New Sheltie Dad
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take4roll10
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very happy to hear he is doing well. Keep it up moonshine!
Toffee's Mom
Forums Sage
Thanks so much for the update!
Of course he eats with a wolfish appetite... can you say Sheltie
Although I have heard about picky eaters, lol... but personally never met such a Sheltie
What a relief, and good luck with Agility, I hear it is so much fun (still itching to go, myself...)
Of course he eats with a wolfish appetite... can you say Sheltie
Although I have heard about picky eaters, lol... but personally never met such a Sheltie
What a relief, and good luck with Agility, I hear it is so much fun (still itching to go, myself...)
SheepOfBlue
Premium Member
I am sure moonshine thinks he hit the lottery for a master. Sounds like you saved him from death by puppy mill 
Welcome! I'm just seeing this thread and hearing about Moonshine's trouble. I lost a puppy to parvo once and it is heartbreaking. Moonshine is so lucky you are knowledgeable and work at a vet! I think he picked you for a reason! Continue to take good care of him and he will repay you with unconditional love. Nothing better than that!
MoonshineDad
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An update on Moonshine. I’ll start with the less than pleasing news:
I have Saturdays off at work, so I went up to see him at about 10pm. I had gotten a phone call updating earlier and was told he wasn’t so interested in food today. The results on the fecal we had sent out had come back also and he is positive for Giardia. When I went to see him today I found out his food had been pulled for the next 12 hours due to two episodes of vomiting. He was having his fluid rate cut down and unfortunately because the anti-emetic is given through IV at a constant rate of infusion this served to upset his stomach.
More Pleasing News:
His stools are now solid. He’s not too dehydrated. He’s still very alert also. To put in perspective for anyone who hasn’t dealt with Parvo yet at this point if the owner was unable to keep him hospitalized Moonshine would be okay to go home, however at home care would mean me giving him his medications through SQ injections which takes longer to hit the system than IV. So thankfully I’m able to keep him in the hospital for a bit longer to make 100% sure he’ll be okay. I’m doing the happy dance about employee discounts and payment plans here lol.
As far as myself, I feel like I’m in a better place now with treating him. I was and am still angry at the lack of responsibility the “breeder” used. I have known good breeders my Aussies were both from the same excellent woman. I have also seen many puppy mill and puppies from backyard breeders, it’s just very sad to see it firsthand. I haven’t ever been one to believe in ‘meant-to-be’ type deals, but I can’t imagine what else would have brought me to Moonshine. When I took him in to test he was basically showing no symptoms…most people including some of the other techs I work with would have assumed it was a bout of diarrhea due to change in diet. (Pet pride no thanks) So I’m feeling better about it. Yes it’s a lot of expenses treating giardia on top of parvo with hospitalization, but I made the commitment the second I saw the pup.
I have Saturdays off at work, so I went up to see him at about 10pm. I had gotten a phone call updating earlier and was told he wasn’t so interested in food today. The results on the fecal we had sent out had come back also and he is positive for Giardia. When I went to see him today I found out his food had been pulled for the next 12 hours due to two episodes of vomiting. He was having his fluid rate cut down and unfortunately because the anti-emetic is given through IV at a constant rate of infusion this served to upset his stomach.
More Pleasing News:
His stools are now solid. He’s not too dehydrated. He’s still very alert also. To put in perspective for anyone who hasn’t dealt with Parvo yet at this point if the owner was unable to keep him hospitalized Moonshine would be okay to go home, however at home care would mean me giving him his medications through SQ injections which takes longer to hit the system than IV. So thankfully I’m able to keep him in the hospital for a bit longer to make 100% sure he’ll be okay. I’m doing the happy dance about employee discounts and payment plans here lol.
As far as myself, I feel like I’m in a better place now with treating him. I was and am still angry at the lack of responsibility the “breeder” used. I have known good breeders my Aussies were both from the same excellent woman. I have also seen many puppy mill and puppies from backyard breeders, it’s just very sad to see it firsthand. I haven’t ever been one to believe in ‘meant-to-be’ type deals, but I can’t imagine what else would have brought me to Moonshine. When I took him in to test he was basically showing no symptoms…most people including some of the other techs I work with would have assumed it was a bout of diarrhea due to change in diet. (Pet pride no thanks) So I’m feeling better about it. Yes it’s a lot of expenses treating giardia on top of parvo with hospitalization, but I made the commitment the second I saw the pup.
Ann
Moderator
I'm so glad to hear Moonshine is making progress, and it certainly sounds like you've got him in good hands at your office. There is a lot to be said for working at a vet's! I hope he continues to do well enough that you can bring him home soon but, for now, it does sound as if he's better off where he is. Thanks for keeping us posted and pats to your pup!
Chris
Premium Member
We're asking St Francis to put his two cents in with The Boss to bring Moonshine around quickly!