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Title: Learning from others losses
Post by cash5542 on Mar 12^th, 2009 at 1:24am

Over the past year I've seen several people here cope with their dogs getting suddenly sick. Well it happened to me and all I could think of is the advice that was given to others. My 2 year old golden retreiver stopped eating today, smelled awful, had a hot dry nose and was generally lethargic. She also had unexplainable wounds on her neck and swollen lymp nodes. I debated waiting until the morning or spending the money and going to a night clinic. Because of things others posted with their dogs, I decided not to wait. The vet shaved both sides of her neck, cleaned out the pussey wounds, gave her some benadryl and antibiotics and she is sleeping like a baby now. Apparently she was scratched by something inthe woods that quickly became infected. I am out $185 but it's worth the piece of mind. (And another $90 for the speeding ticket I got on the way to the vet >:() Thanks for helpig me indirectly know what to do with Maddie tonight!

Charlotte

Title: Re: Learning from others losses
Post by Artonio on Mar 12^th, 2009 at 1:34am

OMG!!!! Thank goodness you listened to your instincts! I hope she will be up and running soon. Please keep us posted.

with warm regards,
Tony

Title: Re: Learning from others losses
Post by cash5542 on Mar 12^th, 2009 at 11:30pm

She is better today and ate her dinner, first meal in a few days so I think the antibiotic is working. She's still a bit lethargic although who isn't if they aren't feeling good. Thank you for your concern Tony. I knew you would understand!

Charlotte

Title: Re: Learning from others losses
Post by Langa on Mar 13^th, 2009 at 12:23am

Glad you decided to go to the vet instead of waiting. Our pets are more like our children. I would've run with my Peanut to the night vet too.

Glad your dog is doing better.

Langa

Title: Re: Learning from others losses
Post by ClusterChuck on Mar 13^th, 2009 at 12:26am

I am SO glad to hear that Maddie is doing better!

Now, sit back in the recliner (kick the old man out of it), kick your shoes off, grab a good stiff drink, and RELAX! Give her the time she needs to recoup!

Ya dun good, girl!

Chuck

Title: Re: Learning from others losses
Post by Guiseppi on Mar 13^th, 2009 at 1:32am

Amazing how much the flea bearing, poop producing, feed eating, fur shedding pains in the ass can get attached to you huh? ;)

Title: Re: Learning from others losses
Post by George on Mar 13^th, 2009 at 1:37am

Yeah, we've been to the night vet a few times.

Glad to hear Maddie's doing better. :)

All the best,

George

Title: Re: Learning from others losses
Post by Mrs Deej on Mar 13^th, 2009 at 2:11am

Pets are just like children to me...you treat them just the same in our home.

I'm so glad things are going better.

Keeping you and Maddie in my thoughts!!

:-*

Title: Re: Learning from others losses
Post by BarbaraD on Mar 13^th, 2009 at 6:01am

Glad Maddie's doing better. didn't you explain to the nice policeman that it was an EMERGENCY - he should have given you an ESCORT!! Explain it to the judge... :)

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Learning from others losses
Post by Jackie on Mar 13^th, 2009 at 6:53am

So glad your Maddie is gong to be fine. Good decision, lady. :)

Sorry about the speeding ticket >:(

Much Love,
Jackie

Title: Re: Learning from others losses
Post by barry_sword on Mar 13^th, 2009 at 7:14am

Glad to hear Maddie is ok. Good call on your part Charlotte. Our three cats are our kids, as is your Maddie, and we will do whatever it takes when they are in need.

The cop obviously is not an animal lover or he would have given you a police escort to the vet's! ;)

Title: Re: Learning from others losses
Post by Ray on Mar 13^th, 2009 at 9:24am

To take what Barry said a little further...

Charlotte: Save the vet paperwork and fight the ticket. Perhaps the traffic Judge will be a pet lover and forgive the ticket.

Wishing you well,

Ray

Title: Re: Learning from others losses
Post by PollyPocket on Mar 13^th, 2009 at 9:26am

Glad Maddie is ok Charlotte. Hug your pooch from me!

Title: Re: Learning from others losses
Post by midwestbeth on Mar 13^th, 2009 at 9:36am

Good on you for trusting your instincts Charlotte. Glad to hear Maddie is feeling better today. Keep us updated.

Beth

Title: Re: Learning from others losses
Post by cash5542 on Mar 13^th, 2009 at 5:00pm

Maddie is still a bit quiet but definatly much better. The wounds are all drying up and the biggest issue will be keeping her from scratching them open. The vet gave me a silly plastic clown collar but I know she wouldn't tolerate it. Lisa said to put socks on her paws. At least it's the weekend. Chuck, Erik is out of town so I can have the recliner, oh but never mind, Lisa already grabbed it. I'm just glad it's a weekend.

When I was stopped Maddie growled and the trooper told me to get her under control. It was obvious from the beginning he wasn't a dog person. She was lying on a blanket in the back seat. She didn't even get out of the back. I explained what was happening but obviously he really didn't care. I think I insulted his manhood when he showed me he was afraid of her. She definately caught him off guard. There is an option on the ticket that says Request for Waiver hearing, guilty with explanation. I'm going to do that and hope for the best. Even if I have to pay the ticket ( I was speeding) maybe they can drop the points???

Thank you for your support and help. It is amazing how attached we become and also how fast it happens.

Charlotte