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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: Jeanette on August 24, 2008, 08:27:05 AM
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I know Mooks posted to say Annie had to go back to the vets after spaying but the vet said it was down to a bug, I've done a search and can't find my answer so any advice would be appreciated.
Indie was spayed on Friday and yesterday seemed to be better - couldn't stop her runnng around. This morning, have gone into the kitchen to find diarhoeaa everywhere mixed with blood and a very subdued Indie resting in her bed. Is diarrhoea normal after being spayed and also should I be worried about the blood - its only a small amount :huh: Haven't seen that anyone else has posted about this.
I know I'm a worrier so please forgive me if you think I'm worrying over nothing.
Doesn't seem to be anyone about at the moment, will log off now and come back in an hour.
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Honey certainly didn't have any runny tummy after her spay.... it does sound rather like she has picked up a bug to me... :-\
What has she been eating?? Might anything have upset her tummy?
Is she drinking, or does she seem dehydrated??
If you're at all worried, I'd contact your vet...
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My 2 girls never suffered anything like this either. I'd ring your vet for advice.
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neither of mine two girls who both been spayed, had had this after a spay, could be a bug she's picked up.
i would phone vets for advise.
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Thanks, I'd rung the vets after Karma's post. He said she shouldn't have blood in the diarrhoea especially as the diarrhoea was virtually black, asked me to check her gums and told him they were really pale and he wants to see her now. Am meeting him at the surgery in half hour. Thought she was recovering so well yesterday :'( Will let you know how we get on.
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Oh goodness, I hope she gets on ok at the vets :-*
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Hope its nothing too serious xx
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fingers and paws crossed here :luv:
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I hope she's ok after seeing the vet. She sounds a little anaemic (sp?) if her gums are pale, which might be to do with the shock of the op perhaps?
Do let us know how she is when you get back from the vets.
Sending Indie (and you) nice thoughts :luv:
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Fingers toes and paws all crossed. Hope she's okay :luv: :-*
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Got everything crossed here hoping all is ok!!! :luv:
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:shades: Oh dear it's definitely not normal, I'm glad to hear you are seeing the vet today ! I'd be worried about the diarrhoea being black in case she has some internal bleeding. :-\ Hope it's nothing too serious though :-*
Jann :luv:
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oh dear poor thing, i hop eits nothing too serious x
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fingers crossed here too :luv:
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Oh dog, ive just got round to reading this, so sorry that your baby is not 100% definately right though ringing the vet, you can never be too sure!!! hope Indie is feeling better soon. Alfie and Honey send some gentle licks.
Fingers and paws crossed xx
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Been to the vets, he's not sure what is the problem but thinks it could be a reaction to the Metacam but he's not really sure. He said if was definitely not normal and shouldn't happen after a spay (wanted to add that to anyone else who may be having their dogs spayed soon). Hoping that's all it is, she cannot take the Metacam anymore and so I asked for other pain relief but he said if that was what the problem is then she would react to them all like that. Not good news if she needs an operation in future :huh: He's given her some paste to try and bulk the poos (liquid) up but she has still got diarrhoea, if she gets worse or starts being sick then to contact him again. She's not moving again and keeps crying but don't know whether its from the spay or whether its the secondary problem now. Don't really know what to say as still not sure whether the problem is down to the Metacam - I'm hoping it is so that she can start to feel better when its out of her system but at the moment there is no change. Feel like its my fault :'(
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Forgot to add, thank you for all wishes :D
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I hope she's feeling better soon and it's nothing too serious :-*
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millie had bad diarrhea two days after having a lump removed, the vet said it was probably a reaction to the anesthetic. Maybe the straining has made her operation site sore as well :-\.
Hope she makes a speedy recovery :-*
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Only just caught up with this been out most of the day.
Sorry to hear Indie is poorly, hoping she will pick up really quickly with the paste for her tummy :luv:
Its not your fault Jeanette, its just a little set back she will be right very soon, thinking of you and Indie
My friends dog had a poorly tummy after her spay it was the anesthetic :-\ I know I hooman but I'm always being sick and doggy stomach after surgery too.
Keep your chin up :luv:
jo x
Kisses for Indie from Rosie :-* :-*
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Only just caught up with this been out most of the day.
Sorry to hear Indie is poorly, hoping she will pick up really quickly with the paste for her tummy :luv:
Its not your fault Jeanette, its just a little set back she will be right very soon, thinking of you and Indie
My friends dog had a poorly tummy after her spay it was the anesthetic :-\ I know I hooman but I'm always being sick and doggy stomach after surgery too.
Keep your chin up :luv:
jo x
Kisses for Indie from Rosie :-* :-*
Thanks Jo, wish I was out today, the staying in is driving me mad let alone how fed up Indie will be. I'm sure she will be OK. She seems a little better and have given her some scrambled egg - hope it doesn't go straight through her. I wonder if it is the anaesthetic and not the painkillers - seems horrible to stop the painkillers if thats not what the problem is - the vet never even mentioned the anaesthetic.
Poor Indie will probably feel sore tomorrow when this morning's Metacam wears off and she was supposed to have another 3 days worth of them.
Indie sends a sleepy kiss right back at Rosie. :-*
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Sorry to hear that Indie is having a rough time Jeanette, I hope she's feeling much better tomorrow and then you can stop being a worried mum. :-*
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So sorry to hear of Indie's problems :'( Poor little girl. I hope she feels better soon.
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Oh poor Indie, I do hope she is feeling better soon poor girl, gentle hugs and loads of TLC to her :-*
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I hope Indie feels better soon :-*
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Thanks for all your wishes. Hoping tomorrow is better, she's been squatting for a number two, no diarrhoea but drops of blood coming out. I am so stressed out at the moment, if no better by the morning, will be going back to the vets.
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Been working my way through the threads and only just seen this Jennette :o really hope she is a bit better this morning :-* let us know :huh:
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Been working my way through the threads and only just seen this Jennette :o really hope she is a bit better this morning :-* let us know :huh:
Thanks Teresa, she's deteriorated last night. Am meeting the emergency vet at 8.30 am for her to stay in at the vet hospital :'(
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Oh gosh, I really hope she's okay. I went through something similar with Heidi when we first got her, and can feel your pain right now.
Let us know how you get on.
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Hope she picks up soon
Hugs to you both :luv:
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Oh no, i am so sorry to read that she's gotten worse. :'( You must be so worried.
All fingers and paws crossed here that she picks up very soon. :luv: :-* :-* :-*
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:'( I am so sorry to hear this, sending positive healing thoughts for you and Indie :luv: :luv:
Jann and Flo :-*
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If its any help to put your mind at rest - I know several dogs who have reacted in this way to Metacam, I believe it has asprin in it and this can affect some dogs. I find Norocarp much better as an anti inflam.
My bitch also had runny/mucus poohs for a few days after spaying.
Hope shes better soon.
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Just seen this, sorry to hear Indie is being readmitted but hopefully they can find a better solution. Sending lots of healing thoughts.
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Sending lots of hugs and healing thoughts from Birmingham x
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Lots of hugs for you and Indie. :-*
I hope she is ok Jeanette and you.... you must be frantic. :'( Keep us posted.
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Thanks all, it means a lot. Have just left her at the vets, she'll be in a minimum of 2 days on fluid therapy as seriously dehydrated - at least she is in good hands. I felt helpless watching her get worse, she was vomiting at 5.00 am and blood coming from the rear end. and she couldn't move from her bed as she's exhausted. :'(
Hoping in few days, I can post that she is well and home. :luv:
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Thanks all, it means a lot. Have just left her at the vets, she'll be in a minimum of 2 days on fluid therapy as seriously dehydrated - at least she is in good hands. I felt helpless watching her get worse, she was vomiting at 5.00 am and blood coming from the rear end. and she couldn't move from her bed as she's exhausted. :'(
Hoping in few days, I can post that she is well and home. :luv:
Poor baby. :'( Try to keep busy (hard I know) and before you know it she will be back tormenting you. :luv: Hope she picks up quickly :-*
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So sorry she is still poorly...hope the vets get to the bottom of it....hope you are OK as well :-* thinking of you both
was just about to post when you updated ::)
She is in the best place and will get the care she needs to get her back on track :luv: still thinking of you both ;) :luv:
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Hi Jeanette
Only just caught up with this thread as computer has been unplugged due to decorating.
Poor Indie, hope she will start picking up now. Its all really horrid for you, what a worry.
I'm sure the vets will get her back on track now.
Sending positive healing thoughts to Indie and hugs to you. :luv:
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Thanks all, it means a lot. Have just left her at the vets, she'll be in a minimum of 2 days on fluid therapy as seriously dehydrated - at least she is in good hands. I felt helpless watching her get worse, she was vomiting at 5.00 am and blood coming from the rear end. and she couldn't move from her bed as she's exhausted. :'(
Hoping in few days, I can post that she is well and home. :luv:
Oh Jeanette, my heart goes out to you. It was exactly a year ago that Heidi took ill like that. Your little pet is in the best place now though. And I think it's perhaps better for you as well, as I'm sure you weren't able to tear yourself away from looking at her before you left her to the vets. At least this way you might be able to rest up a bit.
Let us know how she gets on.
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Thanks, was so worried about this op and was not expecting her to be this ill. :'( I know she's in the best place and they will take care of her, wish it was a normal working day so the staff were there all the time instead of just popping in to see her. I don't think I'll relax until she is home, safe and sound. May just have to do some housework to keep busy :o
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Just caught up with this too, what a worry :'( I hope she starts to pick up quickly once she's rehydrated and she's feeling better soon :-*
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Sorry to hear she is back in again, at least they can get help to her much quicker than if she was at home, should she need it ,hopefully not :D and she will be home soon
No one would expect there to be anything wrong after a spay, after all it's a routine operation for most vets that they carry out week after week. Remy had a small bloody discharge after hers and we put it down to her being done so close to having her last litter, and also hers was internally not in her poo. We later found out this was not strictly accurate.
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lots of (((( HUGS)))) to you both
Take care Jo
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Oh my gosh, I have just read this post! I hope she is home and well with you sonn Jeanette, thinking of you and sending gentle cocker squishes your way xx
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So sorry to hear Indie is poorly, ((((((((hugs)))))))))))) to you and Indie.
Take care
Barbara
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Thanks again for your wishes, it means a lot. Hope tomorrow doesn't drag as much as today has :'(
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Sending healing thoughts for Indie, hope she is back home with you soon, try and take care of yourself too :-*
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I am so sorry poor Indie is still poorly. :'(
:luv: Sending positive healing thoughts for a speedy recovery :luv: :-* Try not to worry too much Jeanette, she is in the best of hands I'm sure ;) :luv:
Jann :-*
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So sorry to hear about this, I hope they get her sorted quickly and she comes home to you safely very soon. You must be out of your mind with worry, you poor thing. All you can do is try and keep busy until you hear more news.
Gentle cocker kisses to you and Indie from the Muppeteers... :luv:
Thinking of you....
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were all rooting for Indie here :luv:
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All fingers and paws crossed here for a speedy recovery. :bigarmhug:
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Poor you and poor Indy :'( I hope she is home for cuddles soon. Fingers and paws crossed here too :-*
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Your poor little baby, lots of positive thoughts from us :luv:
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I hope Indie gets to come home soon Jeanette, so sorry you've both have had to go through all this :-* :-*
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Just rang the vets and she is doing really well, she's eaten something and is hydrated, they have had to take the drip out of her because she is twirling round and round in the crate and getting tangled up ::) She hasn't been sick and hasn't passed anything yet so they want to keep an eye on her for the rest of the day until she passes her food and if it isn't bloody then she can come home. The vet said she is wagging her tail and is pleased to see them this morning. YAY, never felt so relieved in all my life, didn't sleep a wink last night.
Thank you all for your positive thoughts - it sounds like she will be home this evening, just got to wait for a call from the vets around 4.00pm to let me know that she is not passing anymore blood.
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Oh, what a relief! I'm so happy for you that she's on the mend! :D
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Glad to hear she is on the mend!!!!
You must be so relieved, and looking forward to getting your little girl back home!!! Take care not to spoil her too much!!! :005:
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So So pleased Jeanette :luv: :luv:
Hopefully cocker cuddles tonight :blink:
I'm off to get a bar of chocolate and a coffee to celebrate :blink:
Jo
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That is good news, give her a squidge from us :luv:
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Brilliant news, so pleased for you, excitement in your house then :luv:
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Yes I can't wait to get her home, its her first stay at the vets so I bet she will be just as excited to get home where she will be spoilt. :luv: :luv:
So So pleased Jeanette :luv: :luv:
Hopefully cocker cuddles tonight :blink:
I'm off to get a bar of chocolate and a coffee to celebrate :blink:
Jo
I've already had my chocolate and lots of coffees to keep me awake. Good luck for tomorrow, will be thinking of you and Rosie :luv: :luv:
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So glad she has improved and will be home soon for lots of TLC :luv: you must be soooo relieved
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Hi Jeanette have been offline so didn't see this. So sorry you went through this..as you know we went through this with Annie, it was so distressing and she had to go in to vets :'(. I truly believe it was a reaction to metacam. She is now fine and Im having more problems getting her to stay calm !!! However I much prefer this than when she went down hill as its was so awful. But she's great now poo's took a couple of days to firm ph34r just to reassure you x
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Yes I can't wait to get her home, its her first stay at the vets so I bet she will be just as excited to get home where she will be spoilt. :luv: :luv:
So So pleased Jeanette :luv: :luv:
Hopefully cocker cuddles tonight :blink:
I'm off to get a bar of chocolate and a coffee to celebrate :blink:
Jo
I've already had my chocolate and lots of coffees to keep me awake. Good luck for tomorrow, will be thinking of you and Rosie :luv: :luv:
Thank you :blink: I don't need to tell you how I'm feeling ;)
Jo x
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:D I'm so pleased to hear how well Indie is doing Jeanette, I hope she's back home with you very soon ;)
Jann :luv:
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I'm so pleased to hear that Indie is on the up now . :D :D
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Hope that phone rings in the next half hour with good news and you can go and collect her. :luv:
Yes I can't wait to get her home, its her first stay at the vets so I bet she will be just as excited to get home where she will be spoilt. :luv: :luv:
So So pleased Jeanette :luv: :luv:
Hopefully cocker cuddles tonight :blink:
I'm off to get a bar of chocolate and a coffee to celebrate :blink:
Jo
I've already had my chocolate and lots of coffees to keep me awake. Good luck for tomorrow, will be thinking of you and Rosie :luv: :luv:
Thank you :blink: I don't need to tell you how I'm feeling ;)
Jo x
Will be thinking of you & Rosie. :-*
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Indie woo-woo's coming home - picking her up at 5.20. That should be the end of it now. Haven't had this much drama in our house for a long time and definitely do not want that kind of worry again. I'm sooooooo happy :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Hip Hip Hooray :luv: :luv: :luv: :luv:
Jo
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Indie woo-woo's coming home - picking her up at 5.20. That should be the end of it now. Haven't had this much drama in our house for a long time and definitely do not want that kind of worry again. I'm sooooooo happy :D :D :D :D :D :D
You must be soooooo relieved. :D :D :D Gentle squidges to the gorgeous girl. :luv:
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Aww glad she is back with her mummy. :luv:
Spoil her rotten it is allowed. :005:
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so pleased she is all better :luv: lots of hugs coming her way I suspect!!! :luv: :lol2:
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Really pleased Indie is better and hopefully home with you now getting spoilt rotten.
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So glad you've got your girlie home with you :D
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really pleased to read that Indy is home and well. I bet you have not enjoyed cocker cuddles this much in a long time ;) I hope you sleep well tonight.
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How is little Indy this morning Jeanette :blink:
Jo
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How is little Indy this morning Jeanette :blink:
Jo
Indie seems fine - she hadn't gone for a number two whilst she was at the vets at all but they released her as she had perked up loads. She promptly did a poo in the garden when she got home and was disappointed to see blood in the poo still :huh: Hoping its just the last of it though - it was a different vet who was looking after her from the emergency one on Sunday and she thinks Indie was ill due to a bug whereas the other vet thought it was a reaction to metacam. Apparently lots of dogs have been brought in with the same symptoms which is why the latest vet thinks its the same bug, she did say the name but I can't remember it. She's on a course of tablets for 8 days and then I have to take a stool sample in for them to check for this particular type of bacteria.
When I picked her up from the vets, a puppy walked in and she wanted to play so definitely back to the old Indie. She has been running round the garden chasing the cat over the fence >:( and so am trying to stop her jumping up. I'd rather have it this way though then it being so ill.
No diarrhoea or sickness since she's been home, she stinks of doggies though :shades: but can't bath her as cannot get the wound wet - it must be the smell from the kennels at the vets as other dogs were in there. One thing though, I am so glad that Indie is crate trained and she still uses her crate at home as can imagine if she wasn't, she would have been very scared and anxious being left in the crate at the vets. She's never been kenneled before.
Whatever was wrong with her, its not the spay wound to all who have read this and this is healing very nicely as long as I can keep her from biting the wound. >:(
So glad she's home and roll on next week when she has her stiches out. :D
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I'm so glad she's home and recovering well - give her a squidge from us :luv:
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Im so pleased to hear she is back home with you jeanette, what a relief to have her back by your side and plenty of cocker kisses!!
Wishing a speedy recovery xx
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Hurray!!! So pleased you're getting her home safe and sound. Enjoy your cocker cuddles with her!
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Glad Indie is home and on the mend :D
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Glad she is home and on the mend :luv:
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Oh, I have just read all of this thread, poor you and poor Indie. I am sorry I missed all the drama, but so pleased she is recovering well now.