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gracielove · 04-10-2013, 10:52 PM

Flight and ear infections are a horrible combination. Have you ever been on a flight and not been able to clear your ears because of congestion? The pain from the pressure is terrible. It is 10 times worse for a little one that has no idea what is causing the increased pain. I just hate to think what this poor pup has been through. It was taken from the only home it knew and thrown into a crate and carried from one place to another for a couple of days. Eating unfamiliar food is enough to sicken any puppy's digestive system. You have a lot to watch for. It could be this pup has never been properly socialized if it is running all over and not calming down.
I fixed my bed so it was safe for Gracie to sleep in and slept with a night light on for several weeks. I folded up a small blanket and she slept on it right next to my face with my arm around her all night long.I'm a light sleeper anyway after raising 5 kids and untold animals. Since you apparently can't do that you need to try to manage her during the day so she will hopefully be more inclined to sleep at night just like a baby needs to get it's schedule settled. A sick puppy usually wants to sleep. She has been through a lot. I hope she settles down for you. You are off to a very rough start with this one.
Can someone else watch her for you while you try to get some sleep? An x pen with a top on it seems to be the best idea for confining her right now.

04-10-2013, 10:52 PM	#122
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Flight and ear infections are a horrible combination. Have you ever been on a flight and not been able to clear your ears because of congestion? The pain from the pressure is terrible. It is 10 times worse for a little one that has no idea what is causing the increased pain. I just hate to think what this poor pup has been through. It was taken from the only home it knew and thrown into a crate and carried from one place to another for a couple of days. Eating unfamiliar food is enough to sicken any puppy's digestive system. You have a lot to watch for. It could be this pup has never been properly socialized if it is running all over and not calming down. I fixed my bed so it was safe for Gracie to sleep in and slept with a night light on for several weeks. I folded up a small blanket and she slept on it right next to my face with my arm around her all night long.I'm a light sleeper anyway after raising 5 kids and untold animals. Since you apparently can't do that you need to try to manage her during the day so she will hopefully be more inclined to sleep at night just like a baby needs to get it's schedule settled. A sick puppy usually wants to sleep. She has been through a lot. I hope she settles down for you. You are off to a very rough start with this one. Can someone else watch her for you while you try to get some sleep? An x pen with a top on it seems to be the best idea for confining her right now. Last edited by gracielove; 04-10-2013 at 10:56 PM.