Kia had a seizure

Kim,
OMG, I am so sorry for Kia and you. The vet's is the BEST place for her to be. She is young, and healthy, she will pull through this. Please keep us updated as we go into the weekend.

Tons of prayers and hugs to you,
Johanna

OMG! <Line'z BUSY> nutz! <dials God again> <*ringz*>

Hellow, GOD!?

Hi God ~

Sorrie fur bein a lil frantik - but we'z all wurried sick
down here onna Big Durt Ball - bout our buddie lil Kia!!

Wundur iffin You'd mynd pushin Kia up on Top uvva Prayer List?
Jest till she getz offa kritikal list?
Gunna be a lotta Prayerz commin Up There fur a while; and we'z gonna
keep da Prayer Kandilz burnin 24/7 - till Ya tell us she'z OK!

An paLeez dont furget Miz Kimmy - she needs ta fell a GodsPaw :) round her
shoulderz today, too. Tell her that You're werkin onna Kia case full tyme.

Dear God - You got da Best White Coatz werkin on her case, don'cha?
Iffin da Hoppsbittel iz wurried bout munnie - we'z thinkin in stedda gettin prezints fur Kia's Birfday, we kuld all take up a kollekshun an help pay fur gettin her all Fixz'd Up. We'd all like ta Help - an dont wunt Miz Kimmy ta be afraid ta go fur whutebber it takes on account of not havin enuff munnie!

THANKz fur Your Help last nite, God!
'Preciate Your helpin Kimmy get Kia to da White Coatz in tyme!!

We'll be krossin Pawz & Klawz, God.
Let us knowe iffin we kan do anyfin else.

Thankz, God!

/s/ da Prayer Pups

Kimmy, I am so glad to hear Kia is doing better and I hope she can get to come home to you tonight. I agree with everyone else that you should stop beating yourself up about what happened, it really isn`t your fault!
Keeping both Kia and you in my prayers.

Love and hugs all round.
Chris

First off Kimmy it isn't your fault! You were only doing what you thought was best for her!
Kia will forgive you no worries!
Give her a hug from us!

OMG!! Kim.....im soooooo sry to hear about Kia. Please don't blame yourself.... All of us here are goin to be prayin to ya...cause we love that blue-eyed girl of yours.
Im gald to hear that she is doin a lil' better though....she is though I know she can get better~!

We miss you Kia~!!!! Lots of LOVE~!!
Casey
Asia, Alex,
Ashes, Meche, Kayro
n' Baby

I also was telling her on the phone last night it's not her fault. Neither she nor her normal vet would have known Kia would have a horrible reaction to this shot.

Right now, the best vets in the state of Michigan (and student interns :eek: ) are looking after her. Usually when an animal gets sent to the MSU vet place, the animal is in REALLY bad shape, since it's above the level of care any normal vet clinic can provide. When I found out about Kia going to MSU I was really scared for her and Kim, honestly.

I was saddened by my little friend Kia being in such bad shape, and also quite worried about Kimmy, since she said it'll be an $800-1,200 MINIMUM bill for this, and they don't take payments, so she'll be maxing out her credit card just to pay for this. :(

~Andy

Bless you Prayer Pups! *tears up*

Bless all of you.

I'm going to call the doctors. I can't sit here and wait. I want to be with Kia if I can.

*hugs to all!! *

Thanks, Staci, for drawing my attention to this thread. Wasn't on the computer much yesterday so I didn't know what was happening with Kia.

Oh, Kimmy, I am so sorry that this happened to Kia. I too am crying because I know I would be out of my mind with worry and guilt if it was one of my babies.

But like all the others, I am going to say don't blame yourself. With all the stuff on the market and the shots they give our pets today, it is hard to remember what is what and what they have had and what is reported to have negative results.

I had read on a thread here that Pro-heart was a ? for some vets. It was what we had been using on our dogs but when we got Jack with all his problems I asked our vet about it. She said that she had never had a dog have a problem with it. That is was usually very young pups and old senior dogs that sometimes had problems. So Jack had pro-heart too - as did all of our others.

So please don't blame yourself Kimmy. It's like when you have a kid and the dr. gives a prescription for something and your child reacts. You think you should have known better but there is no way to know what is safe for every person, animal. And my dad took penicillin for years but then became allergic to it. It's just one of those unknowns that we all have in life.

The think to be proud of is you were able to get her help so quickly. Fear can paralyze and tears can keep us from doing what we need to do as quickly as we need to do it. You did a great job in getting Kia help quickly and that is what is important.

Kia and you will be in our prayers as she continues to heal. And I will give each of our dogs an extra hug thinking of Kia as I do so!

Just got off the phone with Dr. Eifler.

Kia is sitting up and so they moved her to a larger kennel.

The doctor had just gotten off the phone with ProHeart and they said that bloody diareha and seizures is a known side effect but this is the first time they've heard of an animal having both.

Dr. Eifler said she was surprised that ProHeart admitted to the knowledge of the side effects. She said not very many companies would come forward and say such a thing.

Kia's still has the bloody diareha and said that she'd probably do well to stay another night under observation but that I can take her home if I want too.

I told her that it mattered on cost. She said she'd have the bill done up and that I can come visit Kia at any time (I'm leaving soon)

If I did take Kia home and I needed to take her back to the hospital, Dr. Eifler said she wouldn't charge me for bringing her back.

I don't know..... should I take her home? I miss her so much.

Oh... and they have her on a Pepto like antibiotic.

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I don't know..... should I take her home? I miss her so much.

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well what is the cost now, and how much more is another night? it is a hard decision, go visit her and then maybe you can decide there?

Oh, Kimmy, I am so sorry for everything that you and Kia and Andy have gone through. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything, just let us know. As Phred said, I'm sure there are plenty here who will be willing to help you out financially. Just provide us the address and I'm sure some funds will come in. Kia, keep up the fight. You are young and strong and I'm sure you can't wait to get back home with your mommy. God Bless you all!!!!

that's a very tough choice--on one hand, you want her to stay where she can be monitered by doctors, and on another you want your sweet baby home with you.
I'm sorry I can't help you on that one, but maybe once you see her you can make up your mind.
I am shocked that the company readily admitted to the side affects also, but I am glad that they did.
Please let us know what you decide.

Prayer pups--you 2 are the BEST!!!!
I would love to help out in any way possible.

You must NOT blame yourself, Kimmy!! You are a wonderful fur Mom and you could not have forseen the terrible reaction Kia had!!:( The important thing right now is that Kia is turning the corner and doing so much better!! Prayers continue for Kia's full and quick recovery. Perhaps another day at the vet's would be prudent, and if so, remember, in EVERY way, that we are here for you!! Love and hugs to you Kimmy...Hang in there and DON'T BLAME YOURSELF!!

Mugsy the darling that she is, is writing a letter to a vet that is running a sort of awareness campaign about ProHeart 6.

:)

How far away is the vet? That would be important fact to me in making the decision as to whether to bring her home today or tomorrow (also...can you get her out on a Saturday?)