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Daisy is back in the hospital with infection at the site.
9 August 2010
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She went to have her bandages changed and the wound checked and I told him about her going back downhill.  Turns out she was running a fever (104) and there was some significant drainage.  He wants to keep her for a day or two so he can do IV fluids and antibiotics.  I almost insisted on bringing her home and giving antibiotic shots myself because she gets so stressed at the hospital, but I came to my senses and let him keep her.

Candace in Oklahoma Mom to Daisy, Tripawd since 8/05/2010 Kaiser, huge 4 legged labradoodle Babs, old crunchy toy poodle Rosie, scrappy little rescued chihuahua Two human teenagers and one 5yo boy.
9 August 2010
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You and Daisy are in my thoughts and prayers… I'm hoping that the antibiotics kick in and that Daisy will be feeling better real soon! Keep us posted!

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Jake, 10yr old golden retriever (fractured his front right leg on 9/1, bone biopsy revealed osteosarcoma on 9/10, amputation on 9/17) and his family Marguerite, Jacques and Wolfie, 5yr old german shepherd and the newest addition to the family, Nala, a 7mth old Bengal mix kittie. Jake lost his battle on 11/9/2009, almost 8 weeks after his surgery. We will never forget our sweet golden angel… http://jakesjou.....ipawds.com ….. CANCER SUCKS!
9 August 2010
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Sorry to hear about this setback, I hope she feels better soon. I never wanted to leave Mag at the vet unless I had to either-but the IV fluids will do her a world of good.   

Take the time to catch up on your sleep and errands so you are ready to get back to her recovery when she gets home- if you can that is with the rest of your pack, what a houseful!

Hang in there- hopefully with a day or two of fluids and anitbiotics Daisy will be back on the road to recovery.

 

Karen

Karen and the Pugapalooza: Spirit Tri-Pug Maggie, Forever the Leader of our Pack, and the Quad pugs Tani & Obie
9 August 2010
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I'm so sorry to hear about Daisy's setback. It's tough to leave them at the vets but you did the correct thing. She will be feeling tons better as soon as they get her temperature down. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way. Get some needed rest and keep us posted.

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9 August 2010
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geesh, hope this is just a bump in the road.  hard to leave them, i know, but karen's right – you can use some rest and maybe catch-up with stuff until she's back home.  paws crossed daisy is feeling better after the fluids!!!

charon & gayle

Life is good, so very, very good!!! Gayle enjoyed each and every moment of each and every wonderful day (naps included).  She left this world December 12, 2011 – off on a new adventure. Love Never Ends http://etgayle
9 August 2010
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Sorry to hear about this! It's so hard to leave them at the vet but I'm sure she'll be in good hands and she'll get the medical care she needs right now.

Hope she feels better soon! Take care of yourself too.

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9 August 2010
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Hope that Daisy feels better soon.  The IV fluids and antibiotics will hopefully kick in and Daisy will be home before you know it. I know how hard it is to leave your puppy behind at the hospital but as everyone has said, take the time to catch up on your rest too.  Sounds like she's in good hands.  Keeping our paws crossed for Daisy smile.

Kami (Mackenzie's Mom)

My sweet golden Mackenzie.  She became my angel on Dec 29, 2010 at the age of 8 1/2  although she was always my angel from the time we brought her home.  She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in Sept 2009 and officially became a tripawd (front leg) on Nov 5, 2009.  She will be forever in my heart and now she's running free with all of our other tripawd heroes.  I love you Mackenzie!
9 August 2010
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We'll keep all fingers and paws crossed that Daisy feels better really soon!  Sending lots of pawsitive thoughts and plenty of hugs to both of you.

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9 August 2010
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 I am sorry to read of Daisy's setback. I hope they get the infection under control very soon and she can get back home where she belongs. Sending healing thoughts for Daisy.

 

 Jo Ann & Tasha

Tasha 8 years old, First cancer diagnosis 6/26/09, Last cancer diagnosis 9/26/09, Amputation 10/01/09, Loving our girl moment by moment. Tasha lost her battle and became my Angel on May 4 2011. Forever in my heart….
9 August 2010
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I'm so sorry to hear about Daisy's setback.

I hope that the stay at the vet and the IV fluids and antibiotics will do the trick and help your baby get over this tough spot.

I'm holding you all in my thoughts and prayers.

 

         Denise

Kona turned 9yrs on April 16, 2010. Kona was diagnosed Memorial Weekend 2010 with osteosarcoma. Right rear leg amputated on June 4th. First chemo June 18th 2010 Second chemo July 9th, 2010      Third and final (yea !!!) chemo July 30th, 2010 ONE TOUGH GIRL this Australian Cattledog ! ***Kona's journey/fight ended late in the evening of December 22, 2010***                                We Love you so much Kona….always      Bella 9yrs, albino lab/aussie shep/pit?(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind (from birth) in one eye limited vision in other.(laid back, ok lazy 73 lbs) Cotton, 5yrs, albino hound/terrier of somesort/???(abandoned in mts as a puppy) deaf & blind in one eye(from birth), excellent vision in seeing eye. (ball addict…destroyer of Kong balls…yes,etc), high energy 55lbs knots of muscle) Kona Kai's pup brother and sister as well as her buddy and playmate cat, Shaymous 12yrs (like Seamus), miss her terribly.
9 August 2010
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Candace, we're so sorry. That explains a lot about her behavior. But now she's getting the care she needs, and she'll be herself again in no time. Hang in there, we're all sending our love and well wishes your way.

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9 August 2010
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Trying to get to bed, 4:30AM comes really early, but had to reply to this one. 

Sending you and Daisy tons of good thoughts.  Daisy is in the best possible place right now.  That fever needs to come down and the anitbiotics need to have time to attack the infection.  As you've already been told, please get some rest and try to relax while you have the opportunity. Recovery is still ahead of you when she gets home.

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9 August 2010
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Oh, I'm so sorry for Daisy!  Mothers always know something is wrong and YOU DID!

Wishing all the best.  This is just a minor set back.

HUGS

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She departed us unexpectedly  January 23, 2011 at the age of 12 1/2.
She was born with a deformed front leg and a tripawd all of her life.
10 August 2010
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Oh, I'm hoping Daisy turns around quickly!  I know what you mean about leaving her at the vet's but she's in the best place right now.  Hugs to you and wishing a quick turnaround for Daisy!

Tracy, Maggie's Mom

Diagnosed with soft tissue sarcoma 10-12-09, amputation of left rear leg 10-20-09
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10 August 2010
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The vet is good … Daisy will not blame you and they will get her feeling better and whoever said use the time to sleep and run errands up above gave good advice (I know this not so much from caring for my pup as from caring for humans, but the same rules apply)

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