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Princessangela3 · 09-10-2009, 07:10 AM

Just checking in to see how your baby is doing....I hope all is well this morning!

Nancy1999 · 09-10-2009, 07:11 AM

Hi, please keep us updated, I hope everythings ok.

chachi · 09-10-2009, 07:30 AM

OH no Im praying!

ally173 · 09-10-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah Sadie

He went to the hospital at 8:30 this morning. I'll know more later. Pray, please.

he's in my prayer and i hope he's better; was he throwing up all night? poor baby. best of luck

Sarah Sadie · 09-10-2009, 10:34 AM

My Buddy is at the hospital now, hooked to IV's. Blood tests revealed a high "liver level," but I don't know what that means. They said we can pick him up in 24 hours, but I'm still worried. Does that mean the liver is permanently damaged, or is just not working for the time being? Can the liver repair itself? It has now been 42 hours since he ate the chocolate. I guess I didn't get enough of the chocolate out of him. I'm still heartbroken and beating myself up over the whole incident.

Nancy1999 · 09-10-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah Sadie

My Buddy is at the hospital now, hooked to IV's. Blood tests revealed a high "liver level," but I don't know what that means. They said we can pick him up in 24 hours, but I'm still worried. Does that mean the liver is permanently damaged, or is just not working for the time being? Can the liver repair itself? It has now been 42 hours since he ate the chocolate. I guess I didn't get enough of the chocolate out of him. I'm still heartbroken and beating myself up over the whole incident.

It sounds like he ate so much, you were able to get a lot out and believe me that helped, or he wouldn't have lived this long. I guess the theobromine in chocolate poisons the dog, and the liver is the organ that tries to remove poison, a liver can heal itself, if not too badly damaged. Dark chocolate contains more theobromine than regular chocolate, and it's deadlier. Sending prayers for you and Buddy, I know your must feel horrible, and it's like if we could just relive a few moments of our lives, everything would be so different. I hope this serves as a warning that dogs will overeat tasty foods. Foods that wouldn't harm them in small amounts can be deadly because dogs are capable of consuming mass quantities. You have to be very careful of trash containers too. Best of luck.

sushidoodidoo · 09-10-2009, 11:25 AM

Any news? please keep us posted. Sushi and I are praying for your little one!

uhxohxcece · 09-10-2009, 11:39 AM

My prayers are with you , I hope your baby gets better soon.

107barney · 09-10-2009, 06:05 PM

Yes the liver can regenerate. Milk thistle has been shown to regenerate the liver. We use a product called Marin for our dog with liver disease and her blood tests have shown significant improvement in liver functioning since the use. It is a supplement and safe in dogs - you might want to consider speaking to your vet about using it to counteract some of the liver damage due to the chocolate poisoning.

You have our thoughts and prayers, I know how scary hospitalizations can be. Keep us posted.

Nancy1999 · 09-10-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

Yes the liver can regenerate. Milk thistle has been shown to regenerate the liver. We use a product called Marin for our dog with liver disease and her blood tests have shown significant improvement in liver functioning since the use. It is a supplement and safe in dogs - you might want to consider speaking to your vet about using it to counteract some of the liver damage due to the chocolate poisoning.

You have our thoughts and prayers, I know how scary hospitalizations can be. Keep us posted.

Yes, I agree, we used Milk Thistle for our cat's liver problem, and it helped him too. The vet recommended it, and we were able to get it from a health food store.

Sarah Sadie · 09-10-2009, 07:36 PM

I called the doctor's at closing, and my buddy was responding to sound. Still on IV. It will have been 48 hours in the morning. Hubby goes to see about picking him up in the morning. I sure hope there is dramatic improvement. I'm still so very, very worried, and the house is EMPTY.

inabowbina · 09-11-2009, 01:52 AM

i would keep activated charcoal in the house incase he does that again. Activated charcoal is estimated to reduce absorption of poisonous substances up to 60%. my baby ate some chocolate and i mixed some activated charcoal with a bit of water sucked it up in a syringe and gave it to her. 10 min latter she was better. you can use it when they eat other things that scare you. vets usually pump there tummies then give the activated charcoal in a bad case even in human poisonings they use it. not a bad thing to have around when things like that happen. Milk thistle is good for the liver like other people been saying. hope your baby is ok.

Sarah Sadie · 09-11-2009, 10:54 AM

Talked to the doctor's office, and Buddy was doing better, standing and eating this morning, so we could pick him up after noon. But then they called at 1 saying he was vomiting again. They want to keep him on the IV overnight and see what happens. Now I'm afraid that he isn't going to heal. I am soooo scared and sad.

Princessangela3 · 09-11-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah Sadie

Talked to the doctor's office, and Buddy was doing better, standing and eating this morning, so we could pick him up after noon. But then they called at 1 saying he was vomiting again. They want to keep him on the IV overnight and see what happens. Now I'm afraid that he isn't going to heal. I am soooo scared and sad.

Is the vet checking to see if there anything else going on with him? I am sorry he is still in the hospital. I really hope he heals soon and is able to come home to you!

Rudys Mom · 09-11-2009, 11:36 AM

I'm just seeing this now and just wanted to say I hope that your sweet Buddy gets completely well real soon.

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09-10-2009, 10:34 AM	#20
Sarah Sadie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 87	In vet's care now. Sick, sick little man My Buddy is at the hospital now, hooked to IV's. Blood tests revealed a high "liver level," but I don't know what that means. They said we can pick him up in 24 hours, but I'm still worried. Does that mean the liver is permanently damaged, or is just not working for the time being? Can the liver repair itself? It has now been 42 hours since he ate the chocolate. I guess I didn't get enough of the chocolate out of him. I'm still heartbroken and beating myself up over the whole incident.

09-10-2009, 11:25 AM	#22
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09-10-2009, 11:39 AM	#23
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09-10-2009, 06:05 PM	#24
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09-10-2009, 07:36 PM	#26
Sarah Sadie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 87	Maintaining I called the doctor's at closing, and my buddy was responding to sound. Still on IV. It will have been 48 hours in the morning. Hubby goes to see about picking him up in the morning. I sure hope there is dramatic improvement. I'm still so very, very worried, and the house is EMPTY.

09-11-2009, 01:52 AM	#27
inabowbina YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: illinois Posts: 253 Blog Entries: 3	i would keep activated charcoal in the house incase he does that again. Activated charcoal is estimated to reduce absorption of poisonous substances up to 60%. my baby ate some chocolate and i mixed some activated charcoal with a bit of water sucked it up in a syringe and gave it to her. 10 min latter she was better. you can use it when they eat other things that scare you. vets usually pump there tummies then give the activated charcoal in a bad case even in human poisonings they use it. not a bad thing to have around when things like that happen. Milk thistle is good for the liver like other people been saying. hope your baby is ok. Last edited by inabowbina; 09-11-2009 at 01:53 AM.

09-11-2009, 10:54 AM	#28
Sarah Sadie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: USA Posts: 87	Mixed up and still hurting Talked to the doctor's office, and Buddy was doing better, standing and eating this morning, so we could pick him up after noon. But then they called at 1 saying he was vomiting again. They want to keep him on the IV overnight and see what happens. Now I'm afraid that he isn't going to heal. I am soooo scared and sad.

09-11-2009, 11:36 AM	#30
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