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Offline Rhona W

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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #60 on: July 16, 2007, 12:11:17 AM »
Michele, I am so sorry I missed this earlier.  :embarassed:

I'm glad little Florence is feeling a bit better now and hope she is back home with you soon.   :luv:  :luv:

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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #61 on: July 16, 2007, 06:02:15 AM »
Awww sorry I missed this Michele, what a rollercoaster, i'm so pleased to read that Florence is improving, hoping it continues and shes home with you soon :-*


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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #62 on: July 16, 2007, 06:03:51 AM »
Oh Michele what  worrying time you've had. :o I'm so pleased to hear little Florence is feeling a bit better  :luv:
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« Reply #63 on: July 16, 2007, 02:21:53 PM »
Fantastic news! So pleased that she is going to be alright :luv:
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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #64 on: July 16, 2007, 05:40:16 PM »
Any news on little Florence today Michele?


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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #65 on: July 16, 2007, 05:48:26 PM »
Hi all, well she's still down there :016: she is much, much brighter but still not eating. She was sick once overnight and so they've given an anti-sickness jab. She's taking water ok and has been yipping and wagging her tail when anyone goes past. I've taken a couple of soft toys down there for her as company but as hard as it was I decided not to see her, I'm coping quite well at the moment and I think if I saw her I might just melt. :'(

The plot thickens as her breeder rang me this afternoon and their pup and another one being held for someone (Florence's sisters) have both been admitted at their vets with the same symptoms. Their vets have doubts that it is Giardia as they feel they would be much worse if it was. :dunno:

My fav vet also rang earlier and she's had a look at Florence and I think they are quite baffled. Her temperature is normal, there's no tenderness in her tummy, she's brightened up but still won't eat. :huh:
She felt if I brought her home today, she'd only end up back down there. I told her I want her to stay to the point where she is eating and when she comes home we can build her back up slowly.

So she's not out of the woods yet, but will let you know how she progresses.

Keep those positive vibes coming please.

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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #66 on: July 16, 2007, 05:53:43 PM »
Awww sorry to hear your no further on with finding the cause, she sounds like shes in good hands though and i'm sure it won't be much longer before shes well and home again ;)

Sending much love :luv:


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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #67 on: July 16, 2007, 06:36:39 PM »
Florence, please eat something - you have lots of people very worried about you  :luv:

Hope she eats something soon Michele and you can get her back home. Hope the other pups get on okay too
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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #68 on: July 16, 2007, 06:50:58 PM »
ohhh I thought you were going to tell us she's home :-\

hopefully tomorrow ;)
 
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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #69 on: July 16, 2007, 07:03:53 PM »
It's bad enough when they're ill and you know what the problem is. For them to be so ill and not be clear what the vause is is just anightmare! I truly hope that between the three vets they manage to find out what the problem is make them all better.

I think you're being incredibly brave for your little girl Michele. It's easy to think about what we want - but putting what she needs first is not always easy.

Keep at it chuck ;) And you know where we are ;)
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« Reply #70 on: July 16, 2007, 07:06:25 PM »
Lots of positive thoughts coming from me and Charlie  :-* :-*
Hope she starts eating soon x

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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #71 on: July 16, 2007, 07:09:09 PM »
Sorry to hear she is still at the vets Michele :-\  It must be awful for you not to see her.  I really hope there is good news soon :blink:
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« Reply #72 on: July 16, 2007, 07:09:27 PM »
Aww what a nightmare Michele :-\
Really hope she improves quickly and is back home with you soon :blink:

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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #73 on: July 16, 2007, 07:25:29 PM »
I've only just seen this Michele, sorry.  :embarassed:

How heartbreaking this is.  :'( Poor little baby she's so young. Its particularly worrying that no one knows for sure what's the cause of this is. I can't imagine how you feel.

Sending gentle hugs to her and sloppy kisses from my lot. We'll be thinking of you all.
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Re: If I Were A First Time Dog Owner.....
« Reply #74 on: July 16, 2007, 07:36:11 PM »
i was convinced i would log on and she'd be home :'(
extra healing thoughts still being sent to florence :luv: