Update On Rottie Mix Pups From Olney, Illinois, UPDATE ON PAGE 3. 12/26/06

[Reachoutrescue]

This is not good. I am taking the pups to the vet tomorrow morning (only opening). I am afraid one, if not both may have Parvo. She has had mushy stool since I got her and now it is straight liquid. She was eating great until this morning. She won't eat. She is alert, but very blah and her gums are pale. Her sister is eating and more alert, but if Butter has it, then more than likely so does Peanut. If it is Parvo, I can not afford the treatment. I am in tears here, all I want to do is save them, and now, I may not be able to. Not only am I worried about the Parvo, but I found little white bugs all over them last night. Kt_luvs-kitties says it may be Mange or Lice. I think it is Lice. I gave them a bath last night with some flea, tick, lice shampoo and it seemed to kill most of them. I put Frontline Top Spot (for puppies under 22 lbs) on them as well. I only used have a dose on each pup. I still see a couple of bugs moving today. I am so worried about them. I barely have enough funds for the visit. I will have to dip into the spaying funds I saved up for them. If anybody has any suggestions on what I can do today that may help these girls, please let me know....I am just a wreck about this. Pleas pray for these lil' lives. I know I did a good hting pulling them from the shelter, but now I am hoping I did the right thing. Thanks for listening.

[pitc9]

I'm so sorry.....
Please let us know when you get back from the vet.

[Vela]

Don't lose hope yet, it is possible she is ill from the Frontline and no parvo. At least its something to hope for. Some dogs just dont' have good reactions to it so will keep our fingers crossed that this is just a temporary setback. I hope its not parvo. Let us know how it goes!

[borzoimom]

That is a problem with doing rescue. When I did shepherds, I was always prepared with a major savings account.
Maybe where you got from has a vet that could help. Hard to say- Keep us posted when you get back from the vet.
Loose mushy stools could be from stress, or water change, even food change. Unless you see blood tinged, or dark muscus, hopefully it is not parvo.

[Reachoutrescue]

Don't lose hope yet, it is possible she is ill from the Frontline and no parvo. At least its something to hope for.

I hope that is all it is. I didn't even think of that....that gives me a little hope now. We will find out tomorrow. I will post when I know somthing.

That is a problem with doing rescue. When I did shepherds, I was always prepared with a major savings account.
Maybe where you got from has a vet that could help. Hard to say- Keep us posted when you get back from the vet.
Loose mushy stools could be from stress, or water change, even food change. Unless you see blood tinged, or dark muscus, hopefully it is not parvo.

Well, I was prepared, but not for this. Maybe not prepared enough. I have the money for altering and vaccines, and for my kids' christmas and birthday, but if is is Parvo! I did not see any blood in her stool. The first day (Sat.) it was mushy, no blood, no mucus. Yesterday is was just all liquid, but still no blood or mucus. I know that is a good sign. I am just worried because today she is not eating or drinking as of yet. She drank water at about four this morning, but nothing since. And she is just laying around all blah. I will post tomorrow when we know somthing. I just pray with all my heart it is not parvo.

[borzoimom]

That sounds like a good sign honey. I think its digestive upset. Remember I said change in water can even do this.
After you go to the vet, and its just that, get some unflavored pedialyte and mix half and half in the water bowl. This will help with the digestion. I know you are feeding a puppy food, but try bil jac puppy. It turns to instant mush when you add any warm water, and that will help the stomach acids from working so hard.

[My Peanuts]

No matter the outcome, you gave those pups a chance and you should feel good about that.

Good vibes coming your way for the little ones.

[Reachoutrescue]

I am so moved by the willingness of everybody here on PT. You guys are just amazing...pure angels. I am forever in all of your debts....thank you from the bottom of my heart. This means so much.

I am so sorry I took so long to reply. I worked all day and came home to craziness! Here is the vet's number, hours, and my info.

Veterinary Info:

Animal Welfare League in Chicago Ridge, Illinios
(708) 636-8586 just follow the message
Hours are M-F 10 am to 7 pm Sat 10-8 (I think)

My info

Tracy Caccavella
(708)243-8304
Puppies are Rottie mixes 8 wks with Parvo taken in 12-12-06. Both girls named Peanut and Butter.

Thank you all so very very much.

God Bless.

[borzoimom]

Honey- the calvary is coming.. Please do not worry.. Money is tight this time of year but I am sure we can do this... Just sit tight- try not to worry... here comes the horses...

[krazyaboutkatz]

Tracy, I'm so sorry to hear that Peanut and Butter have parvo. I sure hope that the treatment will cure them of this terrible disease. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent their way.

Will the other dog that you rescued be safe from this? I sure hope so.

[Reachoutrescue]

Will the other dog that you rescued be safe from this? I sure hope so.

I am hoping that she is okay. I am going to get her a parvo vaccine in the morning. I am feeling confident that she is okay. I am hoping that she is okay.

[borzoimom]

As long as the other pups did not come into the fecal matter of the ones infected- they should be fine.. We just talked on the phone- bleach the crates they stayed in , leave them in the front yard, and close the room where they went from the others. This is spread by fecal- no other way...

[kimlovescats]

Tracy, I will call in my donation tomorrow! Thanks for the info, and prayers coming for these babies!

Hugs,
Kim

[slick]

It's true, money is tight this year, but I'll do what I can. With the exchange rate and all, it won't be much but every little bit helps, right? God bless you for taking in these sweet pups and I'll send lots of prayers their way.

[Taz_Zoee]

I am going to call tomorrow from work to make a small donation to these adorable puppies!
Bless you for your love of animals.