Worried Mommy (Baby Tatum)

[stedmansmommy]

I took Baby Tatum to the vet today for shots and about 30 minutes after we got back home, my poor baby started throwing up I was SO FREAKED as Stedman never did this...but then again, Tatum is ALOT smaller than Stedman was (even though Steddy is only 4 lbs full grown - she is still ALOT smaller! ), and of course, every dog reacts differently. She threw up twice (in a row) and I immediately called the vet. I tried to give her Nutri-Cal and she refused it, which she NEVER does - she always laps that stuff right up! So, the vet told me to bring her in right away and he was going to give her a Benadryl shot (he gave me some to take home as well) and he also rubbed some Nutri-Cal on her gums right away. So we did that and got back home about 10 minutes ago and she has just thrown up again OMG, my poor baby - I just feel soooo terrible for her and I am so worried. OF COURSE my husband isn't here today He has been out of town since early yesterday morning and I am just a nervous wreck. She is just sooo tiny and I am a very nervous and scared mommy

My vet told me to keep ice cubes in her water for a few days - I put them in her water the minute we got back home and she has been drinking water like CRAZY! I mean almost non stop for the past 5 minutes! Every time I look at her she is at her water bowl Please say a prayer that my little baby girl feels better and that she doesn't have to make anymore trips to the vet Thanks guys

[vainchick5]

Aww poor baby Tatum, don't worry it's just a reaction to the shot. A lot of doggies have them. Especially when they're as small as little Tatum. She just needs some R&R. I would get her some pedialyte as this will help her stay hydrated. I'm trying to think of ways to keep Rocco hydrated as he's been throwing up too because of car sickness. I bet she'll be good as new by tomorrow or sunday

[Reese1]

Originally Posted by vainchick5

Aww poor baby Tatum, don't worry it's just a reaction to the shot. A lot of doggies have them. Especially when they're as small as little Tatum. She just needs some R&R. I would get her some pedialyte as this will help her stay hydrated. I'm trying to think of ways to keep Rocco hydrated as he's been throwing up too because of car sickness. I bet she'll be good as new by tomorrow or sunday

I hope your baby feels better soon! You might try Gatorade, when Wrigley was really sick a couple weeks ago, the vet suggested that over Pedialyte. I think because he said it stays with them longer. I've heard alot of puppies have this reaction to shots, just like kids do!
Positive thoughts and prayers for Tatum!!!

[indytheyorkie]

oh no, prayers coming your way.

[BlondieGirl87]

Aw, I am so sorry to hear that! What shot did they give her and how much does she weigh? Jewelina is really tiny she's 1 pound 11 ounces now but was around 1 pound 9 ounces when she was getting her shots and on some shots my vet would only give her a half of a regular dosage because of her size. The only shot she had a bad reaction to was the parvo booster but she didn't throw up she just had a fever and wasn't interested in food.

I'd be careful with the water, if she drinks a ton of it, it might make her tummy feel worse, especially if she's been puking. Jaden had some tummy problems a while back and my vet told me about the ice cube thing and said to make sure he wasn't gulping the water down since that could upset his stomache even more.

If she won't eat nutrical, try giving her this formula:
1/2 cup half and half
1/2 cup baby rice cereal
1 jar meat baby food, anything but turkey
1 tsp. karo or pancake syrup

Mix it all up and then in a syring fill it up to about 5 cc's or about 1 tablespoon and see if she'll eat that. Neither of mine have ever refused it even when they weren't feeling well. If she'll eat it, it'll give her energy and just might make her tummy feel better. I know as a human sometimes once you start feeling sick if you don't eat anything having that empty stomache with all that bile and acid in there can make you feel worse.

If you have any questions feel free to PM me, I'd be happy to share what I know from Jewelina having her shots..
Prayers for little Tatum!

[Tiger's Mom]

oh noooooooooooo, poor litte Tate I hope it is just a reaction to the shot and nothing really serious. I will be praying for her speedy recovery and my furkids sends a truckload of wet slurppy kisses.

[Sapphire]

Poor little Tatum (and Mommy too). We're sending puppy prayers and hugs to you

[yorkiegirl83]

Oh Brooke.. you must be so worried! I'm keeping you and little miss Tatum in my thoughts and prayers over here and hoping she's back to her usual self in no time!!

[Sweetums]

Why did your vet not give her a shot for her reaction as well as a hydrating shot in her back? I don't understand, especially since she is so small. When our puppy did this on her second set of shots, the vet had her come right back and immediately administered a shot of calming stuff, like benedry called diphenhydramine and then injected her with water between the shoulder blades, which kept her hydrated. I think you should call your vet and ask if your puppy shouldn't be injected with the diphenhydramine for throwing up. Tell them that she has vomited again since you brought her in and that she seems very very thirsty. You have to make it sound urgent, otherwise, they will just blow you off. And with a small dog, you shouldn't take any chances that things might turn into a crisis, just because the vet didn't pay attention to you.

[Rae Rae]

Aw your poor baby I hope she recovers soon from this. Keep us updated. I'll say a prayer for her.

[JeanieK]

Since she is drink the water so well, why not put a little karo syrup in it.

I took Harlie and Hallie in for shots 10 days ago, Harlie did fine, but Hallie had diarrhea for 5 days. Hallie is the bigger of the two.

[LuvMySissy]

Ah, poor Tatum. DId she get just one shot or a combination? If it was a combination, you might want to think about getting them all separate from now on.

I would try adding the karo syrup to her water, and try some pedialyte as well. I sure hope Tatum feels better rally soon. Tons of hugs and kisses coming her way.

[BlondieGirl87]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Ah, poor Tatum. DId she get just one shot or a combination? If it was a combination, you might want to think about getting them all separate from now on.

I would try adding the karo syrup to her water, and try some pedialyte as well. I sure hope Tatum feels better rally soon. Tons of hugs and kisses coming her way.

That's something I forgot to mention! I did get all of Jewelina's shots done seperatly as my vet advised due to her size, no combination shots at all and karo syrup in the water would normally pep Jewelina up back to her "normal" self within about an hour or so....

[Dina_Nichole]

Oh Brooke I'm so sorry little Tatum isn't feeling well. My girls had shots last week and Trixie had a reaction. I know your probably freaking out since your hubby isn't home to comfort you. Just watch her like a hawk (which I'm sure you are) and don't hesitate on taking her back to the vet if you feel its needed. Pia also reacts bad to everything. She loves nutrical as well but anytime she isn't feeling well she refuses it also. Actually both girls refused everything that everyone mentioned. I had to force food with the syringe. I mixed baby oatmeal and some baby food. Also, maybe some pedialyte would be a good idea to keep her electrolytes up. Maybe call your vet and ask what he/she recommends. I sure hope she gets better soon. When they're that tiny it makes it really scary. Keeping you guys in our prayers.

[Jaxon's mom]

Oh no! Brooke I'm so sorry to hear she's been sick. Hopefully it will pass quickly. Big hugs to you and precious baby Tatum.