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Barnyard Buddies:  prayers for our Ruby- She's Home!  |
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
 Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 1:14:11 PM
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Ruby came home yesterday evening. She's still on a special diet, but doing lots better. She growled at Matthew (normal LOL), bit Rufus for trying to de-flea her (normal), chased the cat and begged for food which she didn't get. This morning she drank more, but hasn't really touched her food. Maybe it's a little early for her yet.
Poor Ruby has been sick all weekend, vomitting and diarreah. I have no idea what she could have gotten into to make her so sick. I called the vet last night. He told me what to try. This morning I found blood in her poo and it scared me have to death. I called the vet again and took her right in. They did a couple of x-rays and couldn't find anything out of the norm. Ruby was dehydrated so they gave her some fluids, some special food, and lots of meds. She's still not feeling well so please say a little prayer for her.
Thanks,
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/ Etsy~http://www.etsy.com/shop/theflourishingfinch
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
2707 Posts
Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 8:10:17 PM
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Thank you. Ruby says thank you too. I thought she was feeling a little better earlier. But I guess the poor pooch over exerted herself and is feeling sick and laying around again. I sure hope she feels better tomorrow.
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/ Etsy~http://www.etsy.com/shop/theflourishingfinch
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
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Posted - Dec 20 2010 : 8:16:46 PM
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Prayers sent!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Dec 21 2010 : 04:11:24 AM
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I sure hope a day's rest has helped ol' Ruby
Marianne |
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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Posted - Dec 21 2010 : 06:10:01 AM
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Oh you and your sweet Ruby will be in my thoughts and prayers. It is never easy when you have a sick four legged because part of what you can not do is understand what they might be saying so you can assist. Just know your love gives her strength and we at the Funny Farm will send healing light and love to you both. Keep us informed
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
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 04:48:07 AM
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Miss Ruby went back to the vet yesterday. She was still getting sick and the vet said that should have stopped so he wanted to check her again. He did some blood work and most of her levels came back fine, just one was low. He says a really bad stomach ache and usually they clear up on their own, but every now and again you have a case like Ruby. They are keeping her for a couple of days to administer her meds through an iv and as soon as she is able to hold down solid food she will come back home. He's very positive she will be just fine but we miss her. He also told us we are welcome to come out anytime to see her so today after work I'm going to take the kids out. Hopefully tomorrow she will be home. :)
Thank you all so much for the prayers.
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/ Etsy~http://www.etsy.com/shop/theflourishingfinch
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 08:00:37 AM
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so glad she has you for a mommy. hope she is well soon happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 3:01:57 PM
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That is wonderful news Melanie!!
Hugs,
Hannah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Lifes not about the breaths you take, but the moments that take your breath away.
Just a small town country girl, farmgirl,loggergirl, trying to live her dreams. :)
P.s. I've been playing around with the spelling of my name ( weird I know) and I've decided that I will stick with Hannah for good. Sorry I got you all confused. Hugs!! |
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Dec 22 2010 : 3:36:21 PM
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melanie,
I hope Ruby gets home in time for Christmas!
She is still in my prayers!
Marianne |
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
673 Posts
mary jo
michigan
673 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2010 : 07:23:56 AM
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i am so glad that ruby is doing better!
farmgirl#1362 whatever you are be a good one-abe lincoln |
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2010 : 07:39:48 AM
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so glad she is home with you now happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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rough start farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3331 Posts
marianne
The Beautiful Pacific NW
Washington State
USA
3331 Posts |
Posted - Dec 23 2010 : 9:50:51 PM
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Yea, Ruby is home for Christmas. Hope she continues to improve.
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2010 : 06:33:01 AM
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wondering how she did through the night. if she slept well then i bet you did too. hope you had a good rest. let us know how she is doing today. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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melanie47601
True Blue Farmgirl
1949 Posts
Melanie
Boonville
IN
USA
1949 Posts |
Posted - Dec 24 2010 : 9:42:03 PM
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Hey Sherry! She's doing a little better everyday. She's eating more. She got sick a little in the night and her stool looks a little runny, but not terrible. I may have given her just a little too much to eat today so I'm going to cut her back tomorrow and see how that goes.
I was talking to my friend that gave her to me when she was just a pup the other night. She told me that Ruby's momma, Martina, got into some anti-freeze way before Ruby was born and she wound up putting her on a cottage cheese, rice and boiled hamburger meat diet until she got better. My friend also told me that was something about our peek-a-poos, they have a week stomach. I think she said it took Martina well over a week to get better.
But Ruby is playing and snuggling and getting back to her old ways. Dad came over today and barked and growled like mad at him till he picked her up. And her Jeremy was here. He's really mine, but Ruby says only after she's done with him. She's his baby. LOL
Melanie
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning the devil says "Oh Crap, She's up!"
Blog~ http://wheelsarealwaysturning.blogspot.com/ Etsy~http://www.etsy.com/shop/theflourishingfinch
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