my very sick puppy Frex

[nursepenny]

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My original post was moved to a premium page and as I am not a premium member as of yet, I was unable to respond to the original post. I did however include it on the bottom of this reply.

God bless you all for your words of encouragement and prayers. Please continue to pray for her!

Hi all,

just wanted to say thanks to all who responded to my thread about my very sick puppy Frex. I was not able to get through one post without crying. It is good to know there are so many aminal lovers out there.

Frex made it through the surgery this morning and is alert and walking around a bit. The Vet, Dr. Smith said her uterus should normally be about the size of a pencil or little finger and hers was as big as his wrist! He also said her ovaries, which normally should be the size of a lima bean, were as big as a large plum. She was so full of infection.

It is still touch and go for now, because of the sespis, but she made it through the surgery and that is a biggie!!!!

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I know this is probably not the place to discuss dogs, but I just got home from the Vets. Seems my dog, ( part Border collie, part beagle) is septic. The Vet kept her overnight for IV antibiotics, and will do surgery in the AM. I knew she had not been feeling good for a couple of weeks, but never assumed her illness had progressed this far.

She has been drinking a lot of water for a while now, and urinating a lot. Even in areas she never goes, such as my living room. That should have alerted me to something. I thought she was just jealous of the cats or something. I would scold her and she would hang her head, and everything would be okay for a few days.

Yesterday, she was really tired and kinda lethargic. She was running a little temp, (her nose was warm). I gave her 1 tylenol and she perked up a bit. This morning she could barely walk. So I took her to the Vet. He said he temp was really high and she was passing a foul smelling drainage, which I thought was urine. Come to find out she has an infection in her uterus and is septic.

The Vet said it was touch and go for now and she might not pull through. She has never been spayed and never been pregnant. She is a house dog and a great watch dog. She alerted me to an intruder breaking into my home a couple of years ago.

I told my daughter I don't know how I could have missed this. I mean after all, I am a nurse. I am feeling so bad right now, and so sad. My daughter will be a basket case if something happens to her.

If any of you think like I do, that God takes care of animals too, please say a prayer for her. Her name is Freckles (Frex, for short). She is 10 1/2 yrs old and very special to me.

Sorry about the length............................Nursepenny

[NurseFirst]

Hindsight is 20/20. Too bad foresight isn't.

He said they had taken her outside to use the bathroom and she walked around a little, then just laid down and stopped breathing. She loved the outside so much. I am glad if she had to go, it was in a place she loved so much.

Moments of poignancy are not born of 20/20 foresight. Life is a place of joys and of sadnesses--the pain you feel is an indication of how much joy you have felt with your precious Frex (a great name, by the way; I just love it!)

God bless you and your daughter, and, of course, Frex.

NurseFirst

[nursemary9, BSN, RN]

Penny

I am crying along with you. I know just what you are feeling

When my Frazier passed, someone on this board sent me to

rainbowsbridge.com

Go to that site & click on the poem.

It will help.

Mary Ann

[nursemary9, BSN, RN]

Penny

Correction

rainbowbridge.com

[nursemary9, BSN, RN]

penny, i was able to copy the poem here for you.

mary ann

just this side of heaven is a place called rainbow bridge.

when an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to rainbow bridge. there are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. there is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

all the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. the animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. they all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. his bright eyes are intent. his eager body quivers. suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

you have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. the happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

then you cross rainbow bridge together....

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[4theBetterGetter, RN]

So sorry to hear about Frex. Hugs to you and your daughter. God bless.

[Aneroo, LPN]

penny, i was able to copy the poem here for you.

mary ann

just this side of heaven is a place called rainbow bridge.

when an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to rainbow bridge. there are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. there is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

all the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. the animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. they all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. his bright eyes are intent. his eager body quivers. suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

you have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. the happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

then you cross rainbow bridge together....

author unknown...

| pet loss | pet health | rainbow resident application | rainbow residents |

oh god! tears in my eyes!!! -andrea

[CathRN]

Oh God! Tears in my eyes!!! -Andrea

I am so sorry for your loss of Frex. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter. Hugs....................

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

I'm so very sorry. My sincere condolences.

[DutchgirlRN, ASN, RN]

I am so very sorry about Frex. Dogs are members of the family and just as difficult to lose. I hope you and your daughter will be able to get through this period of mourning. Remember the good times. I have lost several pets in my life time and I know how hard it is. Frex will be waiting for you at the other side of the Rainbow Bridge, All you'll have to do is call her name and she'll be there for you.

[~Kitty~]

((( Hugs )))

[nursemike, ASN, RN]

Just got back from the Vet's office. My baby didn't make it. The infection was too bad. He said she she was a fighter and she fought up to the end. Her poor little tired heart just couldn't take any more.

Oh God. I hurt so bad!!!!!

Thanks for all your kindness, thoughts, and prayers. I know she will be waiting for me.

I am so sorry for your loss. God bless you, and God bless all our loved ones, including the furry ones.

[Fuzzy]

Im sorry to hear about Frex. I have been involved in many cases of pyometria working as a vet tech. Some turn out ok and sadly others do not. It is very sad to lose a dear beloved friend. Sorry for your loss.

Fuzzy