Ok dog people...I need serious help!
Yesterday after an exhaustive search I found a beautiful blue heeler pup at a local animal shelter. He is 6 wks old, male, had 4 of his brothers with him, no shots, vet treatment, nothing. I'm actually considering reporting the shelter because the conditions were awful. I stopped in the middle of looking at the animals and cryed my eyes out...it was just so pitiful. All of the animals were covered in pee and poop as were the floors where we were walking.
So last night he was ok, a little playful but not much. He didnt eat a bite. In the middle of the night he started whimpering and i went in the bathroom, right beside my bed, and there was poop/diarrhea everywhere. So i cleaned it up, got him some new towels and went back to bed. Get up this morning at he has watery/bloody diarrhea and is throwing up. So i call the vet and take him in immediately. As it turns out he has the parasites that cause parvo, but not full-blown parvo, and worms. The vet said with the condition he's in, he probably wont make it through the night
I'm so sad. He said i could leave him at the vet and they could tend to him, or bring him home and do what i could, or put him to sleep. I chose to bring him home and follow the directions the vet gave. 10cc of pedialyte every 45 min, 1cc of immodium every 4 hrs, antibiotics every 12 hrs. As of right now, im just giving him his meds and snuggling him and tell him how strong he his and how much i love him. I just want to cry and go to sleep.
Can some of you dog people please give me some advice. I'm desperate to keep this wonderful puppy alive!!!
The vet just called and said Tate had passed away a couple minutes ago. That's really all i can say at this point, i'm just too upset. Thank you mama's for your love and support.
The poor little baby. You did the best you could for him, and you gave him the most comfort he had in his short life, I'm sure. Don't feel bad that he died at the vet's, instead of your home. You were doing what you thought would save his life. He's with his littermates, now. Poor little thing.
Originally Posted by gaiamom
The vet just called and said Tate had passed away a couple minutes ago. That's really all i can say at this point, i'm just too upset. Thank you mama's for your love and support.
oh no! i'm so sorry for your loss. i cannot imagine your pain right now but please know that Tate is at the Rainbow Bridge and that you were the BEST friend he had in this Earth. Sending prayers for you.
As sad as it is to read you last update, I am so glad he wasn't left at the shelter...and I am so glad that your poor Tate knew love and kindness before he passed away
Aww Erica, I'm so sorry sweetie. Like everyone has said you did so much for him and I'm certain he felt loved for the very first time since he left his mom, you gave him a gift nobody else could have. He's watching over your family now, and always will be.
Thank you all so much. This is the second animal we've lost in a week. First our beloved kitty, Rasta, whom we had since he was born 6 yrs ago....He was the best cat in the world and we miss him terribly. Now Tate. I'm just so upset that he had to die at the vet instead of here at home in my arms. I know i did everything i could and i'm so glad i had the opportunity to love him, and that he didnt die without knowing what a home was like, or love from a family. Even though i'm in so much pain right now, i cant stop crying...i would do it again in a heartbeat. We are going to pick him up in the morning and bring him home for a loving memorial in our backyard.
Dixie, our rhodesian ridgeback rescue, has been so sweet. She's huge but keeps insisting on climbing in my lap to lick away my tears. I know she feels my sadness and is trying to comfort me...and she does.
The support here has been soooo overwhelming in a wonderful way. Pat yourselves on the back mama's, you had a part in tate's life too. You guys sustained me last night as i was fighting to keep him alive and i've read your words of encouragement over and over. Thank you for helping to give this little guy a chance and for loving him with me. I truly do love you all.
Originally Posted by gaiamom
Thank you for helping to give this little guy a chance and for loving him with me. I truly do love you all.
As we do you, mama....I'm sooo sorry for the incredible losses you've experienced over the last week ~ a pain that I imagine to be beyond measure
I'm sooo glad you took pictues of Tate, you will treasure them, I'm sure.
I need to tell you this again ~ you are an *angel*. What you did for Tate went above & beyond the call of duty. The world would be a better place if more souls such as yourself walked among us.
I have been following your puppy's progress and held out such hope. I am just so sad right now.
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