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Lacy's Mom · 04-23-2006, 06:33 AM

when you get a minute, let us know how she's doing.

MinMuf1 · 04-23-2006, 07:56 AM

Thanks a BUNCH! That eases my worries some what. I kept up the 30 minute intervals of Pedialite ALL night. This morning about 8ish Muffin had a slight burst of energy, wabbly - walked around a bit - bumping into walls along the way, ate a little and drank a little on her own and back on my lap and back to sleep she went. I'm still following "Lacy's Mom's" instructions, i.e. Nutrical and Pedialite. And, the shivering and tremmors seem to be lessening. By the way, I may be wrong for doing so, but I haven't given her any of her prescribed meds today...I personally feel that she's just too over medicated. Planning to drive her straight back to the Vet in the morning if I don't see the slightest change by then. Once again, thanks for all your kinds words of wisdom... And, I'll post an update if and when anything changes. Have a Blessed day!

Lacy's Mom · 04-23-2006, 09:36 AM

Glad to hear you both made it through the night.

Don't really know about stopping her medications, but I'm not sure I wouldn't do the same thing. I know I get really sick if I try to take antibiotics on an empty stomach. If she starts eating today maybe you could restart the antibiotics. The ivomec injection is a broad spectrum antibiotic so I would think that would cover her until you can get her back into a vet. It really sounds like your vet didn't have a diagnosis so he just bombarded her with everything. Keep up with the pedialyte and nutrical and hopefully she's much better by tonight and you can just give the pedialyte a couple of times during the night and get some rest.

livingdustmops · 04-23-2006, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lacy's Mom

Glad to hear you both made it through the night.

Don't really know about stopping her medications, but I'm not sure I wouldn't do the same thing. I know I get really sick if I try to take antibiotics on an empty stomach. If she starts eating today maybe you could restart the antibiotics. The ivomec injection is a broad spectrum antibiotic so I would think that would cover her until you can get her back into a vet. It really sounds like your vet didn't have a diagnosis so he just bombarded her with everything. Keep up with the pedialyte and nutrical and hopefully she's much better by tonight and you can just give the pedialyte a couple of times during the night and get some rest.

I agree with you - seems like the vet went for overkill unless he saw something in the stool he didn't tell her about. Usually with rescue's pulled out of the pound just using the Albon and the Metronidazole have worked for us.

I would only offer bland food for the time being and just in little amounts.

Lacy's Mom · 04-24-2006, 01:00 PM

How is she doing today? Still keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers.

livingdustmops · 04-24-2006, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Lacy's Mom

How is she doing today? Still keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers.

I was wondering also and I hope she posts and lets us know.

MinMuf1 · 04-24-2006, 06:29 PM

Sorry for not updating earlier... I put in a call to the Vet - Told him what I had been through with Muffin over the weekend and he advised to keep up the outstanding "Tech Job" and to try to put her back on Alborn starting tomorrow. And, skip the Metronidazole entirely

But, split the prescribed dosage to twice a day in lieu of all at once. His overall explanation as to why put her back on it for another five days is something along the lines of "Although she appears back to normal, whatever bug she had or has may not yet be cured." Also, went on to further explain that Ivomec is a catch all intervention that can some times give off the side effects that we went through this weekend. NOW HE TELLS ME!!!

But, I'm happy to report my little Muffin is doing exceptionally better!

She woke up about 80% herself... She ate, drank some water and even had the strength to put out a few barks at Biscuit (my other little one - Which has not had a symptom the first). As the day went on, she got even better - Putting up a scuffle or two with Biscuit! I can't thank you all enough for listening to my woahs and helping me through them!

I will let you all know how she does over the next few days with the lowered dosage of Alborn.

Lacy's Mom · 04-24-2006, 06:55 PM

Glad to hear how much better she's doing.

I was so concerned about her.

Kate · 04-24-2006, 11:11 PM

This is wonderful news, and I hope she just keeps getting better.

Maybe you can calm down a bit now. I have been through hectic times, and it is no picnic.

Wonderful news!

GurleyGirl · 04-25-2006, 07:50 AM

Glad to hear your little one is doing better.... Did the vet ever say how she contracted her illness?.... Was it the teeth removal... and the stay at the vets?

Hope things keep getting better!

04-24-2006, 06:29 PM	#22
MinMuf1 Peanut Gallery Mom Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,001	What A Difference A Day Makes! Sorry for not updating earlier... I put in a call to the Vet - Told him what I had been through with Muffin over the weekend and he advised to keep up the outstanding "Tech Job" and to try to put her back on Alborn starting tomorrow. And, skip the Metronidazole entirely But, split the prescribed dosage to twice a day in lieu of all at once. His overall explanation as to why put her back on it for another five days is something along the lines of "Although she appears back to normal, whatever bug she had or has may not yet be cured." Also, went on to further explain that Ivomec is a catch all intervention that can some times give off the side effects that we went through this weekend. NOW HE TELLS ME!!! But, I'm happy to report my little Muffin is doing exceptionally better! She woke up about 80% herself... She ate, drank some water and even had the strength to put out a few barks at Biscuit (my other little one - Which has not had a symptom the first). As the day went on, she got even better - Putting up a scuffle or two with Biscuit! I can't thank you all enough for listening to my woahs and helping me through them! I will let you all know how she does over the next few days with the lowered dosage of Alborn.

04-24-2006, 11:11 PM	#24
Kate YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 747	This is wonderful news, and I hope she just keeps getting better. Maybe you can calm down a bit now. I have been through hectic times, and it is no picnic. Wonderful news! __________________ Kate & Sadie If it's not a Yorkie, it's just a dog.

04-25-2006, 07:50 AM	#25
GurleyGirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scott City, Missouri Posts: 1,410	Glad to hear your little one is doing better.... Did the vet ever say how she contracted her illness?.... Was it the teeth removal... and the stay at the vets? Hope things keep getting better! __________________ Joanne and Mickey, Rocky, Wilma, Pebbles, Winnie, Jasmine, Sammie, Peanut, Emma, Rambo

04-23-2006, 06:33 AM	#16
Lacy's Mom YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 2,931	when you get a minute, let us know how she's doing.

04-23-2006, 07:56 AM	#17
MinMuf1 Peanut Gallery Mom Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,001	Thanks a BUNCH! That eases my worries some what. I kept up the 30 minute intervals of Pedialite ALL night. This morning about 8ish Muffin had a slight burst of energy, wabbly - walked around a bit - bumping into walls along the way, ate a little and drank a little on her own and back on my lap and back to sleep she went. I'm still following "Lacy's Mom's" instructions, i.e. Nutrical and Pedialite. And, the shivering and tremmors seem to be lessening. By the way, I may be wrong for doing so, but I haven't given her any of her prescribed meds today...I personally feel that she's just too over medicated. Planning to drive her straight back to the Vet in the morning if I don't see the slightest change by then. Once again, thanks for all your kinds words of wisdom... And, I'll post an update if and when anything changes. Have a Blessed day!

04-23-2006, 09:36 AM	#18
Lacy's Mom YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 2,931	Glad to hear you both made it through the night. Don't really know about stopping her medications, but I'm not sure I wouldn't do the same thing. I know I get really sick if I try to take antibiotics on an empty stomach. If she starts eating today maybe you could restart the antibiotics. The ivomec injection is a broad spectrum antibiotic so I would think that would cover her until you can get her back into a vet. It really sounds like your vet didn't have a diagnosis so he just bombarded her with everything. Keep up with the pedialyte and nutrical and hopefully she's much better by tonight and you can just give the pedialyte a couple of times during the night and get some rest.

04-24-2006, 01:00 PM	#20
Lacy's Mom YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 2,931	How is she doing today? Still keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers.

04-24-2006, 06:55 PM	#23
Lacy's Mom YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas Posts: 2,931	Glad to hear how much better she's doing. I was so concerned about her.