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Offline lyn

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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #45 on: July 15, 2007, 09:39:28 PM »
glad it looks like you have some answers and florence is on the right treatment.
still sending healing thoughts her way.

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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #46 on: July 15, 2007, 09:43:43 PM »
Oh poor baby  :'(  Jersey had Giardia earlier in the year and once we got her on the right treatment she really rallied so fingers crossed Florence continues to pick up. Do you think she may get to come home tomorrow?

Although I'm sorry that Jersey was poorly it's good to hear she soon perked up.

I'm hopeful she's home tomorrow, I know she's only been here a week but the house seems empty  :'( I suppose it all depends on her and how well she responds.

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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #47 on: July 15, 2007, 09:48:23 PM »
Glad you seem to have identified the problem Michele - at least you are pretty sure she is on the right meds for it.  :-\

Hope little Florrie picks up and is able to come home to you tomorrow  ;)

Sending more hugs and healing thoughts  :-*
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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #48 on: July 15, 2007, 09:54:43 PM »
I have 2 cats that have had Giardia. Bailey recovered very quickly once on the metro.......tablests but poor Hodge had lots of other issues which bafled the vets as he kept being positive for Giardia.....

Good luck Florence - get well soon

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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #49 on: July 15, 2007, 09:59:51 PM »
Hi Michele

Just caught up with this thread, so sorry to hear that little Florence hasn't been well but relieved that you have now got to the bottom of it. Hope she comes home soon  Kelly xxx :D
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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #50 on: July 15, 2007, 10:18:21 PM »
Just had a call from the vet and she says Florence has really perked up in the last two hours and is coming up to the front of the pen and wagging her tail . She still hasn't eaten but she's not over concerned as she still has a way to go, and she hasn't vomited.  :shades:

I've told her about the Giardia and she thanked me for the info which obviously will be helpful.

Being as they have there own website I don't think there's any wrong in posting a link, but THIS is who has been caring for Florence and is on duty overnight (I thought she finished at 10 but it seems not  :-\)
She might not have been qualified that long but she seems to know her stuff AND is really nice. :shades:

Thank you once again for all your good wishes, I've heard other people say it and it might sound corny but it really does help.

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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #51 on: July 15, 2007, 10:25:01 PM »
good to hear she's perked up now. good that you seem to be feeling better too.

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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #52 on: July 15, 2007, 10:26:02 PM »
Oh thats wonderful news. If she keeps going at this rate , she will be home in no time.
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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #53 on: July 15, 2007, 10:30:18 PM »
Glad to hear that little Florence has perked up.  Hope you have her home soon.
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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #54 on: July 15, 2007, 10:32:54 PM »
Just caught up with this Michele - what a worrying day you've had! Glad little Florence has perked up a bit and hopefully she'll be back home with her family very soon. At least you know she is in good hands and being well looked after all night - your vet sounds a good 'un ;)
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« Reply #55 on: July 15, 2007, 10:54:31 PM »
Out of curiosity I've just put 'Manuka' and 'Giardia' into Google and guess what "it creates a hostile environment for the protozoa", so it didn't do her any harm trying the honey.  :shades:

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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #56 on: July 15, 2007, 11:00:50 PM »
Blimey what a day you've had  :o  Really sorry to hear she is at the vets, but pleased she seems to be improving and hopefully she will be able to come home tomorrow  :luv:
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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #57 on: July 15, 2007, 11:05:59 PM »
Out of curiosity I've just put 'Manuka' and 'Giardia' into Google and guess what "it creates a hostile environment for the protozoa", so it didn't do her any harm trying the honey.  :shades:


I had to google manuka honey because I'd never heard if it. Very interesting!
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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #58 on: July 15, 2007, 11:11:02 PM »
Am so so glad florence has perked up  :D


You must be sooooo relieved, bet you were worried sick  :'(


I know you must be missing her terribly  :luv:



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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #59 on: July 15, 2007, 11:34:18 PM »
I know you must be missing her terribly  :luv:

Dead right Jan, you wouldn't think they could pull your heart out after just a week, but they can.  :luv: