Prayer Request....

My prayers will be with you and your little Corgi. I am sure she will be just fine soon! You have me all choked up at my desk here.

oh Sue I am so sorry to hear about your dog. I will be sending good vibes and hope and pray that things will work out for you.

Have you tried a different vet? A second opinion? When she started eating again was she eating the regular food she always did? Because when I had my dog he got the "flu" and couldn't eat his regular food for a few days after he came home from the vet. I had to get some canned food. I believe is was chicken and rice. Thats because it was easier on his tummy. But you could make some yourself (I know some people do)

Good luck to you and your puppy. I will pray for the best.

It certainly isn't silly! You and your baby will be in my prayers.

Have you check out your state university vet programs? A friend of mine had a dog that had to have surgery, and they did her surgery for next to nothing.

Hopefully you won't even have to consider this. My shih-tsu was sick, vomiting, etc., for quite a while, and they finally found out she had this infection around her uterus, and they spayed her and she was ok!

There are some vets around this area that will let you pay them out- pours did. I checked into alot of places and found this one. It isn't fancy or as modern up to date tables, but they are really ggod, and care.

Let me know what happens :cry: KAren

Suebee, You certainly have my prayers. I am such am animal lover. Actually , I am still mourning the death of one of my cats. I didnt post about it, but i am so heartbroken. I know how you must feel with a sick dog. They become our family. Please keep me posted . I know that vet bills can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, it was too late for my sweet "Ashley". She had a stroke in the house three weeks ago.If you need me to, I will donate points so you can get her the care she needs
KASH

Sue, That post was from me Kash. As usual i forgot to sign in,
Let me know if I can do anything to help

Thanks everyone - I'm just eaten up inside over this, knowing that it could be any number of serious problems, or hopefully something simple...it's just killing me not knowing what's going on.

Thanks for the suggestions on the university vet programs, if it comes to surgery, I will definitely check that out. I've checked into other vets, and the only one that will allow payments on procedures is not taking new patients - apparently everyone else got to him before me. :-( So many vets won't allow payments anymore, they've been burned so many times by non-paying clients, I guess I can't blame them. I'm just hoping it's something that we can medicate and treat, not something requiring surgery. But her symptoms are telling me it may be a blockage of some sort, or twisted intestine. She's showing symptoms now that she didn't have before, so it would have been recent. I know diarrhea can cause a small-breed dog's intestines to twist when they cramp.

As to the question about the dog food, she was on a special diet of cooked ground beef & rice, per the vet's instructions when she was ill with diarrhea a few weeks ago, and that helped - she got better for about a week and a half, no more diarrhea, but now is vomiting. :-(

Thoughts and prayers are with you..Have faith. Everything will be OK

My thoughts are with you also. :( I hope that your doggy gets better.

ladybug :(

SueBee...I am so sorry...of course I will keep both of you in my thoughts...I have a friend who found a University vet too like Goudah suggested...hopefully if needed you can find something along those lines also.

Sue, me and my doggies are praying for your little baby!!!!!!!!!Please, please let me know what happens. I am here if you need me. I know how much your doggies mean to you as I am the same way. *hugs*

sue, my heart is breaking. I have a very special spot that I go to where I "honor" my last little dachshund that passed away. I swear to you, I talk to her every night and pray for her to be happy and I always ask her to watch down from heaven, with her angel wings spread, and protect and help any animals who are sick and to help use her "powers" to keep them well. I am going out there now to talk to her. We will say a prayer for you and your baby girl and request that my angel baby please keep your baby girl safe and well. I promise you I am doing that now. Please know that all of our hearts are breaking over this. I know it doesn't help a whole lot, but just knowing you've got people all across the nation praying for you and your baby girl might bring some comfort. sue, I am truly sorry you're going through this. If God is listening right now, I do believe he's hearing us all. And I'll have my angel baby look down from across the Rainbow Bridge and help your baby girl.

Sue- is she spayed? Those are the exact symptoms my Ethel had. In fact the vet gave us shots to take home for her vomiting- had to have hubby give them!! I can give shots to myself and humans, but too much of a softie on animals! In fact I am feeding 4 cats someone dumped or something- one is pregnant :shock: and she already had brought her little baby with her that's about 6 weeks old!!

On to dogs- Ethel would get this bout of diahrrea and voming that would last awhile, we would put her on antibiotics, give her shots and she would be ok for a while, that's when they found an infection around her uterus. The vet told me that smaller breed dogs get these around their uterus, in fact Fred(the Yorkie) ended up with the same thing, only not as bad. You and your baby are in my prayers

CAnnr- I had to put Ethel to sleep over a year ago, and then a few months back put Fred,mom's dog to sleep- cryed and sobbed for days!!..KAren

Karen - yes, she's spayed, has been for years, so an infection there isn't the case, though it could be an infection of another sort, for sure. There are SO many possibilities for these symptoms - I've about worn my keyboard out searching on her symptoms, and everything comes up the same - numerous things could be wrong. Could be a bacterial infection, could be parvo (which I'm sure it's not, or it would have killed her by now), could be a growth or tumor (she's had them in the past, according to her vet records from before I had her), etc. I've got myself pretty much worried sick about her, but I've tried to remain calm, because there's nothing I can do until I get her to the vet tomorrow. They couldn't get her in today, so we have to go tomorrow afternoon.

First thing you need to do- is quit searching the internet :lol: Seriously, I have done that with myself, and had all sorts of diseases including malaria :lol: :lol: Nothing is for certain YET- so just try to calm yourself, and get your mind on something positive- hard to do, but necessary! I have to get off in a few minutes, which is probably for the best- I have been counseling all day- and it seems like it is jumping out here too!! Take care- pm me, I'll be on later,my friend..KAren :D

My animals are part of my family, My thoughts are with you, hope all is well soon. Make sure your dog stays hydrated, vomiting and diarrhea can cause them to become dehydrated, especially in the heat. We keep an electrolyte formula here all the time. It is sugar based, you may want to ask you vet about this if it becomes a concern. I will be thinking about you and keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Lighting candles for you and the puppy hon!

Thanks everyone....she's still here this morning, but something new is making me wonder what's going on - she's drinking a LOT, and peeing a lot - kidneys are now starting enter my mind as a possible cause. She's definitely staying hydrated, I'm keeping an eye out of signs of dehydration, but she's taking in and putting out copious amounts of water.

Corgis are prone to many diseases/disorders, but most of them are joint-related (slipped discs, hip displaysia, etc.), but they are also prone to digestive disorders. Also adding to this is the fact that she is 6.5 years old, and the Corgi breed has a lifespan of 12-14 years, and they "age" faster than other dogs. Where the human-to-dog age conversion is usually 7 human years to 1 dog year, a Corgi's is much higher - at her age now - 6.5 years - she is considered to be approaching old age and all the health issues that come with it. :cry:

I'm sorry to hear about your dear pet. I had a dachshund, growing up, too. He was 13 years old ( dog years ) when we had to 'put him down'. He ruptured a disc, in his back. I was 18 years old then...I'm now 43. We had Hnael ( his name) for 13 years, before his 'put down'. He was 'just one of he family'. We would buy him Christmas gifts ( little toys, and so forth), celebrate his B-day ( put a candle in a Twinkie..LOL), and SOO much more!!! I hope things gt better. Just wanna let you know I'm thinking of ya!!

Thinking of you at this time

Sue me and the dachsies are praying for your baby this morning

Sue- let us know- what happens, you and your baby are still in my prayers! That alomost sounds like diabetes- her drinking alot.

My neighbors dog had diabetes and she lived for quite some time..Good Luck..Karen :D

sue, please keep us posted. Please come back with good news. Please, God, watch over the baby girl. You are in my thoughts today.

my parents have a dog that has diabetes and she's going blind...its so sad but she's getting a TON of love and she's OK- I have no doubt that you are giving lots of love at this time....still thinking of you...

thanks everyone...appt. is at 5:30 this afternoon, so I will let you know as soon as I get home. I noted 3 or 4 wet spots on the carpet when I got home last night, and can't be sure whether it's urine or if she drank water and then couldn't keep it down. There was no odor or color (sorry, not trying to be gross), but that may not mean much - it could still be either/or, and I don't have a blacklight to see if it would show up as urine does. I just want some answers and to find out how to deal with this.

If this is not something that can be treated without easing her discomfort, or if she will live in chronic pain, I simply can't do that to her. I will have to make a difficult decision, but I won't put the cart before the horse at this point - still hoping for the best. :-(

By the way, if anyone wants to see a pic of her, I posted it under the "my two troublemakers" thread a couple of weeks ago.

It is so hard to have to make that decision- When I took Fred to the vet she told me she had breast cancer and it had spread everywhere, that was why she panted all the time. I had to make a decision there and it broke my heart- but i knew she didn't have a quality life. Maybe this will be something that can be controlled by meds--Good Thoughts are with you and your baby!!..KAren

I have to do an intervention and leave about 6:30 or so, but I will check back and see what happens..KAren Hang in there :D

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it is something easy to fix...we'll be waiting to hear how she is!!!

I had a dog that had diabetes - and some of those symptoms sound very similar. I had to put him down, becuase he was just so sick with liver trouble also and the vet told me that insulin shots would only prolong his life by months - I just had my daughter, and made the hardest decision to let him go in peace in my arms - so I feel for you, but that might be what is wrong. Maybe if you explain your problem to the vet, they might make a special exception for you on payments. hope all is ok prayers sent

My prayers are with you. Please keep us posted

Thank you all so much for your prayers and good wishes for my Corgi, Tootie (aka Lady Katherine of Willoughby), who passed peacefully from this life this afternoon, August 30, 2007, at 6:15 p.m.

Tootie was diagnosed this afternoon with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia with secondary Renal Failure. This type of Leukemia is extremely aggressive and is always fatal, and there would have been no signs of it during her last annual exam and shot appointment. The Renal Failure came after the Leukemia, and was most likely caused by the Leukemia. Her white cell count was the highest our vet has ever seen - he even questioned his equipment, because it was so high - but his manual count of the white cells under a microscope confirmed it was actually that high. She would have passed away very soon anyway, but I am glad I was able to be with her and comfort her as she passed.

Our vet was very compassionate and caring, and gave her a sedative before giving her the euthanasia shot. It was painless for her....but much more than painful for me and the boys. We found her a very nice spot in the backyard, under a beautiful forsythia bush that blooms in the spring. I picture her now that she's crossed the Rainbow Bridge, chasing cats, barking and herding cattle and horses the way she always wanted to.

Thank you again for all your prayers...I really do appreciate the support.

suebee. I am so sorry. My heart is bleeding for you. My tears are for you and your family. There are no words. suebee, your baby is now with my baby over the Rainbow Bridge. And, I promise you, my angel baby will greet your baby with endless love. I am so, so sorry. I'm glad you were with her as she slept. She is now at peace and is not in pain. She is free and happy now. Please always remember that and remind your boys of that. She is whole and well and happy now. And she will always be your guardian angel from above, as my little angel baby is mine. You have my whole heart right now, suebee.

Sue, I am sitting here crying my eyes out reading this post. Words cannot express how sorry I am. I and my doggies want to give you lots of hugs right now. Please pm me if you need to talk. I am always here for you.

SueBee...What can I say?? Words could never express our grief over losing a pet so dear. I am so glad you could be with her at the end. My hugs go out to you and your boys..

Rest in Peace, without pain, my sweetheart.

Thank you for taking the time to post that dear sweet little angel's picture for us all to see, sue. She is beautiful. And picture her with angel wings. I am going out now to my "spot" where I honor my angel baby and ask her to greet your baby and watch over her on her first night. Again, please know we understand your grief. It's got us all. I'll tell my angel to sleep with your angel tonight. She is in good hands now, sue.

Now I am here crying at work............Sue I am so sorry from the bottom of my heart...........

Sue, I am so sorry. My tears are falling for you. I certainly know first hand how you feel. I lost one of my sweet angels on 8/2/07. Perhaps they are palying on the other side of the rainbow bridge,. Please Sue ,know that the pain will diminish with time. Just feel the way you feel, and remember the good times. She is no longer sick. You have my prayers, and if you need me , please PM me. I am there for you .
Kash

Oh Sue, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I am crying for you and it's getting hard to type. I know how hard it was for you. But you made the right decision. It is hard for anyone to see an animal suffer.*hugs* She will always be in your heart. You will be in my prayers.

Oh Sue- I am so sorry for loosing you little baby. I am crying myself, I know how painful it is. She is running and playing with my Ethel and Fred and cannrs doggie!

I am here if you need to talk. My little Ethel had Liver cancer and would have gone really quick, but I decided not to let her suffer either, but it is so hard. Even though I knew it was best for her, we had had her for over 12 years and she was so a part of our family.

You and the boys will be in my prayers-pm me I am here, my friend..KAren

Sorry to hear about your loss.....Thoughts are with you......

Sue, I am so, so sorry. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. My prayers are with you.

Thank you all so much for your prayers and support. This has been one of the hardest things I've ever done, and I can't stop crying. I cried most of last night, couldn't sleep, so I was online researching the horrible disease that took my baby from me so quickly and with so little warning. I cried most of the morning at work. It got better this afternoon, but I've been sitting here crying tonight. I hope it gets better soon. I miss her SO much.

The boys want another Corgi, and we will get another one day, but it will take some time. I told the boys maybe around Christmas or springtime.

sue, you grieve. Take your time. It's so hard. You're better than me. I wouldn't have been able to do a thing. It will get better, but it will take time. I know you're missing her right now. My heart still aches. Please let it out. Your sorrow is our sorrow. We are behind you, sue. Thank you for taking the time to keep us updated on your well being. You know we are all here for you.

Hang in there Sue- it takes time to grieve. Like I said, I put Ethel to sleep about a year ago, and then put Fred to sleep a few months ago. It's really hard, and I still miss my dogs, but it isn't quite as painful as it was.

You'll know when the time is right to get another baby!

Take Care, Prayers abound!!..KAren

I am so sorry for your loss. It is just so hard because we get so attached to these furry little creatures that they become part of our life. My heart is breaking :cry: . Life just isn't fair somtimes.

ladybug

Thanks everyone - I'm doing a little better this morning (so far). I have enough to do this weekend to keep me busy and keep my mind occupied. My lil' girl had a page on the Dogster website, and I was updating that last night to reflect her passing - I received a ton of beautiful messages from the members there, and that set me off again. :-(

Ladybug, you're right, life isn't fair sometimes. I said that very thing to my older son, who was taking the loss of our dear pet very hard - his response was "life sucks". :lol: Typical teenager. We will all be much better with time - this is just so hard.

All I can say is this: if you have a dog, and the dog suddenly develops diarrhea for no apparent reason, starts dropping weight, or their eating habits change, GET THEM TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY. I did consult with our vet with the diarrhea, but there was no sign of the leukemia until over a week later, when it was far too late to stop this fast-moving disease.

Sue I am sorry for your loss and can only say time will heal your heart. I had the displeasure of burying my father and grandfather in the past.

Thank you Cajun. I know the loss of a pet is not even close to the pain felt when you lose a parent or grandparent...but she was family and we were very attached to her.

Pets are family and can hurt as much.I had hunting dogs as a kid and it hurt when I would lose one of them.

sue, my dogs are my family. As I have no husband or children. They are my family. They are there for me no matter what, when no one else is. Your pain is my pain. And I'm glad to see you posting. I know it's hard. You are constantly on my mind.

thanks, cannr....it's been a pretty rough week. Went to get my boys from their dad after a whole summer away last Saturday, so I was gone on the road from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. that day, then we had our big company picnic where I work on Sunday, so was gone all day then too. Back to work on Monday, school open house Monday night, then the health issues with Tootie and the horrible visit to the vet Thursday when we had to make the decision to let her go...all in all, a pretty rough week.

I'm doing better today - only cried once - when someone sent me a video from the Dogster site regarding the Rainbow Bridge poem. It set me off again, but other than that, I'm dealing with it ok for now, I guess. I just keep thinking I have to feed her or take her out for a walk, or watch out when I get out of bed so I don't step on her, because she slept on the floor beside my bed. Those little things are difficult to get over.

I've found the Dogster site to be a big help, though. One of the members was kind enough to take Tootie's picture and add clouds, angel wings and a halo to it....it's beautiful. If I can get them to send it to me in the right format, I'll have to post it here. It really helped me a lot today to see that.