Daisy Mae needs your prayers!!

[mugsy]

Hi all,

Daisy spent the night last night vomiting and again this morning. Pepto didn't work, so I paged our alternate vet this morning and he wanted me to bring her in. I did (and was late to school...oh well...babies come first) and they did an X-ray and he said that the large intestine is distended. He wants to do a barium something or other to see if he can tell if it is a blockage AND he wants to keep her overnight...I'm not too hip on that idea...at least at home, I can observe her during the night. If that doesn't show anything or she doesn't vomit up what ever is causing the problem they are going to do exploratory surgery. Please keep her in your prayers and good thoughts.

Molly

[jennifert]

Oh Molly, I feel for you and Daisy!!! She's one of the big danes right? Poor girl!! They were going to do a barium series on Duncan if he didnt' stop vomiting also. But he did after a few hours luckily....The vet couldnt' see any blockage on the xrays? They sent Duncan's xrays to an actual people radiologist to be read because the vet was unable to see a blockage and wanted to be absolutely sure....You said it was an alternate vet? Is your vet out of town? Is this a major vet hospital where you could get a second opinion before you and Daisy have to go through all that?
My vet also suggested a Pepcid table to calm the stomach and a tablespoon of food to see if it stays down at all...If not, problem, if it does, not so big of a problem...
I'm sure you've been through all this Molly but I jsut wanted to reiterate some of my experience in case.....

Good Luck to you and Daisy. I hope she will be ok and soon!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I'm so sorry to hear about Daisy Mae. Prayers are on the way for her and you too. Please keep us posted.

[tatsxxx11]

Oh poor Daisy Mae!:( So many PT pups with stomach ailments lately....the bowel could be distended for many reasons; simple gas is one! Hopefully it is something that simple; an upset tummy. Is the barium series a certainty?? When would you be able to consult/see your own vet? Is this vet part of your veterinary group? I know how hard it is to leave them overnight:( Please let us know how she's doing. We'll be praying for her. I'm so sorry, Molly! You sure have had your share of ups and downs lately!

[lizbud]

Mugsy,

Sorry to hear about Daisy. I went back to your
web page to see a picture of Daisy.The black &
white dane. Will say prayers for a good outcome
for Daisy. Hope the vet finds nothing that can't
be treated quickly & easily. Hugs & Prayers
from Liz & Buddy.

[Cincy'sMom]

Molly,
we will be thinking of your preciuos Daisy Mae and hoping she is feeling better soon!

[mugsy]

Thanks guys...I just got back from the vet ,and yes our regular vet Dr. B is out of town until next Tuesday, and he showed me the X-ray and 2 of the loops of the intestine are much bigger than they should be and there seems to be something in her stomach. I brought her home so we can watch her tonight. She is drinking now, which she wasn't doing earlier, but she won't eat. If she continues to vomit I have to page him and bring her in in the morning to have the barium series, blood work, and then we'll go from there.

[anna_66]

http://www.theunholytrinity.org/cracks_smileys/otn/ez/ezpi_sad.gifMolly, so sorry to hear this after all you've been through lately. We will be praying that everything is going to be ok. I'm glad you were able to bring her home instead of leaving her at the vets overnight. Please keep us posted on how she's doing. Anna

[mugsy]

anna, he didn't have a choice!! lol I can be REALLY pushy when I have to be to get my way and when it comes to my animals...I'm pretty pushy!! We have Dr. B. trained...he doesn't ever even suggest it anymore! lol

Since we have gotten her home Mike gave her a piece of hamburger and she ate that, but that's the first thing she's eaten other than grass for over 24 hours. I just hope she passes whatever is in there...my guess is a sock...they are her favorites!!

Thanks again all of you for your good thoughts and prayers for my baby!

[KYS]

Poor Daisy,
I will be thinking of both of you and wishing many
good thoughts that she will be ok.
Please let us know what happens tomarrow at
the vet and when the test results come in.

[Sudilar]

I hope Daisy gets well quick!! You must be a nervous wreck! My thoughts will be with you!! Good luck (seems like you could use some right now!)

[mugsy]

Originally posted by tatsxxx11
[B] When would you be able to consult/see your own vet? Is this vet part of your veterinary group? B]

this vet internted under Dr. B. Also he is the referal for any xrays for the dogs anyway. Dr. B is a medical reviewer for many of the up and coming vet in the Fort Wayne Area.

[michelle cook]

hi! hope daisy is doing ok! a lot of times if the animal has a blockage they can try a laxitive type ,procedure ,tosee if she passes the sock, if not they may go in [there are two ways depending on how far it is passed] and are able to get it out! hopefully hers is one of the easyer ways?they usually do pretty good though,i'd watch her for any swelling in stomach area or if she starts acting like she is having more pain in abdomine area when you feel there, if she does get ahold of that vet amedeatly as you do not want any thing to rupture,this is usually why a lot of them will not eat, much! untill it is passed, there is a orral and anel laxative hope fully this can be a option! for your vet and you lots of luck! we will be waitting to hear how she does poor baby michelle.

[mugsy]

I had to take her back to the vet this morning. She drank a little bit of water last night and then about 3am she threw it back up and is very lethargic now. So he is going to do blood work and the barium series today and we'll see. I will keep you informed and please keep her in your thoughts.

Thanks

Molly

[anna_66]

We're praying. I do so hope everything will be ok, GOOD LUCK to you both!

[Dixieland Dancer]

Mugsy, I pray that Daisy Mae will be better in no time at all! You sure have had your hands full lately. :confused: Hang in there and let us know how you are doing

[mugsy]

It's 11:25am and I just got off the phone with the vet. Daisy's blood work all came back normal and combined with the fact that she is still not eating and what she drinks comes right back up, he has concluded that it is a blockage and rather than incur the expense and the trauma to her, he has chosen not to do the barium series and do surgery. Also, he did another X-ray and the intestine is even more distended than it was yesterday. He was going to put her on the table right after we hung up and he said the surgery takes about 2-3 hours and that it is a VERY serious operation and she won't be able to come home for 2 or 3 days. I'm hoping that he will come in on the holiday weekend and let us take her home. He is supposed to call me when he finishes surgery. He also made me feel a little bit better when he told me that he has done many of these surgeries and is quite comfortable with it and that peritonitis/death is the worse cast scenario, but wanted me to be aware that it might happen.

And thank you Candy...I am a NERVOUS WRECK!!! I'm only not falling apart because I'm at school and I'm not going to go nuts in front of my students!!

Thank you all for your good thoughts and prayers and I'm sure they will help Daisy in her recovery!!

Molly

[kobieeli]

...hoping big beautiful Daisy will get that nasty whatever-it-is outta her tummy! I know you'll post just as soon as you hear something, Molly, but I'm feeling impatient anyway.

:)

[mugsy]

you and me both kobieeli!! I think the best place for me though is at school so I don't obsess on it. Thanks again for your kind thoughts!

[lizbud]

Molly,

You, Daisy & all the whole gang are in my thoughts and
prayers. Please don't feel alone, we are ALL with you in our
hearts & minds. Hope you can report good news later.
Hugs & Positive thoughts, Liz & Buddy.

[lovemymaltese]

I'll be thinking about your little sweetheart.

[TheAntiPam]

Wow, what a dramatic and scary event for you and Daisy! Of course, these things always happen right near a holiday - or at 4:45 on a friday afternoon.... :mad:

I hope you get a quick and positive result from the surgery - best wishes to your whole gang - especially Daisy and her humans!

[Albea]

Molly:
Hope Daisy will do fine during and after surgery. Prayers and possitive thoughts for a quick recovery from Carina and Alicia.

[tatsxxx11]

Dear Molly, we are hoping that surgery is now over and that Daisy Mae is resting comfortably. What a stressful time for you, I know. :( But we're all with you and sending you and Daisy our prayers. Please check in when you can. Love Sandra, Star and Cody

[Cincy'sMom]

Praying surgery goes well and that you will have your sweet Daisy home soon.

[mugsy]

I talked to the vet...God that man is infuriating! He said surgery went well and they found...are you ready...a LEASH. The girl I talked to said that Daisy was awake,but loopy(she said she acted drunk) and they were going to take her out and try to get her to go to the bathroom, but I guess she didn't go. The vet said that the earliest he would let her go home was Saturday (Mike said that she WAS coming home on Saturday), and that the first 48 hours were the most critical. I'm going to call in the morning (or Mike is) and see how she's doing and we'll let you all know.

[AdoreMyDogs]

OMG! Molly I am so glad to hear that Daisy is OK, but are you serious about her ingesting a leash? Perhaps when she's back home to heal from the surgery you and Mike could sit her down and explain to her what the "normal" procedure for asking for a walk is....

I have seen and heard of some strange things ingested by dogs, but that one takes the cake.

Please be OK, Miss Daisy Mae. I am sure your mom and dad will take you for a walk when you get all better.

[lizbud]

Good Grief Daisy :confused:

I have never heard of such a thing.Please
don't scare your people like that again...
Mugsy,
Daisy is where she needs to be right now.Hope
she has pleasant dreams and a quiet night to
rest up & regain her strength.Will keep up with
the prayers & Best Wishes for You, Daisy & gang.

[tatsxxx11]

A leash???? Oh, dear! This one is a PT first, I think!! So glad to hear the surgery went well. I agree that the best place for her right now is at the hospital Mugsy. I know how anxious you must be. Still, I'm sure they want to monitor her intake and output for a day or so. Try not to worry. I'm sure she's in good hands until she's back with you and the gang. Get well and healing prayers for Daisy Mae!

[kobieeli]

I'm sorry, but I do NOT understand what would possess a dog to eat a leash! :eek: That's one for Ripley's Believe It or Not!

I'm so happy her surgery went well, though. Daisy probably needs a lot of rest and peace after that ordeal...:D

[Sudilar]

So glad the surgery went well. My thoughts and prayers are with you til dear Daisy is safely at home with you and Mike!! Please keep us updated!!!

Sue

[anna_66]

A LEASH!
I'm with the rest, that's the first I've ever heard of something like that being ingested by a dog! Well, have you heard from the vet yet this morning? I sure hope everything is ok (which I'm sure it is!). Give Daisy Mae a big ol' hug and smooch for me when you see her!

[Rachel]

Thank goodness that your Vets were on top of this and knew to act fast. This is a very serious condition. My Tucker had an obstruction when he lived at his last home and they had to operate as well. I've read his medical records and I realize how serious of a situation it is. But he did recover and has never had any kind of post surgery complications. I don't want to scare you, but be prepared for a fairly large bill from the Vet. It cost the people who had Tucker $800.00, although I do think he was at the hospital quite awhile due to the fact that the parents were out of town and the person staying with the family didn't want to have to deal with a post surgery dog.

I saw a segment on Good Morning America or one of those shows where they were talking about dogs ingesting foreign objects and having to have surgery. The vet said that the most frequent object that are extracted from dogs intestinal track is panties.

Of course our wishes are that Daisy will recover quickly and that she too will be back to normal real soon.

[sabies]

Have you been missing a leash? Glad the surgery went well. It sounds like the worst is over thankfully.

[mugsy]

Well sabies, we did some investigating and figured out which leash it is (the vet very nicely saved it for us).

I just got off the phone with the pompous jerk vet and he said that she is doing much better today and she has eaten a little bit and drank some water, but she still has the sad eyes (he would have to point that out when he knows I can't go see her), but she has not produced any stool and he said she can't come home until that happens. I'm going to call at about 11:15 to check again. I'm going to enjoy making his life miserable until I get her back. Gee, can you tell he's not one of my more favorite people? lol

He doesn't like either Mike or me because we tell him what we think and will argue with him if we think he's wrong...and he can't STAND that!! Usually, we're right and he's wrong since we know our dogs better than he does. God, I can't wait until Dr. B gets back next Tuesday.

I'll update you after I talk to him later this morning.

[Gio]

Molly,

I'm so sorry to hear that Daisy Mae had to have surgery but I'm happy that she is on the mend. I could not log in yesterday (I have huge problems at home at the moment) and I'm sorry I just read this thread. I'll send some positive thoughts your way so that she will be home where she belongs ASAP.

[mugsy]

Well, I talked to jerk vet's tech and she said that there wasn't any change from this morning and they were still waiting for her to poop before we can bring her home. I wish I could have gone over and visited her today but they close at noon. I'm going to go over there tomorrow morning before I go to the auction and down to Bloomington. He (the vet) will go back in and check on her tonight. The tech she was sleeping when I called.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I'm so glad Daisy Mae is doing well after her surgery. I know it's hard to wait but try to be patient with the vet. They have to make sure she ok before they send her home. That was major surgery. That's why they are waiting on the poop; to make sure there is no more blockage and things are 'moving through' ok. People doctors do the same thing before you can get out of the hospital; at least here they do. No poop, no release from the hospital. It happened to me 3 years ago. Once again, I'm so happy for Daisy. I know it's hard on you. Hopefully, you will get to at least see her tomorrow. Fingers and paws crossed here for all of you.

[Cincy'sMom]

Glad to hear Daisy is recovering. I am sure it is very hard for you to not be ale to hold and comfort her though. Hard has it is, try to relax and know that she getting some much needed rest after such an ordeal.

What was the leash made of? Did she swallow it whole? Cincy has some teeth marks in her leather leash, but I can't imagine her eating the whole thing ( at least not with out tearing it to peices first :) )

we are still thinking of you :)

[mugsy]

As far as I know, the leash is in one piece!! She's so goofy. It's not that I'm being so impatient with the guy, it's just that he's so ungodly pompous and acts like he knows it all and I know nothing. Basically, he treats me like he thinks I don't have a brain in my head, which doesn't sit well with me!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

Originally posted by mugsy
It's not that I'm being so impatient with the guy, it's just that he's so ungodly pompous and acts like he knows it all and I know nothing. Basically, he treats me like he thinks I don't have a brain in my head, which doesn't sit well with me!!
I can certainly understand that. I'd probably feel the same way you do. I thought you were just frustraited because she couldn't come home until she pooped. Sorry, I misunderstood.
It still amazes me how Daisy Mae managed to swallow a whole leash complete with metal fasteners. OUCH! Poor Baby! Hope you get to see her soon.

[mugsy]

Not a problem, I reread the posts and that's pretty much how I made it sound. And that fastener was one of the really heavy duty ones too!

[mugsy]

Well, the vet called and said that Daisy was doing much better and was pulling him around the yard now and was feeling a little frisky. He fully expects her to make a full recovery and said that she should be completely healed in about 2 weeks. We have to be careful about how much we feed her and it sounds like it's going to be soft food mixed with dry for awhile. If we can't bring her home tomorrow, it will probably be Sunday and he said we could make arrangements to meet then.

I also got an apology for being so short with us. He was very conversational tonight and was laughing about her swallowing a whole leash. Btw...DUH...I said the clasp was on it...well...hello...it couldn't have been there or it would have shown up on the X-ray!! Sheesh, sometimes I amaze even myself with my stupidity! lol He said he told his wife about it and she was shocked and they laughed about it over dinner, when he figured out that she was going to be ok. Gee I know have a famous dog!!! lol

So, I guess I have to take back all the mean things I said since he apologized...dang...he takes all the fun out of it! hehehe...j/k. He said that he doubled up on the sutures at the incision so that it would be less likely to rupture. He did keep warning me about what still might happen, but things were looking up!!

Thanks again to all of you caring people out there in PTland for your prayers and good thoughts...keep them coming that she can come home soon!!

Molly

[anna_66]

Molly, nice to hear she's doing so well, and that the vet apologized! But your right, sometimes you hate when they do, cause then you feel a little bad for all the things you've said! It does take all the fun out of it!

[Sudilar]

Molly,
I am so glad that Daisy is getting better and better! Boy, you sure do lead a busy life! You said you are a teacher? What grade do you teach?
Good luck tomorrow. I hope the meeting goes well!

Sue

[TheAntiPam]

Hurray! I'm so glad you are starting your weekend with good news. You might tell Daisy Mae that the next time she eats something as impressive as a leash the vet will have to install a zipper - that should persuade her to behave! ;)

Best healing wishes for Daisy - and a calm quiet holiday to you all!

[mugsy]

Too funny Pam!!

Sue, I have 3 classes of 7th grade and 3 classes of 8th grade both Social Studies (World History, 7, and U.S. History, 8)

Thanks again guys and will let you know what happens!!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

I'm so glad Daisy Mae is doing so well. It's nice the vet apologized too. Do you think he reads Pet Talk? LOL!!!:D

[mugsy]

I don't know if he reads it or not, but he was pretty much of a jerk again this morning, but he was busy. I got to see my baby today for a few minutes, but she was getting all tangled up in her IV line and I didn't want to rip it out, so I grudgingly left. He said he would call tonight with another update. She still hasn't pooped so he won't release her yet. She is acting so much better and is much more lively again...it did my heart good, but it will do my heart much better when I get to bring her home.

[tatsxxx11]

SO happy to hear the pupster is really perking up! As a nurse I can tell you Molly, when they start wanting to pull out their IV's, "That's a good thing!" LOL! Jerk he may be, at least he's keeping you up to date and taking good care of Daisy Mae. We are all looking forward to the day, very soon, that Daisy Mae is finally home again!!!! When she is, I INSIST you give her the biggest kiss right by the side of her mouth (I love doggie breath!) from me, Cody and Star! What a group!!

[mugsy]

Sandra, I'm going to insist that you and your skunkiness come to Fort Wayne and give her the kiss yourself so you can meet our crew! lol

[lizbud]

I'm so glad to hear that Daisy is doing better !!!
Major surgery like that is no easy thing, for dog or
person. Molly, please don't be to hard on the sub.
Vet person. You naturally, are totally concerned with
Daisy, while he/she is responsible for ALL the dogs and
cats at the hospital. Maybe this vet does'nt have the
best" bedside manner", but that does not matter really
as long as Daisy is getting the Best of care. Right ?.
It's to hard to see them not feeling 100%. Here's
hopeing for a quick and uneventful recovery.
:) :) :)

[Sudilar]

Glad to hear that Daisy is continuing on the road to recovery. I hope she can go home soon with you.

Sue

[tatsxxx11]

Daisy Mae will be home soon and we can all breathe a big sigh of relief! And I agree with Liz...The most important thing of all is that Daisy Mae is well cared for and on the road to recovery! Wouldn't that be neat....to meet the Mike and Molly Crew!:) And you know I would just have to stopand visit every single Pet Talker on my way there!

[anna_66]

Good to hear she's on the road to recovery, if only she would poop! We're rooting for her!http://www.theunholytrinity.org/cracks_smileys/kao/otn/pcheerleader.gif

[Gio]

Good to know that she is getting better and better. :)

[Sudilar]

Just wondering how Daisy is doing today?

[tatsxxx11]

C'mon Molly!!! We're waiting for some good news!!!:confused: Love to you Daisy Mae!!

[lizbud]

Molly,

What's the latest on Daisy? Did she get to
come home yet? I know you must be very busy
with everything going on, but when you get the
chance, please post an update on Daisy. O.K.?
You, Mike & ALL the furkids are in my thoughts
and prayers. Liz & Buddy.

[Logan]

Wow!! I leave for four days, and look at what happens!!!

All my best to Daisy. :) I hope she will be home with you soon, Molly. :)

[jackiesdaisy1935]

I was so glad to hear the surgery on Daisy went well and it won't be long before she will be able to go home. Hugs and kisses to Daisy from Miss Daisy, Perry and me.
Jackie

[DoggiesAreTheBest]

I am glad to hear that Daisy is doing better. Having a jerk vet during that difficult time couldn't have helped.

[mugsy]

Hi guys, sorry it's been so long since I posted, but we were busy cleaning the house (which still isn't done) and doing laundry (which still isn't done either)!! lol

Daisy came home on Sunday morning about 10am. Just before I got there, he had taken her out and she FINALLY pooped!! She was SOOOOO happy to see me and I was SOOOOO happy to see her. The vet kept telling me what a great dog she is (to which I responded....of course she is...she's MY dog!! lol...I figured if he can be cocky so can I!)

She is taking 2 amoxys twice a day and is to be fed 3-4 times a day about a cup at a time. She has to be taken out on a leash only for 2 weeks. The incision is about 12 inches long and is stapled shut. He said the incision on the intestine is also pretty long, but he double sewed it shut to lessen the chance of leakage.

This leash thing is driving her nuts...she wants to go out and run and play so badly she can't stand it. It makes me sad that she can't do that, but she needs to heal.

OH YEAH...the vet actually called yesterday morning to check on her...I was pretty durn impressed!

You guys can't know how much Mike and I appreciate all your good thoughts and prayers for our baby. Thanks so much!

[Logan]

I know you are happy to have her home, Molly! And good for the vet, calling to check in!! He'll win you over yet!! :D

I'm so glad Daisy Mae is doing so well. That is some serious surgery, and too many dogs have to have it! But this is the first time I ever heard of a whole leash being swallowed! :eek: My friend had to have her Golden Retriever (Lilly's grandmother) operated on twice for injesting the wrong things. First time, it was the plastic grill cover. Second time, it was a dish rag she stole off the sink! She is no worse for all the surgeries though!

[momoffuzzyfaces]

YIPEEEEEE! A WILD HAPPY DANCE IS IN PROGRESS IN DAISY MAE'S HONOR!!!
I'm so glad she is home safe and sound. :D

[tatsxxx11]

What wonderful news, Molly!! Please give Daisy Mae a big welcome home hug and kiss! Such a happy ending!:)

[Cincy'sMom]

YEAH!!! Good girl Daisy for going poop so you could come home!!! it must be wonderful to have her back!!!

[Gio]

Excellent news! :D

[Sudilar]

WELCOME HOME, DAISY!!!

[Dixieland Dancer]

WELCOME HOME MISS DAISY MAE! Your Pet Talk family is celebrating with your mom and dad on your homecoming!!! :D :D

[lizbud]

Hope Daisy's healing nicely. I wish her a speedy
recovery. Take it nice & easy there Daisy Mae !!!:)

You all are in my thoughts & prayers.:) Liz & Buddy.

[Rachel]

How's Daisy doing? We all hope her recovery is progessing and that she is taking her medication. (No pill spitting - pteww)

[Sudilar]

Hope Daisy is getting better and better!!

Rachel, isn't it amazing how they can get those pills back up after having them wrapped in cheese, liver sausage and chicken?? Killian just brought up his 2 meds that were wrapped. How do they do it?? LOL

[mugsy]

Daisy is back to her old weird self. Last night she was jumping straight up in the air (off of all 4s) and turning circles in the air. Now picture that...she's 100 pounds!! lol She HATES not being able to go off leash when she's outside...she retaliates by pooping in the house instead of outside.

She takes her meds fine...she's just about as good as Sox. With Sox all we do is put it in her mouth and she willingly swallows it. Daisy just needs a little incentive...Mommy or Daddy shoving it part way down her throat! lol EEEEWWWWW....Great Dane slime!! lol

Thanks again for everyone's interest and caring!!

[tatsxxx11]

Yipppppppppe for Daisy Mae! Just make sure you keep that leash out of your mouth!!:D Now, listen to your Mommy and be a good patient sweet Daisy Mae!!:) Get well hugs and kisses to you sweet girl!

[lizbud]

Molly,

Hi. Just checking in to see how Daisy is doing? Hope she
continues to do well & also learns it's o.k. to go poop with
a leash on.:D Buddy also seened uncomfortable being
walked everywhere after his surgery.Kinda like I was
hovering over his every move. I got a 12 ft. training lead
and used that for his outies. Seemed to help him.:)
Hugs & kisses to all the furkids.... Liz & Buddy.

P.S. How is Max doing, or should I say how are you guys
doing at wearing off all that energy he has. LOL.:D