Worried About My Charlie Boy
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I’m so worried about my Charlie Boy.
Yesterday morning I went to my intern for one of my twice yearly check ups. I had to fast so the lab work could be done afterward.
I walked in my door and immediately saw diarrhea and blood on the living room floor. Quite a bit of blood. Some was very dark. Some just looked like blood.
I froze in place. I think my brain froze for a few seconds.
I called the vet, and they told me to bring Charlie in. I rushed over there, telling myself to calm down, not to cry with the fear that was rushing in.
They did an ultrasound, but his bladder was empty, so they didn’t see much of anything. They had to use a catheter to get any urine to test.
He has a slight fever. They gave him antibiotics and something for the diarrhea. So I came home with two bottles of pills. The vet gave him a shot, which I believe was an antibiotic.
Antibiotics For Charlie:
The pills I brought home were Biomox, a broad-spectrum antibiotic. And Metronidazole for colitis/diarrhea.
But it’s really not clear what is going on. Just like it wasn’t clear with Abi.
This morning, I have to see the optometrist so he can check my eye and tell me whether to go ahead and schedule the next eye surgery.
But I also have to figure out when to drop Charlie off at the vet so that his bladder can fill up and they can do the ultrasound again. The vet said to give him a bit of time to feel better.
I can’t bear the idea that something could now be wrong with my Charlie boy.
Please let it not be something bad. He’s had three infections over the last few months. He was last treated in June.
I can’t help but remember that this was how it seemed to start with Abi. There were several urinary tract infections over a few months’ time. And then suddenly her kidneys shut down.
I made it till last night before I cried. I’d been pushing back a memory that has been lurking in my mind for some time. But then, with it dark outside and getting close to bedtime, it hit me full force.
My Dogs Teddy & Bubba:
Some years ago, I had two Boston terriers, brothers named Teddy and Bubba. They lived 13 years. I lost Teddy in September of that year to kidney failure. Only four months later, I lost Bubba.
Ever since I rushed Charlie to the vet five days after Abi died, this has been in the back of my mind. And every time it entered my mind, I tried to shove it back down. Because it’s too much to think about.
I know I’m letting fear rise up and supersede common sense. Or logic. But how can I not remember the similarities between then and now?
I’m to give Charlie the broad-spectrum antibiotic twice per day. But they gave him a shot yesterday. I guess I’m a little hesitant to start giving it to him already.
I keep remembering giving Abi antibiotic after antibiotic for what seemed to be urinary infections.
I’m so worried about my Charlie Boy. At this point, I don’t know what to think. Or exactly what to do.
Keeping you and Charlie in my prayers that all will be well.
Sending prayers and hugs for sweet Charlie and you. Ask your vet if you can give him boiled chicken and white rice. Also canned pumpkin helps with loose stools. Praying that the Dr. can get his issues solved fast.
Hoping you and Charlie are doing well. God bless you.
Don’t project…you can’t do this now. Find out what is going on with your baby and take it from there.
I am so worried about Milo that it could eat me up every day instead of making the most of the time I have with him. No, I’m not more wise than you, he’s had a death sentence for 9 months. Please…stop stressing. Get well, get Charlie well.
Jane xxx
If he’s still not eating, is it possible that Charlie could have something wrong with his stomach, a bleeding ulcer maybe? That’s why you’re not seeing blood because he hasn’t had any bowel movements from not eating. It seems that dogs can get everything that humans get, so maybe it’s not his bladder at all. Just a suggestion. This is so hard to go through. All of us who have loved our fur babies over the years know how you are feeling right now. We’re with you in spirit if not in person.
May God Bless you and little Charlie.
I will be praying for you both.
Brenda, Charlie and you are in my thoughts and prayers! I leave my radio on, all the time and when he hears these 2 certain songs, he will sing to them! It’s hysterical! He will stop if he sees me with my camera though. Try not to worry so much and think about pleasant things that make you happy!
Oh how funny! And that he stops when you grab your camera! He needs to be on TV.
Thinking of you and Charlie and hoping that all will be well. Take care.
You all always help me get through things. Don’t know what I’d do without you.
On My….. Keeping you and Charlie in my prayers… ?
I wrote this post this morning. He has been fine all day. I’m watching him closely.
Brenda,
I’m still crying every day over my loss and started crying as soon as I saw your headline. Keeping both you and Charlie in my prayers for continued health and happiness.
Susan
Thankfully Charlie seems much better today. My heart is with you. I know how much pain you feel and it’s a terrible empty feeling that nearly consumes you.
I just got done giving my older dog the same medication. If you have problems giving him the pill, which I was told tastes very nasty, try using Pill Pockets that you can get at a pet store or on line. Also, whenever I leave & I know it will be awhile, I leave my radio on. Just a suggestion & I’ll be thinking of you & Charlie.
I have never heard of pet pockets. Will check it out.
Believe it or not I don’t even have a radio. But I usually leave the TV on.
I hadn’t heard of them, either, til our vet told us about them. Worked like a charm! Don’t know whether they’d fit his diet, though.
Praying for you both in Indiana!
Stay positive and let’s hope those antibiotics will fix him right up! I know easier said than done, but don’t worry yourself sick. Give Charlie a hug for me and I hope he will be back to feeling good in no time and I hope he just caught a nasty bug. You two are in our thoughts.
Carol and Molly
xoxoxo
I’m much better today because Charlie is much better. He’s eating and drinking and going outside, so today is a good day, Carol and Molly.
My thoughts and prayers for you and sweet Charlie.
We thank you all.
oops–I forgot: one hint I saw was to give him chicken broth (no salt) to keep him hydrated and a little something in his stomach.
He has not been sick since I rushed him to the vet. Not anything after that. So for now he’s okay.