Mandy desperately needs prayers

Mandy is sick, she has pyrometra. :( In the last month she has been through heat, yet another UTI, and a slightly sprained back leg. Now this.
She started drinking and peeing a bit much over the weekend and her appetite was not up to par. She was throwing up also. This morning she was very weak. The vet gave her an injection of antibiotics and something to help with her nausea. If she can't stop throwing up, she will have to be hospitalized on an IV. Otherwise we can start her on pills and keep her home.
Usually they do one of two things for this. Injections to cause cramps in her uterus which the vet is sure her heart could not take. Or getting her spayed. The only way we would consider spaying her is to try to save her life as she might not live through the spay. My vet is confident she will make it through this. I am almost tired of praying. :(

Annette,

I am so very sorry. :( You know I am ALWAYS here for you when you need me, please remember that! You and Mandy will be held close in my thoughts and prayers. ((((Annette & Mandy)))) You and Mandy will get through this. Please know that we are here for you no matter what.

Lots & lots of prayers coming for you and sweet Mandy! I know this is a scary time, but I am glad to see that the vet is hopeful.
((((HUGS))))to you both.

Lots of prayers coming Mandy's way.

Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this. Poor girl, she will definetly be in my thoughts. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. (((HUGS))) to you and sweet Mandy girl.

Mandy will definitely be in my prayers. I am glad to hear the the vet is positive about her outcome. Hugs to you and our sweet Mandy girl. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Poor baby! I feel so bad for you. Please be ok Mandy! :( Prayers and good thoughts on the way.

Mandy will get our prayers for sure. I hope everything goes okay with her.

-hugs-

Sending prayers for you and Mandy, hope she's feeling better soon.

I am SO sorry, she will definetly be in my thoughts and prayers.

Oh no :( she will definatley be in my prayers!!!! (((((((Hugs)))))

I'm so sorry Annette :( but don't give up praying!

Dear Mandy, praying for you sweetie

prayers on the way

Lots and lots of prayers for Mandy and your family.

My thoughts and prayers are going out right away for Mandy!! Get better sweet girl.
(((((HUGS FOR MANDY AND MOM)))))

Oh no, poor poor Mandy. Yous will be in my thoughts & prayers thats for sure.

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Usually they do one of two things for this. Injections to cause cramps in her uterus which the vet is sure her heart could not take. Or getting her spayed. The only way we would consider spaying her is to try to save her life as she might not live through the spay. My vet is confident she will make it through this. I am almost tired of praying.

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Not sure if I am reading this the right way, neither of the 2 treatments are suitable for Mandy?

If there is anything I can do please let me know.

Lots of prayers for Mandy.

Mandy we love you very much, please get better -hugs and kisses- I will be praying for you guys!

I'm so terribly sorry to hear that Mandy is so sick, but it sounds like the vet is prositive about her making it through this and that is good to hear.

I understand the being tired of praying, so when you get tired you just take a rest and we'll be doing the praying for you.

Lots of (((HUGS)))
Anna

Oh no, Poor Mandy!
I hope you get all better soon. Please keep us updated Annette.
Hugs

Oh poor Mandy! Lots and lots of prayers and good thoughts coming your way. Please keep us updated!

Lots and LOTS of prayers are on their way for you and Mandy!!

Poor, strong girl. I'll be thinking of her, and, really hoping she recovers speedily and completely.

Thinking of Mandy and keeping her in my prayers.

Thank you everyone for your replies and your prayers. Mandy seems a bit better today, has been keeping her pills down.We have to watch she doesn't drink too much water at a time or she will throw up. She has really made a mess of the carpet, but I clean behind her and do have a rug shampooer. She ruined Laceys orthopedic bed today though. Lacey will have to use Mandys she just got for her birthday since I won't let her use it because she is draining.
We still have aways to go but I am happy to see Mandy feeling just the tiniest bit better.

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Not sure if I am reading this the right way, neither of the 2 treatments are suitable for Mandy?

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lv4dogs, neither treatment is a good idea for Mandy. She was born with a valve too small for her heart. That is why she isn't spayed.

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I understand the being tired of praying, so when you get tired you just take a rest and we'll be doing the praying for you.

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anna, this brought tears to my eyes. That is the spirit of PT.

Thank you all! :)

Glad to hear she's even doing the slightest bit better, it's better than nothing isn't it.
More hugs and prayers that she's feeling even better very soon.

*update* this is a part of a pm I sent to someone this morning...
[Originally Posted by chocolatepuppy
The reason you didn't hear from me last night...I was in the basement with Mandy. We thought she was dying.Couldn't get her up the steps no way so around 11:00 I set up camp on a lawn chair (the lay down type) and went to sleep with her. Around 3:00 am I woke up ,cold, and opened my eyes and Mandy was looking at me like "what ya doing down here mom?" She made it up the stairs, took her out to pee, she drank some, even ate a little chicken and rice!(first she's ate in 3 days) ..Please keep praying for her ,she's not over this yet, we really thought she was gonna be gone last night. Just thought I'd let ya know what's going on.]
I talked to one of our vets today, she felt the same as the first vet, that Mandy has a good chance of recovering from this. That we are between a rock and a hard place with Mandy as far as treament goes. She said she would spay Mandy but she would be very scared. It would be risky.:( Right now we have to a make sure we get enough water into her without her throwing it up, a little at a time. She also said if she makes it through these first few days we should be ok. I told her about last night and she said she could have just been exhausted.
Please keep her in your prayers just a little longer until we get her through this, I really thought we would lose her last night. :(

My thoughts and prayers are still going out to that sweet girl. C'mon Mandy....you can make it girl :(
(((((((GENTLE HUGS ALL AROUND))))))) :(

She is still in my thoughts and prayers. (((Annette & Mandy)))

Gosh I hope she pulls through, that's a scary situation. Prayers and hugs for Mandy AND for you.

awww, prayers are on the way :( ((((HUGS))))

Oh my :( I'm so sorry that you guys are going through this, you and Mandy will remain in our prayers! (((((gentle hugs)))) to Miss Mandy.

Mandy is still in our prayers! Give her a hug from me, okay? She looks soooooo soft, and lovely always.

Yes, give her a hug from me as well. Best wishes!

Oh gosh, how scary.
OH Mandy please please get through this. We are all thinking about you and wishing you well.

What a scary situation you are in. Come on Mandy we are rooting for you to get better soon.

Prayers are still on the way.

Is your Vet absolutely certain with the diagnosis?

She is so young, yet, has not been spayed . I need to look up this illness.

I sure am rooting for Mandy with all the fiber in my being.

Please keep us posted. I'm so sorry to learn that she is going through this difficult illness. Hang in there!!!!!! Lean on us!!!!!!

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this news. :( I will keep both you and Mandy in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs)))

Okay, I read a page about Pyrometra.

This is what I recall about your post.

Mandy has been diagnosed with Pyrometra.

she did drink water, and she did urinate, but, has no energy, nor an appetite.

The vet says that if she cannot stop vomiting, that she will have to be placed on I.V., she has been given antibiotics for the infection as well as meds to control her nausea.

Spaying her right now is not an option? , or, does your Vet think that this surgury can be done now?

After reading your post about Mandy, I will encourage my son to have his Chihuahua fixed ASAP!!!

I don't know what I would do if Mandy were my dog. I would be going nuts!!!!!

I was foolish with my Foxy Jean. She was only 5 years old and had not been spayed. I guess I didn't want her to undergo any trama, but, my stupidity has cost me plenty. She developed Mammary cancer. Probabley had it for quite sometime before her lymph nodes were swollen.

I don't want to scare you, so please don't feel offended.


I just want your Mandy to get through this ordeal so bad.


I've never heard of Pyrometra till reading about Mandy.

I am really praying for this dog!!!!! hang in there!!!!!