Reese is still alive, but they are very puzzled as to her condition. She was given IV fluids all night. Matthew said she was more aware today and would desire to be near him. Yesterday she was in so much pain and so close to death that she was just not there!
He picked her up at 6am and took her then to the "real" vet. She is staying there until Monday. They have seen no organ failure, there is no blockage in the Xrays. They are calling it a severe tummy thing...my guess is because they have NO IDEA what this is.
The vet was more or less very honest. He would have to see how little girl does today and tomorrow. Her treatment is very low key, pain meds to settle her, and IV to keep her hydrated. We are all pulling for her...and felt that she deserved the chance to make a turn around on Monday.
If we didn't try to help her to live, which she still shows great interest in, we would always regret it. Even though we are at 400 bucks total at this time due to the EM vet bill. *sigh* When they examine her now she trys her best to get to Matt. She is emotionally back to needing us. When I talk to her on the phone she perks up...I am her favorite. :)
The boys have really made me proud with the way they are handling this. For sure they cry and worry. But they quickly hug each other and pray for that puppy dog, that little friend. They know that Reese could pull through this, but they also respect that her time with us may be over. We have made sure that they know it is okay to cry and miss her.
This is one of the biggest reasons pet ownership is so important for our young people. They teach them so much...and when you show the children the proper way to care for them...you teach them even more.
Matthew and I laughed today while exhausted. We laughed because we couldn't believe we were aching so much for the little trouble maker to pull through! Hee hee! Reese is SOMETHING else! But she is ours and we adore her. The house feels so empty today. How a small little dog can leave such a HUGE print and space is surprising to me in some ways.
Juliet (Dewey) has been looking for her. I am hoping that if things take a turn for the worst that Juliet will not regress back to the state she was in before Reese came to live with us. She just came alive when Reese came along. *sigh*
Matthew and I had a date planned tonight...but we aren't feeling very romantic. He says he just feels sick not being able to fix this.
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I'm still praying for Reese from the HS'ing board at JM
Oh, Chelita! I'm so sorry about the family doggie! I hope everything works out and she's okay. Hugs, Laura
I saw on my blog list that you had updated & was a little hesitant to log on. I didn't want bad news. What a relief to see that she is doing better! PTL! I will continue to pray for little Reese. I hope she can come home soon.
My prayers are with your little friend and my girls are also saying some before they go to sleep at night. I hope that all works out. Give those boys a big hug for me. I know that their little hearts must be breaking and big hugs to you too girl.
Still praying for little Reese. Here's hoping tomorrow is even a better day.
Was thinking of you and your puppy today. I hope she is doing better.
I hope your baby is doing better. It's just so hard when you don't know what's wrong, especially when they are in pain. Our guinea pig hasn't been acting right for the last few days. He is losing weight...just not eating right. He isn't lethargic, but doesn't have the energy level that he usually does. It is so stressful worrying about what to do...trying things that don't work. I might have to call someone tomorrow about him :(.
I hope Reese is better soon!
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