The vets is keeping my puppy...(ugh) - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

wantayorkie23 · 05-25-2009, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ellie May

What is his name?
Is someone with him at the vet's office overnight?

His name is Munchie. Im not even sure if anyone is with him at night but i dont think he will need someone for a little sinus problem

yorkiepaws · 05-25-2009, 04:20 PM

I love the name Munchie. I hope he will feel better soon and get to come home. Do you have any Munchie pictures yet. I bet he is a cutie.

wantayorkie23 · 05-25-2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkiepaws

I love the name Munchie. I hope he will feel better soon and get to come home. Do you have any Munchie pictures yet. I bet he is a cutie.

thanks. No I do not have pictures yet but will post some as soon as I take some

Ellie May · 05-26-2009, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantayorkie23

His name is Munchie. Im not even sure if anyone is with him at night but i dont think he will need someone for a little sinus problem

A nine-week-old puppy who isn't feeling well absolutely does need someone with him overnight. There is just too much of a possibility of hypoglycemia.

kjc · 05-26-2009, 06:22 AM

I have mixed feelings on this bc I almost lost my Peek a Boo to pneumonia after adopting a young, rescue Yorkie recently. Maybe your vet feels quarantine may be the best option till it's under control. Pneumonia can be deadly in younger and older pups. My rescue pulled through with no treatment, Peek a Boo ended up with a visit to the ER and they gave him an extremely poor prognosis. They didn't keep him or even recommend a 24 hr vet, just told me to take him home. He did pull through, Thank God.

With your pup being at the vet, he can make quicker decisions as to supportive care, and if the ABs don't work, he can make immediate changes, rather than having to wait for you to travel back and forth. I'm glad that if he is wrong, he's erring on the side of safety, and not taking any unnecessary risks with your baby.

Hope he gets well soon....

PS: Many vets will schedule someone to come in early to check on cases that may need intervention if they lack a 24hr person...

TrevorForever · 05-26-2009, 01:49 PM

How's the pup today?

FlDebra · 05-26-2009, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantayorkie23

His name is Munchie. Im not even sure if anyone is with him at night but i dont think he will need someone for a little sinus problem

If he doesn't need someone for a little sinus problem, then why did the vet keep him. I am confused about this. I have never heard of a vet keeping a puppy for a slight cold or sinus problem. Is he getting fluids by IV or IV antibiotics?

If no one was going to spend the night with him, I would have insisted on taking him home with me so I could keep an eye on him.

Where did you get your little Munchie? Funny that you named him that, I debated naming one of my males, Chewy -- he loves my flip flops and they all have tiny little teeth marks on them now.

LuvmyYorkies2 · 05-26-2009, 04:52 PM

Just checking to see how your pup is doing? I hope he's doing better. Do you know what medicines and/or care he is providing to him, especially since he is staying overnight because there's no way I could let my 9 wk old pup stay overnight alone if I didn't know the vet clinics process with that. I hope the baby isn't there alone and hope he's back home with you & doing better!

yorkiepaws · 05-26-2009, 05:03 PM

How is Munchie today? Is he home yet? Let us know how he's doing.

Breny · 05-26-2009, 05:05 PM

No updates??????????

mscat · 05-26-2009, 05:26 PM

I was a confused about this too

Why the vet would keep a puppy overnight for just a little sinus problem? Especially when their is nobody attending 24hr care . When Suzi was very sick, my vet told me she was going to stay overnight, and if she were to become seriously ill, they would transfer her to a 24hr ER hospital. Luckily, that did not have to happen, and she was able to come home the same eve.
I hope Munchie is ok, and he is back home with you. Please update us when you can .

kjc · 05-27-2009, 08:29 AM

I think the vet did not want to alarm Munchie's Mom. A Runny nose is a symptom that should never be ignored in young pups or older dogs. It may not be anything yet, but these things can turn so quickly, and rapid response is so necessary to save a life. Pets are vaccinated for some of the worst illnesses out there, but there's a whole slew of viruses and bacterias out there that our pets are not protected against, and can be deadly.

My Peek a Boo was put on the wrong AB initially, early on in his treatment. In less than 2 days, his tongue was turning purple from lack of oxygen, and his breathing was very shallow. Thank God I caught it in time and was able to stimulate him enough to turn his tongue pink again. If I had missed that sign, he would have died in his bed. (I thought he was sleeping, but decided to check his gum color anyway). When I took his temp and it was 105.6, I knew he needed to be seen right away. If I hadn't discovered his fever, I never would have realized how close to death he was. I've been a Vet Tech for 20+ years and I feel even with all my experience, I still came way too close to losing him forever.

Never, never, never ignore a runny nose. Watch them like a hawk, and if there is no improvement in 24 hours, get back to the vet not asap, but right away.

LilMissy · 05-27-2009, 03:36 PM

I sure hope that Munchie is OK. Please update as soon as you can.

kjc · 05-28-2009, 06:40 AM

Any news yet? ...

Nikki+2 · 05-28-2009, 07:04 AM

Darn, I saw you were online and was hoping for an update. Hope your baby is better today.

05-25-2009, 04:20 PM	#17
yorkiepaws Owned by "Lil Rat" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,067	I love the name Munchie. I hope he will feel better soon and get to come home. Do you have any Munchie pictures yet. I bet he is a cutie. __________________ Mommy to Himalaya and Kitty

05-26-2009, 06:22 AM	#20
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I have mixed feelings on this bc I almost lost my Peek a Boo to pneumonia after adopting a young, rescue Yorkie recently. Maybe your vet feels quarantine may be the best option till it's under control. Pneumonia can be deadly in younger and older pups. My rescue pulled through with no treatment, Peek a Boo ended up with a visit to the ER and they gave him an extremely poor prognosis. They didn't keep him or even recommend a 24 hr vet, just told me to take him home. He did pull through, Thank God. With your pup being at the vet, he can make quicker decisions as to supportive care, and if the ABs don't work, he can make immediate changes, rather than having to wait for you to travel back and forth. I'm glad that if he is wrong, he's erring on the side of safety, and not taking any unnecessary risks with your baby. Hope he gets well soon.... PS: Many vets will schedule someone to come in early to check on cases that may need intervention if they lack a 24hr person... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity Last edited by kjc; 05-26-2009 at 06:26 AM.

05-26-2009, 01:49 PM	#21
TrevorForever BANNED FOR NOT SENDING A GE GIFT! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,417 Blog Entries: 4	wondering How's the pup today?

05-26-2009, 04:52 PM	#23
LuvmyYorkies2 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,739	Just checking to see how your pup is doing? I hope he's doing better. Do you know what medicines and/or care he is providing to him, especially since he is staying overnight because there's no way I could let my 9 wk old pup stay overnight alone if I didn't know the vet clinics process with that. I hope the baby isn't there alone and hope he's back home with you & doing better! __________________ Yolanda I Love My Girls Diva & Foxxy & Lexi

05-26-2009, 05:03 PM	#24
yorkiepaws Owned by "Lil Rat" Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,067	How is Munchie today? Is he home yet? Let us know how he's doing. __________________ Mommy to Himalaya and Kitty

05-26-2009, 05:05 PM	#25
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	No updates?????????? __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

05-26-2009, 05:26 PM	#26
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I was a confused about this too Why the vet would keep a puppy overnight for just a little sinus problem? Especially when their is nobody attending 24hr care . When Suzi was very sick, my vet told me she was going to stay overnight, and if she were to become seriously ill, they would transfer her to a 24hr ER hospital. Luckily, that did not have to happen, and she was able to come home the same eve. I hope Munchie is ok, and he is back home with you. Please update us when you can . __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

05-27-2009, 08:29 AM	#27
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	I think the vet did not want to alarm Munchie's Mom. A Runny nose is a symptom that should never be ignored in young pups or older dogs. It may not be anything yet, but these things can turn so quickly, and rapid response is so necessary to save a life. Pets are vaccinated for some of the worst illnesses out there, but there's a whole slew of viruses and bacterias out there that our pets are not protected against, and can be deadly. My Peek a Boo was put on the wrong AB initially, early on in his treatment. In less than 2 days, his tongue was turning purple from lack of oxygen, and his breathing was very shallow. Thank God I caught it in time and was able to stimulate him enough to turn his tongue pink again. If I had missed that sign, he would have died in his bed. (I thought he was sleeping, but decided to check his gum color anyway). When I took his temp and it was 105.6, I knew he needed to be seen right away. If I hadn't discovered his fever, I never would have realized how close to death he was. I've been a Vet Tech for 20+ years and I feel even with all my experience, I still came way too close to losing him forever. Never, never, never ignore a runny nose. Watch them like a hawk, and if there is no improvement in 24 hours, get back to the vet not asap, but right away. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

05-27-2009, 03:36 PM	#28
LilMissy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,421	I sure hope that Munchie is OK. Please update as soon as you can. __________________ Shaunna with Missy (my princess) & Dora (my tomboy)

05-28-2009, 06:40 AM	#29
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Any news yet? ... __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

05-28-2009, 07:04 AM	#30
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	Darn, I saw you were online and was hoping for an update. Hope your baby is better today. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226