Tink is in the hospital VERY sick

[Tink's Mom]

I just got home from the hospital. When I got there Tink was sitting up in the corner of the cage with the pillow case on her head and her frog in her mouth. The vet's assistant said she had been that way most of the afternoon - just kind of leaning on the cage. So sweet.

The tech put a chair close to the cage so I could take her out far enough to hold her without disturbing her IV. I thought they were going to remove it if she ate but they said not yet. She just licked and licked my arm. She is still very weak but soooo much better than she was. It's amazing how well she is doing. God is good to me again! If she has a good night and no seizures, I get to bring her home tomorrow evening. I hope so, but I'm also a little scared that she'll need more care than I can give her. She'll be home alone all day except for the hour around 1:00 when I always go home to potty her and play for awhile.

Keep up the prayers everyone. She is sooo much better but she still needs to get lots more healthy. Tonight they are going to feed her some baby food chicken and rice. She never liked it before and I told them that but they are going to try it anyway. They should just give her a bully stick - that would perk her up right now!

[cariblonde]

poor tink hope she is feeling better today

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Tink's Mom

I just got home from the hospital. When I got there Tink was sitting up in the corner of the cage with the pillow case on her head and her frog in her mouth. The vet's assistant said she had been that way most of the afternoon - just kind of leaning on the cage. So sweet.

The tech put a chair close to the cage so I could take her out far enough to hold her without disturbing her IV. I thought they were going to remove it if she ate but they said not yet. She just licked and licked my arm. She is still very weak but soooo much better than she was. It's amazing how well she is doing. God is good to me again! If she has a good night and no seizures, I get to bring her home tomorrow evening. I hope so, but I'm also a little scared that she'll need more care than I can give her. She'll be home alone all day except for the hour around 1:00 when I always go home to potty her and play for awhile.

Keep up the prayers everyone. She is sooo much better but she still needs to get lots more healthy. Tonight they are going to feed her some baby food chicken and rice. She never liked it before and I told them that but they are going to try it anyway. They should just give her a bully stick - that would perk her up right now!

so sorry you are going through this - i remember when dexter was in icu with pancreatitis with ivs coming out of his jugular and it was horrible - i just held him and kissed him as you only get about 30 minutes back there and he panted and shook - it was horrible - I hope i never have to experience that again so my heart aches for you right now. Hopefully she will be ok - best to wait til she can eat and drink. Is there anyway to get someone to stay with her tomorrow i know it is tough with work and all but would be good to have someone stay with her or maybe the hospital can board her while you are at work so someone can keep an eye on her - my vet boards for $15 a day so check into that at least she is with someone but not as expensive as the hospital - good luck

[sondra2004]

Tink, Get well soon your Mommy needs you home.Sending Prayers from Va.

[Tink's Mom]

Originally Posted by dwerten

so sorry you are going through this - i remember when dexter was in icu with pancreatitis with ivs coming out of his jugular and it was horrible - i just held him and kissed him as you only get about 30 minutes back there and he panted and shook - it was horrible - I hope i never have to experience that again so my heart aches for you right now. Hopefully she will be ok - best to wait til she can eat and drink. Is there anyway to get someone to stay with her tomorrow i know it is tough with work and all but would be good to have someone stay with her or maybe the hospital can board her while you are at work so someone can keep an eye on her - my vet boards for $15 a day so check into that at least she is with someone but not as expensive as the hospital - good luck

Thanks for thinking for me - duh! I don't know why I didn't think of boarding her at the vets. I don't know if the emergency hospital does it but our regular vet does. I could go get her after work each day. I'll ask them tomorrow about it.

[LuvMySissy]

Praying that Tink continues to improve and you will get to bring her home tomorrow. Great idea about day boarding!! Hugs to you....

[Dan & Corinne]

I'm so happy for you and Tink. Each time you post she's getting better and better!

Boarding at the vet is a fantastic idea! Great advise!

[SophieRose]

Originally Posted by Tink's Mom

Thanks for thinking for me - duh! I don't know why I didn't think of boarding her at the vets. I don't know if the emergency hospital does it but our regular vet does. I could go get her after work each day. I'll ask them tomorrow about it.

I can only imagine how you must be feeling and scared to leave her alone. Isn't it amazing that even though they are so weak, the precious sweethearts reach out to us for a kiss and touch. Holding her close in my thoughts to heal and protect her from seizures or other infections.

Look forward to seeing your post tomorrow and Charlie sends Tink a nose rub 'cause you know he thinks she is the prettiest girl. Warmly, Deborah

[Ozzie'sperson]

Susie, it sounds like her spirit is shining through! Just keep thinking positive and soon she'll be back to her wild crazy self.

How old is Tink? Ozzie has been occasionally nosing onto the screen while your avatar is up. He's asking me who that "ebony looker" is. (Talks funny, doesn't he? ) I hope she is a mature adult. I'd hate to think my sweet boy is a dirty old man!!!

[Tink's Mom]

Originally Posted by Ozzie'sperson

Susie, it sounds like her spirit is shining through! Just keep thinking positive and soon she'll be back to her wild crazy self.

How old is Tink? Ozzie has been occasionally nosing onto the screen while your avatar is up. He's asking me who that "ebony looker" is. (Talks funny, doesn't he? ) I hope she is a mature adult. I'd hate to think my sweet boy is a dirty old man!!!

Well, sorry to have to break it to you like this but Tink is 'jail bait". She is 10 mo old today. How old is Ozzie? He just likes 'em young huh? That's OK, Tink is just at that age where she is beginning to look around at all the fellas. Last time she saw Ozzie's face on your avatar she was lingering too. But gotta tell ya she has some other suiters too.

[Ozzie'sperson]

OMG, he's a dirty old man! (He was 10 a few weeks ago.)

[Willow]

I am glad that Tink is starting to get better. We will continue to prayer for her and may she have a speedy recovery.

[babi1542]

I am so glad to hear that she is doing much better. Positive thoughts and prayers are still going your way.

[daisy mae06]

Originally Posted by Tink's Mom

I'm still at work and will be for quite awhile yet so I wanted to post for those waiting to hear.

Tink drank some broth on her own today and so they are moving her to a crate in the ICU and out of the incubator. She has some palsy and head tics which the vet said may not be permanent.

She is not up walking yet but is moving about and got the pillowcase I left for her. The tech said she managed to scoot her head up on it and was sucking on the lace. Little Tinkerface!

I'm encouraged. Thanks everyone for your good thoughts and prayers - I really appreciate them.

This is great news I am so happy she seems to be on the mind YAY or as you put Ya Hoo
So happy Susie I am still praying with all my heart but very happy

[Connie]

I'm so happy for you that Tink is getting better! I've thought of you so much and praying that she improves! Big hugs...I'll be looking for another positive update tomorrow!