Chipper + Cat Food = Ick! Ick! Ick!

[mina'smomma]

Hey Sweetie I got your pm. I'm so sorry Chipper isn't feeling well. Let me know what you find out from the vets sweetie.

[ramanth]

It's like deja vu honestly. Walking into that clinic I instantly remembered the way it smelled and sounded when Kia was admitted. Only difference is that Kia was wheeled in on a gurney while Chipper waited with me.


He's been admitted and is on an IV and catheter. Dr. Beal and his staff are very nice and I like him. They did a fecal test for parvo right off the bat and it came back negative. A good sign, but Dr. Beal says there is a slim chance it could still be parvo.

They are going to do extensive blood and urine tests. If his white blood cell count is low, he will be put into the isolation ward where they will test more extensively for parvo. If his white blood cell count is normal, they will focus on Addison's Disease and whipworms. If those tests come back negative or inconclusive, they will take X-rays to look for a blockage. They will also do a test for salmonella just in case.

But for the time being they feel they are dealing with Addison's Disease, whipworms, or a blockage.

During the exam, Chipper was found to have a slow heart rate, his ears were noticiably cold, but his lymph nodes are okay.

They expect to have a clear answer today, will keep him overnight, and hopefully he can come home tomorrow.

If I don't hear back from them by 3 p.m., they told me to call in for an update.

I contacted Oakland County and Chipper was picked up as a stray in Waterford, MI. He was already neutered, so either he ran away or someone let him go.

Dr. Beal said Chipper's lucky I got him in when I did. He's a very sick puppy.

[Vela]

I hope they are able to pinpoint the cause quickly and get him taken care of and on the road to recovery. I was lucky I got Ginger when I did too, and she has been a joy in my life. I have faith that Chipper will be just fine and go on to have a long happy life in your family.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Kimmy,Poor Chipper. I'm still keeping Chipper in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that you receive some good news tonight. Whatever he has I sure hope that it's not serious and can be easily treated. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Daisy and Delilah]

I hope you don't mind that I have put Chipper's picture on my desktop so I can see his adorable facie everytime I'm at the computer. Me and the girls are praying so hard for him and talking to his picture. GET WELL CUTIE PIE!!!
{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

[Husky_mom]

Hoping that whatever he has him sick, goes away so he can be a happy healthy puppy romping around.........

((hugs))........and good vibes your way

[luvofallhorses]

the poor baby! I really hope it isn't parvo or anything serious. I will keep you, your family, and Chipper in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS))) please keep us updated, which I am sure you will.

[Queen of Poop]

Chipper's in the right place to get well. I pray that they figure it out quickly so he doesn't have to feel sick for much longer.

[wolflady]

Gosh, I'm so sorry that you're going through this with your new baby! Prayers are definitely on the way for Chipper. Did the vet consider colitis? It can be really nasty and bloody diarrhea, but easy to treat. I certainly hope they can figure it out soon and get him on his way to feeling good!

Bless your heart. He's certainly one lucky puppy to have landing in such a good home!

**hugs**
Karen

[ramanth]

Just got off the phone with Dr. Beal.

The blood test showed negative for Addison's Disease. So they took an X-ray and found what may be a partial obstruction. They are giving him barium right now to verify if it's an obstruction or not. He'll call me with the results and of course if it is an obstruction, he'll need surgery.