Emmasmom
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In my thoughts and prayers. Keep us updated as you can.
I know the stress you are under right now.
I know the stress you are under right now.
Sick puppy...hoping we are doing the right things....
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Danny's mommy
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You are in my thoughts and prayers too. I get very emotional when my fur baby is sick so I understand. I think we all do.
corbinam
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Hope it's nothing serious--please keep us posted.
Mally's Mom
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Prayers were sent up for Mystique. (You and your husband, also, were in these prayers)
Please update when you can. Thank you.
Please update when you can. Thank you.
We are home!!!
It was a scary day and my mind kept revisiting the events of Beau's final days (our rainbow bridge boy).
Mystique is doing well. We were greeted at the car by the vet tech. dressed in what my hubby refered to as "full haz mat". She checked Mystique's vitals....all good...whew no fever.
We saw the vet and she diagnosed acute colitis. She said we had been doing a good job keeping her hydrated. Gave her some meds to settle her tummy and to cover the causal possibilities. Likely viral given that our daughter's dog had similar symptoms a week ago....but possibly something she ate (which with Mystique could be any of the million things we catch her trying to eat???). On a diet of rice and chicken cooked in chicken broth for the next few days...frequent small feedings. We have our own chickens and have some broth in the freezer so lots of good nutrients.... hubby cooked her a batch. She wolfed it down and looked at him as if to say "where the heck is the rest of my dinner?".
THANK YOU for your prayers, advice and kind words. I am so relieved.
It was a scary day and my mind kept revisiting the events of Beau's final days (our rainbow bridge boy).
Mystique is doing well. We were greeted at the car by the vet tech. dressed in what my hubby refered to as "full haz mat". She checked Mystique's vitals....all good...whew no fever.
We saw the vet and she diagnosed acute colitis. She said we had been doing a good job keeping her hydrated. Gave her some meds to settle her tummy and to cover the causal possibilities. Likely viral given that our daughter's dog had similar symptoms a week ago....but possibly something she ate (which with Mystique could be any of the million things we catch her trying to eat???). On a diet of rice and chicken cooked in chicken broth for the next few days...frequent small feedings. We have our own chickens and have some broth in the freezer so lots of good nutrients.... hubby cooked her a batch. She wolfed it down and looked at him as if to say "where the heck is the rest of my dinner?".
THANK YOU
for your prayers, advice and kind words. I am so relieved.the most important part make sure to write DOG!
But seriously a thermometer in the dog first aid bag is a must!!! dogs normal temp is right around 101. So its important to get a baseline read to know if your dogs normally healthy runs slightly higher or lower like in people.
Ewww
...smart idea though...especially in this house. Had to let my daughter know she was using Mystique's brush the other day when she was visiting us. "But it was in your bathroom" says she....well that is where Mystique has her shower/bath...geezzzz.Going to pick up a thermometer tomorrow so we have it on hand. I was at the point of claiming our human one for Mystique but the batteries are dead.
LadyMcBeth
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Sounds like Mystique is doing better.....I hope she recovers quickly and is back to her "cheeky" self in no time.....
Emmasmom
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So glad for the good news to start a Monday. You know your dog, which is so important.
Glad it was something that could be dealt with so quickly. You realize you will have difficulty getting her off the chicken now.
By the way, the vet suggested scrambled eggs and rice as well for Liam.
Glad it was something that could be dealt with so quickly. You realize you will have difficulty getting her off the chicken now.
By the way, the vet suggested scrambled eggs and rice as well for Liam.