Aria's Emergency Vet Visit

[Marinegeekswife]

Thank you! I'm just a nerd like that. I made the list to help with communication between Nate and I too. Helped reduce the chance of accidentally double dosing her.

Thanks. Surprised they held still long enough for that photo.

Ha ha! I know the feeling on both statements.

 

[Archer]

Ha ha! I know the feeling on both statements.

Lol

 

[Archer]

UPDATE
She is doing well sans one issue. She has started vomiting the past two days. It occurs early in the morning (6:15 Sat morning 5:30 am today) happens one time and consists of a small amount of bile. My first instinct is that her stomach is empty and she needs a small snack before bedtime. Latest I feed her is 7:00 PM and she gets fed three times per day plus a small snack at 7. Two things have changed in the past few days...

1. Friday I started changing her back to her Orijen with the 1/4 new 3/4 old ratio.
2. Friday she started taking Rimadyl for her suture reaction

Of course my brain jumps to "Oh crap, what did she eat" We found a piece of paper towel in her poop yesterday. No idea where she found that. God is she sneaky. I guess it could be the Rimadyl. Yesterday she was eating and drinking normally and having normal stools. Today is too early to tell. She's still sleepy and is snuggled up next to Archer and I in bed. She seems pretty abnormally sleepy to me, but my mind could be being a jerk to me right now, lol!

I would hate to change anything drastically in worry and cause her more harm. I think I might just start giving her snack to her a bit later at night to see if that helps. This morning I gave her some Sulcrafate to see if coating her tummy might help. Will feed her here in a bit and see how it goes.

I'm sure you guys understand my worry after the ordeal we just went through. I'm probably just being a worry wart

 

[gettinggreyer]

I bet it's the Rimadyl. (I would bet you feed her when it's given) Being it's a ANSAID, and all she's been through. Her stomach has to be super sensitive at this point.
How is her swelling now? Does she still need the Rimadyl?

 

[Dar]

When i was reading it was making me tear up I thought oh no bloat I had a german shephard die quickly before i even knew what was happening and could get everyone in the car from Bloat. I have read other people stories on different sites of there dogs eating whole socks too. Dont feel bad my 5 month old is so sneaky even though we think we have all eyes on him i still find things hidden in his crate. Your a great momma you knew something was wrong and went to the vet.. Well done be proud you saved your pup. So glad your pup is doing well

 

[Archer]

I bet it's the Rimadyl. (I would bet you feed her when it's given) Being it's a ANSAID, and all she's been through. Her stomach has to be super sensitive at this point.
How is her swelling now? Does she still need the Rimadyl?

Thanks. I do feed her before I give it. Perhaps I should wait until the food has been in her stomach for 30 mns. She is still pretty swollen and needs some relief. Perhaps I should cut the dose in half, or maybe I should just call the Vet tomorrow

 

[Archer]

When i was reading it was making me tear up I thought oh no bloat I had a german shephard die quickly before i even knew what was happening and could get everyone in the car from Bloat. I have read other people stories on different sites of there dogs eating whole socks too. Dont feel bad my 5 month old is so sneaky even though we think we have all eyes on him i still find things hidden in his crate. Your a great momma you knew something was wrong and went to the vet.. Well done be proud you saved your pup. So glad your pup is doing well

Thank you.

 

[Marinegeekswife]

Breathe. I completely understand your panic and nervousness but, breathe. It is likely that she's got a little stomach upset from the Rimadyl which I believe can also make them sleepy. The sleepy could also just be from her body focusing on recovery. I'd be much more concerned if she was pacing or couldn't get comfortable for more than a couple minutes at a time. How are her bowel movements? Unless they stop or get very runny I wouldn't worry.

 

[MyBuddy]

I'm sure you guys understand my worry after the ordeal we just went through. I'm probably just being a worry wart

And understandably so! Watching her every movement can put you in a panic with anything that seems 'off'. I would too! I hope its just the meds making her a bit queasy. The pictures of her are just precious! She has an adorable face!

 

[Archer]

Breathe. I completely understand your panic and nervousness but, breathe. It is likely that she's got a little stomach upset from the Rimadyl which I believe can also make them sleepy. The sleepy could also just be from her body focusing on recovery. I'd be much more concerned if she was pacing or couldn't get comfortable for more than a couple minutes at a time. How are her bowel movements? Unless they stop or get very runny I wouldn't worry.

Thanks, Jess. I needed that
Her bowels are normal, even with the food change. She had more energy yesterday afternoon and I think I am just being an overly concerned parent. Go figure, lol. Hard to turn that button off

And understandably so! Watching her every movement can put you in a panic with anything that seems 'off'. I would too! I hope its just the meds making her a bit queasy. The pictures of her are just precious! She has an adorable face!

Thank you! I know! It's in my nature to question everything, I guess. I just don't want her to have to go through what she did again. She does have a sweet face. Hard to get upset with it when she's being naughty, lol

 

[Archer]

UPDATE

No vomiting this morning!!! I fed her a small meal (1/4 cup) at about 9:00 last night. Maybe that helped? The Rimadyl might be messing with her stomach enough that I have to keep it a bit fuller than normal, plus I bet it is still kind of stressed out from being picked on. She was a happy girl this morning. A bit sleepy as she went out to potty, but I forced her awake so I could get ready for work. Haha! I let her sleep in bed with us last night. She snuggled up next to Archer and I and hardly moved. I bet it was nice for her to have someone to be with since she's been kenneled a lot lately.

Seems like I need to take a chill pill

 

[BradysMom]

Ohhh these pups!... Always keeping us on our toes!

Just came across ur story, and as I was reading I felt every emotion of sadness worry, guilt and relief!! Even shed some tears! I too have no real kids, and my two furballs are the closest thing to it. I can imagine the panic you went thru and empathize...

Poor little sneaky Aria! So young and already having to go thru a surgery like that but thank goodness you were there and quick to react. I would've done the same!! Glad to hear she's doing well now

Just the other day I took my boys out for their afternoon walk and I noticed Rocky had pooped but still had some hanging from his butt like he couldn't get it out... I had to pull it out and realized it was that fabric on the outside of tennis balls about 3 inches long!! Lol he eats everything too! No matter how much under supervision, he always manages to eat something he's not supposed to. I always worry if having to rush to the vet with him Bcuz of something like that.

On a side note... Did u ever find the other sock? lol

 

[Archer]

Ohhh these pups!... Always keeping us on our toes!

I know, right!!! They are so naughty....but sweet. Aria has a great mix of the whole naughty and nice personality. She'll be licking your face one minute, then springing off your lap to go reak havock the next. Little diva princess

Just came across ur story, and as I was reading I felt every emotion of sadness worry, guilt and relief!! Even shed some tears! I too have no real kids, and my two furballs are the closest thing to it. I can imagine the panic you went thru and empathize...

Poor little sneaky Aria! So young and already having to go thru a surgery like that but thank goodness you were there and quick to react. I would've done the same!! Glad to hear she's doing well now

Thank you!!! That is pretty much the gamut of emotions I went through too.

Just the other day I took my boys out for their afternoon walk and I noticed Rocky had pooped but still had some hanging from his butt like he couldn't get it out... I had to pull it out and realized it was that fabric on the outside of tennis balls about 3 inches long!! Lol he eats everything too! No matter how much under supervision, he always manages to eat something he's not supposed to. I always worry if having to rush to the vet with him Bcuz of something like that.

Those little stinkers! SO glad he was able to pass it. Naughty boy

On a side note... Did u ever find the other sock? lol

Yeah I have a ton of those thin black ankle socks as I wear them with my work Danskos. I do have one sock without a match, so I can only assume that is why.

 

[Marinegeekswife]

Thanks, Jess. I needed that
Her bowels are normal, even with the food change. She had more energy yesterday afternoon and I think I am just being an overly concerned parent. Go figure, lol. Hard to turn that button off

No worries! How do you think I knew what you needed to hear? I've had to hear that advice myself a few times. Now I just repeat it to myself, lol.

 

[Archer]

No worries! How do you think I knew what you needed to hear? I've had to hear that advice myself a few times. Now I just repeat it to myself, lol.

HaHa! Yes, it will require tons of repeating. I think we are our own worst enemy sometimes

 

[Dobiemom_of2]

Wow, so sorry to hear you went through that ordeal!! I am so glad that she is doing better and glad that she had such a wonderful mom like you to take care of her. Sending lots of hugs and prayers yalls way!!

 

[Archer]

Wow, so sorry to hear you went through that ordeal!! I am so glad that she is doing better and glad that she had such a wonderful mom like you to take care of her. Sending lots of hugs and prayers yalls way!!

Thanks!!! Appreciate it

 

[Lizzard]

I wish I had seen this sooner. I could have written this thread verbatim, about Marco! Down to the finding the paper towel in his poop right afterward... I'm glad it's all OK for you guys, too.

 

[Archer]

Thanks! Glad your boy is okay

 

[Tropicalbri's]

I started searching for this thread after you mentioned Aria and having a FB AND bloat.

I do believe I would have had a nervous breakdown after leaving her with the vet.
I just can’t handle it when one of my babies are in danger of any kind.

Bacall’s episode pales in what you and Aria endured, but the emotions I fully understand after Gracie developing GDV a week after having her leg amputated. I was prepared to get a speeding ticket in my rush to the ER in Marathon because the clock was ticking. My poor husband broke down and cried thinking it was his fault since he was the one watching her while I worked.
It’s a feeling so deep and gutteral inside of you that it’s impossible to explain that type of primal fear.

I think we should make a Sticky Thread on this and the others that have experienced it, so that new owners will be hyper aware of the importance of reading your dobe’s body language and knowing when something just isn’t right by reading these experiences.

Your story had my heart pounding and tears in my eyes.