Kia had a seizure

[Cincy'sMom]

Thanks for keeping us posted, Phred. If everything went as planned Kia should be free by now!!! Yeah!!!!

[Cinder & Smoke]

Dad sez *Oopsie*
Must notta been *lissnin* so gud!

Jest tried to talk to Momma Kim... not answerin her cell dinger.
Called da Hoppsbittel...
Gurl sounded a lil puzzeled...
Seems Kimmy izint *due* till Wun a-klok...
"oh..." sed Dad...

But they hadda lil chat -
Seems da Gurl saw Kia prancin downna hall onna way OUT fur a *walkie* wiff wunna da Staff.
Gurl sed Kia *Looked Gud*!

So we prolly won't hear nuffin frum Mom an Kia till aftur 2 or 3 a-klok or so... gonna take a while ta sine out (an pay da *bill*).
Guess we'll all jest hafta w a i t ... a while longur.

[sisterdog]

Thanks for keeping us posted, Phred.

Kimmy, I haven't been able to post til now, but I've been following this thread and praying for Kia and you all along. I hope Kia has a full recovery soon. She is one of my favorite PT dogs - love those blue eyes.

I think it would be a good idea to follow up with the manufacturer of the shot to see if they can help with the vet bill. If there are others with these same reactions, it could serve as the basis for a class action lawsuit, something the company would not like to have happen.

Anywho, take care of yourself and Kia and update us with progress as you can.

[lizbud]

Thanks for the updates Phred, I've been thinking of Kim & Kia
all morning. It's good to login and see the good news. Thank
heavens you acted so quickly & help wasn't too far away. I will
always believe in the power of prayer. Everyone's pulling for both
of you. Kia is a lucky pup to have you for a Momma Kim. We will
continue to keep you both in our prayers. Hugs & kisses from
Liz & Smokey.

[Cinder & Smoke]

KIA iz HOME!!

Oh HAPPIE Daze!!

Welcome Home, KIA!

Well, she'z akshulee at GranMaw's & GranPaw's Howze,
but dat'z a lot better den bein inna Hoppsbittel!

MawMee Kim is firin up da puter rite now...
Big Tail commin rite up...

Y'all stay tuned!!

[gini]

WELCOME HOME SWEET KIA!!

[Albea]

Kimmy. I'm so sorry I only read this post right now, but sometimes is good to be late because then I can read good news. And is certainly good news to know that precious Kia is doing better and coming home.
Positive thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery are going your way with hugs to both of you.

[RockyRoad]

YAY! Kia's out of there! Welcome home Kia!
{{{Hugs}}}

[ramanth]

Hey everyone!!! (sorry for the delay... dad got on the phone... he's a gabber believe it or not. )

Kia is home and TIRED! She didn't want anything to eat, just some water.

I originally was supposed to pick her up at Noon but then the Dr. called a little before and asked that I get her at 1 p.m. So I had to wait (anxiously I might add ) and then I headed out.

She was VERY happy to see me... tail wagging, lots of kisses, and wanted a belly rub. I think all the excitement of seeing me tired her out. She slept the entire way to my parents and then after greeting Grandma and Grandpa, she plopped on the floor and hasn't budged since. Although they are doting on her and getting on the floor with her and trying to get her to play.

(I think she's mad at me cuz she had to take a pill after we got back. )

Thank you all so much for everything. I look back now and the thing that suprises me the most is how I got her out the door and down the stairs without tripping or stumbling.


And now for the fun stuff:

Here's what the doc typed up.

Physical Examination: Lateral Recumbancy
Findings at MSU: Severe Tachycardia (250 beats/minute)
Weak pulses

Kia began vomiting profusely on presentation and had several bouts of severe bloody diarrhea. She was bolused one liter of LRS after which her heart rate declined to 180 bpm. Kia was given diphenhydramine and dexamethasone.

Kia was given 2 units of fresh frozen plasma due to her clotting abnormalities.

Kia's heart rate became elevated once again and so a dose of hetastarch was given in combination with LRS.

Kia began to improve ove night though she still had several bouts of bloddy diarrhea which continued thoughout the next day. Her last episode of vomiting was at 2:00 a.m.

Kia was kept on fluids thoughout the night and the next 2 days. She was started on ampicillin as well as sucralfate.

Fort Dodge was contacted in regards to the Pro Heart injection. They have seen similar reactions from Pro Heart in the past though Kia's reaction was an extreme one and the possibility of a reaction to the vaccines can not be ruled out.

Diagnosis: Anaphylactic Reaction

Prognosis: Kia's chances of recovering are good however, her gastrointestinal tract has been compromised and there is a chance that she could get an infection from bacteria that could enter the blood stream though the inflamed intestinal walls. For this reason Kia has been placed on antibiotics.


She's on Clavamox and Sucralfate for roughly two weeks. She's not out of the wood yet, but I think she'll be just fine.

[Cookiebaker]

Welcome home Kia!!! I'm getting teary eyed just reading this. Just like Pam said, this truly IS every pet owners worst nightmare. I'm so glad that things are looking up for you.

[Uabassoon]

Thanks for the update Kim! I'm so happy to hear that Kia is at home with you now.

[gini]

Kim, I am glad that you are back home (with your parents) with Kia. What an ordeal for both of you!

I cannot tell you how strongly I feel that this product should be taken off of the market.

What Kia has been through should not happen to any animal.

And I do think the company should be paying for your vet bills!

Perhaps I am reacting very strongy today about this.......but I cannot help but feel this all could have been avoided!

Thanks for letting me vent!

[Cincy'sMom]

WELCOME HOME KIA!!!!


You get rested up pretty girl! You got a birthday coming up and we want you all better by then

[Cataholic]

Kim,
I am so happy to see that Kia is now with you, and you are with your parents. I think everyone can use a little TLC right now. I will continue to hold Kia and you in my prayers.
{{{{HUGS}}}}
Johanna

[Steffi N]

Welcome Home Kia
I read your Dog of the Day story. You are very special and I'm glad you are home now and hope for a quick and complete recovery. Zam and Little Logan, you let your brother get some rest now.