Prayers For Natalie, PLEASE!!!
 

We just returned home from the ER without our precious Natalie!!
She seemed to be fine - no problems with the hypoglycemia we've been battling over the past weeks.... eating well, barking and playing....
She had her final vaccination (Duramune 5) two days ago and didn't appear to have any problems from that.
She did vomit once this morning... and I noticed her coughing a couple of times today.... this evening after being syringe fed, she vomited again... more coughing - a loose stool.... and EXTREMELY labored breathing!!
In a matter of minutes she went from looking a little "sickly" to fighting for every breath - - the inside of her ears turned blue from lack of oxygen!
The ER doctor said that it was likely an upper respiratory infection that hit her quite hard since she is so tiny (24 ounces @ 6 months old) - - - she received a steriod injection and an injection of antibiotics and will spend the night in the hospital under oxygen.
Please, everyone - send up a few extra little prayers when you talk to God tonight, that our little girl will come through this alright. She looked so frail - it was like leaving my own heart behind when we had to leave!!

Thank you so much for including little Natalie in your prayers!!

Natalie is in my prayers..... I will pray for Nat, for you and for the health care professionals that are caring for your tiny little one.

Please update us as soon as you know something.

So sorry to hear this....it is scary how fast things can change. I will pray for that precious baby and you as well.

Poor little baby (and you too). Hugs coming your way from all of us.

I feel so bad to hear about little Natalie and I'll say a prayer for her and for you! What a darling little yorkie she is. I'm so sorry she's sick. Hugs to you!

I hope she feels all better soon. She's such a tiny little girl..so cute

Oh gosh Hun Im so sorry.I pray she is going to be ok. She is such a sewwt little thing. We are hear for you if you need us!

Im so sorry to hear this ! I will keep you and your baby in my prayers tonight.

Remembering your lil darling and you in my Prayers. I know how these kids steal our hearts. God be with you both and my she be good as new soon.

we are sending prayers for Little Natalie. Hope she gets better realy soon.

Hope Natalie gets better and comes home. Prayers are coming your way and please keep us updated.

I am very sorry to hear this. I hope Natalie gets well and comes home soon.

Dear Lord
Please touch natalie and make her better so she can go home to her family they love her very much


Amen



ill say another prayer throughout the day... anyone have the link for the light a candle?

Oh dear, I just saw this but am sending prayers for your little one right now! Please keep us updated.

She's definetly in our prayers.

Lots of hugs an prayers for both of you, Please, keep us posted.

THANK YOU everyone, for your warm wishes and prayers!!
Natalie is doing better this morning and is out of intensive care and off of the oxygen.
We've just brought her home and her tests look pretty good but are conclusive of bacterial pneumonia - - - which the doctor suspects may be secondary to aspiration of megaesophagus, given her refusal to eat solid foods - but that is not yet confirmed and she will be re-checked on Monday to follow up.
Another suspected cause of the pneumonia could be related to the distemper / influenza (5-way) vaccination that she received a couple of days ago.
Regardless of the cause, the symptoms are hopefully now under control and I currently have Natalie in her draped bassinet with the vaporizer - which is providing her some relief. Her little ears are still blue but her breathing is not as shallow or distressed.
The Dr. has her on two antibiotics and regular syringe feedings - so I pray for a restful day for my little one.... it's been a long night!
Thank you all once more..... your words, kindness and prayers are appreciated more than you know!
Keep them coming!! I'll update you on our angel as changes arise!

God bless - -

Thanks for the update. I'm so glad she's doing better. :)

So sorry to hear about your precious little Natalie...I will keep her in my prayers tonight.

ooooh, i am praying for your precious tiny baby, and hope she feels better soon !

Im so glad to hear she is doing better.I will continue to pray for her fast recuperation!

So glad she is better, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

so glad shes feeling better keep us updated

Oh I'm so glad she's doing better...I hope she continues to improve. Poor little baby, I know it must be scary for her, and for you! Our prayers are with you! :hands:

Prayers coming your way.

I hope she continues to improve.

I want to thank everyone again, for the continued thoughts and prayers...
This has got to be THE most terrible feeling in the world.... having to sit by and watch your baby (whether 2-legged or four) when she is SO sick, and be completely helpless to heal her. :(
We are back at home once more - after Natalie's ability to breathe worsened yet again. This time, we're home with a tiny make-shift oxygen tent setup brought out by our veterinarian and Natalie will remain enclosed in her "bubble" 'round the clock for at least the next 24 hours.
She's refusing liquids and of course there is now the risk of dehydration, so I have to syringe feed her fluid (which I'm TERRIFIED she will asperate on and add to the problems in her lungs!!).... drop by drop, it's going in... and she's keeping it down... so thank GOD for that!!
As far as eating - she never eats anything but boiled chicken on her own anyway as she's just an EXTREMELY picky girl.... so as I've mentioned before, I syringe (force) feed her baby foods when she's not interested in eating on her own. Today of course, she won't touch her chicken - but her stomach seems to be tolerating the soft foods I've given her, so we're okay in that aspect.
You don't know how calming it is to just be able to come here and know that you all are out there somewhere sending up prayers to strengthen our baby.
The house is quiet... it's just the dogs and I .... the kids are off to their dad's for the fall break.... my room mate is out with her family from out of town.... and it's true what they say.... "silence is deafening"...
I know that SO many little ones face far more desperate medical situations than this every day... and I can't even imagine how I'd handle such things... but this... this, for most dogs - would be "an easy fix".... so it's hard to even consider the reality that we could actually lose our baby from something so common...
She may be small.... but she's a FIGHTER!!! So I know we'll get through this just fine!

And look..................... she's FINALLY fallen asleep!!! The first time in HOURS!!!

Will update later......... thanks, thanks, thanks to everyone!!!

Oh, my goodness! How absolutely terrifying this must be for you! I'm so sorry, and I will keep you and Natalie in my prayers. It's just incredible what can happen!! I wish I could be there and give you both a great big hug! But my prayers will have to do....bless you both, and my Baby Natalie improve each minute that goes by!!!!

Don't want to add to your worry but be careful of the dreaded hypoglycemia. This is a formula from someone here that I have copied so I will always have it handy.....my baby slipped into a coma and scared the #%@ outta me!

1/2 cup half and half (someone else suggested using goat milk)
1/2 cup baby rice cereal
1 jar meat baby food, anything but turkey
1 tsp. karo or pancake syrup

Mix together and add a little water if it's too thick for the syringe. Give approximately 2-4 cc's every hour (depending on size), then when the pup is doing better, you can increase the amount and decrease the frequency. After a day or two of this, as long as they are eating this on their own, gradually add softened kibble or canned food and slowly decrease the baby mixture until they are eating the food. Should take a week or so to do the change, to avoid upsetting their tummy.

We will keep your precious little girl in our thoughts and prayers, wish her well and wish you the strength to endure...please keep us updated, hugs...

Im just now seeing this thread, Im so glad she is feeling a little better. keeping her in my Thoughts and prayers.