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And as happy as I am that she is 100% ... I am dreading the vet bill... xrays, lab work, food to make her poop... I'll just charge it away and think "AIRLINE MILES". I'll have to see if any of this is covered w/our Pet Insurance. I am thinking no since there isn't anything wrong w/her but I'll run it past them when I get the bill.
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Oh, my! We were out all morning and I just now got to the site. Jasper Lily...you definitely need to get a little of that zen your Momma talks about! Doing the butt-scooting boogie does NOT inspire confidence.😢 So glad you are OK.
We have had numerous go arounds with bad tummies here. Both Gus and Murphy had cases of giardia (at different times, fortunately). Those required stool testing and meds. Luckily, Ollie has only had one problem time, and boiled rice for a couple of meals cleared him right up. Lab stomachs are pretty much cast iron.
OK, Alison... An entire bottle of really good wine with a bunch of REALLY GOOD chocolate is called for as the dinner special tonight!
Kathi and the Turbotail April Angel...and the Labradork
Murphy is a five year old Lab/Chessie cross. He was hit by a car on 10/29/12 and became a Tripawd on 11/24/12. On 2/5/13, he had a total hip replacement on his remaining back leg. He has absolutely no idea that he has only three legs!
UPDATE: Murphy lived his life to the fullest, right up until an aggressive bone lesion took him across the Rainbow Bridge on April 9, 2015 and he gained his membership in the April Angels. Run free, my love. You deserve it!
Great News! Jasper is ok just a bad gut!
Your gut instinct was right! Remember that!
Hope she poops at the vet for you! One less trip !
Yes the dreaded bill comes next!
So glad all is ok!
Hugs!
Holly & Purrkins
Oh good, I'm late and crisis is over. Timing is everything!
I'm glad JL seems to be OK, of course you probably lost a year of your life to stress!
Karen
Tri-pug Maggie survived a 4.5 year mast cell cancer battle only to be lost to oral melanoma.
1999 to 2010
Fabulous news! Phew! Big hug for you both ❤️ ❤️
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
Oh, and btw, i would certainly expect the insurance to cover it. I mean, if it's like any insurance I've had, it's not dependent on a diagnosis, but on the fact that she needed investigation/treatment in the opinion of the vets, which she clearly did.
M, C & EP xxx
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Thanks All. She's home but she's definitely not alright. She's whining (a lot ) and now I see blood in her poop. The vet gave her anti-diarrhea meds but I think we need to go to the ER. I am really worried. We've been home over 90 minutes and she can't settle down. I feel horrible for her... her diarrhea has not stopped either and I think it should have by now. Poor girl.
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Oh Sally ... that totally looks like little JL too!!! She feels so bad right now. I am sure it is all the meds in her system too. I think she might be sleeping so I'll let her rest till tomorrow. Hopefully everyone feels better in the a.m.!!!
And Karen .. yes,... I think I aged in a day about 5 years! The lines that had left were back! LOL These dogs ... I swear!
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Oh gosh Alison! Don't know what ro say!
The anti diarrhea shot could be making her tummy cramp and cause the whining. The bloody stool isn't that unheard of with the gastro upset.
Do yiu think an ER vet could tell you if the shot would cause her being uncomfortable and if the bloody stool is somewhat expected??
All ner tests came back okay, right? But you're still waiting for a more comprehensive analysis of the bloodwork, is that right??
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Okay...just saw where she's resting now. It's been a long day for her,and for you! I don't know that an ER Vet would do any additional tests to add to what you've already done.
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
benny55 said
Oh gosh Alison! Don't know what ro say!The anti diarrhea shot could be making her tummy cramp and cause the whining. The bloody stool isn't that unheard of with the gastro upset.
Do yiu think an ER vet could tell you if the shot would cause her being uncomfortable and if the bloody stool is somewhat expected??
All ner tests came back okay, right? But you're still waiting for a more comprehensive analysis of the bloodwork, is that right??
I do believe the bloody stool is from the gastro upset... I just know my vet wouldn't have sent her home if she wasn't ok. She's 'leaking' back there. and poor thing is SO thirsty but I can't let her drink gallons of water... I bet she is dehydrated from the loose stool.
Her blood work was fine but we're waiting on the other tests and the stool tests... I think I am going to try and let us both rest and we'll see in the a.m. I know I won't really sleep that well though. The vet said there are lots of parasites out there now ... so who knows what she has.
I just have to remember, when I don't feel good ... I don't get a shot and immediately feel better so why would it be different for her. I think I am just hyper-sensitive anymore. And I already spent 3+ hours in my car today covering hardly 60 miles. LA!
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
And that's true ... more $$$ for the ER vet to tell us the same thing ... have to wait for tests. They can't give her any more meds. OK... we're going to try and sleep! Thank you for listening and helping!!!
Shelby Lynne; Jack Russell/Shiba Inu mix. Proud member of the April Angels of 2014.
October 15, 2000 to April 8, 2014
Our story: Broke rear leg in June 2013 - non-conclusive results for cancer so leg was plated and pinned. Enlarged spleen in September 2013 and had it removed and was diagnosed with Hemangiosarcoma and started chemotherapy. Became a Tripawd January 8th, 2014 and definitive Hemangiosarcoma diagnosis. Three major surgeries in 7 months and Shelby took them all like a champ only to lose her battle to cancer in her brain. We had 8 amazing extra months together and no regrets. #shelbystrong #loveofmylife
Always nere for you Alison!! I think you've got a pretty good handle on things a d you've analyzed her situation very well tonight. An no, the Vet would NOT have sent her home if he suspected anything the least bit serious at all!!
If she doesn't throw it backnup, Id let her have the water. I know you don't want her up peeing all night, but she'll probably be up a couple of times anyway with some residue poop.
You DO get the irony that this IS Thursday....and YOU are the Helpline host today!! 🙂 🙂 You're doing an EXCELLENT job of taking yourself off the edge!! 🙂
Love you!!
Happy Hannah had a glorious additional bonus time of over one yr & two months after amp for osteo! She made me laugh everyday! Joined April's Angels after send off meal of steak, ice cream, M&Ms & deer poop!
Oh gosh, I do hope she will be feeling better this morning. And I hope you have managed to get some sleep too. You must be utterly exhausted. Re the blood, Elsie had a LOT of blood in her stool, not just the odd drop, pools of it, when she had a nasty bout of gastroenteritis. I was beside myself with worry, but she was absolutely fine. They gave her an injection, like Jasper had, and she was on a drip (which, I'm guessing Jasper probably was?) and then prescription/bland food and prokolin. totally fine. Thinking of you and Jasper ❤️
Ruby, Staffy, born June 2022, became a Tripawd, November 2023, adopted January 2024.
Also Angel Tripawd Meg (aka The Megastar), who died in April 2023, aged 14, after seven glorious years on three, and Angel Staffies Elsie Pie and Bille. In the pawprints of giants...
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