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mypreciouspups · 11-12-2007, 02:56 PM

MY daughter had a yorkie that was at the vets with parvo for 6 days, then when she came home we had to watch her very carefully, she ended up with a very sensitive stomach and eats food from the vet and no extra's.

She is healty and happy...when she got the dog she was told with her being 6months old that all shots were done..breeder gave paperwork..the vet said no way did she have all the shots the breeder said she did..

I just want you to know something postive. I am sure the vet charges little for overnight stays. I would think the biggest part of you bill is already the initial tests and fuilds.

I am anxious to see how max does and let us all know when you get hime home...

I also think you need to tell the vet and tell him in no uncertain terms you are visiting..I think that would help you so much. There is no reason that you could not visit her daily for a an hour..we saw our daughters dog when we wanted to, no questions asked at all. It did her good to know we were all there for her.

I think it would help both you and max. pooh's mum

kalina82 · 11-12-2007, 04:16 PM

i hope max is doing better today. I know it can seem hard sometimes when you have a pet in hospital. At local vet hosps i feel they should be able to give you whatever information you want at whatever time or be able to leave a message for the vet to call you back. At my emergency hospital sometimes its just not possible to get a full report on the pets progress because we simply do not have the time to chat because we have so many animals to take care of. more time on the phone is less time with the animals. However, since you said your hosp is smaller and not busy i do not see why the doc couldn't have gotten on teh phone with you to report how Max was doing. It should be common practice to get a phone call update from the vet at least once a day in the morning or at night to tell you how he is.

Also a note about visiting: while you may think its a good idea, most times it is not. Sure the pet is VERY happy to see you in most cases and you may think it help him out but a lot of times once you leave the pet is crying and getting himself all worked up because he still wants to see you. This can not be good if the pet is sick and we need to keep him calm. its harder on them to see you for 10 minutes and then have you leave then to not see you at all while they are there. just something to keep in mind.

good luck!

rachelcb80 · 11-12-2007, 04:29 PM

Kalina82,

That's what I actually was thinking, regarding visiting. I know that dogs don't have the ability to understand the concept of "tomorrow", or "I'll be back later". They live in the here and now and I figured the constant up and down of seeing me and having me leave would be worse for him than to not see me at all. Out of sight, out of mind.

I'm frustrated and worried but hopefully soon this will all be over and we can get on with our lives.

Keno · 11-12-2007, 04:32 PM

I hope your little one is feeling better! Our prayers are with you .....

Angelapk · 11-12-2007, 04:39 PM

Hope he feels better soon!

carolinagrl21 · 11-12-2007, 04:59 PM

Aww, I hope your little baby gets better quickly!

mypreciouspups · 11-12-2007, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalina82

Also a note about visiting: while you may think its a good idea, most times it is not. Sure the pet is VERY happy to see you in most cases and you may think it help him out but a lot of times once you leave the pet is crying and getting himself all worked up because he still wants to see you. This can not be good if the pet is sick and we need to keep him calm. its harder on them to see you for 10 minutes and then have you leave then to not see you at all while they are there. just something to keep in mind.

good luck!

Well I guess it depends on the dog, the vet and the owner. Our vet thought it helped our girl, each day she looked forward to us coming and we spent a good time with her, when she was tired she was glad to go to sleep. I guess to each his own. This vet we use as our emergency vet as we had to drive three hours to his office, we took the trailer and stayed close by..The vet bill was 1,200 dollars for 6 days.
I was just trying to say it might help. I know it helped us to see for ourselves and not have a different person talk to us each time we called..but I guess if 10 minutes is all you can visit it is not worth worrying about.

pooh's mum

pooh's mum

Rocco1 · 11-12-2007, 05:54 PM

I am just now catching up on YT and I am sooo sorry to hear about your baby. I hope that everything turns out well and I will say a prayer for both of you.

rachelcb80 · 11-13-2007, 10:41 AM

I talked with the vets again today. The nurse (is that what they're called or do you call them vet techs?) called me and said Max had ate some canned food last night. He kept it down just fine and went poop a little last night, and then again this morning. Both times were normal. She said the vet wanted to get as much of the drip in him today as possible (not sure what's in "the drip". Just fluids or a combination? Didn't think to ask) but for me to call back around 3:30 and that he'd probably be ready to go home. She was a little short with me and I could tell that she was probably ticked off from me calling yesterday and questioning them. Oh well, the important thing is Max is doing well and most likely coming home today! Yeah!

Thanks so much again everyone for all your prayers and well wishes. I will post an update when Max gets home.

littlewhip · 11-13-2007, 10:43 AM

Thats great news, will keep max in my prayers, let us know when he comes home

yahhhh max

yorkiesmiles · 11-13-2007, 10:50 AM

yeah!! Glad it sounds like Max will be on his way home!! Don't give those vet techs a worry. If they're irritated with you - who cares - this is your baby. Who knows, the gal may just be stressed out, and you're getting the brunt of it - might not have anything to do with you or sweet Max.

Prayers for a continued recovery!!

saphire · 11-13-2007, 10:56 AM

Praying that your baby continues to get strong and healthy!

ellie81 · 11-13-2007, 10:58 AM

I'm glad he continues to improve, praying for a fast recovery so he can go home with his mommy

OurGizmo · 11-13-2007, 10:59 AM

Rachel, as you know I am so delighted to hear this!! Hugs!!

mypreciouspups · 11-13-2007, 11:11 AM

I am ever so happy for you and little Max. It will be a sweet homecoming.

Let us know how he is doing.

good luck.

pooh's mum

11-12-2007, 02:56 PM	#106
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 5,514	little max MY daughter had a yorkie that was at the vets with parvo for 6 days, then when she came home we had to watch her very carefully, she ended up with a very sensitive stomach and eats food from the vet and no extra's. She is healty and happy...when she got the dog she was told with her being 6months old that all shots were done..breeder gave paperwork..the vet said no way did she have all the shots the breeder said she did.. I just want you to know something postive. I am sure the vet charges little for overnight stays. I would think the biggest part of you bill is already the initial tests and fuilds. I am anxious to see how max does and let us all know when you get hime home... I also think you need to tell the vet and tell him in no uncertain terms you are visiting..I think that would help you so much. There is no reason that you could not visit her daily for a an hour..we saw our daughters dog when we wanted to, no questions asked at all. It did her good to know we were all there for her. I think it would help both you and max. pooh's mum

11-12-2007, 04:16 PM	#107
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	i hope max is doing better today. I know it can seem hard sometimes when you have a pet in hospital. At local vet hosps i feel they should be able to give you whatever information you want at whatever time or be able to leave a message for the vet to call you back. At my emergency hospital sometimes its just not possible to get a full report on the pets progress because we simply do not have the time to chat because we have so many animals to take care of. more time on the phone is less time with the animals. However, since you said your hosp is smaller and not busy i do not see why the doc couldn't have gotten on teh phone with you to report how Max was doing. It should be common practice to get a phone call update from the vet at least once a day in the morning or at night to tell you how he is. Also a note about visiting: while you may think its a good idea, most times it is not. Sure the pet is VERY happy to see you in most cases and you may think it help him out but a lot of times once you leave the pet is crying and getting himself all worked up because he still wants to see you. This can not be good if the pet is sick and we need to keep him calm. its harder on them to see you for 10 minutes and then have you leave then to not see you at all while they are there. just something to keep in mind. good luck! __________________ Kellie and Morgan

11-12-2007, 04:29 PM	#108
rachelcb80 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 80	Kalina82, That's what I actually was thinking, regarding visiting. I know that dogs don't have the ability to understand the concept of "tomorrow", or "I'll be back later". They live in the here and now and I figured the constant up and down of seeing me and having me leave would be worse for him than to not see me at all. Out of sight, out of mind. I'm frustrated and worried but hopefully soon this will all be over and we can get on with our lives. __________________ Rachel Mom to Carson, 2 1/2 Becca, 10 months and Max 18 weeks

11-12-2007, 04:32 PM	#109
Keno Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: sunny CA Posts: 789	I hope your little one is feeling better! Our prayers are with you ..... __________________ Dogs are such agreeable friends, they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms, they do not borrow money, they only beg for food and love.

11-13-2007, 10:41 AM	#114
rachelcb80 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 80	I talked with the vets again today. The nurse (is that what they're called or do you call them vet techs?) called me and said Max had ate some canned food last night. He kept it down just fine and went poop a little last night, and then again this morning. Both times were normal. She said the vet wanted to get as much of the drip in him today as possible (not sure what's in "the drip". Just fluids or a combination? Didn't think to ask) but for me to call back around 3:30 and that he'd probably be ready to go home. She was a little short with me and I could tell that she was probably ticked off from me calling yesterday and questioning them. Oh well, the important thing is Max is doing well and most likely coming home today! Yeah! Thanks so much again everyone for all your prayers and well wishes. I will post an update when Max gets home. __________________ Rachel Mom to Carson, 2 1/2 Becca, 10 months and Max 18 weeks

11-12-2007, 04:39 PM	#110
Angelapk Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 70	Hope he feels better soon!

11-12-2007, 04:59 PM	#111
carolinagrl21 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 7	Aww, I hope your little baby gets better quickly!

11-12-2007, 05:54 PM	#113
Rocco1 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Texarkana, TX Posts: 239	I am just now catching up on YT and I am sooo sorry to hear about your baby. I hope that everything turns out well and I will say a prayer for both of you.

11-13-2007, 10:43 AM	#115
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	Thats great news, will keep max in my prayers, let us know when he comes home yahhhh max __________________

11-13-2007, 10:50 AM	#116
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	yeah!! Glad it sounds like Max will be on his way home!! Don't give those vet techs a worry. If they're irritated with you - who cares - this is your baby. Who knows, the gal may just be stressed out, and you're getting the brunt of it - might not have anything to do with you or sweet Max. Prayers for a continued recovery!! __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

11-13-2007, 10:56 AM	#117
saphire Lil' CoCo, Lotta Coffee. Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Africa Posts: 3,115	Praying that your baby continues to get strong and healthy! __________________ Sheilagh CoffeeAbigail-Ceana. CoCoMurfee & Winston

11-13-2007, 10:58 AM	#118
ellie81 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 5,314 Blog Entries: 1	I'm glad he continues to improve, praying for a fast recovery so he can go home with his mommy __________________ Ellie and Bengi Bengi Is Home!!! - http://youtu.be/8OKv35pk5Pk

11-13-2007, 10:59 AM	#119
OurGizmo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Spain Posts: 63	Rachel, as you know I am so delighted to hear this!! Hugs!!

11-13-2007, 11:11 AM	#120
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 5,514	I am ever so happy for you and little Max. It will be a sweet homecoming. Let us know how he is doing. good luck. pooh's mum