Rays for Hallie

[Dee Dee and Hallie]

Hallie could use some rays, we're going to the vet tomorrow for a full work up, she has been having tummy issues again for about 2 weeks eating grass, loose stools, some vomiting, and just overall lethargic without a lot of "spark". She's also lost a pound but not sure how long it took her to lose that pound, I haven't weighed her in a while and I only did now because she was feeling thinner to me. I am worried sick of course and also of course, I have been sick with my stupid stomach thing myself which doesn't help. We're getting in a lot of bed time but really behind in work and also behind in fun together, I want my happy puppy back. Hopefully we can just change diet or something for a simple fix.  :xfinger: We'd appreciate any spare rays and prayers for a good vet visit tomorrow.

[Gail]

Dee Dee we're sending you old man smoochie rays from Trissy and super strong energetic puppy rays from Ivy to help Hallie get better. Maybe she is having a tummy upset in sympathy with you? We hope you are both feeling much better really soon. Good luck at the V.E.T. xxxxxxxxxx Lots of love Gail, Tris and Ivy xxxxxxxx

[peterparker]

Rays heading down from Canada. Get feeling better soon Hallie. 

[Delia and girls]

Oh no!!! I was hoping you'd be feeling better. And poor Hallie! Let us know how you're both doing. Certainly sending healing rays your way.

[Kari]

Warm San Diego rays headed your way! We hope you both feel better soon!

[sollysmom]

Hilde and I are sending some nice southern comfort rays for you and Miss Hallie.  Let us know how it goes at the vets.

Darcel

[Rich]

Sam and Sophie sending rays to Hallie. Maybe she is just being super empathetic with her mom's tummy problems.

[papbouv]

Rays,Licks and Hugs Good Luck at the vets Patches ,Buddy & Papbouv

[Merion]

Sending HHHHH's & PPPPP's for Hallie and you.
Hope Hallie and you are feeling better soon.
Merion & the ZZ's

[DeeanDave]

Oh DeeDee!  We'll send rays to Hallie and you!  Sending positive vibes that all goes well at the vet appointment tomorrow!  We've got to get everyone well!

[doxielady5569128]

Oh no!!!   We're sending our rays to Miss Hallie and you!!  Hope both of your tummies settle down soon.  Porky sends his kisses to both of you.   

[Spanish Teckels]

So sorry to hear Hallie Princess is under the weather.  Lost of warm Spanish rays heading your way. Stay calm, DeeDee, take a deep breath and remember, doxie rays are wonderful and they are always more resistant than we are.

[Barb]

Bucket loads of rays on the way for baby girl....please report in as soon as you get home   

[cheryl186]

Many, many healing rays and prayers for Hallie and Dee Dee today at the Vet's Visit...   Praying it is a quick fix!!

[Leslie]

awww.  po' baby
pumpkin & rice for both of you.
Hope she's feeling better.    Auntie Les

[MindyKay]

Sorry, I'm late.  Mega rays headed from Iowa.

[Munchfam]

How did I miss this?! :verdict:  Of course we're sending up tons of rays and prayers for Hallie, and for Mom too!!!  :comfort:  :pray:  The longer they're part of our lives, the more we fret when something is not right, but for your sake and hers, DeeDee, don't panic. Hang in there, both of you, and let us know, Mom, when you have any news from Hallie's vet visit.   

[Roberta]

Dee Dee first of all DON"T PANIC.........not good for either of you's. rays and prayers to you both.
Da gang

[papbouv]

Did the rays work what did the vet say your appointment was today right ? More Rays & Hugs to you both hope you are feeling better must be strong for each other to get you though the rough patch.Feel better soon the both of you please let us know what the vet said we care.

[Madderoos Mom]

Rays to Hallie AND DD.  Please know that we care.  Do we have a report on the wee grrrrrl?

[Dee Dee and Hallie]

Thanks you guys, I have been waiting all day for the vet to call or email (which he still might) with her lab results but nothing yet. He took blood, and I brought in stool and urine, so far all we know is she doesn't have giardia or worms including heartworm. (I did ask about heartworm in this area, this vet, our regular vet and another vet we went to last week for her allergy shot since our regular vet wasn't in, and all 3 have said there are no confirmed cases of heartworm here other than dogs that have travelled to or from heartworm areas, so they say no treatment necessary). Anyway on her tummy we'll know more when the tests come back but he's hoping it is "fiber deficient mild colitis", he said it's common in older, especially small dogs and his own elderly lab was having tummy problems, and the prescription food he put him on (WD) did wonders for him. So we're hoping that's all it is!!!!

Her heart and lungs sounded fine and her temp is fine, he palpated her tummy and all seemed fine. She had lost a little more weight but when I got to thinking about it, I do feed her a fair amount during the day when I eat, (her own food mostly) and I've been sick so hadn't been eating and that missed food could have added up with her.

I will be giving her pepcid AC (which stands for "adorable canine" of course) on a trial basis (anyone give this to their pups before?) and I'm switching her over to her new food now. He said to not let her eat grass when she is feeling sick (or even if she's not) he said that is bad for them, I didn't know that.

She also has a little bit of tartar on her left side and her gums are a little swollen, the right side is fine (I scrape them, floss and brush them) so that could mean sensitive teeth on the left side. I will scrape off that bit of tartar and keep an eye on it. She has a big soft fuzzy shaved spot now on her throat where they drained all her blood out (according to her) she was very brave about it though.

We were at a photo shoot last night and at one point she was running around barking at us and being silly I asked her if she was the sick little dog I just spent $400 at the vet on it was great to see her perked up.

So we are both waiting on lab results now we'll see whose"vet" calls first!  Thanks for the rays it's always scary when we don't know just what is going on with our kids.

[papbouv]

Thanks for the up date you may be right about the $400.00 vet trip perking them up, seems like when they are sick the trip to the vet is a day or too later they get to the vet they are fine.Rays & Hugs will not hurt either until you hear from your vet.

[Delia and girls]

Thanks for the update. I should have looked here before I emailed you. Disregard my email. Keep us updated, OK?

[Kari]

Hi Dee Dee! I've never given Penny Pepcid, but Tucker gets it twice a day for acid reflux....yes...my cat has acid reflux! 

[Dee Dee and Hallie]

That would be great if all we had to do was pay a vet and our kids would perk up!  :thumb:
Delia I just sent you an email!
Goodness Kari I didn't even know animals could get acid reflux! Poor Tucker. Does it really help him? Are there any long term things you worry about?

I just got an email from the vet, all her levels were fine! Other than a few but he said he wasn't concerned about those. The main ones were good. So that's great, hopefully this new food we are switching her too will be all that is needed.

I am relieved! It gets harder as they get older to read symptoms, are they lethargic or just tired out, etc. The vet is not our regular one because he is farther away from us but he's very thorough (and expensive!) but at her age, he wants to see her every 6 months to keep on top of any age related changes. Ugh how did that happen so fast she was a puppy just last week! 

Thanks for the rays and prayers they worked!

[JetEd73]

Ugh how did that happen so fast she was a puppy just last week! 

Time flies when your having fun!

Ms. Lucy is 11 and slowing down a little bit , just a little, but I love the frosty face and white feet...she's looking very dignified these days.

[papbouv]

Thanks for the update good to know all is well hope you will feel better yourself too now that Hallie has good news too.