Have I finally found my friends? (Palmer has crossed over the Bridge)

[Roxee's Dad]

Hi Susan,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Palmer.

I saw that Debbie suggested trying Pred earlier. Just wondering if you did try any pred.?

[littleone1]

Hi Susan,

I'm so sorry to hear about Palmer.

When Corky had to be rehydrated, it was done 2 days in a row at the vet's, but he was also, at the recommendation of his vet, being given Pedialite at home. He didn't have to stay. This might be an option that might help Palmer over the weekend.

Terri

[Harley PoMMom]

Subcu fluids can be done at home and by the furbabies parent...Steph was doing this for sweet angel Pallie.

Keeping you and Palmer in my thoughts and prayers.

Love and hugs,
Lori

[Casey's Mom]

Susan the pred I would try - it sure helped Casey last night and it can't hurt. I would also try pedialite - and Lori's suggestion of the sub cutaneous fluids - once the vet shows you you can do it yourself.

Prayers and tight hugs,

[frijole]

Susan, You know Annie and I are sending positive thoughts and warm hugs your way. Kim

[Bailey's Mom]

Hi-

What a day!! Palmer is now resting (hopefully) in the Emergency vet's.

It's almost midnight and we just got back. They took xrays and said other than slight enlargement in his heart, everything looks great. They did a "mini" sonogram and didn't see anything that concerned them. They will retake the blood test to check his Kidney levels once or twice over the weekend. He is on IV fluids until Mon AM. He will then be seen by one of their Internists. They are going to call us twice a day over the weekend. We will get a call Monday AM to discuss what they found, didn't find, and what's next. He has a heart murmur which concerned the doc we saw, but we've known about it-he's had it "forever" and we were told not worry.

He was a real sweetheart for the two hour trip there. He was pretty calm when we got there. He's tired of being poked, but he tolerated the temp taking fairly well-other than wanting to sit down!

So-we can call anytime we want and get a status report. We could visit him, if we wanted. I feel good about our decision to take him there instead of the local Emergency vet or our vet, whose office will not be staffed now until Monday.

We did not get to try the predn. Nor did we get to try the Pedialite. He's just still not drinking a lot, is dehydrated, and is back to not eating.

Our son met us there and we took fifteen minutes or so to go to a nearby park, take some pictures, and let Ryan and Palmer visit. Palmer was so surprised to see Ryan when we met up. Palmer was very happy, somewhat excited and I think it did him a lot of good. Ryan takes wonderful pictures, so I'm anxious to look at them tomorrow. We took family pictures and Palmer pictures (Palmer being part of the family pictures, of course!!)

That's all for now. If I have any news over the weekend, I'll post it. Otherwise, I'll update on Monday evening.

As always-thank you all for all of your suggestions and support.

The vet's office got a nice picture....I'll try to add it to Palmer's gallery.

-Susan

[acushdogsmom]

Hi-

What a day!! Palmer is now resting (hopefully) in the Emergency vet's.

It's almost midnight and we just got back. They took xrays and said other than slight enlargement in his heart, everything looks great. They did a "mini" sonogram and didn't see anything that concerned them. They will retake the blood test to check his Kidney levels once or twice over the weekend. He is on IV fluids until Mon AM. He will then be seen by one of their Internists. They are going to call us twice a day over the weekend. We will get a call Monday AM to discuss what they found, didn't find, and what's next. He has a heart murmur which concerned the doc we saw, but we've known about it-he's had it "forever" and we were told not worry.

He was a real sweetheart for the two hour trip there. He was pretty calm when we got there. He's tired of being poked, but he tolerated the temp taking fairly well-other than wanting to sit down!

So-we can call anytime we want and get a status report. We could visit him, if we wanted. I feel good about our decision to take him there instead of the local Emergency vet or our vet, whose office will not be staffed now until Monday.

For what it's worth, I think you made the absolute right decision to bring Palmer there, where he'll get whatever care he needs and be under veterinary supervision 24/7 until the Internist can see him.

Sending (((hugs)))

[lulusmom]

Susan,

I agree with Cushy....I believe you made the right decision too. I'm sure sorry that Palmer is having such a terrible time right now and I'm praying for the little guy and sending positive thoughts your way. I'll be watching for your updates.

(((Big Hugs)))
Glynda

[Franklin'sMum]

Hi Susan,

Sending thoughts and prayers yours and Palmer's way for a full and speedy recovery.
Jane, Franklin and Bailey xxx

[Squirt's Mom]

Hey Susan,

As hard as I know it is, you absolutely made the right decision to take Palmer on in to the ER. He will have someone close by at all times this way and they will be able to start trying to find out what is wrong with him.

I hope they can get him back on his feet and that he is back home with you very, very soon.

Keeping you all in our prayers!
Hugs,
Leslie and the girls - always