 15-20 lbs. I know how that feels and how substantive that feels. My head is afraid I won't have that. I know I will in time. Shoot-she's not even 3 months old yet. Her heart and my heart have already bonded....and I am sure that in time, as she grows up, she will fill my every wish and then some.
I am so glad she seems better. Hope it all calms down now.
You can try teaching "leave it" when she is better. For dropping stuff outside, like leaves and sticks, etc. Sas will tell you the best way to train it. There are a ton of variations.
I sure hope you get some sleep tonight. Maybe the medicine will knock her out.
It was my thread you posted about probioitcs:) They are good thing.
I had an idea in my head too, before I found Zoe. I wanted a pup I could carry around and cuddle. Zoe is not exactly a lap dog in size or personality. Koko made up for that though he is alittle big too to be carried around a lot.;) I found myself telling Koko- your sister didnt do this or act like that:rolleyes: Good thing he couldn't understand me. He'd of had a complex:eek:
Love,
Addy
I hate to have to say it but have you considered WORMS:eek:
I think they must be more prevalent in Australia because I don't hear a lot of you talk about them. Maybe it's our climate.
We are told to worm puppies every two weeks until 6mo and then monthly till 1 year and then it is every three months.
Some of the signs include diarrhea, weight loss, bottom licking and scooting.
Jenny
Yes Jenny-I have considered worms. Bailey's stool was tested two weeks ago and it was clear of anything not supposed to be there. I expect the vet will want to recheck.
Thanks for the thought.
-Susan
:eek:DRAT!!!! You mean I have worms?:eek::eek:Quote:
Some of the signs include diarrhea, weight loss, bottom licking and scooting.
Just pulling your leg, could not resist;)
Love,
Addy
Ok Addy, if you can actually twist to get to your bottom then you could have a career in the circus.:D
I think Carrol has some contacts there.
Susan,
I thought it was worth throwing out the "W" word but should have realized that the vet would have checked that.
Anyway glad to hear Bailey is on the mend.
Jenny
Thank you Addy.:):):).......I needed some relief.;)
Sorry to tell you we just had another round.:(:(:(:(
Addy-can't you be the Mom just for one day?? You're just playing with all those clowns and trapeezing. I need some RELIEF!!~!
-Susan
I STILL love Bailey xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Hi Susan,
How we forget those puppy days. Maddie was a holy terror and I want to do this again because.....:eek: It is just like we go through the pain of them leaving us--do we want that again. We are all willing to take that chance again because it is such a short amount of time compared to the good times.
Get some sleep if you can it will make life seems better and brighter.
I know what you are going through with Palmer Moments--I have Maddie Moments and wonder why today, why now, what brings it on. Sometimes it is a hug from someone who still hadn't heard she was gone. Palmer Moments are good though--it keeps him still connected to you and your heart!!!:):)
I hope Bailey's feeling better and the vet has some answers for you. I think vet office take courses on how to frustrate us because it doesn't seem to matter what they do we still give them our money!!!:eek::eek: or they will hold our babies hostage....:D