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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
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sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
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 Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 3:23:59 PM
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oh my gosh i am so sick with this. she is alive and seems so far to be ok. i cannot believe she was under my front wheel. the ground was soft with hay. she sank into the hay and yelped. i am never able to catch her up. she let me carry her home from pasture on the tractor. so far she is walking no limps she is breathing fine. seems sore but ok. is there some herbs for stress i could give her. or what could i do if she is sore. is there a pain thing for dogs over counter? any help appreciated. so far i am hopeful. thanks sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 3:38:42 PM
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Oh SHerrye. I'm so sorry. But I know you did not mean to do that. It sounds like she'll be ok. I'd just keep her inside in a crate with some water and keep an eye on her tonight. Poor girl. She may be in shock. But it sounds like the gorund was soft enough to not have broken anything. I wish I could help you. I think just keeping her in a small area and not let her move too much will be good for her. And the water. But maybe someone else will know more. Please don't feel bad. It's not your fault. You could not have known she was under the tractor.
Kris
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 3:50:11 PM
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Oh you poor thing...I'm glad she seems okay. I feel for you, I know it was an accident. Don't be too hard on yourself. Hugs!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 5:21:10 PM
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Sherry,
My DD who is a vet-tech says don't give her anything over the counter. She says there are a lot of dogs that she sees in her clinic that seemed fine so their owners didn't bring them in, only to be very ill or worse later on due to internal injuries. She thinks you should go to a vet and have her checked just to be sure. Let us know how she is doing.
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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.
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 6:02:50 PM
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thanks diane, i will call jake tonight. we shall see. i am too sick today and it would be after hours bill. i know it sounds harsh but money is really tight now. i ran over the yorkie when he was a baby. cost me 1500 well worth it. sorry to choose this way. she is a difficult dog has bitten my neighbor cant keep her in usually cant catch her up. she was abused and was a rescue. so i do have to pick my battles. i will call my friend jake the vet in am if she has breathing issues or is down. i am not heartless just have to go this route. i hope it does not sound horrible of me. she is running around tonight and ate and drank water and her milk. thanks sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Amanda
East Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2011 : 6:50:36 PM
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Hi Sherry,
Please don't feel bad. Our dog was hit by a car about 2 months ago. There is NO WAY I could afford a vet visit. I knew it was going to be $500 and up with x-rays and an exam. Her front leg was obviously injured. Since I did work for a vet for a few years, I was able to splint the leg from what I learned. Unfortunately, as you have heard, most OTC meds are not really safe for dogs, however, I alternated between Tylenol and aspirin. Tylenol, as with most of the NSAID drugs can cause serious internal bleeding, but I couldn't watch the poor dog suffer, either. But, I consulted some veterinary dosages online as well as some of the books I still have. Neither is preferable, but...
I watched her food intake and her poop/pee very carefully. I was only lucky that she didn't develop any serious after-effects.
Anyway, it's been 9 weeks and she is now using her leg and even running on it. It won't earn me Dog Mom of the Year award, but my reality is that I don't have several hundreds of dollars to spend on our dog.
I just talked to a girl the other day and she ran over a newborn goat with the truck. Fortunately, the ground was very soft with rain, and it just got up and ran away. Hope your pup is OK.
FarmGirl #1390
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amomfly
True Blue Farmgirl
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Angie
LaGrange
IN
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2011 : 12:59:46 AM
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Sherrye, It was not your fault. With money tight for all of us you can't help but pick and choose what it gets used for. I think it will be ok. I have used essential oils on animals. Lavendar would keep her calm. I can look up others. I think she will be fine. Sounds like she has enough of a _ _ _ _ _ in her to get over it!
DO NOT BLAME YOUR SELF, IT WAS AN ACCIDENT!!!
God Bless
Angie-amomfly
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
4562 Posts
Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
4562 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2011 : 04:32:42 AM
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I know it is expensive to go to the vet. I also know it was an accident. I did not mean anything bad, I just called my DD to see what you could give her for pain. I hope she is OK and that you are too.
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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.
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2011 : 05:59:27 AM
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hey diane, i was not upset at all with you. i just hate that i could not take her in. i am thankful you cared enough to even ask your hubbie. i knew she could have hurt her chest and lungs. i wanted to take her in. right now the house is number one and its due next tues. so i was not upset with you at all. will check on her when it gets light this am. she seemed fine late last night. sherrye.
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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Fiddlehead Farm
True Blue Farmgirl
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Diane
Waupaca
WI
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2011 : 06:43:13 AM
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I am glad she is doing OK. I just was worried that she was in pain. It is so hard to decide what to do in times like these. I am glad you did not get upset with me. I hope you and your doggy are doing fine today.
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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.
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2011 : 10:29:22 AM
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for those reading this thread, sloopy is doing good. she seems just fine. a little slow she ate drank her belle milk and helped take belle to pasture. i have warm sun here today. i know it will do us all good. i was feeling a little down before this. so now i feel down kinda sad. sometimes life is just plain hard. this is now. so i think she will be ok. i am ever greatful to you all for your support. my fine farmgirl friends. sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farm girl #1014
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msdoolittle
True Blue Farmgirl
1152 Posts
Amanda
East Texas
USA
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
7577 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2011 : 11:08:54 AM
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Oh my gosh, Sherry! You poor thing! Poor Sloopy! A good friend of mine had a similar experience when their dog suddenly ran out in front of their farm truck while out in the fields - it was very sad, and didn't end well. Sometimes these things just happen, but man, does it break your heart when they do! I'm so relieved to hear she's doing better, but I'll still be praying for Sloopy, because I know the farmgirls' prayers made all the difference for our girl's health! :) Hang in there - you love her, and you're doing everything you can to make her well, she knows that... and she loves you, too! Hugs, Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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gypsy goat
True Blue Farmgirl
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mary jo
michigan
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Posted - Jan 25 2011 : 1:22:35 PM
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hope you and sloopy are still doing ok. i know i would be a mess,hold on everything will work out it always has somehow or another
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2011 : 2:22:27 PM
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oh you guys i am crying. she is fine. it just shook me up more than i thought. i think i held it in till i knew she was gonna be ok. just the fact that she let me pick her up haul her on my lap WITH the yorkie coming home scared me. she does not let me touch her or pick her up. was WAY to abused before i got her. anyway. we will be ok this too shall pass. big days here. house money no work just like all the rest of america. so i shall go out now and walk in pasture with the animals. count my blessings and say thanks for sloopy and me. you are fine friends sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
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kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2011 : 2:53:06 PM
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Sherrye, I'm so glad she's going to be ok. I'm also glad you had a warm sunny day there. Mine was yesterday. I felt wonderful. I really needed it. I'm sure you do too.
Kris
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sherrye
True Blue Farmgirl
3775 Posts
sherry
bend in the high desert
oregon
USA
3775 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2011 : 3:58:47 PM
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thanks so much girls, she went with me tonight to get belle. we walked over. when we walk belle home we let belle get bites of bark off the junipers on the way home. nice and slow. i still need to milk. i wanted to say MARYJO >>>GYPSY GOAT <<<<< sent me a scarf and mittens and hat. she made them i feel very full of farmgirl love tonight. thanks to all of you who have encouraged us. i need to get a camera so i could show you our furbabies here. happy days sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
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Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2011 : 6:51:38 PM
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Sherry
Glad you both are okay! Hugs!
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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amomfly
True Blue Farmgirl
658 Posts
Angie
LaGrange
IN
USA
658 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 02:40:39 AM
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Glad you are both ok Sherrye.
I will continue to pray for you.
God Bless
Angie-amomfly
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wooliespinner
True Blue Farmgirl
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Linda
Manchester
Ohio
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Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 05:36:43 AM
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Sherrye you are a super good person and glad your dog is going to be fine. Take in a deep breath and enjoy all that is good. Godbless you and yours.
Linda
Raspberry Run Farm
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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader
4928 Posts
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2011 : 05:42:40 AM
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Definitely have the dog seen by a vet. Our lab was chasing a bird one morning before school started, and ran right into the highway. A driver hit her and her hip was broken. She was not operated on, but given medications to keep her rested so she could heal. I had to watch over her to make sure she was not being active, which is hard with a very active dog. She also received antibiotics for infection.
I hope this helps. I am very sorry this happened to you and your pet. Hugs and prayers for healing.
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