update on lexi

[chachi]

How is Lexi doing today? I am continuing to pray

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by chachi

How is Lexi doing today? I am continuing to pray

me too...

[mscat]

Hi Allison,
I am very, very happy that ou brought Lexi to the vet. I was afraid that she would not make it without the proper care. She is so tiny and fragile, that when I saw she was there, it brought tears to my eyes. All I was thinking about was Lexi, and what you are going through. YT's are an excellent source of suport and knowledge. Maybe your family can help you with the costs, and you can reimburse them? Or check into the organizations people have listed, and the credit plan. Keep her in the hospital though until she is well, and over the worst of the parvo . Her little body is fighting so hard to keep alive. I am praying for Lexi Please keep us posted on how she is doing and feeling.

[Nikki+2]

Just checking in for a Lexi update.

[red98vett]

Allison - You were on here this morning - is she ok ?? you didn't post anything

Please come and update people....she's got a serious illness so people worry. There's lots of people hoping to see how she is & praying for her.

[MyPeanutAbbyGra]

Praying for you and little Lexi.

[allisongaines]

so i called the vet when i was at work.. she said that lexi is looking alot better and even sitting up when people come in the room!
i was thinking of picking her up tonight and bringing her home, BUT me and scott are worried she might just fall back into the spell and get weak again. so we've decided to leave her at the vet for another 24hrs. theyre going to check her glucose again to see if she will need fluids for the night.. so ill call later to get the update. but so far, when i talked to the vet earlier, lexis only had diarrhea once at 12 in the morning.. but other than that, theres been no vomiting or diarrhea.
i just hope her little body is fighting and WINNING.
i just want her better and home with me i cant wait.
....at least its easier for me to talk about her aillness

[Judy in Waco]

Hi Allison,
Has the vet talked to you about everything you need to do to the house to prepare it for her to come home? Sweetie, you have a lot of cleaning and bleaching to do. You also need to treat the yard, the car she was in, everything.

From what I've read, most puppies stay in the hospital for four to six days on average. Don't rush it. Give her the time she needs to get well and the time you need to get ready.

I'm so glad to hear that things are looking better right now.

[mscat]

ThanK God! This is a huge sigh of relief. Poor little one has been through hell. I'd like to suggest that before you bring her home, to use bleach and disinfect your home! Bleach is the only thing that kills the parvo virus. Otherwise the virus can stay in your home for months and months. Please wash everything too. Unfortunately, dogs who come down with parvo can get it again. You will need to take serious cleaning measures in your home! It is better to do that before she comes back home.
Praying for Lexi to make a full recovery. I believe it is a good idea to keep her one extra day. Thank you for updating us, many YT members are following Lexi's story and sending you well wishes, Good thoughts, and Prayers.

[Judy in Waco]

lol...we posted at the same time! Yes, please bleach everything.

[allisongaines]

also...
me and my mother was talking about this...
we really want to shut this place down. i wonder if there is an easier way than what ive read about..?? i mean, why would it have to take many different agencies to see his kennel to "build a case" against him?? and a lawyer?? common.... i cant afford that!
even if i didnt get to close his place down, how would i be able to get my money back?? i mean, when i paid a deposit on her ($300) he had me sign this thing that said "non refundable" on the bottom. plus, when i paid the rest of her, he wrote on the paper her "gaurentee"... if you want to call it that....
14 days viral.. ect. "only gaurentees a new puppy"..!!!
when scott called him, he said that every other time one of his pups was diagnosed with parvo, they brought the puppy to HIS vet and HIS vet said the puppy was MISDIAGNOSED! i dont think that can really happen with something so serious... and he makes it sounds like it happens all the time! plus, WHYYYY would i want ANOTHER puppy from him if the first one he gave me was sick with a very serious virus!??? HELLO!! anyway, dogs arent just something you can just throw away.... i mean, ive only had her since saturday and im already in love.
wow... just a little rant. sorry... i just HATE HIM.

[mscat]

Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

lol...we posted at the same time! Yes, please bleach everything.

Great minds think alike

[red98vett]

Originally Posted by allisongaines

so i called the vet when i was at work.. she said that lexi is looking alot better and even sitting up when people come in the room!
i was thinking of picking her up tonight and bringing her home, BUT me and scott are worried she might just fall back into the spell and get weak again. so we've decided to leave her at the vet for another 24hrs. theyre going to check her glucose again to see if she will need fluids for the night.. so ill call later to get the update. but so far, when i talked to the vet earlier, lexis only had diarrhea once at 12 in the morning.. but other than that, theres been no vomiting or diarrhea.
i just hope her little body is fighting and WINNING.
i just want her better and home with me i cant wait.
....at least its easier for me to talk about her aillness

She's feeling better this fast ?? wow - that's amazing.

It's better she stays there - she's very young and very small - but hon - this isnt a 'spell' ....it's a really serious illness especially in a small puppy

and everyone is right - if she has parvo - you need to treat your home too - it can live on surfaces for months.

I wouldn't worry about that breeder right now - that can come later - just concentrate on getting ready for her to come home

Here's a good site to read up on the virus and what to do - - Canine Parvovirus

[Wylie's Mom]

Hi Allison - thanks for the update. I agree with Villette - you can deal with that breeder later; I know you're fuming at him, and I don't blame you - but maybe try to put that aside, or have another relative take that part of it over for you until your baby is in a stable state. PLEASE read that entire link that Villette gave you - it's very important. Also, I'm pasting in just part of that link here, as this is key info:

HOSPITALIZATION enables us to provide the best medicine and is the best way to achieve success. There is NO GUARANTEE, even with hospitalization, that your pet will survive. With most dogs, there is at least a 70% survival rate. Very small (young) puppies, Rottweilers, and Dobermans usually only have a 30-50% chance of survival. Length of treatment depends on the severity of disease. Most dogs have to stay hospitalized for at least 2-4 days, but may require treatment for as long as a week. Dogs that recover from parvo are often weak, making them even more susceptible to other diseases, such as distemper. Dogs that recover from parvo continue to spread the virus in the feces for a month or longer.

Prevention/Control of parvovirus by sanitation measures alone is extremely difficult because the virus is such a resistant, hardy organism and because it is so easily spread. Contact with other dogs,and especially their stool, should be minimized. Clorox diluted one part to 30 parts water (4 oz Clorox in 1 gallon of water) has been effective in disinfecting inanimate objects such as clothing, floors, kennels, etc. However, it is impractical, if not impossible, to disinfect public streets, parks, etc. Isolation of infected dogs is another method of control, moderately effective. Both of these measures will help reduce the amount of contagious virus in the environment, but only a full series of vaccinations, with appropriate booster intervals, will help to control the source of infection, the contagious shedding dog.

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Keep us updated - we're all pulling for you and this baby!

[wemple2]

I just read all about you and your new baby...it brought tears to my eyes. I also want to add my prayers for Lexi...please Dear Lord...give her tiny little body the strength she needs to win this battle. Want to send you a hug for doing the right and smart thing for Lexi...she depends on you to save her life. I see that you have quite a bit of support here...from some very knowledgeable Yorkie lovers...this is a very caring bunch, we care and it shows. Follow the advice given...to prepare your home and surroundings...this is vital. Remember, we are all here if you have questions or concerns...