red98vett | 02-12-2010 05:09 AM | Quote:
Originally Posted by PartPixie
(Post 2988309)
Sorry for the delay in posting the update. It has been an incredibly long day. First and most importantly, thank you so much for all the wonderful advise last night. The vet said if I hadn't forced the water into Duchess, or used the Nutri-cal on her gums, she might not have made it. Thank you for helping me save my baby!
Very long story short, Duchess had complications from her bacterial infection. Because she wasn't eating or drinking she declined VERY fast. She is such a tiny baby, it doesn't take much.
Today she is doing much better, running around and being very playful. Wish I had nearly as much energy! I think I need toothpicks to keep my eyes open.
The vet says we are not out of the woods yet. We have to wait until next week to do a few more tests to see if she has perminent damage to her intestines. But we are optimistic!
Thank you everyone for your suggestions and kind support
Kimberly & Duchess |
what good news ! (just now seeing this)
LadyJ - that was interesting about the 'sticky' gums - I always thought it was color that you looked at -
I hope Duchess will be completely ok and nothing permanent was done to her insides...you may want to research good / different food for her also....some on the market are just awful - but I'd ask the vet or opinions before just going out and buying something... |