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cummins · 10-23-2012, 08:39 AM

Praying for your little girl. Keep us updated

lynzy420 · 10-23-2012, 08:46 AM

Prayer for your baby...hope all is well...

sganow · 10-23-2012, 09:13 AM

Praying for sweet little Taycie, and for you too! I hope she's home real soon!

LuvTaycieGirl · 10-23-2012, 09:36 AM

I just got a call, I spoke with our Doctor and he feels she needs to get stronger for surgery or she won't make it. The diarrhea has stopped and he said she tried to wretch but no vomiting at this time. He said this is good!

Her neurological signs are also much better and she is alert we just need to get her strong for surgery are main goal is to get calories in her. He is putting a feeding tube in her today. He said at this time he thinks he strong enough to come home on a feeding tube and as soon as she gets more strength for surgery we will go back. He gave me a timeline of 7-10 days and we will be in surgery.

I am nervous to bring my girl home. I will be strong for her, I have never cared for a pet in this situation and I want to make she gets what she needs. I trust this vet and I know he would not be sending her home if she wasn't able to come home. Now we just need to get her stronger for surgery. That is my goal. The plus side is the hospital is 3 minutes away from my house and they are open 24 hours.

Anyone have experience with a feeding tube? Advice? I am cleaning my house right now, I don't want to take chances.

I can feel your thoughts and prayers and I know Taycie does. Keep them coming.. I am ever indebted to all of you who think of us.

hugz4all4 · 10-23-2012, 09:44 AM

Poor Taycie..

she is definitly in my thoughts and prayers.. Feel better soon, sweet pup!

yorkietalkjilly · 10-23-2012, 09:57 AM

That does sound scary but no doubt she will be able to be more comfortable and contented at home, even with a feeding tube in. I'm sure dogs do better with them than people do as dogs don't worry about things so I'm sure she will do fine as she gains strength from it. Since even kids manage with them, no doubt for the short term she will have it in, after the first day or so, both of you will adjust. I'm sure sorry she has to go through this - I didn't realize she was so weak. Bless her heart, now she'll be getting some energy and strength back if she can keep the liquid down, which being at home should help. Probably far easier on the tummy not to hear strange big dogs near you growling and barking and lots of upsetting, worrying activities going on with other dogs coming & going, with no mommy nearby to reassure! Being home should be more calming on her I would think & help her hold her food down. Hope these next 10 days or so go by fast & she is able to get her surgery soon. I cannot even imagine how hard this is on both of you.

kjc · 10-23-2012, 09:59 AM

Your vet will send home written instructions on using the feeding tube, and may demonstrate it for you before you leave the office.

silverjoy · 10-23-2012, 11:10 AM

Taycie is in our prayers.....

EarthAngel · 10-23-2012, 11:16 AM

Just now seeing your post...I am keeping you both in my prayers and thoughts.

Yorkiemom1 · 10-23-2012, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjc

Your vet will send home written instructions on using the feeding tube, and may demonstrate it for you before you leave the office.

INSIST he demonstrate how you feed Taycie through it...it is not complicated, but YOU will feel alot better with instruction and hands on teaching. Ask him how you check for correct placement BEFORE you do each feeding, if this is an oral feeding tube. Have him show you how to displace air from the syringe before you inject the feeding.... It is very easy, just have him show you how so you are confortable with it...you will do fine....Taycie will be a lot happier at home with you too!

Tinksmygirl · 10-23-2012, 12:41 PM

Praying for you and Taycie.

LILBIT1 · 10-23-2012, 12:52 PM

So glad they are sending Taycie home where she can gain strength and be loved. It should help her get strong enough. Still praying for you and her. Keep us updated.

Perrella · 10-23-2012, 01:26 PM

Checking back in on how Taycie is doing. Sounds like your vet is taking every precaution to ensure your girl is string for the surgery, which is such a positive thing. So glad she is getting to come how to your love and care. I'm sure she will flourish and have the surgery....this will be all behind you both soon. Continuing prayers for sweet Taycie. Hugs to you both.

yorkietalkjilly · 10-23-2012, 04:08 PM

Checking in and keeping you and Taycie in my prayers & thoughts tonight. Take care of Emily tonight & try & rest. Hugs.

arnolda30 · 10-23-2012, 04:27 PM

Thoughts and prayers are with you and Taycie. You can do it. Take care.

10-23-2012, 08:46 AM	#32
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10-23-2012, 09:13 AM	#33
sganow YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Van Alstyne, TX Posts: 858	Praying for sweet little Taycie, and for you too! I hope she's home real soon! __________________ Maggie (RIP), Ginger (RIP), Lilly (RIP), Bella (RIP), Saleen, Bailey, Bridget, Lucy

10-23-2012, 09:36 AM	#34
LuvTaycieGirl Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Salt Lake City UT,USA Posts: 2,726 Blog Entries: 1	I just got a call, I spoke with our Doctor and he feels she needs to get stronger for surgery or she won't make it. The diarrhea has stopped and he said she tried to wretch but no vomiting at this time. He said this is good! Her neurological signs are also much better and she is alert we just need to get her strong for surgery are main goal is to get calories in her. He is putting a feeding tube in her today. He said at this time he thinks he strong enough to come home on a feeding tube and as soon as she gets more strength for surgery we will go back. He gave me a timeline of 7-10 days and we will be in surgery. I am nervous to bring my girl home. I will be strong for her, I have never cared for a pet in this situation and I want to make she gets what she needs. I trust this vet and I know he would not be sending her home if she wasn't able to come home. Now we just need to get her stronger for surgery. That is my goal. The plus side is the hospital is 3 minutes away from my house and they are open 24 hours. Anyone have experience with a feeding tube? Advice? I am cleaning my house right now, I don't want to take chances. I can feel your thoughts and prayers and I know Taycie does. Keep them coming.. I am ever indebted to all of you who think of us. __________________ Emily and Taycie Love you little girl Last edited by LuvTaycieGirl; 10-23-2012 at 09:38 AM.

10-23-2012, 09:44 AM	#35
hugz4all4 YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: upstate NY Posts: 2,114 Blog Entries: 1	Poor Taycie.. she is definitly in my thoughts and prayers.. Feel better soon, sweet pup! __________________ Love all 9 of my furrbutts!

10-23-2012, 09:57 AM	#36
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	That does sound scary but no doubt she will be able to be more comfortable and contented at home, even with a feeding tube in. I'm sure dogs do better with them than people do as dogs don't worry about things so I'm sure she will do fine as she gains strength from it. Since even kids manage with them, no doubt for the short term she will have it in, after the first day or so, both of you will adjust. I'm sure sorry she has to go through this - I didn't realize she was so weak. Bless her heart, now she'll be getting some energy and strength back if she can keep the liquid down, which being at home should help. Probably far easier on the tummy not to hear strange big dogs near you growling and barking and lots of upsetting, worrying activities going on with other dogs coming & going, with no mommy nearby to reassure! Being home should be more calming on her I would think & help her hold her food down. Hope these next 10 days or so go by fast & she is able to get her surgery soon. I cannot even imagine how hard this is on both of you. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

10-23-2012, 08:39 AM	#31
cummins YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Arcola Il Posts: 554 Blog Entries: 2	Praying for your little girl. Keep us updated

10-23-2012, 09:59 AM	#37
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	Your vet will send home written instructions on using the feeding tube, and may demonstrate it for you before you leave the office. __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity

10-23-2012, 11:10 AM	#38
silverjoy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 968	Taycie is in our prayers..... __________________ LisaRemyGigiChance

10-23-2012, 11:16 AM	#39
EarthAngel Donating YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: New York Posts: 18,134	Just now seeing your post...I am keeping you both in my prayers and thoughts. __________________ Dyan, Mom to Bentley

10-23-2012, 12:41 PM	#41
Tinksmygirl YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia, DE Posts: 435	Praying for you and Taycie.

10-23-2012, 12:52 PM	#42
LILBIT1 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside County, Ca Posts: 867 Blog Entries: 9	So glad they are sending Taycie home where she can gain strength and be loved. It should help her get strong enough. Still praying for you and her. Keep us updated. __________________ http://instagram.com/wafflesthewonderdog/ https://www.facebook.com/wafflesthewonderdog Kathy Waffles

10-23-2012, 01:26 PM	#43
Perrella Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VA Posts: 8,040	Checking back in on how Taycie is doing. Sounds like your vet is taking every precaution to ensure your girl is string for the surgery, which is such a positive thing. So glad she is getting to come how to your love and care. I'm sure she will flourish and have the surgery....this will be all behind you both soon. Continuing prayers for sweet Taycie. Hugs to you both. __________________ Tena & Zhoie Sweet Little Miracle

10-23-2012, 04:08 PM	#44
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Checking in and keeping you and Taycie in my prayers & thoughts tonight. Take care of Emily tonight & try & rest. Hugs. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

10-23-2012, 04:27 PM	#45
arnolda30 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio U.S.A. Posts: 67	Thoughts and prayers are with you and Taycie. You can do it. Take care. __________________ Amy, Bear & Bandit , Charlie