Thank you, everyone, for all your kind words and thoughts for Emmett. I can’t even begin to tell you how grateful I am to see such positive comments headed his way! The whole situation was so stressful. It’s hard to see our pups so sick without knowing what’s wrong or how to fix it. But all your kind words, along with Cady’s wonderful parents who kept an eye on Lucas when we rushed Emmett to the vet, and Ann who watched Lucas and Cooper during yesterday’s vet dash… all that kindness helped us get through the stress of it all. Thank you.
We don’t know much more than yesterday: One of his liver enzymes is three times higher than it should be. We don’t know why, and we won’t know for another three weeks. They need to give his body time to process whatever’s in there. Thankfully, with the fluids, the medicine, and lots of rest, he’s no longer barfing, and he’s starting to look like his old self! The next steps are to feed him a prescription diet and then redo the blood test in three weeks. If he gets sick before then, of course, we’ll head back to our wonderful, caring vet.
Through it all, we put Emmett is a room separate from Lucas and Cooper. He wanted to be left alone to snuggle in his bed and sleep. Every few minutes, we’d check on him, and even though he had been throwing up all day and felt miserable, he gave his best attempt at a little tail wag every time we went into the room with him. Even though he was completely wrecked, my little guy still tried to make ME feel better. Tear.
**Anyone who doesn’t have a dog or anyone who’s even slightly squeamish, please quit reading now and have a fantastic weekend! To everyone else…
So the last two days have been the grossest of my life. I couldn’t clean up the barf fast enough, and – of course – I couldn’t keep a close eye on Cooper. So it felt like just about every time poor Emmett starting puking, Cooper had an accident. A roll of paper towels and a bottle of Nature’s Miracle later, I thought I had it all under control. I had come thisclose to a tear-fest, but I staved it off. Then poor Emmett rushed outside and had a very, very upset stomach (reaction to his special diet? stress? who knows?). Anyway, usually Cooper politely waits for the boys to finish going to the bathroom, then he pummels them, trying to start a game of chase. Emmett finished and started to walk back toward the house, and Cooper decided it was the perfect time to start playing. I tried to get there fast enough. I really tried. But Emmett was instantly hit with another upset-stomach moment… just as Cooper arrived to jump on him. Soooo Cooper had his first getting-hosed-off-in-the-backyard experience. Sigh. Somebody. Send help.
Oh, Maggie, I wish I lived near you and could help. Sending you a virtual hug! It’s so rough when your pets are sick, and not feeling well. It really is such a terrible feeling. Toby and I are sending good vibes Emmett’s way. 🙂
I’m sorry I missed the initial drama, but I can tell you from experience when BOTH of our previous dogs suddenly suffered an episode like this (including out of whack liver enzymes) … that the liver can fix itself over time. We never did figure out what they got into or if they had been poisoned, but they both recovered.
And, I mean it was scary … both had blood coming out of both ends.
Sending you guys healing and restful vibes this weekend.
Maggie, I am so sorry. The stress must be overwhelming. My heart goes out to you and your pups. I’ve had some very sick dogs over the years and I’m a huge believer in fluids—IV and sub q. I’ve seen some amazing turnarounds when I thought all was lost. Keeping my paws crossed. And, thank you for the updates.
So glad the poor baby is starting to feel better and LOL about the part at the end, Cooper has to learn the hard way 😉
First, that is such a precious picture. 🙂
Second, I commend you for not breaking down in the midst of all of that. I would have, and I think most people would have. It must be so hard to deal with a sick baby PLUS a playful puppy.
I really hope this turns around for all of you soon. *hugs*
Poor Emmett, poor Cooper and I am so sorry for you too, Maggie. I hope you and John can get to the bottom of this and go back to your happy, healthy lives with your loves – all three dogs.
Thank you, everyone, for the kind words. Thankfully, Emmett is feeling more like himself, even chowing down on his special diet food. I so sincerely appreciate all the positive thoughts… it makes a bigger difference than I could ever express!
Awwww…look at that poor Emmett face. I bet you looked a lot like that, too, huh?
I’m SOOOOO happy to hear that he’s feeling better! And I know you gotta be awfully relieved.
And, um, about that last part…mom says, ewwwwww! You humans sure are squeamish abouts stuff like that. Weird.
Wiggles & Wags,
mayzie
I’m so glad to hear Emmett is feeling better already! Poor Cooper – that’s a tough way to learn a lesson. =)
Hi Maggie,
I’m SO sorry to hear about Emmett! I think I mentioned that my Bella was vomiting daily for over three weeks. It was really a nightmare! After going to the VSC and College Mall so often they knew us inside and out, it was the worst experience ever. My other dog, Matty, had what I’m calling sympathetic puking when Bella did and when that happened, I swore it was end times! It’s so awful when you can’t fix them! Bella was put on the magic I/D wet and dry food for a month as well as taking Pepcid and boy that was the magic cocktail for keeping her puke-free. She’s now back on her regular food and we’re down to 2 Pepcid a day versus 4, so things are going well. I will keep my fingers crossed that Emmett’s liver levels go down and he starts feeling better. Soon this will be just an awful memory!
Take care!
I’m so sowwy we love so faw away..I’d come help you..thewe awe just not enough hands when those things happen. I hope Emmet feels bettew, that the dogtows can figoowe out what to do ..in the meantime please take ouw stwength and love
and Asta’s healing smoochie kisses
Aww, take care and I hope Emmett is feeling much better. I had to smile about your story about Cooper getting hosed off in the backyard 🙂
We are thinking of Emmett. It’s the worst feeling when they’re sick and you can’t immediately fix it. Glad to hear he’s starting to look like himself!
Oh, Maggie, I’m so sorry. I don’t know how well I’d deal with all of this. And poor Cooper. Maybe he’ll be more mindful next time!
I hope Emmett gets better soon and you guys can figure out what is really wrong with him. It sounds like he’s a trooper and is doing his best to fight it off. Take care of yourselves. I hope you’re able to get some rest.
Get better soon Emmett.