Poppy got stung, been at vets... not good :( - YorkieTalk.com Forums

furbutt · 10-06-2010, 09:01 AM

I'm so upset right now its been a horrible day.

About 2pm i get a phone call off my OH saying Poppy had been stung by a wasp and is now lying on the floor not moving and drooling from the mouth. I rush home where he is holding poppy waiting for me outside (good job i live 2mins from work) and we rush poppy to the vet 2mins drive away.

I run in and the nurse wraps her in a blanket. Poppy looks like she is druged up responding al ittle but not much and it was like all the life i had seen a few hours ago had been sucked out of her.

The nurse went to touch her mouth to see if she was swollen and poppy screamed with pain, she was in ALOT of pain. I burst out crying i hated that sound i felt so helpless and thought i was going to lose her.

They called the vet who was out at the time and he came straight back and took over. They took her into this room where he had to check her mouth and throat for swelling. She screamed again and i just talked to her hoping my voice would calm her alittle. It was all so scary for her and for me!

They got out the sting and what we think was the poision from her mouth. He then weighed her and gave her two shots. One was steriods for the pain (which he told me he would only be giving her today and if she needs something for the pain tomorrow it would have to be something different as she was to small) He then gave her another shot as he said the wasp sting is dirty so she didnt get an infection.

He told me to keep an eye on any swelling she might have and if she gets any swelling on her throat to rush her back. He checked her all over and her heart and everything must have been ok because he let her some home. Oh he also checker her eyes and stuff.

She came home and i put her in her crate and she fell right asleep and has only really got up a few times when i have been home. She gave me kisses before so her mouth must be feeling better with the pain killers kicking in (that might also be why she is tired)

Been a very upsetting day really. I was going out to meet friends tonight but i have cancelled and i am staying in to look after my little girl!

She has an appointment at 9am in the morning tomorrow for a check up so please pray my little Poppy is going to be ok. I am so so worried about her

She is not her normal happy little self and is just sleeping. Ugh i am so worried i dont like this at all

lil louis · 10-06-2010, 09:05 AM

I am so sorry this happened to Poppy. Luckily your husband was home when it happened. I am sure she is just tired from the medicine. Please try not to worry. (I know, that is easier said than done.) Please keep us posted on how she is doing.

yorkielady06 · 10-06-2010, 09:06 AM

Prayers and

Beamers Mom · 10-06-2010, 09:08 AM

Oh - I am so sorry! I wouldn't worry about the sleeping. It is probably the pain meds - I know I sleep when I take my pain meds (which is why I try to avoid taking them)
I will keep Poppy in my prayers. I know it is easily said but try not to worry too much. If it had been necessary the vet would have kept her overnight. Just take her back in the morning for her appointment and let us know how our little Poppy is.

megansmomma · 10-06-2010, 09:09 AM

How horrible for poor Poppy. It sounds like you were a very good mom and took immediate action by rushing her to your vet. Hopefully all she needs is a little rest and time to be back to her self. Please keep us updated how she is doing.

furbutt · 10-06-2010, 09:18 AM

Thanks everyone, it was so scary

my OH rang me and told me poppy was by his feet in the livingroom and she started screeching and a wasp was near her dead on the floor. then she fell on her side and wouldnt move or respond and was drooling from mouth.

the vet did say if he was to worried he would have kept her in, but its so hard not to worry with her being so sleepy

i dont like it ~sob sob~

Roccosmommy · 10-06-2010, 09:21 AM

Poor baby (and Mommy!) Sounds like you did everything exactly right, and little Poppy will be back to herself in no time. I'm sure she's just sleepy from the meds...and just think, if she's sleeping soundly, she must not really be in pain any longer. Sleep tight and please update on her tomorrow.

kjc · 10-06-2010, 09:26 AM

Oh no! How horrible for poor Poppy and you and OH! Keeping you all in my prayers for a complete recovery for Poppy!

AllDogBoots · 10-06-2010, 09:26 AM

Poor Poppy, but I really think she will be ok. I also wouldn't worry about her sleeping. I'm certain it's the meds. Max has taken lots of meds before and on day 1 he slept the whole day and the next day he was more active. Let her rest and just give her lots of love, which I'm sure a good mommy like you is already doing.

furbutt · 10-06-2010, 09:29 AM

poppy weighed in at 2.8lb at 13 1/5 weeks

yorkieusa · 10-06-2010, 09:30 AM

Bless her little heart. I'm sure she'll be fine. She probably won't feel like herself for a day or two, though. She probably tried to pick it up with her mouth. Kacee got two wasp stings on her ear when she was tiny, but she was alright. Hugs to you and we'll be watching to see how Poppy is doing.

furbutt · 10-06-2010, 09:40 AM

I just mashed up some wet dog food for her and added a little bit of water to it to make it sloppy for her to eat and she is just eating it now. So thats a good sign. xxx

boopster · 10-06-2010, 09:41 AM

Poor baby. Hope she gets over it quickly. Kudos to you for getting her to the vet so quickly.

And big hugs to you. You've had a horrible scare and I don't blame you for being unnerved. But as you said, the vet wouldn't have sent her home if he thought she needed more medical attention.

yorkieusa · 10-06-2010, 09:52 AM

Yes, it's a very good sign that she's eating. You'll see her get better little by little. It is just that she is so tiny that everything is magnified when something bad happens. Take care...

Anaic · 10-06-2010, 09:56 AM

She is in my prayers today. Hugs and kisses to you both. I can not imagine how traumatic it was for you both.

10-06-2010, 09:01 AM	#1
furbutt My Princess Poppy Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: England Posts: 802	Poppy got stung, been at vets... not good :( I'm so upset right now its been a horrible day. About 2pm i get a phone call off my OH saying Poppy had been stung by a wasp and is now lying on the floor not moving and drooling from the mouth. I rush home where he is holding poppy waiting for me outside (good job i live 2mins from work) and we rush poppy to the vet 2mins drive away. I run in and the nurse wraps her in a blanket. Poppy looks like she is druged up responding al ittle but not much and it was like all the life i had seen a few hours ago had been sucked out of her. The nurse went to touch her mouth to see if she was swollen and poppy screamed with pain, she was in ALOT of pain. I burst out crying i hated that sound i felt so helpless and thought i was going to lose her. They called the vet who was out at the time and he came straight back and took over. They took her into this room where he had to check her mouth and throat for swelling. She screamed again and i just talked to her hoping my voice would calm her alittle. It was all so scary for her and for me! They got out the sting and what we think was the poision from her mouth. He then weighed her and gave her two shots. One was steriods for the pain (which he told me he would only be giving her today and if she needs something for the pain tomorrow it would have to be something different as she was to small) He then gave her another shot as he said the wasp sting is dirty so she didnt get an infection. He told me to keep an eye on any swelling she might have and if she gets any swelling on her throat to rush her back. He checked her all over and her heart and everything must have been ok because he let her some home. Oh he also checker her eyes and stuff. She came home and i put her in her crate and she fell right asleep and has only really got up a few times when i have been home. She gave me kisses before so her mouth must be feeling better with the pain killers kicking in (that might also be why she is tired) Been a very upsetting day really. I was going out to meet friends tonight but i have cancelled and i am staying in to look after my little girl! She has an appointment at 9am in the morning tomorrow for a check up so please pray my little Poppy is going to be ok. I am so so worried about her She is not her normal happy little self and is just sleeping. Ugh i am so worried i dont like this at all __________________ Natasha & Poppy Yorkietalk guardian angels saved my little girl

10-06-2010, 09:05 AM	#2
lil louis ♥My Yorkie, My Shadow♥ Join Date: May 2009 Location: usa Posts: 1,337	I am so sorry this happened to Poppy. Luckily your husband was home when it happened. I am sure she is just tired from the medicine. Please try not to worry. (I know, that is easier said than done.) Please keep us posted on how she is doing. __________________ Lil Louis

10-06-2010, 09:06 AM	#3
yorkielady06 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Up North Posts: 808	Prayers and __________________ "The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settled for."

10-06-2010, 09:08 AM	#4
Beamers Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA Posts: 5,957	Oh - I am so sorry! I wouldn't worry about the sleeping. It is probably the pain meds - I know I sleep when I take my pain meds (which is why I try to avoid taking them) I will keep Poppy in my prayers. I know it is easily said but try not to worry too much. If it had been necessary the vet would have kept her overnight. Just take her back in the morning for her appointment and let us know how our little Poppy is. __________________ Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. - Bob Barker

10-06-2010, 09:09 AM	#5
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	How horrible for poor Poppy. It sounds like you were a very good mom and took immediate action by rushing her to your vet. Hopefully all she needs is a little rest and time to be back to her self. Please keep us updated how she is doing. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

10-06-2010, 09:18 AM	#6
furbutt My Princess Poppy Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: England Posts: 802	Thanks everyone, it was so scary my OH rang me and told me poppy was by his feet in the livingroom and she started screeching and a wasp was near her dead on the floor. then she fell on her side and wouldnt move or respond and was drooling from mouth. the vet did say if he was to worried he would have kept her in, but its so hard not to worry with her being so sleepy i dont like it ~sob sob~ __________________ Natasha & Poppy Yorkietalk guardian angels saved my little girl

10-06-2010, 09:21 AM	#7
Roccosmommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,293	Poor baby (and Mommy!) Sounds like you did everything exactly right, and little Poppy will be back to herself in no time. I'm sure she's just sleepy from the meds...and just think, if she's sleeping soundly, she must not really be in pain any longer. Sleep tight and please update on her tomorrow. __________________ "The little furry buggers are just deep, deep wells you throw all your emotions into." ~ Bruce Schimmel

10-06-2010, 09:26 AM	#8
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,865	Oh no! How horrible for poor Poppy and you and OH! Keeping you all in my prayers for a complete recovery for Poppy! __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

10-06-2010, 09:26 AM	#9
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	Poor Poppy, but I really think she will be ok. I also wouldn't worry about her sleeping. I'm certain it's the meds. Max has taken lots of meds before and on day 1 he slept the whole day and the next day he was more active. Let her rest and just give her lots of love, which I'm sure a good mommy like you is already doing. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

10-06-2010, 09:29 AM	#10
furbutt My Princess Poppy Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: England Posts: 802	poppy weighed in at 2.8lb at 13 1/5 weeks __________________ Natasha & Poppy Yorkietalk guardian angels saved my little girl

10-06-2010, 09:30 AM	#11
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Bless her little heart. I'm sure she'll be fine. She probably won't feel like herself for a day or two, though. She probably tried to pick it up with her mouth. Kacee got two wasp stings on her ear when she was tiny, but she was alright. Hugs to you and we'll be watching to see how Poppy is doing. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

10-06-2010, 09:40 AM	#12
furbutt My Princess Poppy Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: England Posts: 802	I just mashed up some wet dog food for her and added a little bit of water to it to make it sloppy for her to eat and she is just eating it now. So thats a good sign. xxx __________________ Natasha & Poppy Yorkietalk guardian angels saved my little girl

10-06-2010, 09:41 AM	#13
boopster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 1,643 Blog Entries: 1	Poor baby. Hope she gets over it quickly. Kudos to you for getting her to the vet so quickly. And big hugs to you. You've had a horrible scare and I don't blame you for being unnerved. But as you said, the vet wouldn't have sent her home if he thought she needed more medical attention.

10-06-2010, 09:52 AM	#14
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	Yes, it's a very good sign that she's eating. You'll see her get better little by little. It is just that she is so tiny that everything is magnified when something bad happens. Take care... __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

10-06-2010, 09:56 AM	#15
Anaic Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: parma ohio Posts: 166	praying She is in my prayers today. Hugs and kisses to you both. I can not imagine how traumatic it was for you both.