My worst Fear almost happened today
 

:cry: I mentioned on another thread about a nightmare I had a few days ago . I had a nightmare that I had come home and Cookie was passed out on the kitchen floor and we rushed him to the hospital and were pulled over my police for speeding on the way to the hospital...


Well today everything seemed fine.I stepped out for 10 min to go to an ATM and come right back home. On the way back home my 14 yr old calls me to tell me that Cookie was on the floor and would not move. She kept talking to him but his eyes were half closed.My heart started pounding and I asked her more questions. I told her to try and keep him awake that I was like 3 min away. Then I was like 3 blocks away and my daughter calls me again frantic telling me that Cookie was slumped over and stopped breathing and then a few seconds later he would take a deep breath ,my husband got on the phone and he was was flipping out so I immediately called the Emergency Hospital and let them know the symptoms. I was walking through the door still talking to the Hospital and they had me check his gums but I could not notice if they were pink enough or too pale. I was totally panicked and I kept thinking to myself " Please,not like my dream,please.." We live 10 miles away from the hospital which usually takes us about 18 minutes to get there. My husband was driving and crying and I had Cookie in my arms and he was just slumped over my hands. I kept telling him " No Cookie, stay awake! You can't leave me yet, I won't let you baby!" He would try to open his eyes and then he just passed out. I put his chest against my ear to listen for a heartbeat and it sounded faint.I was forcing Karo Syrupall over his gums while we were on our way there. My husband ran red lights and was driving 70 MPH on a 35 MPH road. We got there in about 6 minutes and it seemed forever. The nurse took him right away .Another girl walks up to me and explains their CPR paperwork and I needed to sign if Iwanted them to resucitate him,if I wanted life support and other things. I could barely sign the papers . They brought him to me like 5 min later and he was alert again. I was in shock. They drew blood and everything was normal except for his liver enzymes. They are suppose to be 10-100 and his were 670. The vet told me this is most likely due to his Microvascular Dysplasia. That has been under control for months now with a low protein diet.
The vet said that everything pointed to a seizure. Also my 9 yr old told me that when Cookie was closing his eyes that she carried him and was talking to him to wake up and she said that he did Diarreah right in her arms. So this sounds like a seizure and he lost his body functions. I have never gone through something like this but I felt like my heart was breaking. My husband just broke down at the hospital and couldnt stop crying. They told me to monitor him for 24 hrs and call my vet to check him out. He suggested two medicines that can just be ordered monthly which help the liver function better and it's something I can give him indefinately if I wanted.It helps with the liver cells to keep them alive and reginerate etc...

Right now he's on my lap taking a nap. This is the first time I have felt that I was really going to lose him. I know that I would not be able to handle this. I kept telling my husband " I can't lose him , I don't want to love another dog"
The vet said there was another Yorkie there with shunt problems in very serious condition. Please say a prayer for that little yorkie. For now Cookie is not leaving my site.

Genie, Cookie & Lola

I'm so sorry for what happened today. I'm glad Cookie is better. I'll keep him in my thoughts! :hug:

Oh Genie...I was on the edge of my chair reading this - OMG How terribly scary and thank God you got there in time.....I'll be praying for little Cookie - You must be so devestated - do they think they can control this with medication ? If you need ANYTHING just let me know ok ?

poor little yorkie! he is very luycky to have such attentive owners who reacted quickly! i hope all will get better!

I think sometimes dreams and premonitions are God's way of preparing us for difficult things. I bet you handled it alot better because of your dream because you already "rehearsed" it. I have had premonitions like that and it is a bit eery. They seem to be related to important or traumatic events like the one you had. I hope Cookie does OK, he sure has a good family looking out for him!

Tiffany, somehow my dream did prepare me better for today. In my dream I could not find the Emergency hospital number that is on mycell phone. But as soon as I hung up with my husband today I knew it was just listed as Emergency Cookie and I hit dial right away. I was more than ready to do CPR on him .

I always stay in touch with Yorkietalk because you guys totally understand what yorkie owners feel like in a situation like this.

Villette ,thank you so much for your offer. I know you are always there for anyone including Cookie,Lola and me. I just felt that my heart and guts were ripped out of me. I cannot explain it.I was lightheaded and kept trying to believe that this was the dream and not reality.For some reason the tears stayed swelled up in my eyes and no tears ran down my face because I felt like it would be over if I totally freaked out.

Genie

I am so sorry Cookie is sick. I will keep him in my prayers.

I'm a firm believer in premonitions from experience. I agree, they prepare us for the unexpected. I am so glad Cookie is OK and hope he is up and about in no time. We will keep him in our prayers.

Man Genie...I just wrote you but had to post again...I agree about the dreams - with the bond you and Cookie have - I think it WAS a sign of things to come...

I've had dreams about my youngest and every time - something has happened in his life...I'll call him and ask if he's ok - and he's like "WOW MOM - you always call when I need you".....So. In your case - Cookie was NOT meant to leave you....you did have that dream for a reason and it actually helped you cope with this....and HATS OFF to you for acting quickly ..you guys saved his life...

I wish they have some kind of home testing so you can monitor him yourself in between vet visits ...I have no idea what I'm talking about - but you know - kind of like a diabetic tests their blood ? That would be ideal because I know you're going to be so afaid of leaving him now...I hope the new medications work for him and this doesn't ever happen again.

Your daughter should be VERY proud of herself...She really acted quickly too. I know how special he is to your family and wish you guys all the best...and give that baby a little hug from me....I'm so glad he's ok - but what a scare ...

keep us posted on him ok ? I'll be thinking of you

OMG, poor Cookie! I'm so sorry to hear about your little boy...you must feel drained at this point. I'm keeping you and Cookie in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for the idea of the ER # on the cell phone...I'm putting it on mine right away. I'm always worried that Ziggy might get sick or have an accident. Please take care and keep us posted. :getwell:

Karen

That was hoorribly scary what happened today. I am so glad he is doing better and I will pray for him. :love:

I am so sorry but I am very happy that Cookie is ok.

its amazing how life works. I had a few dreams that became reality. Maye its a sign from God. I envy your strength in time of distress and I wish you and cookie the best. Keep us updated.

Oh Genie, I can only guess at how you were feeling, what a horrible feeling to think that you are losing someone so precious to you. When Cassie was only 3 Months old I fell on her, slipped on the floor and put my knee right into her chest. She was not able to breathe and was gasping fo breath.

Thank God for my neighbour who was there when I needed her, she drove me to the vet, I could not have done it by myself, being upset and having to drive as well as hold her.

They did not think she would make it but she was a fighter!! Thank God that she did she means so very much to me.

As I read your post my heart went to my throat and I was living the nightmare with my Joey all over again. Everything you mentioned (except for the diarreha was exactly what I went through, but , Joey's was that he had no blood sugar registering at all...hypoglyemia.

My Joey is fine (happened when he was 9 weeks, he's 2 years old now) and I'm glad your baby is to. It's a nightmare to think of losing them.