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Blessed in Colorado	Posted - May 29 2011 : 09:12:24 AM Oh, my poor Momma Doxie Heidi is sick, I have just called the vet who will come out to the house. Gotta love those Country Vets. Anyway her whole left side of her face, eye and under her neck is all swollen. She is miserable, shaking her head, rubbing her face on the carpet. You know I will bet she got bit by a bee out on our deck, either that or abscessed tooth or ear infection. But, the vet will be able to tell and give her a shot or antibiotics. So, farmgirls you know what you can do for me, pray it is nothing serious. I am so worried, I have 4 dogs and a canary and I just get so upset when on of my babies are sick. Will let y'all know when the vet comes and goes, she is on another emergency call now for a Colicky Horse:-) Here is Ms Heidi's picture see how miserable she looks! Farmgirl Hugs, Debbie www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
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Beverley	Posted - May 31 2011 : 10:44:33 AM I just had the same thing happen to my doggie, but I feel it was a spider bite since we were in the house and no bees around but we did kill a spider right after noticing her face all swollen. we just gave her benadryl and it too care of it. great stuff to have on hand!!! Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran beverley baggett Beverley with an extra E... https://sites.google.com/site/bevsdoggies/ http://bevsdoggies.blogspot.com/
grace gerber	Posted - May 31 2011 : 08:55:41 AM Oh the winds Monday kept me again from doing the outside work that is much needed. I did however, cook some great food for me and the freezer and worked on inside activities. Today up at 4 am and started the watering to get a jump on the heat that is coming this week. Peeing is great for the body healing and so bless that she is getting rid of those toxians in the system... Enjoy the day and hugs to all at your place. Grace Gerber Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
Blessed in Colorado	Posted - May 31 2011 : 08:02:21 AM Yep, you farmgirls were right about her peeing more, 3am this morning she let me know she had to go potty. Needless to say all 3 Doxies and my Golden Retriever decided they needed to go too:-) So we all went potty then back to bed we went. Life is great! I simply could not imagine my life with out all my girls. Farmgirl Hugs, Debbie www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
Blessed in Colorado	Posted - May 31 2011 : 07:55:38 AM No, sadly we do not know what bit her but I believe like you that it was a honey bee as we have lots of them here too. We fight with them every year, we do have yellow jackets as well so I have to watch out for them too. She is so much better today Grace so I am so thankful. It worries me so when one of my babies are hurt. How is the wind where you are? Not bad here yet but yesterday was absolutely horrible! Have a beautiful sunny Colorado Day, aren't the blue skies beautiful today? Farmgirl Hugs, Debbie www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
CMac	Posted - May 31 2011 : 07:54:07 AM I'm so glad it was something easily treated. I hope by now she is back to normal. Dianne is right about the steroids making her pee a lot. It also means she will drink a lot. Be sure she has more water than normal available. This will last several days. I love the straw idea. I'll be sure to put some in our med bag. Connie "I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company." Author: Henry David Thoreau
grace gerber	Posted - May 31 2011 : 07:46:45 AM Debbie did you find out what bit her?? I am deathly allergic to bee stings and already this year I have had swarms in the chicken coop and yellow jackets in the house - horrifing but something to be aware of... Grace Gerber Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
kristin sherrill	Posted - May 30 2011 : 07:31:04 AM I am so happy for your little sweetie. I bet she is too. She better be careful outside from now on. It could have been a yellow jacket. Y'all have a great day. Kris Happiness is simple.
sherrye	Posted - May 30 2011 : 06:07:01 AM oh yipee, i am so happy to hear she is better. sherry the learn as we go silk purse farm farm girl #1014
Blessed in Colorado	Posted - May 30 2011 : 05:55:14 AM Yes, Grace she is and always is the queen of this house much to the dismay of our Golden Retriever. She sleep through the night right next to my side in the bed, so I am so thankful she is alright and to my Dear Vet who took time out of her Sunday with her hubby to take care of my baby. Thanks so much again ladies. Farmgirl Hugs, Debbie www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
grace gerber	Posted - May 30 2011 : 05:47:08 AM I am so thrilled - I told my three Great Pry's about your sweet one's situtation and so I know they will be thrilled to hear that she is all better... Today she will I guess be the queen of the house... Great News Grace Gerber Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
Karrieann	Posted - May 29 2011 : 8:23:34 PM ...sorry to see this late but am praising Lord for looking after your babies! YAYYYYYYYY! Karrieann ~ Farmgirl Sister #766 (29 Sept 2009) My Blog: ...following my heart, dreams and Jesus ...http://karrieann-followingmyheartandjesus.blogspot.com/ My Etsy ...Yesterday's Scraps, Tomorrow's Treasures ...http://www.etsy.com/shop/2TomorrowsTreasures
kristin sherrill	Posted - May 29 2011 : 7:39:03 PM Yeah! That's good news. I know you are so relieved. I hope she's back to her old self soon. Have a great night. Kris Happiness is simple.
Blessed in Colorado	Posted - May 29 2011 : 7:26:23 PM Baby girl is all better, swelling is all down and she is back to her old self. Thank you farmgirls for you caring. Farmgirl Hugs, Debbie www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
Blessed in Colorado	Posted - May 29 2011 : 4:04:35 PM She said it would take a couple of hours for the swelling to go down then she would be back to normal. But, she is eating again"-) So, I will give it a bit longer and see before I call the vet. Farmgirl Hugs, Debbie www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
kristin sherrill	Posted - May 29 2011 : 3:51:07 PM I'm glad to see the vet came. I would have thought the swelling would have been down by now. What did the vet say about it? Kris Happiness is simple.
Candy C.	Posted - May 29 2011 : 3:41:00 PM Poor doggy! Hope she is feeling better real soon! The fact that she is eating is a good sign I would think! Candy C. Farmgirl Sister #977 http://lazyjbarcfarm.blogspot.com/ www.calicocandy.etsy.com http://stores.countrycents.com/StoreFront.bok?affiliate_no=6 Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.
Blessed in Colorado	Posted - May 29 2011 : 3:14:44 PM Okay ladies thank you so much, I appreciate the advice and concern. She is eating now but is still quite a bit swollen after 3 1/2 hours, is that normal or after this time should she be back to normal? I was going to give her another 1/2 hour or so before I call the vet. She sure did not want the little cold pack on her jaw, she did not like it at all so I did not force it of course. Thank you again and I will check in later. Farmgirl Hugs, Debbie www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
grace gerber	Posted - May 29 2011 : 3:12:55 PM Tina that is a great trick - a dear friend of mine who had a Llama bit by a snake did the same thing - I wrote that one down in my llama management book. I have them also in my vet kit in my truck - never know when you need to keep a hole open... Thanks for writing that out - good information to remember. Grace Gerber Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
oldbittyhen	Posted - May 29 2011 : 1:46:55 PM Benedryl is great for snake bits also, will help control the swelling till you get to the vet for anti-venom... Grace, keep plastic straws in differant sizes, if your llama gets stung again, and nostrils are swelling shut, putting straws in them (Make sure you leave a couple of inches hanging out) can make all the differance in the world... "Knowlege is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad"
grace gerber	Posted - May 29 2011 : 1:40:06 PM Debbie I have been keeping your Heidi in my prayers. I would have also said a bite and I carrry Benedryl on hand for this types of issues... I had a llama who spent a summer attracting bees to him (I am deathly allergic so we sure had a time of it) and getting stung. He I think has learned his lesson but not until I lost my mind several times with him getting a eye swallon shut and a nose so swallon he had trouble breathing. I know what you mean about our four legged family members and give Heidi a big hug from me... Take care and snuggle up with each other and rest. Grace Gerber Larkspur Funny Farm and Fiber Art Studio Where the spirits are high and the fiber is deep http://www.larkspurfunnyfarm.etsy.com http://larkspurfunnyfarm.blogspot.com http://larkspurfunnyfarm.artfire.com
Fiddlehead Farm	Posted - May 29 2011 : 1:06:01 PM Debbie, I am so glad that she's OK. I always keep some Benedryl on hand. My dog Molly got stung last year and I had to pay tons of money to see a weekend emergency vet. My DD is a vet tech and she told me to keep the Benedryl around for this exact thing. My dog had to have a steroid shot too, just a little warning, it makes them pee a lot more. http://studiodiphotosite.shutterfly.com/ farmgirl sister #922 Happy to be a "Raggedy Ann" in a Barbie World! I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. - E. B. White
Blessed in Colorado	Posted - May 29 2011 : 12:54:41 PM Vet has just left, Heidi was bit by something and of course is having an allergic reaction to it. By the time Dr. Berg got here the other side of her face was all swollen as well as her neck. She got a dose of Benedryl (sp) and a steroid shot, vet said she will be all better in a couple of hours. Then my Golden Retriever had to have antibiotics for her ears as she is itching them a lot. So, now all 4 doggies are sleeping and we hope all will be well. My vet is so wonderful she only charged me an extra $40.00 for the Sunday Emergency Visit. If I would have taken her to a vet in town it would have been $150.00 for the Sunday visit, so I am very Blessed to have Dr. Berg. Thanks for caring Farmgirls. Hugs, Debbie www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
CMac	Posted - May 29 2011 : 09:59:47 AM I'm so sorry Heidi feels bad Debbie. I'll send good thought to her. Do let us know how she is after the vet visits. We all love our four legged children and understand your fear on concern. I agree with Kristin. Love her up while you wait. Connie "I have three chairs in my house: one for solitude, two for friendship, three for company." Author: Henry David Thoreau
Blessed in Colorado	Posted - May 29 2011 : 09:52:39 AM No, I do not feel anything nor do I see anything. But, my Secret Sister sent me a butterfly boo boo ice pack for my knees, I have it in the freezer right now getting cold, so I do not think she will mind if I put it on Heidi. Like you I am hoping it will help if she will let me hold it on her face:-) Thanks Kristin for you concern you are so sweet. Farmgirl Hugs, Debbie www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
kristin sherrill	Posted - May 29 2011 : 09:48:21 AM She does look sad. I hope she's not in alot of pain. Can you feel anything where it's swollen? Like bite marks? Maybe you could put an ice pack on it. Sending prayers up. Kris Happiness is simple.

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