Lucy's Colleen
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| 03/25/2008 9:55 AM |
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We didn't sleep much last night at all. Lucy didn't sleep at all. She had two episodes of puking followed by diarrhea. This morning, there was blood next to her pile. I have no clue what is going on with her. I am going to insist that she comes with Tiger and I to the vet today. This is not normal. We fell asleep at 12, then up at 2 because she was shaking and just staring at the wall so I tried to comfort her, 3:30 she started to puke got her off the bed, got back to bed after cleaning at 4, then back up at 7:30 for more puking and blood in stools. I really hope the blood is just from a raw butt or something not serious. I have never seen that with her before. |
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Colleen
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DaisysMom
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| 03/25/2008 9:58 AM |
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Poor Lucy! I agree though that is sounds like the she must be seen again by the vet and make sure it's nothing serious.  I hope he has some good news. |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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mommabird
Ratastic
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| 03/25/2008 9:59 AM |
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| I hope that she's going to be ok. Glad you are taking her to the vet. Keep us posted! |
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mommabird (Rachel)
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 03/25/2008 10:00 AM |
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| Oh poor Lucy! Is the blood bright red or dark? The brighter the red the closer to the end of the GI tract it comes from, which is better. Darker, tarry blood I would worry more about a GI bleed. I would get her in as soon as possible. I hope she feels better soon, please keep us posted! |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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gwacie
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| 03/25/2008 10:02 AM |
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| Get her in for sure, blood is never a good thing. Poor little thing. Keep us posted! |
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gwacie (Bethany)
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Lucy's Colleen
Bratty Ratty
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| 03/25/2008 10:07 AM |
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| The blood is very bright red. She was just sitting on my lap and when I got up there was blood on my leg. Called the vet, and got the receptionist. She is going to get the vet in now and we are going to make it an earlier appointment. I don't like that they said it could be serious, even mentioning parvo or rat poison. |
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Colleen
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Lucy's Colleen
Bratty Ratty
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| 03/25/2008 10:09 AM |
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| We are going in at 10:30. They asked for a sample. |
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Colleen
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 03/25/2008 10:13 AM |
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| Poor baby, glad the vet is seeing her. Let us know what he says. |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
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Lucy's Colleen
Bratty Ratty
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| 03/25/2008 10:27 AM |
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| I lifted the poor lady's stub to see what was going on back there, and the underside of it is covered in blood. I am so stressed and worried about this. Is it 10:30 yet, why do I still have 2 hours. |
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Colleen
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 03/25/2008 10:28 AM |
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| If she is "covered" in blood and it is really that much, I wouldn't call, I would put her in the car and just go now. |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 03/25/2008 10:29 AM |
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| You might want to leave early and get to the vet's a while before your appointment...if they see how sick she is they may get her in sooner...or if they have a "no show". I'd be worried if it was one of mine....but it could just be something icky she ate. |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude
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DaisysMom
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| 03/25/2008 10:58 AM |
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| I agree, I'd probably be worried enough to just go to the vets now. They may just go ahead and squeeze you in, especially if the other appointments are just routine checkups, etc. |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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erniebenernie
Bratty Ratty
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| 03/25/2008 11:04 AM |
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Poor baby, please let us know how things go. I'm glad your getting in right away.
I was going to say anal abcess but that does not go along with diarrhea or the vomiting for that matter.
Keeping good thoughts for Lucy.
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Vicki
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BobDog
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Maureen
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| 03/25/2008 12:04 PM |
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| I sure hope Lucy will be ok!! Hugs!! |
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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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momto3
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| 03/25/2008 7:38 PM |
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| Oh, I'm so sorry Colleen, you must be so stressed! I hope everything is ok, let us know what's going on, and we'll be thinking of you & poor Lucy.... |
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treble02
Alpha Feist
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| 03/25/2008 7:41 PM |
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| Has anyone heard from Colleen? I hope Lucy is ok!!! how scary! |
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~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
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Lucy's Colleen
Bratty Ratty
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| 03/25/2008 7:46 PM |
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| I updated in Just Chat. She has a colitis infection. She has been given medicine to make her BMs solid and was given r/d prescription food for the next few days. They say that if she is not better by Thursday to bring her back in for an xray and more tests to make sure she hasn't eaten something that is still in her. She seems to be doing much better tonight. When I got home from class she was jumping all over the place. Still has blood following her stools. But she gobbled down the two tablespoons of the food that I was to give her and didn't throw it up. |
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Colleen
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BETTYLOO35
Ratterific
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| 03/25/2008 7:46 PM |
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| My heart just drops when I hear someone else going through what I did with Amos. I sure hope things go ok at the vet. |
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treble02
Alpha Feist
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| 03/25/2008 7:50 PM |
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| Thansk for the update Colleen! I havent had a chance to look up colitis, but it sounds like she is already improving which is a good thing! You guys will be in my thoughts for sure! |
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~ Mary, Trixi and Toa's Mommy,
Ratbone Rescues Database Manager
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Lucy's Colleen
Bratty Ratty
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| 03/25/2008 7:52 PM |
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| it is an infection in her colon. |
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Colleen
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tauney4
Pack Leader
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| 03/25/2008 7:55 PM |
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| i am glad to hear lucy is doing better i feel sorry for the poor little girl |
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kp_in_scott
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 03/25/2008 7:57 PM |
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| Honey, you scared me with this description of her diarrhea, but I'm so happy that she's feeling better tonight. Jumping up and playing(even if you have a bloody tail) is a good sign. Praying that she continues to improve. |
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Kim, owned by one sweet Rattie mix and one sweet Toy Rattie and a house full of parrots |
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Caesar & Julia's mom
Alpha Feist
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| 03/25/2008 8:41 PM |
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| I'm so glad that she is doing better tonight!!! I was worried~ give her a big kiss from me! |
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Diane~ loved by Caesar and Julia
"Don't count the days, make the days count..."
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Lucy's Colleen
Bratty Ratty
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| 03/25/2008 8:59 PM |
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| Will do. We just keep laying on the couch. I am beat after last night's lack of sleep. Think I might go to sleep once it gets dark. |
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Colleen
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buttonbutt
Newbie
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| 03/26/2008 2:56 PM |
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| OMG I just saw this thread, Colleen. Bet that WAS scary! Glad you got her in to the vet so fast. Looks like she's feeling better if she's jumping around. So glad the vet thinks this course of treatment will clear it up. |
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