I guess I haven't asked anyone to help with Charlie. When my husband is on his 4 days off he is very good to let me sleep and take shift. But it is the 4 days he is working and this week on nights that gets rough. I too set my alarm 4 times on my cell phone so I don't miss a feeding. We tried stretching him to 3 hours max and blood sugar way down. Caught it before he went in to a full blown attack. So two is the max we can go right now. I know if we didn't try another vet he would not of made it thru the one night. I'm thankful for the care they have given him. It has been very spendy for us but I can't let him go. I couldn't just let one of my kids go! Some people laugh at us that we haven't had a life right now but Charlie. I'm thankful I don't work and am able to be home for him! I couldn't imagine feeding a whole litter of pups! Wow good for you!!
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Originally Posted by FlDebra  I just read through your thread. I will add prayers for Charlie Boy. You have sure been through a rough start with him. But when you pull him through, you two will have such a close bond!
Years ago, I got a pound puppy that wound up with parvo (even tho he was supposed have been tested for it!) We had to get transfusions from a boxer, so we always said that dog had part boxer even if it was only blood. 
your Charlie Boy would probably not be alive if you had not taken the initiative to find another vet when you felt he was not getting sufficient care from the first one. Many would not have followed through with that. Your little guy will have you to thank for his very life when you pull him through this.
Is there any other family you can call upon to give you a break so you can replenish yourself? I know from hand-feeding a litter of pups that feeding every hour or two can really take its toll on your own energy reserves. I felt like was so exhausted -- I actually set alarms because I was afraid I would miss a feeding. I would fall asleep holding their bottle and then get so worried. Thankfully I never overfed anyone or dropped a puppy. But I just know how tired you are probably getting. If you can ask for help, please do! Take care of yourself cause Charlie Boy depends on you! |