Worried About Abi
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I’m really, really worried about Abi.
When I took her to the vet’s office this morning, I was a mess. I stayed calm for her, but my heart was in my throat when we woke up, and she couldn’t stand.
She got up and then collapsed like a newborn calf. I was terrified.
So we drove the 5-6 miles to the vet, knowing he doesn’t take a day off and he’d come in. We sat in the car until he arrived.
Abi is dehydrated, so he started her on liquids and vitamins through an IV. The vet also did blood work.
The blood test is not definitive. She was not in good shape because she had not drunk any water for 24 hours. She had only urinated once in 24 hours, which was scary.
Mama is really worried.
So it could be due to dehydration, this happening, or her kidneys. Or something else.
Maybe all that’s been going on is related. Probably is. But then it could be reactions to new meds, too, I guess. He said he’d get her rehydrated, then rerun the tests in a few days.
Charlie’s Health:
Poor Charlie’s back is giving out on him, and he hobbles around. He won’t put much weight on one leg.
I’ve been giving him chewable tablets called Doggie Dailies, which I ordered online. It’s for canine advanced hip and joint problems.
Charlie doesn’t understand where his sister is.
Charlie was surprised when I came home without Abi.
Dr. Poteet said Abi will have to spend consecutive days at his office getting rehydrated. And that he’ll call me in the evening when it’s time to come pick her up.
I filled my car with gas on the way home, knowing I’d be driving a lot for a while. Then I came home and went out to water the container plants and refresh the bird bath.
It’s easier staying busy when you’re so worried about one of your babies. When you can distract yourself for a little bit from the fear that is consuming you.
I’ve got to rest my hands, so I’ll keep you updated.
Oooh, I’m so sorry Brenda. I hope she can come home and be on the mend soon.
Tania
I am glad that Abbi gets to come home at night. Guessing that that helps all three of you. Gives everyone a chance to cuddle and be a family each evening.
I hate leaving my at the Vet for any amount of time because there is no way to explain that you are not deserting them.
This is so sad, Brenda. I am very sorry about what is happening with Abi. My Jocques was 13 when his time came. He had pretty much stopped eating and going to the bathroom a few days before, and one morning he couldn’t stand up. I was in the vet’s office with him crying and he put his little head on my shoulder and just sighed, like he was trying to tell me “Mommy, it’s time to let me go.” Oh gee, I’m tearing up just thinking about it. My final dog, Tasha, passed in 2005 at 14 Her pattern was pretty much the same as Jocques’. There had been the slow decline as they aged and then one day, they just couldn’t stand up.. With Jocques I could carry him around to take him upstairs and downstairs and put him on the bed with me, but he would lose his balance when he tried to urinate, he was just too weak to stand stable. Tasha was too large (nearly 80 pounds) for me to pick up. The last night at the house before I called one of my sisters who lived 2 hours away in a panic to rush us to the vet that final day, Tasha couldn’t make it up on the first step – and there were 14 steps to go up. I slept downstairs with her that night, me on the sofa, she next to the sofa on the carpet. Two of the saddest days of my life taking my babies to the vet those last times. It’s so HARD, but sometimes you have to let a beloved pet-baby go, its the right’s think for them, if not for us.
Oh Brenda my heart caught in my throat when I saw this post, you poor thing, I’d be so worried as well! Poor sweet Abi – keep us posted, we will all be worried and praying for all of you!! xoxo
Praying for Abi to come home quickly!!
A hug for you and a pat for Charlie while you are waiting!!
Loy
dear Brenda… thought of this just now. and getting it to you if it might help Abi.
i hope you see it. Dewena wrote of it about her little Milo and Otis. it’s a bacterial infection that can be tested and if caught there is a med for it.
they didn’t know to check for it then. and it affects the kidneys.
” Four days after Otis died the doctor called with the results of final blood testing that was sent off. Otis, and most likely Milo, had died of a bacterial disease called leptospirosis grippotyphosa. (that’s underlined in red so might be different spelling)
I’m telling you this so that if you have dogs and don’t know about this disease that you’ll be sure to inform yourself and question your veterinarian.
Our doctor who we’d seen for decades and love apologized for not having run the test earlier but he hadn’t seen a case in a very long time.
Evidently the marshy areas around ponds are breeding grounds for it from infected wildlife. All it takes is for a dog to sniff or lick the urine of an infected animal, in our case it was probably a raccoon.
After questioning the doctor about risks to people–watch for fever or chills and at the first sign see your doctor–I asked him if this meant we could never again have dogs here.
He said not at all, that it just meant that at least three weeks before coming to us they would need to have the lepto vaccine and that we should have boosters given every 4 to 6 months. He told us that more and more dog groomers are requiring that their customers’ dogs have this vaccine before bring theirs to them.”
hoping that little Abi is already on the mend and that it’s just dehydration.
bless you Brenda! i know you’ll keep us posted. stay strong. XO
I remember Dewena writing about this. I was heartbroken for her.
I’m so sorry, Brenda. I know how worrisome all of this is. I feel the same way (upset, agitated) when my fur babies are ill, especially if they have to stay at the vet. Hugs to you.
I’m so sorry Brenda that you and the pups are having health issues. You know the saying “When it rains it pours” but please stay positive and keep yourself busy in that beautiful patio. I’m thinking of the three of you and sending good vibes. I look forward to seeing new pictures of Abi and Charlie up and about soon.
Carol