First real health scare
Last Thursday Thibodaux got into my purse. i am constantly scanning my apartmebt abd pickig up anything in her trach that she shouldnt chew up (shes gotten better, but still a baby). I had my purse hanging on the corner of my headboard. i went to the restroom and came back and she had chewed through a tube of lipstick and a pack of gum out of my purse. The later that day she sbatched an entire chicken sabdwhich off the counter and it was gone in one gulp. It was frustrating but no reason to be terribly concerned. When she was a wee one I would find all kinds of little interesting things in her poop. I let her sleep with me that night because we spent about 3 hrs playing in the park and figured she would pass out and not roam my room. She got up a few hours later and vomited all over my bed. The quantity was unusual. Of course everything she ate was now on my bed, but I figured she just needed to get it out of her system and would feel fine. So I cleaned up and put her in her kennel for the night.
I woke up the next morning and found it strange that she didn't wake up when I came out of my bedroom. Well she was unconscious laying in a crate full of totally liquid dark brown diarrhea and more vomit and was covered. I got her out and she was very lethargic and would not hold up her head and was shaking. I have her some water and went into hysterics and called the vet. I was very upset because every vet I called would not see me until the next day or later and would not even listen to what was going on and give me advice on what to do. Everytime I would try to explain they would say that I could explain at my appointment the next day. At this point I was thinking there might not be a tomorrow for her and voiced this to everyone I talked to and they were not sympathetic or interested. Just wanted me to get in line and give my check when it came time. Luckily after she drank two bowls of water she started walking and around and wagging her little tail. She just got stronger and stronger during the day and was herself just tired that night. Well I figured she just had an upset tummy and I was overreacting being a first time puppy owner. I grew up With dogs but this is the first I've bought and have full responsibility of (I'm 24). She is fine now, thank goodness. I couldn't stop crying because I thought I was going to lose her. I've only had her for 5 months but she's my best friend and has helped me with the loneliness of moving across the country and not fitting in.
A couple of days later I went to get some ibuprofen out of my purse and they were all gone except 1. I felt so guilty when I realized what had happened. I really do try to provide a safe environment for her. Little stink head outsmarts me sometimes. I am so thankful and lucky that I did not lose her as ibuprofen is VERY toxic to dogs. Her stools and eating habits have been totally normal since and it seems that she has fully recovered. I would have never forgave myself if Something terrible had happened as a result. I think she yat have a guardian angel. Anyway, I'm So thankful that my baby is okay and I'd urge everyone to be reallllly mindful Of where things are in your space even if it seems nearly impossible for then to get into make sure it is totally impossible. Stay safe Bullie community! XOXO
I woke up the next morning and found it strange that she didn't wake up when I came out of my bedroom. Well she was unconscious laying in a crate full of totally liquid dark brown diarrhea and more vomit and was covered. I got her out and she was very lethargic and would not hold up her head and was shaking. I have her some water and went into hysterics and called the vet. I was very upset because every vet I called would not see me until the next day or later and would not even listen to what was going on and give me advice on what to do. Everytime I would try to explain they would say that I could explain at my appointment the next day. At this point I was thinking there might not be a tomorrow for her and voiced this to everyone I talked to and they were not sympathetic or interested. Just wanted me to get in line and give my check when it came time. Luckily after she drank two bowls of water she started walking and around and wagging her little tail. She just got stronger and stronger during the day and was herself just tired that night. Well I figured she just had an upset tummy and I was overreacting being a first time puppy owner. I grew up With dogs but this is the first I've bought and have full responsibility of (I'm 24). She is fine now, thank goodness. I couldn't stop crying because I thought I was going to lose her. I've only had her for 5 months but she's my best friend and has helped me with the loneliness of moving across the country and not fitting in.
A couple of days later I went to get some ibuprofen out of my purse and they were all gone except 1. I felt so guilty when I realized what had happened. I really do try to provide a safe environment for her. Little stink head outsmarts me sometimes. I am so thankful and lucky that I did not lose her as ibuprofen is VERY toxic to dogs. Her stools and eating habits have been totally normal since and it seems that she has fully recovered. I would have never forgave myself if Something terrible had happened as a result. I think she yat have a guardian angel. Anyway, I'm So thankful that my baby is okay and I'd urge everyone to be reallllly mindful Of where things are in your space even if it seems nearly impossible for then to get into make sure it is totally impossible. Stay safe Bullie community! XOXO
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NOW is the time to find a 24hour pet emergency clinic.... we live in the boonies and know exactly where there is one 20 minutes away and have their number on speed dial. Give her a big hug from me and give yourself a big hug from yourself.... shyte happens, make sure it doesn't again.... get baby locks on cupboard doors if need be..... I'm so glad for you she's recovering DANG!!!
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