tiggarat
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| 06/29/2008 7:24 PM |
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I had to leave Lucy there...she has a foxtail up her nose, and they need to knock her out to remove it. Depending on how busy they get, they might not be able to do it until midnight.  I hate having to leave any of my dogs at the vet, especially over-night, but with Lucy it's even worse...she's such a sensitive girl, and she always seems to be the one who's rushed to the vet for something. Molly wasn't happy that her sister wasn't with me when I got home...she's on my bed, pouting right now, which is making me feel even more guilty. 
Then I overhear one of the vet techs on the phone telling someone that they only feed the dogs there Science Diet "unless they have a special diet/needs"  I hope they don't decide to feed Lucy any of that crap...she'd probably be too upset to eat anyways, but still...
I just want my baby girl to be okay...I hate it when any of my dogs are sick. |
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Lisabeth
furbabies: Lucy and Molly (1 1/2 yr old decker ratties), and Rosie (3 yr old dobie)
Buddy - gone but never forgotten.
"I don't think he has any idea he's a dog, really. Of course, he thinks he has a rather odd figure for a man" - Dodie Smith |
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treble02
Alpha Feist
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| 06/29/2008 7:28 PM |
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| poor Lucy! I admit...i had to look up what a foxtail is! ..... Keep us posted and you and Lucy be in my thoughts for sure!!! ((HUGS)) |
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~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
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Lucy's Mommy
Terrier Terror
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| 06/29/2008 7:28 PM |
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| Poor baby. Me and my Lucy will say a little prayer for her tonight. Let us know how she does. |
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NavyDvrWife
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| 06/29/2008 7:32 PM |
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Poor thing - foxtails are NO fun! |
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~ Errica, Batman, Blondie and Brock's Mommy
Foster Mom to Trinity Ratbone
Foster Parent & Happy Tails Crew
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michelle_custer
Rat-A-Tat-Tat
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| 06/29/2008 7:33 PM |
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| hope they can do it sooner then midnight i hated leaving domino at the vet when he had parvo but know hes all better and healthy as hes ever been... sending warm thoughts Lucys way |
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My Rats are my babies and I wouldnt trade them for anything in the world
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tiggarat
Bratty Ratty
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| 06/29/2008 7:46 PM |
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thanks guys. I know she will be oaky, it's just leaving her... I go through this at least once a year, so I know what to expect. it's the first time that the e-vet has had to do it, but it can't wait until tomorrow...if it goes in too far, it can do some serious damage, and foxtails rarely come out on their own. my regular vet would have had her in and out in a few hours, and not make her stay overnight, but I'm glad we have an e-vet so close. the last tme I was at the e-vet's office was when I had to have Buddy put to sleep, so I was not too thrilled to have to go back there so soon. |
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Lisabeth
furbabies: Lucy and Molly (1 1/2 yr old decker ratties), and Rosie (3 yr old dobie)
Buddy - gone but never forgotten.
"I don't think he has any idea he's a dog, really. Of course, he thinks he has a rather odd figure for a man" - Dodie Smith |
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Bailey's mom
Bratty Ratty
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| 06/29/2008 7:49 PM |
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| Ok, showing my ignorance, but what the heck is a foxtail and how did it get up her nose? |
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~Nancy~
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Bailey's mom
Bratty Ratty
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| 06/29/2008 7:59 PM |
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| Never mind, I googled it, never heard of it. I hope Lucy does good. |
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~Nancy~
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tiggarat
Bratty Ratty
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| 06/29/2008 8:02 PM |
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Posted By Bailey's mom on 06/29/2008 7:49 PM
Ok, showing my ignorance, but what the heck is a foxtail and how did it get up her nose?
they're weeds common in this area, our property is covered with it. they are about nose/eye level for most dogs, and they get them in their noses (eyes too), just by running through the tail weeds.
this is one that is still young...once the plant turns tan, the foxtail splits into a dozen or more pieces, and that's when they can get caught in a dog's nose. there are a ton of other types of weeds like this, but foxtails are usually what causes the main problems...because of their shape, they can only go in, not out.
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Lisabeth
furbabies: Lucy and Molly (1 1/2 yr old decker ratties), and Rosie (3 yr old dobie)
Buddy - gone but never forgotten.
"I don't think he has any idea he's a dog, really. Of course, he thinks he has a rather odd figure for a man" - Dodie Smith |
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pepper
Ratastic
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| 06/29/2008 9:01 PM |
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| wow, thanks for the picture. I thought that's what it was, but I never knew they were barbed on the end. |
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Kristin ~ Pepper's mommy |
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Baileydukedavis
Terrier Terror
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| 06/29/2008 9:16 PM |
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| poor baby....i hope everything will be okay....I am sure that is driving the poor girl crazy having that up her nose . |
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"If your dog doesn't like someone you probably shouldn't either." - Unknown
Bailey Duke Tazman Davis, Sydney Grace Davis and Chance Tazman Davis. |
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garyjena
Terrier Terror
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| 06/30/2008 7:53 AM |
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| Poor baby. I know how you feel about leaving her. Geigh is very sensitive as well ans when I had to leave her at the vet last week, I cried all the way home. She is my baby!! |
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 06/30/2008 7:59 AM |
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| Ouch. Sorry you had to leave her there...I really hate it when I have to leave any of mine. |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
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Dinks Mom
Terrier Terror
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| 06/30/2008 10:22 AM |
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Owie! Let us know how she is..... |
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~Susy~
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Maureen
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 06/30/2008 10:27 AM |
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| Is she back home yet? Poor Honey how terrible for her! The plant reminds me a little bit of Barley...Hubby said he used to hate combining it as it hurt. Don't think that plant grows around here....we get snow instead! |
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Maureen Mom to Abby, Barkley and Reggie..and cat Sarah Jane
Scratch a dog and you'll find a permanent job. ~Franklin P. Jones
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 06/30/2008 10:32 AM |
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Well... I just learned something new! I've never heard of such a thing before.
I sure hope your Lucy will be ok.. and please keep us posted, ok?
There are TONS of these where I live.
Ok.. now I'm gonna be paranoid. :=( |
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Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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tiggarat
Bratty Ratty
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| 06/30/2008 12:47 PM |
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The vet called at 7 pm saying that they got the foxtail out, but to wait until 9 pm to pick her up. The foxtail was at least 2" long, but it's out. Lucy cried all the way home...30 min car ride. She didn't stop until I laid down in bed with her, and any time I moved or dared try to move her an inch (she was laying near my shoulder and kept getting closer), she cried. Needless to say, it was a long night. But she's back to her normal self this morning.  |
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Lisabeth
furbabies: Lucy and Molly (1 1/2 yr old decker ratties), and Rosie (3 yr old dobie)
Buddy - gone but never forgotten.
"I don't think he has any idea he's a dog, really. Of course, he thinks he has a rather odd figure for a man" - Dodie Smith |
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rattytatty
Training Moderator
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| 06/30/2008 12:52 PM |
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| She's such a pretty furgirl, Lisabeth. I'm thrilled she's back to her "old" self again this morning.... and I'm glad you are her mommy. You're a good mommy! |
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~Nora~
Mom to Hoss, Lil'Bit, Buster & Bailey, CGC, OA, OAJ |
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garyjena
Terrier Terror
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| 06/30/2008 1:10 PM |
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| I am so glad she is better. Give her licks from Geigh and Boozer. |
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Caesar & Julia's mom
Alpha Feist
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| 06/30/2008 1:16 PM |
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| Poor baby~I'm glad to hear she is doing better! I had never heard of this happening before...I'll have to watch out for those. |
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Diane~ loved by Caesar and Julia
"Don't count the days, make the days count..."
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