Well I've had a pretty fucking shitty day. My dog, Squash, got sick last night after she ate her dinner. She woke me up a few times in the middle of the night with diarrhea. I can't really call it diarrhea so much as pissing out of her ass, but I'll spare you the gory details. (Yes she did have the wherewithall to cry that she needed to go outside to squirt.) Then at around 6am she vomited up what stomach acid she had. She didn't have any interest in eating her breakfast so I called the Vet at around 9am. The fucking bitch at the Vet tells me, over the phone mind you, that it sounds like my dog as parvo. WTF? She asks me if there's blood in the stool, so I go in the backyard to look at where she had diarrhea and there is blood in it. At this point I freak. This dog is my daughter and I'm sitting here thinking she could have parvo. They tell me to get down to the vet ASAP. So I'm balling my eyes out and my husband is on his way from work to meet me at the Vet. They don't find anything wrong with my dog and she passes the parvo test with flying colors. They give her a shot to keep her from vomiting and a sedative. So we come back home and Squash sleeps for about 5 hours. I'm checking on her every 30 mintues or so. Well at 5:45 I notice that she is shivering her little ass off. My husband and I monitor this until 7 then fly down to the Emergency Vet Clinic. As there is clearly something wrong with our dog. I mean she didn't even want to walk. (and she is the most hyper dog I have ever seen) We get to the emergency vet and they do blood work and take xrays. Nothing shows up. Her blood is perfect. Her intestines look a tiny bit inflamed but nothing to cause the vet to want to cut her open, needless to say the vet is still really worried that she can't find anything wrong with our baby. So little Squash dog has to stay the night and get an ultrasound in the morning. So after giving the two Vet clinics about $900, I have no idea what in the fuck is wrong with my dog and she is probably freaking out that she is sleeping in a strange place. I am so bummed. I love my dog. I just can't stop crying. It is so retarded. Retrospectivly, if I would have known how much I would love this dog I would never have gotten her. I feel like one of those old freaky bitches that only talks to her dogs. Why do we get so attached to our pets. I am hoping she will be a-ok in the morning. (If there are any typos, sorry, its past my bedtime and I don't feel like fucking with.) I'm putting her blog shots in here so you can think good thoughts for my baby. So please do. <script language='javascript' type='text/javascript' src='http://squashblog.textamerica.com/iPanel/panel.aspx?view=408617&count=10&w=125&h=94'></script>
Cute looken pooch, sad to hear about. I'm sendin good vibes! Vets can be expensive and frustratin but if anythings wrong they'll figure it out.
I know what it feels like to not know if your best furry friend will be okay, and it's horrible. I hope everything turns out alright in the end. Good luck Squash! Stay strong (that means you too Ms. Mom)!
Damn...I'm really sorry, girl. I have my baby boy and it would kill me if something happened to him. He's like my kid. OMG...and to have to freak out about parvo? I would have been balling my eyes out over that one, too. I'm really sorry that you're having to go through this and that Squash is having to go through it. Poor baby! Did they check for spider bites or stings? A friend of mine at work had to take her Lab to the vet because he got really sick and, after forever, they finally searched all over the skin and found where he had been bitten by spiders. Good luck! I'll send some soothing vibes to you and to Squash! Keep us updated!
Thanks guys. I just have to sit here and wait... The Vet that is doing the ultrasound doesn't get to the clinic until 9 and they won't start on my dog until later in the morning. We didn't get a phone call to say that her condition got worse thoughout the night (and I told them heads would role if they didn't call me to tell me she so much as farted), so that is good. I'll be heading over to the vet in a bit. Please continue your warm wishes. I hope my darling will be able to come home with me today. I will keep you guys posted. Thanks again. edit: and by guys I mean everyone. I kinda use that for girl/boy/it/pet...
I'm sorry to hear about your dog. Last year I lost my cat of 17 years, and it tore me up inside. I wouldn't wish that upon anybody. My thoughts and best wishes go out to you and Squash. Have hope, and all will be fine
I'm sorry to hear about your dog DBW. Good thoughts and some ~~Karma~~ on the way for you. I'm sure one of the most frustrating things is not knowing what's wrong! Wishing Squash a speedy recovery, and hoping everything works out for the best. Pets become like kids to us, and it's terrible when something happens. A tough thing to deal with in most cases. Try to keep a smile, and remain upbeat. Things will improve.
We got to see and play with Squash at the Vet today. She was almost back to her old self. Tons of tail wagging and so much whining. I couldn't have been happier than to her "Mommy I want to go home" whine. They are going to give her a bit of bland food at 5 this evening. If she keeps it down then I'm going to pick her up at 8:00 to bring her home. From what we understand a piece of tennis ball (the rubber part not the fabric part) irritated portions her colon/bowels and she was in a little bit of shock. Needless to say all tennis balls have been removed from the premises. I have to tell you guys I am so relieved. I hope that she can keep her food down tonight. It will be so wonderful to have her home. Thank you so much for your well wishes. I'll let you know when she's home. In other realted news we got word yesterday that we can adopt the Great Dane we've been asking about for almost a month. While that is exciting, I have to really think about this. (I'm just not sure I'm ready.) I know Squash wants and needs a doggie companion so we'll see. The Dane looks just like her, but with black spots and blue eyes. He's a beauty.
Great news DBW!! Good to hear that it's not something major that's wrong. Sounds like Squash is well on her way to being healthy and happy again! The Dane sounds beautiful, and I'm sure that Squash would appreciate the company! Again, congrads! Bet you're on cloud 9 right now!
Glad to hear everythings koo with squash. Great danes are BIG dogs, I saw one running in my direction the other day and I wasn't sure if it was running at me but I was damn ready to jump back in the car. You should get a doberman pinscher, beautifull dogs.
Thats so cool, I'm really glad about your dog. I sometimes think I would have a much harder grieving period with my animals more than my family=X Its just I lived with my animals for such a long time that they're my children now...I'm 21 and dodge parties and bar gatherings because I have my children(animals=X)...Anyway, they bring joy into my life... I have 2 Great Danes, Gizmo and Dopey. These 2 dogs are the best I could ever ask for, they stay with my 24/7 almost. I then have a miniature schnauzer whos my attack dog. No joke, he'll attack anything I tell him to, its pretty funny. Finally my newest dog is a jack russell, hes one crazy motherfucker. He constantly comes up to me when I smoke and loves to sniff the bowl lol. And I have 1 exotic cat, a caracal, AKA Desert Lynx...This cat is my pride and joy also, he is one cool motherfucker. He stays with me everytime I walk the danes, only problem is he will kill any other cat he sees or a small dog(except for snickers and Beans..the schnauzer and jack russell). But yah, I love bringing new people over to show him off, hes just very sneaky and I didnt declaw him, so if he gets ahold of your arm, you gotta get stitches=X Anyway I'm stoned and talking up a storm...Once again, I'm happy that Squash is okay=D
Krypto, that is so cuuute (and their names...awww so cute)! I love animals too. If my husband would let me we'd have cats, dogs, ferrets, bunnies, snakes...hell it would be a zoo. (I've always wanted a cute little donkey too. My husband always says it would match my temprement very well. lol) If you look above you'll see her updated blog pictures. She was sooo happy last night. I took a million pictures of her, with the little bandages on your frong legs. (From the IVs) She wanted to play, snuggle, jump, run (and run and run) and snuggle. haha It was a trip. edit: you guys, I forgot to mention the most beautiful part. My father-in-law called me up yesterday before I picked Squash up. He said that he dontates money monthly to a family that can't for their pet's medical bills. (His wife works for a vet clinic in FL.) He said I was going to be his charity case this month. OMG. I cried again. I feel so lucky you guys. With the new home, we really have to watch our spending. It was such a wonderful day yesterday.