12.09.2010

just like a new mom....

she's been so sick. vomiting and diarrhea. i didn't know what to do.
so
when my most favorite vet in the world who i truly believes loves her as much as i do
told me i should bring her in.
i did.
~
they ran tests. lots of them.
and
she's healthy except for a virus.
so they gave her a shot for the vomiting. a shot for the diarrhea.
and
filled her up with fluids to replenish what she had lost.
~
they call it camel back. or at least that's what i think the technician said. the fluid was like two huge sacks that you could feel on her back. under her skin. kind of gross to tell you the truth.
~
so for the last 24 hours i have had two very sad looking eyes staring at me. pleading with me to make her feel better.
~
until now
~
now
she sleeps
*

38 comments:

Camilla~ Bloom said...

Your a good mama...I am glad she is sleeping. Beautiful she is.

texwisgirl said...

Oh poor baby!!! She looks miserable! At least she's sleeping! I hope she gets better...

Formerly known as Frau said...

Ah! I hope she is feeling better soon!

mrs mediocrity said...

awwww...it is always so hard when they give you the puppy dog eyes and they can't ell you what's wrong. glad that she is on the mend...you probably need some sleep now too!

Leslie said...

Ohhh, I hope she feels all better SOON!!! They are so much a part of the family, aren't they?

Dyche Designs said...

Aaaah bless, hope she feels better soon.

Denise | Chez Danisse said...

So sad, poor thing.

sharin said...

Bless her little baby heart. I'm so glad you were able to find relief for her. She'll probably rest for a while to recuperate.

We sure love our 4-legged children, don't we.
~Sharon

Laura said...

I hope she is cured by morning. That had to be very scary. Sending love to her!!!

Marilyn said...

I am so glad she is sleeping now. She will feel better soon. My cat Joey had to have some fluids when he was sick, it really helped alot. They are like our children and we feel so bad for them when they are sick. I hope she is feeling better very soon. Sending her hugs.

S. Etole said...

hope she is soon well and active again ...

Country Girl said...

Poor baby! Hope she's on the mend quickly.

oldgreymare said...

If only in times of emergencies they could speak just briefly, so they would suffer less. They do always seem to know we are trying to help...

Hope you both rest easy tonight.

xx

z

Kamana said...

hope she gets better soon

tainterturtles said...

Ohhhhh, poor baby. It's hard to see your pet feeling under-the-weather. Sleep baby, sleep!

Hilary said...

Awww poor sweetie. I hope she's on the mend before too long.

Lori said...

Sorry that this has happened and I hope she feels much better soon. I had my dog Molly for almost 18 years before she got sick and I had to put her down and she was just like one of my children...today I start that journey all over again as our family welcomed a dog into our family...very happy but once again I can tell he is going to have me wrapped around his paws. Blessings. XX

elizabeth said...

Oh, my gosh. Atlas had fluid injected in him one time when he was sick. I could not stop squishing it - it was so cold and wet and strange. When they told me that they were going to inject him with fluids, I guess I didn't really know what they meant.

Poor dear puppy. I hope she feels much better soon!

John said...

Pets fill a speciial place in our hearts. Hope yours makes a full and swift recovery.

Sweetpea said...

Oh my, these dear fur ones...how they pull our heartstrings.
You must have been worried sick!
Fingers (paws) crossed for the return of full health & vitality!

Cinner said...

Hope she is doing well and that your heart does not ache too much as she looks with those eyes. goodness I hope all is better soon. hugs.

margie said...

poor baby.

slommler said...

Oh dear! Poor sweet puppy! I hope she feels better real soon!! I know it just breaks your heart!!
Hugs
SueAnn

nacherluver said...

Aw. Poor little dear. I know those sacks you're talking about. Experienced it with my cat, twice. Works wonders. Feel better real soon little pup.

Vicky said...

Ohh, that is a mighty pull on a mom's heart! Hoping the virus passes quickly and she will be bounce back to her usual adorable self :)

mirsini's creations said...

I wish your sweet dog get well soon. My dog is in the same condition but, for different reason and now we are waiting to see him better.So, I understand how you feel. Take care.

jacs23 said...

sending prayers of peace and comfort and healing her way. It is so heartbreaking watching those saddened eyes, but I am thankful that she has you to speak for her...and to help her get well!! :) You're a good woman. Enjoy the day and maybe crawl under that blanket and snuggle with her...it will calm any uncertainties even for a few moments...believe me. :) ><>

TechnoBabe said...

Such a cutie, so sorry she is sick. I hope you post a pic when she is back to normal and full of spunk.

MB Shaw said...

Awe, so sorry. Nothing worse than when the critters are sick. Our poor little Gilligan gets those fluids every single day believe it or not. Hugs to you and Sophie.

Lisa said...

Awwww poor puppy! It's even sadder when a pet is sick because they can't tell you where they hurt or what will make them feel better. Glad she's sleeping now though! <3

Lubna said...

Doggie, I hope you are feeling better now. Do let us know when you are up again, happily barking and wagging your tail. You have a nice Mummy.

Green Girl in Wisconsin said...

How tough for both of you.

LauraX said...

poor pup...our Ellie (poodle) was quite ill in early October, it was rough, but she is fine as a...poodle...now. Sending healing thoughts.

Brenda Leyland said...

Ahhhhh..... poor pupppy...I am so glad to hear she's starting to feel better now.

My first time visit... popped over from Journaling Through Photos. Glad I did.

LOVE the title of your blog!

Wishing you glimpses of heaven in unexpected places............

smith kaich jones said...

oh beth, i haven't been here for a few days and will start here. poor sophie and poor you. it's so so so hard to not know what to do and thank god for vets who do. i am so glad she's doing better (i peeked and read the update in your next post.) and i know that fluid well - it's what we gave maggie every day - 10mm, under her skin. your poor sophie must have been so sick to need 2 bags. i want to just rub her little head and sing her a made-up song real softly. you do that for me, okay?

thank goodness, thank goodness she is better.
xoxo
Debi

ELK said...

what a beautiful photo of her .. thinking good thoughts here...so hard

Christina said...

bless her heart.
xo

Jaime said...

Oh, the poor thing! I hope she is back to her self again now. Nothing makes me sadder than an animal in pain. Sending her lot's and lot's of love, even if she is feeling better. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo