My Pug Scoop (Precious Scoop has passed... )

Patti, You and Tipper are always in my thoughts and prayers. I'm sorry this is such a scary journey for the two of you. I know how you feel. I hope things get better.
HUGS

Sending hugs and prayers, some days are better then others, even with a new pup, Simba is missed.....

Vicki:
Thinking of you and Scoop this morning. It seems like eternity I know, and I hope things get better. I am waiting on cooler weather as Tipper is bored in the house and needs to be out in the cool air. I am hoping she is well enough to enjoy fall with me. I am scared for her, and it is becoming hard for me to sleep. Blessings
Patti

Vicki,
Sending more love and hugs your way. You, Letti and I will get through this together. Our pups are best buds hanging out together. We need to stick together too! Xxxx

Kathy, Letti,
Love and hugs to you and to our best bud pups.
They are loved and missed so much.

Vicki:
Wondering how you are doing? Hope you had a good weekend and that your heart is beginning to heal. Blessings
Patti

I know this isn't Cushing's related but does anyone have any experience with upper respiratory infection or kennel cough especially in young puppies?
I've made a horrible mess of things. I feel so bad and I'm so scared. I can't believe this is happening. I must be the most stupid person on this earth. I'll give details another time. It's a bit of a long story. I have 2 Pug puppies. The one is 13 weeks and the other is 9 weeks. The older one was diagnosed with kennel cough and the younger one just started with URI has not been coughing yet. The younger one has such tiny nostrils he has trouble breathing so as it is and now he's sneezing and has a runny nose. They are both on Doxycycline. Anyone have any experience with this? It's my fault the younger one got sick. I can't believe this is happening. I'm just sick about this. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Vicki:
Years ago a puppy next door squeezed thru my fence and gave my Wheaton Terrier kennel cough. It was so bad I had her at the emergency, I never thought she would get thru it. It lasted a long time and she coughed and kept me awake all nite. I would see first of all if that is the best antibiotic for the job on the bacterial part, but this is caused by a virus and the antibiotic will not help that. Can you suction their noses out to help them breathe? I would get some honey or a cough medicine approved thru the vet. This kennel cough irritates the dogs trachea and sometimes they cannot stop coughing making honking noises etc. Where ever you got them from should pay the vet bill. I can imagine this is really hard on small pups as my dog was about 5 and she had a terrible time. Also you do not want Raleigh to get this as it is airborne. Blessings
Patti
Patti

Oh Vicki, I'm so sorry to hear about the kennel cough. I found this link about kennel cough in puppies that may be helpful to you:

http://puppies.about.com/od/Puppy_He...nnel-Cough.htm

All of my dogs have developed kennel cough at one time or another, so I know how worrisome the "honking" can be. But after being given antiobiotics and cough suppressants, they have all cleared up fairly rapidly. But none have been as young as your babies, so I understand why you are especially worried.

Since you have the doxycycline, I'm assuming your vet is very aware of the situation and is guiding you, which is so important. I'm hoping the puppies will be just fine again before very long. And of course, then we will be anxious to hear all about them and how they've joined your family. :)

Marianne

Oh Vicki,

Koko had terrible kennel cough when we brought him home but he was nine months old, two rounds of anitbiotics to get it cleared up and he green crude plastered all over his face when we first picked him up. He was a mess but he got better.

I just know the puppies will be fine sweetie. So sorry they both got sick.

I don't know anything about kennel cough, but hoping you can get it cleared soon.

It's worrisome especially with young pups, but I have no doubt you will get it cured.

Take care of you too, those pups should be better soon hon, don't be so hard on urself......hugs and prayers!!!

Vicki,
Buddy arrived with kennel cough as a puppy. Antibiotics and completing his puppy shot series helped him recover with no lingering issues. You are taking care of things with the puppies and that's all that matters. Please give yourself a break. This happens with new puppies at times. We deal with it. That's what you are doing now. I hope they bounce back from this really soon. Xxxxx

Vicki,

Daisy came down with it too shortly after we first brought her home.
It took 2 rounds of antibiotics to clear, but it did clear.

Kennel Cough is contagious so watch other pets for symptoms.

Vicki:
I am sure you are busy with the new babies, but I am just checking in to see how they are doing. Did you get cough meds? Blessings
Patti

Hi everybody. Thanks for the well wishes for Archie and Gus.
Right now Archie, who is 13 weeks and weighed a little over 7 pounds last Friday at the vet, has the cough. He started on Doxycycline last Friday. No cough meds. He doesn't cough a whole lot. Gus who is 9 weeks and weighed a little over 4 pounds this week at the vet, has a stuffy, runny nose. He sneezes and his breathing sounds terrible. As of right now he does not have a cough(knock on wood) His nostrils are so small. He has seen 2 different vets in the same practice and they both mentioned how tiny they are. I hope he can fight this off. The vet said I should run a cool mist humidifier for Gus. I had a vaporizer going for a few days. Then today I was told it should be cool mist. I bought one and ran it tonight and the air in the room smells terrible.

Vicki:
I am so glad for you that you got these babies. They will occupy some space in your heart and lessen your grief hopefully. What does Raleigh think of them? What color are they? I love their names, how cute. Were they both from the same litter? You will be one busy gal housebreaking!! I am glad you have some joy in your life, you need some happiness now. God Bless you, Raleigh, the new babies, and precious Scoop.
Patti

Patti, Thank you. I will answer your questions but it is late right now. It will take me a bit of time to answer. I'll try to do it tomorrow night. Don't have much time during the day right now. They keep me busy. Even though they keep me busy I still miss Scoop but I have enough love in my heart for everyone of them. They are all so precious. So far Raleigh hasn't gotten sick(knock on wood). I just hope Archie and Gus can get over this sickness. Little Gus sneezes and it sounds like he has so much trouble breathing, it's scares me.

Vicki:
No rush, I know you have to be really busy with 2 sick babies. I am glad Raliegh is not sick too. I think this is a good thing to have the babies to care for. It keeps you mind off of things for a while. These babies have a great mommy to look after them. Blessings
Patti

Hi Vicki,
Sending lots of love and healing energy your way. :p If anyone can pull Archie and Gus through this, you can. Yes, you have plenty of love in your heart for them all. I know that sweet Scoop is proud of you for trying so hard to help these new babies. Xxxxx

Patti and Kathy, You are so sweet. Thank you.
It is late again. I sit on the chair with my laptop and I doze off.
Another night.
Hugs

How are the pups doing today?

Vicki:
I am glad the pups are keeping your mind off other things. I hope they are both coming around, and making progress. Just take care of yourself and remember I am always praying for you and sweet Scoop, and have added Archie and Gus. Blessings
Patti

Patti, Sorry it took a while. I'll see if I can answer your questions before I get too sleepy. Archie and Gus are quite a handful. Archie got cleared from the vet. Luckily his kennel cough never got too bad. Gus was cleared from his upper respiratory infection. He still sneezes and has a hard time breathing. The vet thinks it's because his nostrils are so small. There's like no opening there. He will probably have to have surgery when he gets neutered. They have only been together for a couple of days. We had been trying to keep them separated the best we could till they saw the vet. So now they go at it. Archie is 4 weeks older than Gus so he is bigger but Gus is not afraid to start things. Hopefully they'll learn to get along real soon. Hopefully they both will stay healthy. Raleigh didn't get sick. Thank goodness.

Archie was always biting at Raleigh when he first came. He has gotten better and now he has Gus to bite and Gus bites him. Raleigh never bit back. A lot of times Gus will start it with Archie. For how small he is, he is not afraid. Today Molly brought home some new toys from PetSmart. Raleigh actually played with the toys too. He hasn't done that in a while.

They are both fawn color. Archie is a very light fawn and Gus is darker. Archie is getting a bit darker but nowhere near Gus's color. My daughter called Archie a marshmallow when we first brought him home. They came from 2 different places. That's a long story for another time. Archie was born June 6 and Gus was born July 4. June 6 was the day Scoop had his Cyberknife treatment.

I love all my boys very much. Having the pups helps but there are still times I cry and think of Scoop and miss him very much. He will always be in my heart. I just hope and pray that Raleigh, Archie and Gus will always be nice and healthy. I love all 4 of them very much!

Vicki:
They sound so cute, and I bet they are a handful. I am glad that this is taking up your time, as I know how the mind wanders when idle. I am sure Scoop is looking down with his approval that some other babies will get to share the great mommy he has. I found what is called Urn Jewelry and saw a nice necklace that would hold some of your babies ashes in. I am going to get one soon as I want to be able to send it to the funeral home when the time comes and have it filled. Tipper is not well, she has been really bad for about a week now. I am praying the 5mg trilostane comes soon as her dosage is off and she is really feeling bad. I am so scared for her all I can do at times is cry. I never leave her, I need to spend as much time with her as possible. I pray all your babies never have any health issues, you have suffered enough. Blessings
Patti

Patti,
Thank you for all your kind words.
I hope the new dose of trilostane is just what Tipper needs to get her feeling better and getting back to being her old self. I know exactly how you are feeling. Tipper and you are in my prayers.

Hi Vicki,
I can't wait to see a picture of the little guys. They sound like a real pair, funny as all get out when they get going. :)

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Tonight it is 11 weeks since Scoop passed. I still miss him so much. He is always in my heart.

Love you forever Scoop.

Vicki:
I am thinking of you and Scoop today. I will pray for you both today. I hope the babies are better. I bet two little ones keeps you on your toes! Blessings
Patti

Gus has trouble breathing and he has a runny nose. Most of the time when he goes outside he has bubbles coming out of his nose. He will probably be like that until he can get a nose job when he is neutered. At least that's what the vet thinks.

Scoop used to love laying in the sun that would come in our dining room window in the morning. Raleigh would lay next to him and put his head on Scoop. This morning Raleigh was laying in the sun and Archie went over and laid next to him and put his head on Raleigh. Brought tears to my eyes.

Aw Vicki, what a cool story, hugs and prayers!

That is so sweet Vicki!

hugs,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

What a cute story !!

Vicki:
That story brought tears to my eyes thinking of Scoop. That must have warmed your heart. I am glad to hear the little ones are getting better. Blessings
Patti

12 weeks since Scoop left us. Still hard to believe. Still miss him so much.
Always in my heart. Always love my Scoop.

Hi Vicki,
It's still very hard for me too, but we'll get through it together.:p Our boys are together and happy, free of pain. I try to hold on to that thought. You have so much love to give. I am glad that you adopted two new babies to share that love with. Big hugs my dear,

Vicki:
I am right here thinking of you and precious Scoop. I say prayers for you both every nite. Hoping you a busy with those two little ones, even though I know your heart belongs to Scoop always. Blessings
Patti

Tonight it is 13 weeks since Scoop passed.
Tomorrow it will be 3 months.
Still so very hard to believe.
Love and miss my Scoop so very much.

I know how much you miss your sweet boy Vicki. Scoop loves you forever and will always be grateful that you are his mom. Our boys are now together and free of pain. Slowly, but surely things will start to get easier, but there is no rush. There is no time limit on grief. Please do whatever you need to do to cope in the now. The rest will take care of itself. Xxxxx

Vicki:
Thinking and praying for you and your precious Scoop. I know your heart still aches for him. I hope with some more time it will lessen the pain. Blessings
Patti