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Update on Tiny


Posted: Apr 7, 2011

Yesterday Tiny received one dose of Lysodren, 1/4 pill.  She actually vomited a few times the day before she ever received it.  The vet said don't give her any dinner that night until her belly settles down, and then Wednesday give her the first dose.

This morning my stepfather called me and told me he had to take Tiny to the hospital before 8:30 this morning.  She had vomited huge amounts in the kitchen apparently overnight, very early in the morning.  She was weak and would not go outside, and of course would not eat the rice my stepfather put in her dish.  The vet had recommended a bland diet since she had vomited on Tuesday.  Tiny walked down the hall this morning and went under the bed.  My stepfather went to check on her a few minutes later, and he thought she had died.  When he moved the bed to get her out she moved.  He took her immediately to the animal hospital.

The vet said she was extremely dehydrated, and after drawing more blood found she has pancreatitis as well.  She said her liver is somewhat enlarged.  I know this can happen with Cushing's as well. 

Today I ordered the NuVet Plus Canine pills for her that are ALL NATURAL.  People are reporting their dogs with Cushing's have improved very significantly on these supplements.  They were not made with Cushing's in mind, but the woman said when given a double dose each day they are receiving remarkably encouraging feedback.

Today I was up at the house and walked out in Tiny's yard.  I saw her toys scattered around the sun porch, and behind her daddy's chair in the TV room where she likes to play.  I pray we can bring her home again, and I think after receiving the IV fluids and replenishing her electrolytes, along with antibiotics, etc.  she is bound to feel better. 

Please keep us in your thoughts.  She is so very precious to us.  We are 100% positive we will give NO MORE POISON CHEMICALS to her.  I think the vomiting prior to the administration of the one dose of Lysodren was most likely due to pancreatitis, which they are now treating. 

Thank you, all of you who care. 

To Shipwrecked:  You wanted a description of our little one.  Send some positive thoughts her way, please. Thanks for your concern and support.  I appreciate everyone on the board who is concerned for her.

She is a Chihuahua/Fox Terier Mix.  She has the beautiful prominent dark brown eyes and very large ears, and the darling little crook in her tail, all characteristics of the Chihuahua.  Her front feet point outward, also like the Chihuahua.  She is tri-colored with a black back, brown head, and white chest and legs.  Her tail is black and white on the tip.  She is larger than a Chihuahua, but still a small dog.  She has lost over a pound in two days.

I will let you know how she is doing.  I am tired now.  I took a Xanax to help me sleep.  She needs to see me again, and I need to tell her again how much I love her. 

;

not only shipwrecked cares about your little doggie... - alias

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some of us just come and read, and don't post. Many of us care about little Tiny and she is in our prayers, as well as you. Losing a pet is the most difficult thing in the world, as a part of the family. Watching them in the throes of illness is even harder. When you go to sleep,close your eyes, imagine little Tiny in all her healthy glory. Imagine God's hands reaching out, as well. Put your beloved pet in God's hands, tell her you love her, and God will take care of the rest. Then you can sleep, as well, knowing she is in the best hands in the universe. Prayers!

So many care - Christine

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I know so many care and identify with our pain and our love for Tiny. Few have not experienced what we are going through. I extended my thanks to all in some of my posts, and I need the strength from all of you. Sometimes I feel I can't make it through this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I appreciate each and every one of you more than I can say. We need your prayers.

Love and prayers - Ang

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Much love and many many prayers going out for your little "Tiny." Will be hoping for the best.

She'll be better - Shipwrecked

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Your poor little "sister" has really seemed to have gotten sicker overnight. Freakin' Lyso. I'm glad your SF took her to the vet and he figured out she was dehydrated with some pancreatitis. I was concerned about the dehydration when you said she was pupchucking. I think with rehydration and without the killer Lyso she'll be like a new dog quickly. Hopefully the pancreatitis will disappear also - probably a reaction to the trauma/Lyso.

Maaybe when she comes home, she could have a little honey in her water if she isn't interested in eating - good nutrients. Also, if you put a whole chicken in the crockpot, cover with water, and let it cook for 1-2 days, the bones dissolve completely, also good source of calcium. Cool and drain off the fat and you have great broth she can drink if she won't eat. You can squirt it in her mouth with a syringe thing.

Believe me, I know how awful it is to see her little toys and bowl, and worrying she'll never play or eat again, but she will! I know how scared she probably is.

I had a chi/fox terrier mix a long time ago, tri-color, Chili. Great little dog that died from CHF.

I've gone ahead and added Tiny to the Monday Night Candlelight Ceremony on the Petloss website - they have a special section for "special needs" and at 10 p.m. on Monday nights, everyone lights a candle and says a prayer for those who are sick. Millions of people will be praying for her. You can go to the website and read the list.

I will send Reiki to Tiny and her family again tonight.

Sleep well - better living through chemicals!!

No news is good news - Christine

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Thank you for adding Tiny's name for us. I relayed that message to my stepfather this morning.

We have not heard anything yet today from the vet, and in my opinion that's good news. I am sure if she had gotten worse, or did not make it through the night we would know by now. Hopefully we can bring her home in a few days. I think you may have asked in a previous post where we live. If so, I live in York, PA. Tiny, Morry and my stepfather live in Dover, PA, which is about 10 minutes from me. Everyone has been just wonderful to us, and I speak for all of us with a huge thank you. I'll post another update because I know you all care, and so many know how hard this is.
Died?? - Shipwrecked
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Of course she hasn't died! She'll be hydrated, feel better, and hopefully come home - maybe today. By Monday you should have her NuVet and get her started on that, and the toxins will be out of her little doggy system.

I asked where you live, cuz when I send Reiki energy, I like to visualize Tiny and in which direction to send it. We're neighbors - I live in northern Baltimore County. I sometimes go to York - BonTon - no tax!




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