Olivia Posted August 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I'll see what I can do about some new pictures... I am going to my parents house for the weekend so Belle is going to stay with her siblings. If need be, when I get back, I'll see about taking the other two. (sigh... I must be crazy!) I want these little ones to have the best chance they can!! She is still imitating a little pig. Last night we had a friend and her dog, a 10 month old-ish found border collie mix, stay with us and Belle spent a huge amount of time following the new dog around making friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I'll see what I can do about some new pictures... back, I'll see about taking the other two. (sigh... I must be crazy!) I want these little ones to have the best chance they can!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I hope that you have a great weekend! I look forward to my Belle fix as a Monday pick me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelleybean Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I'm needing a Belle fix, you should put up a puppy cam for all of us addicts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiga's_mom Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 She is killing me! She's sooo tiny and adorable! You are amazing for taking her in and nursing her back to health. Looks like you're doing a wonderful job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2adventure Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Holy cuteness!!!! If she accidentally fell into a box being shipped to my addess, I assure you she wouldn't get shipped back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Holy cuteness!!!! If she accidentally fell into a box being shipped to my addess, I assure you she wouldn't get shipped back I keep trying that same tactic with various rescue pups I see, and it hasn't happened yet, damn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivia Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'm worried... I went home to Alabama this weekend and Bella stayed with her siblings. I went to pick her up tonight and the foster mentioned that yesterday she played like crazy but today has been acting a little lethargic and didn't want to eat. She had diarrhea starting last night and she vomited on the way home tonight. She also seemed hypoglycemic, staggering around, etc. She was given some Karo syrup and Bella seemed to pick up but still not completely normal. I went and got her this evening and she seemed exhausted. Slept all the way home and slept for a couple hours here. I took her outside and she looks neurologic to me. When she's running she's okay but when she is moving slower or standing still she looks drunk. She'll fall down on her side and have trouble getting back up. I brought her back inside and her back legs splay out constantly and she has trouble getting back up. When holding her she flips her head from side to side like she is disoriented. I'm not sure at all what is going on. I'm not sure how to do a neuro exam on a puppy this young because I'm not sure when they develop certain correct neuro behaviors. I'm taking her to work tomorrow and I'll have my vet look at her but she's not a neurologist. Have you seen this drunk-looking behavior in a puppy before? Any thoughts? The other puppies are acting fine. Other than acting drunk she is pretty bright and alert. She follows me around, follows toys, is pretty happy but sleepy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluj Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Sorry, no idea on puppy drunkenness, but sending good-health thoughts for Baby Belle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushdoggie Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I don't know either, worried for the little girl... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivia Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'm more concerned. She is weak and has head tremors. I wonder if it's partially from dehydration since she had diarrhea all night. We are heading to work soon. We don't have Parvo snap tests so I'm trying to arrange for her to go to the rescue's vet for testing. I'm going to start her on fluids when I get to the clinic. Poor little girl, she is just not the puppy I left on Thursday. I'm so afraid... I'm kicking myself for leaving her... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 To me, it sounds like dehydration and hypoglycemia. Fingers crossed that this is just a bump in the road. I'm more concerned. She is weak and has head tremors. I wonder if it's partially from dehydration since she had diarrhea all night. We are heading to work soon. We don't have Parvo snap tests so I'm trying to arrange for her to go to the rescue's vet for testing. I'm going to start her on fluids when I get to the clinic. Poor little girl, she is just not the puppy I left on Thursday. I'm so afraid... I'm kicking myself for leaving her... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Oh, no! I am sending lots of good energy to little Belle. Fingers, toes, and paws all crossed here for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisK Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 tons of good mojo coming from her northern friends....Hang in there Belle...hopefully it's just a little bump in the road...Hugs for you too Olivia.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Good thoughts and prayers headed out for Belle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Mojo from all of us too! I just saw this as we're on the road. Olivia, please know that no matter what you have done everything possible for Belle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urge to herd Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 BC Board Major Mojo coming from Northern California - give little Belle a tender caress from Auntie Ruth, and a hope that she feels all better soon. Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olivia Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Update: Just heard from the vet. She has a raging case of coccidia, is very dehydrated and her electrolytes are all out of whack. She is on some fluids and is feeling a little better, not as wobbly but still not stable. They are keeping her tonight and possibly tomorrow night, depends on how she responds to the fluids and when she starts eating and drinking again. They think she will pull through but caution that she is very weak. All good vibes are appreciated!! Belle needs all the good luck she can get!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 A good update so far, thanks! You must be breathing a bit easier too. Hang in there, she appears to be a fighter and will pull through this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljones Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Thanks for the update--we'll keep the board mojo coming from Kentucky and hope that the fluids help Belle feel more herself soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OurBoys Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'm glad you were able to find out quickly what was wrong with her. I'll keep Belle in my prayers. You hang in there, little one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Poor baby. She is really lucky to have you on her side. Sending mojo from CO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliepoudrier Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Mojo on Belle's way from NC. I hope the next update will be that she's doing much better! J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I hope Bella is feeling better soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildFlower Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Thanks for keeping all of us updated! Still sending lots of mojo to wee Belle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.