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Barnyard Buddies:  Urgent Prayers Needed for Holly "Bush"  |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
 Posted - Jan 25 2007 : 11:05:03 AM
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Holly is in the hospital. She had a bowel movement lastnight, formed, but black (internal bleeding - this am she drank some water and I gave her her pills and she vomited and it was awful, I was gagging to clean it up. There was some blood, but the smell was terrible.....They called from the vets, I took her and she was very weak, resting her head on my arms. Seems her white cell count which should be about 17 is 54 - they do not know if she is fighting a real bad infection or she has cancer, dr said her gut feeling is cancer. When she had her dental done a few weeks ago she is older so they do geriatric blood work and something was off on her count then, whey didn't they see this and they knew she had lost weight. I am heart sad. They are going to take an xray to see if they see a mass, I don't know what I will do.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2007 : 11:14:19 AM
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aww Kathy..will remember you.so sorry that another dog is ill.
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2007 : 11:45:13 AM
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Poor Holly. And poor Kathy. I'm heartbroken for you again. I'm praying for you both.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2007 : 11:51:16 AM
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Kathy- Such awful news. Your animals are very lucky to have someone who is so diligent in their care. Bless your heart.
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2007 : 11:55:12 AM
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Oh Kathy,
I am so sorry. You are so good to your babies. Will be thinking about you today.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Jan 25 2007 : 12:07:01 PM
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Just talked to my vet. They see some questionable areas on the xray that they did so I am going to schedule her for an abdominal ultrasound. Right now she has IV fluids, her blood sugar had dropped some too - and she is on Baytil a stronger antibiotic. She has had no vomiting or stool since there, that is good. At least with the Ultrasound I will know what direction we are heading in.
Another client of the vet has a three year old poodle that they were going to do exploratory surgery on for liver masses but they found out the dog will need whole blood and they can't do it there like they were supposed to. The vets are having a tough day too - and I feel just awful for the person with a sick 3 yr old poodle, they must surely be heartbroken. I am praying for this little dog too! I am thankful that so far I have had Holly for 10 yrs that I will be able to cherish.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 3:37:49 PM
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Holly is home from the hospital and is doing better. She may have just a severe infection and she seems to be responding well to the Baytril. I will know more in a few days. She is eating and that is a good sign. Keep up the prayers.
The people who had the 3 yr old poodle had to put her down - she had another ultrasound and had more cancer. I feel so very bad for these people, it was there only dog. I told my vet to tell them that I would give them my big fat healthy cocker spaniel puppy - I hope she tells them. I hate to see anyone so sad.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 4:05:29 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so sorry you have to go through this, but Holly is so lucky to have you.
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
922 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 5:08:32 PM
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Kathy, I'm so sad to hear about Holly Bush, but at least she seems to be improving slightly? I'll for sure keep you guys in my prayers. Please keep us posted. You're the best Mom!!!!! Love, Lu
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
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Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 5:27:03 PM
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Kathy,
I didn't realize Holly is your furbaby who had the teeth worked on too. I really wonder if it is an infection related to the tooth work. Sounds like she swallowed alot of blood too.(black tarry stools with a foul odor) I really hope that she is clearing up. You've had a really bad week. So, so sorry......Hugs and lots of love coming your way,
G
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
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Phils Ann
True Blue Farmgirl
1095 Posts
Ann
Parsonsburg
Maryland
USA
1095 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 7:15:14 PM
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Kathy, I sure hope she responds to the antibiotic and gets past this. You HAVE had an awful week, and I'm so sorry.
Ann
There is a Redeemer. |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 7:41:47 PM
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Thanks all of you - it has not been the best week, but at least it is improving. I think these hard times help me to grow in spirit - and a little more grey hair hehehe, but then isn't silver hair becoming quite chic looking?
Georgann, I never thought about the blood loss during and after the dental - gosh you are a great nurse!
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
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Posted - Jan 26 2007 : 8:05:55 PM
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My thoughts are with you Kathy, that Holly will survive this illness episode. Silver/grey hair is earned, strand by strand...I have them to prove it!
My mother used to say '' never rains but what it pours'' and this is a prime example. It's so hard when our loved ones, whether it's two or four legged, are sick. Lori took both Presley and Kobe, the cat, in to be cremated together. Now she's down to three dogs, maybe 6 cats, two parakeets, one feather picking cockatiel and a cockatoo. Oh, forgot the aviary full of doves and a few pigeons out back. One woman rescue for her area...someone has to do it. |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
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LizDarnell
True Blue Farmgirl
102 Posts
Liz
Gulfport
MS
USA
102 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2007 : 05:43:46 AM
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*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Best of thoughts and prayers being sent your way *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* I hope she continues to recover. And bless your heart for offering something so special to others you don't even know, that says so much about what a wonderful loving person you are.
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2007 : 06:13:53 AM
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| What a giving heart you have, Kathy! I think it's so special how you offered a puppy to the family of the poodle. When blessings are given....blessings are received! I'm praying! Give that Holly Bush a hug from me....and one for you, too! Susan |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2007 : 07:26:55 AM
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Holly spent the night sleeping in my bed, she got hot this am between me and my husband. She is picking at her food and ate a few little slices of string cheese - managed to poke the Baytril down her throat. No vomiting since she has been home - hope she continues on the road to recovery. She is skinny.
Bless you for praying for her and me!
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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Tracey
True Blue Farmgirl
766 Posts
Tracey
State of Confusion
USA
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
4331 Posts
Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
4331 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2007 : 2:17:10 PM
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I'm checking on Holly Bush from my husband's work computer - SO grateful for the good news. Prayers will continue to be said - sending her a kiss and a scratch on the head.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2007 : 7:59:47 PM
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Holly had a good day today, she ate some and drank plenty of water. No vomiting, no diarrhea - she has been taking Nutri-Stat (something like Nutrical for quick energy) and seem perkier today, she is sleeping in my bed. I notice her breathing to be a little shallow, but she has a heart murmur also and I imagine she is trying to regain her strength- I think I managed to disguise her Baytril in some cheese tonight hehehe - the things we do for love - I would try liverwurst, but I think it would upset her stomach.
I may not have to take her for the ultrasound, I am hoping she improves enough that we will not need it done.
Holly sends everyone a big "buck uck - dog lips touched my lips" Kiss and says thanks for praying for me! 
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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Luzy
True Blue Farmgirl
922 Posts
Luanne
Pueblo
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2007 : 8:15:10 PM
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Yippee!!! I'm so happy to hear the good news!! I've been afraid to check this thread but I "Farmgirled Up" and did it and I'm so glad I did. I'm so sensitive about the wellbeing of dogs, ALL dogs that it literally hurts my sole to hear about one in distress. Thankfully, you are such a kind hearted person/Mom and you take the best care of your babies. Please give Miss Holly Bush a big hug and kiss from me. Keep us posted. I'll continue to pray for her. Big Giant Hugs, Lu
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lambgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
93 Posts
Heidi
Ellensburg
wa
USA
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Posted - Jan 27 2007 : 9:50:56 PM
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Kathy,
I hope Holly is doing better. I work for a vet and when we have animals in that are not doing well eating we feed them baby food. Uuaslly Gerber first foods like pureed chicken or turkey but nothing with vegetables. We also make sure that they go home stictly on food for animals. Most people aren't aware that table scraps can make their pets sick since they have a harder time processing fatty foods. I have learned so much since working there, my poor babies very rarely get people treats. My dog Daisy thinks she is on rations.If it helps to know this most of us that work for our clinic during off times spend alot of time talking and holding our sick patients. You can just tell by how they look at you that they miss their people. Please let us know how she is doing
Doggy hugs to Holly
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whispering pines
True Blue Farmgirl
428 Posts
patricia
sedro woolley
wa
USA
428 Posts |
Posted - Jan 27 2007 : 10:44:48 PM
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Kathy, I hope all goes well for both of you, our thoughts and prayers are with you....
"Greetings from the Gateway to the North Cascades." |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2007 : 07:37:17 AM
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Thanks Heidi - it is nice to know that behind the scenes are pets are getting the best of care too! My fridge is filled with the foods we have tried, baby food too - we did the ground hamburger and rice which she did really well on before her dental - I have some chicken I can run through the coffee grider for her too - she is still being very picky - I know she misses eating regular dog food and will try to chew it and I guess I should not stop her - her mouth has healed nicely since the dental.
Her tail is wiggling today so that is a good sign, she drank lots of water, no vomiting - no diarrhea that I have noticed, she went out without me this am. This am I made her a scrambled egg with cheese and I thought she would eat it but I think she just picked at it - but I am not going to rush her....all in good time - she is back sleeping in my bed and kept me warm this am, I was freezing, she loves that and I know it helps her feel better and more secure.
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
http://enchantedwoodmusings.blogspot.com/
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
2804 Posts |
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Barnyard Buddies: Urgent Prayers Needed for Holly "Bush" |
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Urgent Prayers Needed for Holly "Bush"
