Quick update. Saturday morning, Daisy got very bad very quick. She became lethargic. She wouldn't eat, drink, play or hardly walk if we put her down. I called the animal hospital and they said she should start eating by 12 or 1 and if she didn't to bring her back in. I told them she was still having the stomach convulsion/hacking episodes, but they said that was because her stomach was so full.
It was about 10:15 at this time, so I called my regular vet. They told me that they received the information from the emergency clinic, but that they take their last walk in at 10:30. I'm on the phone crying, they are open another 2 hours almost, but won't take her in. I am TICKED!!!! They told me to take Karo syrup and mix with water and give it to her in a syringe so she doesn't become hypoglycemic, and that I could do a baby enema on her. And if she doesn't perk up to take her back to emergency clinic.
WHAT!!! I already paid them a butt load of money the night before for just a prognosis and nothing done. So I talked to my friend who has like 11 dogs (all rescues) and she told me to take her in to her vet. He closed at 1. By the time I got there, I was watching for her to breathe she was so bad. I'm crying and a nervous wreck, I was only there a few minutes and he seen her right away. He looked at the xrays from the animal clinic and listened to her really well. He said she does still have a lot of food in her, and it was causing her severe pain. Her not eating, drinking, and becoming more and more lethargic was all from the pain. I just cried more. He gave her a shot (I can't remember what he said it was), but he said it would relieve the inflammation in her digestive system caused from being so backed up and would help get the system moving. He gave me medicine for her (Metoclopramide) to give to her 30 minutes before she eats and he put her on a chicken and rice diet for the next two days. He also said if she is still having trouble using the restroom, I could put a small amount of mineral oil in her food.
In the amount of time it took for me to listen to all instructions, check out and drive around the block, Daisy stood up on my daughters lap and looked at me like "what's up". Tongue hanging out and all. She made a dramatic turn that quick. She became playful, was drinking and all. He wanted us to wait till the evening to feed her, and said small small amounts not much bigger than a quarter 4-5 times a day. I have been on an emotional roller coaster with my baby that is for sure!!! She had a really good bowel movement about an hour after the shot, but hasn't had one since. I have been doing the warm wet cotton ball, but that hasn't stimulated anything yet. So this morning we started the mineral oil with her food. Guess I will see how that goes. Just taking it day by day, hoping she doesn't have permanent digestive issues. But we will do what we have to do for my baby girl. |