courtnek Posted March 17, 2003 Posted March 17, 2003 I had to take Freebee to the emergency vet. She started throwing up and couldnt stop. They X-rayed her and there may be an obstuction in her intestines. I am SOOO worried about her!!! She has to stay at the vet tonight. They say she doesnt look too bad, but they want to watch her. Please send helpful wishes her way. She is only 5 and I dont want to lose her...... :( :( Quote
behle Posted March 17, 2003 Posted March 17, 2003 Courtnek, I'm so sorry Freebee is ill. I hope your news today is good news! I'll be sending positive thoughts your way today. I hope as I type this she is feeling better and the obstruction has moved through! :cry: Quote
Cheetah Posted March 17, 2003 Posted March 17, 2003 ohh...hopefully there will be better news today! Just be happy that you were around when she started throwing up...at least she's being treated right now, so she has a good chance :wink: Sending prayers and good thoughts your way :) Quote
Rowie-the-Pooh Posted March 17, 2003 Posted March 17, 2003 :o OMG!! :o I'm so sorry!! Hopefully, good 'ol Freebee will be OK...I mean with you as a loving parent, who couldn't? :wink: Sending hopes and prayers your way :D ..PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED!! Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted March 17, 2003 Posted March 17, 2003 POSATIVE THOUGHTS COMING YOUR WAY HOPE FREEBE IS BETTER SOON :) Quote
bk_blue Posted March 17, 2003 Posted March 17, 2003 Sending lots of positive thoughts to you.... come on Freebee you can make it :angel: Quote
DogPaddle Posted March 17, 2003 Posted March 17, 2003 :cry: , Pik, me, Kavik, Tyr and Zaphod will all be wishing the best for you both. Quote
Lord_Pik Posted March 17, 2003 Posted March 17, 2003 Indeed we are... I really hope things turn out well ;) Here is an advance celebration for the goodness.. :angel: :D :angel: Quote
Guest Anonymous Posted March 17, 2003 Posted March 17, 2003 Oh Poor Freebee!! I send all the best of my thoughts your way, wishing she gets better ASAP!!! Update us as soon as you can, but not too soon of course! You should be with your baby when she needs you! :) Quote
courtnek Posted March 17, 2003 Author Posted March 17, 2003 They had a radiologist look at the xray - she thinks there is something "not normal" in her stomach and they're still not sure what the thing in the intestines is, so they're going to do an ultrasound. She hasnt passed any movements. They have her on IV fluids and right now they say she seems perky, but I am really afraid this is going to mean surgery. I have NO clue what she could have gotten into, but the kids in the neighborhood throw things in the yard all the time and maybe she ate a toy or something.....there are two small kids next door and they always throw their toy balls over the fence. Thanks for all the good wishes. I'll let you know as I find out more. Katy Quote
Luka-pop Posted March 17, 2003 Posted March 17, 2003 Awwww! Poor Freebee... At least she's perky and doesn't seem to be in much pain. That must annoy you that the kids are ignorant enough to throw stuff in your yard, huh. I really hope everything will pass on its own, without surgery. Best regards! Quote
courtnek Posted March 17, 2003 Author Posted March 17, 2003 She has to have surgery. Whatever it is, it wont move on it's own. Poor Freebee..... I probably wont get her back until Wednessday night, and I really miss her. Alex misses her too. He keeps looking around for her and nudging me to go outside, then he stands there expecting her to come running up.... :cry: I'll keep you updated.....thanks. Quote
Luka-pop Posted March 17, 2003 Posted March 17, 2003 Awwwww... I'm really sorry. Poor Alex. Hopefully, it'll br an easy and routine procedure. I'm sure Freebee will bounce right back up! Let us know when you find out what it is. Hope all goes well! Quote
courtnek Posted March 18, 2003 Author Posted March 18, 2003 well, she's through surgery. They found some kind of plastic "something" in her belly and intestines....could be a toy that the kids threw, or could be anything. The couldnt determine what it was, since it was all chewed up. I guess I have to canvas the yard everyday and make sure nothing is there...She seems to be ok....She learned this behavior from Alex. She never used to chew anything until he moved in..... Poor Freeb! I'm just very happy that she's ok...My boss already authorized overtime to help pay for it..... thanks for everyones support. Quote
mouseatthebusstop Posted March 18, 2003 Posted March 18, 2003 :D POOR FREEBEE :( IS SHE COMING HOME TOMORROW, SHE WILL SOON BE BACK TO HER NORMAL SELF Quote
courtnek Posted March 18, 2003 Author Posted March 18, 2003 Looks like Wednesday night - I want her now!!!! but they have to watch her for possible complications.... :cry: :cry: :cry: My poor baby.... Quote
Malamum Posted March 18, 2003 Posted March 18, 2003 OMG - How scary!!! I am so glad she is going to be ok and am wishing her a speedy recovery. Quote
Daisysmom Posted March 18, 2003 Posted March 18, 2003 Gosh, I just saw this post!! (sorry) Katy, what a hugh fear!! Was this your lab? Poor baby, hope she will recover quickly!! It can happen so fast can't it??? Do you have pet insurance???? Quote
behle Posted March 18, 2003 Posted March 18, 2003 I hope your "little patient" had a good night and is doing well this morning! :angel: I'll bet she misses her Momma just as much as you and Alex miss her. SHE WILL BE HOME SOON! :B-fly: Quote
pets4ever Posted March 18, 2003 Posted March 18, 2003 Wow! Don't visit for a couple of days and look what happens! That must have been scary for both of you. I hope she has a speedy recovery and hopefully will remember that the plastic thing gave her a tummyache and won't do it again :wink: Quote
courtnek Posted March 19, 2003 Author Posted March 19, 2003 She is doing better. She didnt want any water today, but they still have her on fluid IV's so that may be why. They're gonna try to get her to eat a little tonight and see how she does...I hope she gobbles everything up and keeps it down so I can bring her home tomorrow!!!! They said the incision is healing fine, but she did throw up a little today, which worries me.... They also gave her some pain meds cuz she seemed stiff, so maybe that's why. Pain meds dont always agree with me, either. I gotta look on the positive side.... I'll keep you all updated.... thanks. Quote
pets4ever Posted March 19, 2003 Posted March 19, 2003 You know, a long time ago my cat had to have abdominal surgery (he was shot by my a@@hole freak of a neighbor) and the vet said to feed him baby food meat (like strained beef or whatever) since it was almost totally digestible and wouldn't strain his intestines much or have much waste that they would have to deal with while he was healing. Of course you'd have to give a big dog several jars probably but maybe mix it with a little kibble or something. Check with your vet. It might help her readapt to food easier. :eating: Quote
courtnek Posted March 19, 2003 Author Posted March 19, 2003 That's a good idea pets, thank you! :D Quote
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