Just a couple of hours after Lupin went home on Dec. 9th daddy and I made a very important decision.
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| I think your girl dog is sick |
On Thurs. Dec. 8th her stool was softer than normal. I gave daddy the heads up and we prepared to take all the precautions to minimize her discomfort and reduce the symptoms. Lady May had vomited her morning kibble.
I made rice and made sure I had her fortaflora, metamucil and Prosoothe on hand in case any one or a combination of them was necessary. I had also reduced her normal breakie and added fortiflora. She was still asking for lunch and her stool was still adequate so I made the decision to give her a bit of rice and a bit of canned RC GI low fat mixed in. Shortly afterwards she vomited again and my concerns mounted.
Throughout the day I was outdoors most of the time playing between yards with the other dogs. It gave me an opportunity to monitor Lady May carefully and be able to clean up after quickly. My outdoor hoses are disconnected during winter. Instead, I keep a bucket of water on my heat mats so its always thawed and provides ample washing up opportunities.
Daddy had made a morning phone call to our vet in Cache Creek. Dr. Quinn We discovered he was not in the office for the next two days so there could not be a quick trip in to see him. The always available and so highly skilled and knowledgeable receptionist, Kara-Lee referred our concerns and we were advised of all the important steps to take as we so frequently have done in the past. A recommended bland diet for a minimum of 72 hours. Overcooked rice that may be flavor with chicken broth. We were prepared. Thank you for always being on hand to give advise and support my emotions during these times, Kara-Lee - YOU ROCK!
It was a very busy day but Lady May seemed to be coping alright. After daddy left for his lunch break. about 2 pm. Lady May declined. She was no longer vomiting but her stool had more blood in it. Daddy prepared his boss for the inevitable day off he was going to take to go into Kamloops with Lady May. Thank you Dave Beland, for being so understanding of our needs.
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| Thank you doctors and staff at Amberdeen Veterinary Hospital |
The conversation left us with no doubt that we should not wait but start that journey asap. It's a 2 hour drive from Lillooet to Kamloops and most fortunately, the roads were open and safe to travel.
By 10 pm Lady May was being examined and tests were being done.
A special thank you to Dr. Gayle, Dr. K. Gummeson and all the staff at Amberdeen Veterinary Hospital Your expertise and kindness to our little girl is so appreciated!
Ultimately an overnight visit and next day care ensued. The doctors and staff took such wonderful care of our darling. Before they began the blood tests they wondered if it might be HGE. (Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis) Fortunately it turned out that was not the cause but instead, probably a reaction to her current meds plan. We've been revising and monitoring her meds plan over the last few years and it was perhaps time to revise it again. Our girl was slightly dehydrated but not severely. She was put on IV and started on antibiotics and anti nausea meds. Metronidazole and Cerenia Through out the evening and into the next day the staff at Aberdeen Vet Hospital were over the top in their care for our little girl. They commented on what a darling she was and how sweet she was. We were so thankful to have such caring professionals to take care of her.
Lady May and daddy came home just after 6:30 pm on Dec. 10th
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| So tired but happy to be home. |
Lady May will complete the course of antibiotics and nausea tablets for the next few days. We'll be scheduling a visit to our own Dr. Quinn in the coming weeks. It looks like we may need to modify her meds again. Dr. Gummeson gave Lady May an injection of Ketamine which really seemed to help her. It's something we'll be discussing at our next vet day.
For now, she's resting quietly and we are so thankful for everyone on Lady May's Team.
You are all The Best!
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