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Post by NatureNut on Aug 8, 2012 21:10:37 GMT -5
Thanks to you all. The Southeast Community Animal Hospital here in Greensboro NC did such a good job putting all the clues together and taking action. We had just pulled in here to Greensboro after about a week of punky dog and being off her feed the last two days while we were traveling. Surgery went as well as we could have hoped for under the circumstances (not toxemia yet). She's in an overnight care facility receiving IV fluids and antibiotics and pain meds, and being monitored closely. Thanks so much for your prayers and good thoughts. If all goes well, we might be able to bring her home tomorrow night. Randy posted a pic that I sent to him here: forum.rocktumblinghobby.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=polit&thread=54287&page=1#ixzz230ixuUCjThanks to Randy for updating everyone!
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Post by Rockoonz on Aug 8, 2012 21:14:03 GMT -5
We're praying.
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Post by kk on Aug 8, 2012 21:57:59 GMT -5
Had dogs all my life, so I know how you feel.
All the best, and will have her in thoughts throughout the day.
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Post by jakesrocks on Aug 9, 2012 18:30:15 GMT -5
Jo posted on facebook a while ago, and hopefully should have Angie home by now.
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Post by NatureNut on Aug 9, 2012 21:20:19 GMT -5
Thank you Don, for updating everyone. Many of you have reminded me that dogs are only in our lives temporarily, and we can get so deeply attached to our furry buddies, so I guess the only thing we can do is make the most of our time together. Angie has met many RTHers. I guess I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for her. (honest, I found the rocks because I found a new place to walk my young rambunctious dog) So, after doing well last night and even better today, they released her to us. I told her on the ride that we were going home and she looked at me and climbed into my lap... which isn't easy for a big dog, but we didn't care. Here she is after just arriving home after her ordeal. I think she was a bit shook up and happy to be back home. Her shaved arm is where her IV cath was. She's saying, "What does Mom have, is that chicken I smell?" "For me?" "Now I'm perking up" "Keep 'em coming, Mom" "I almost forgot I had an owwie" So, with a little chicken in her, she settled into being home and began to look alot more relaxed and comfortable. Thank you all for your kind thoughts, prayers and good wishes.
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Post by 3rdrockfromthefun on Aug 9, 2012 21:26:08 GMT -5
Ah that's so awesome! You are a stellar Mommie - thank you for such an excellent update with this great news!!
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Post by NatureNut on Aug 9, 2012 22:02:02 GMT -5
Just want to say a word about spaying.
We had seriously considered breeding her. Had a list of people wanting pups. When she developed allergies at about a year and a half or two years of age, our vet asked why we would want to pass that tendency on. So, we put off the decision until we were sure what we wanted to do and soon we were selling the house and were on the road, full time RVing.
About two years ago, a vet we saw for her yearly checkup in SC educated us on pyometra, or uterine infection. That is where bacteria migrates into the uterus during a heat cycle when the cervix is open, and after the heat has ended the cervix closes and bacteria is trapped inside. The problem is that an infected uterus can rupture, letting all that yucky stuff loose into the abdomen, and it can become suddenly fatal. That vet told us that if we weren't going to breed her, we should seriously consider spaying.
Well we still put off that decision and here we are, although I have been pretty vigilant for signs. Angie really hadn't been right since her last heat a month ago. She was lethargic, drinking more water and seemed to have a fever.
If a dog may have a pyometra, or uterine infection... act fast. When I took her into this vet, I told them what I suspected and they did bloodwork and an ultrasound right there. She was diagnosed within an hour and a half of our arrival, then on IV fluids and antibiotics immediately and then began surgery about 2 or 3 hours after we walked in the door. Believe me, I was in shock and this took alot of trust in some seemingly good doctors who I had never met.
So, I guess the reason I wrote all this info here is to educate. If you're not going to breed, spay. Don't put it off.
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Post by rockingthenorth on Aug 9, 2012 22:15:29 GMT -5
So glad she is back at home with you and doing better.
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Post by tntmom on Aug 9, 2012 22:29:15 GMT -5
I'm so happy for the good news! Your panic, worry and love for Angie brought back memories and my love and loss of options for Cody. Miss him every day....
Prayers work! Big HUG sweetie.... and give Angie a hug for me too!
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