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06-10-2006, 02:51 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Indiana
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| Ibuprofen...Max...hospital...devastated... I've lost track of YT for a while, and I cannot believe what's happened to bring me back...long story short, Max is currently at the hospital due to an ibuprofen overdose. It's all MY FAULT. I am devastated. Please send get well soon vibes to him. I'm wracked with guilt...my youngest daughter (5) was sick on Wednesday, so I stayed home from work. My oldest daugher (16) set out a dose of Children's Motrin, trying to be helpful. Youngest has a gag-reflex issue, she didn't take the medicine, and I left it out thinking I'd try to get her to take it again later. 3 hours in a steamy bathroom, 2 hours napping, then a couple of errands later...I find the empty, gnawed medicine cup on the floor under the kitchen table. Max ingested 1.5 tsp of Children's Motrin. This happened sometime after the nap, before the errands, so it was 3-4 hours when I found the cup & that was also the same time Max started getting sick. I called the vet, and was advised that it wasn't a toxic dosage, so to keep an eye on him & if he wasn't better by morning to bring him in. Thursday we took him to the vet. He was admitted to the hospital for IV fluids, preliminary testing showed his kidneys were fine, but he was dehydrated...kept him there overnight. Friday...still vomiting. Vet says that even though kidneys are fine, he may have stomach ulcers from the ibuprofen. Added pepcid to control the acids & something else to coat the stomach...still on IV therapy to keep him hydrated & nourished while his stomach has time to heal. The vet said I should call around 9am this morning to see how things are going. The plan was to try to get him to eat something last night & see if he could keep it down. I feel like the worst mom in the world. There are so many WHY's right now, and every damn one of them leads back to me. Why didn't I just dump out that medicine? Why didn't I go back to it? Why did I forget about it? Why did I let Max out of his room before making sure the house was clear? Why didn't I push the chair in, so he couldn't climb up onto the table? Why didn't I schedule that next training class so he'd know not to get on the table anyway? Ugghh...now my husband is upset with me because we were supposed to take a day trip today, and I won't leave Max. How can I go out of town, even for a few hours, not knowing what's going on with my baby? How can he even consider it? Someone just tell me that Max will be fine...
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06-10-2006, 03:38 AM | #2 |
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| Dougal & Dixie send their antepodean yorkie get well vibes to Max. I am sure he'll be well again! Stop beating yourself up (easier said than done I know). Put all your focus on sending Max happy vibes. I couldn't take a day trip with one of my babies in the hospital!
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06-10-2006, 03:49 AM | #3 |
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| Lori, I wish that I could tell you that Max will be fine, however I am not a Vet and sometimes they can't tell you either. You were doing what all mom's do, caring for your sick child. We can all say "what if", but that will not change the situation. Right now Max needs positive prayers and I for one will say a prayer that he recovers soon. Please keep us updated. |
06-10-2006, 04:33 AM | #4 |
Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member | Oh no !! PLEASE DON'T BEAT Yourself up about this....accidents HAPPEN ! I really really hope he'll be ok. That's so scary but he's getting medical attention - hopefully it did no damage......so far it sounds like he's in good hands....(I couldn't go on a trip either if I were in your shoes).... I'll be sending you ALL THE GOOD VIBES I can !! |
06-10-2006, 04:42 AM | #5 |
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| Lori - so sorry you are going through this. Try not to beat yourself up. You didn't mean for this to happen. Max is in good hands right now and all you can do is think positively. We're sending good vibrations his way. Please keep us updated.
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06-10-2006, 04:57 AM | #6 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Indiana
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| Thank you, everyone! It's almost time to call the vet, and I've spent this morning going over the entire house on my hands & knees, checking for things...and it's made me feel better, because you know what I found?? NOTHING. The closet doors are shut, the toy room is gated off, the main area of the house is clear. Your kind words helped me emotionally in a tremendous way. I stopped feeling guilty & started just thinking of Max & how much we love him & need him as part of our family. THANK YOU for helping me. I'll post again after I speak with the vet in a few minutes.
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06-10-2006, 05:17 AM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Indiana
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| I just got off the phone with the vet. Max is doing better! He hasn't vomited since yesterday just before noon (once they started the other 2 meds), and since he did so well through the night, they fed him some breakfast this morning & now we're waiting to see if he's able to keep it down. I can call again in a couple of hours.
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06-10-2006, 05:49 AM | #8 |
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| praying for you and max this morning. I hope it all goes well and you get him back home today. accidents are accidents. you must not think of it any other way.
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06-10-2006, 06:03 AM | #9 | |
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WhimsicalDaisy, I feel so bad for you and I am praying for Max. It isn't your fault though. Remember what Forest Gump taught all of Us ...... S _ _ T HAPPENS! I personally can't take Ibuprofen and I weigh... well let's just say well over 100 lbs... I used to take it for arthritis but now as a result I have an Ulcerated asophagus and an Ulcer in my stomach. I don't recommend it to anyone Man or Beast, so to speak. Or as my Jamaican friend would say... IT'S BAD JUJU MON!!! We are sending good vipes from Myself, Auggie, Roxy, Jazzi, and Angel my beautiful White Afghan: said ..... MAX WILL BE FINE !!!! Key2Yorkies Janice Last edited by Key2Yorkies; 06-10-2006 at 06:05 AM. | |
06-10-2006, 06:09 AM | #10 |
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| Aw I hope he gets better |
06-10-2006, 06:25 AM | #11 |
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| Keeping you all in my prayers!
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06-10-2006, 06:33 AM | #12 | |
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WhimsicalDaisy, Yes !!! I told you my ANGELS THE AFGHAN VIBES WOULD WORK !!! HAVE A BLESSED DAY !!! KEY2YORKIES~JANICE Last edited by Key2Yorkies; 06-10-2006 at 06:38 AM. | |
06-10-2006, 09:01 PM | #13 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: El Paso, Texas
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| I'm sure he will be fine. 1 1/2 tsp. would only be 150 mg. and the toxic dose is 175 mg per/kg (2.2 pounds). Your vet is just trying to prevent ulceration of the stomach which should be continued for up to a week. Take Pepto Bismal off your list of meds since he probably shouldn't have it anymore. |
06-10-2006, 11:29 PM | #14 |
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| I am so sorry this happened. But accidents do happen, don't beat yourself up or play the what if game, it will only make matters worse. I am glad to hear he is doing a bit better. I hope he is all better very soon so that you can take him back home with you. We will be praying for you and Max. It sounds like he will do fine and that he is in good hands. Please keep us updated!!! Key2yorkies, You have an afghan? I love them, they are so beautiful.
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06-10-2006, 11:50 PM | #15 |
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| get well max you are in my thoughts today kisses to max.
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