Just Andrea Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) Please send your positive vibes to our lovely young girl Gracie. She is a large breed pup around 4-5 months old I have been told, that came out of pound about 1.5 weeks ago - when she went into board it was found she had a rather severe ringworm infection - hair missing, scabs and was knawing at herself. She was raced to the vets, we raced in Grisevin and got her started on that and she was malasebed also and has been for the last week or so. A week later she now has vomitting and diarrhoea and was frothing at the mouth yesterday - ringworm treatment had to be stopped. Was suspected to be parvo, but test was negative and after fluids, antibiotics and antiemetics she appeared to pick up overnight. She has now gone downhill this arvo with lethargy and vomitting and vet suggest possible Salmonella or other GI infection which is obviously quite nasty - similar treatment to parvo though - antibiotics, fluids and antiemietics... This poor young girl has already been through enough........if we are lucky she will pull through this but then have to go back on ringworm treatment for weeks again....not an easy time for one so young. Please keep our big little girl in your prayers and thoughts tonight. Been a rough week or two and I really can't face losing this girl right now. Attached is her pound photo. Edited April 17, 2013 by Just Andrea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burkes Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Oh noooo, the poor chook. Sending big hugs to her. Do you have donation details on your website Andrea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosetta Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Sending Gracie positive vibes - such a lot to go through in such a short life poor baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I'm so sorry Andrea Hang in there little Gracie. Puppy hugs to you. xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Andrea Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 Hi Burkes, No sorry haven't got a chance - only had the new website up and running for a few months as it is and need more hours in every day sadly - I'm sure most feel the same..... More worried about her making it than the vet bill at the moment but I probably should be............her making it will be the hurdle number 1, vet bill hurdle number 2........... Thanks people - keep the prayers coming - really quite worried about her - not going to hear anything till the morning - going to be such a long night............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazilybazbaz Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 good luck Andrea. Poor little pup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Poor baby girl. All paws crossed here for her & sending lots of healing thoughts her way. Good luck with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Oh no, poor little baby. Wishing her strength and wellness! Re the ringworm, have you tried F10 ointment? I discovered it a few years ago and swear by it now. Its much nicer on them little bodies than the gris (although I use both in severe cases). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Poor little Gracie. I hope she pulls through, JA. And hugs to you. Have a sweet cup of tea and try to sleep a little so you can be ready to support Gracie in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion 01 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 How's little Gracie doing today? Not fair is it. Lots of hugs and kisses for her, hoping she will be on the mend soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Andrea Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Sadly Gracie lost her fight this morning. First report at 8:30 was that she had made it through the night and although still rather sick looking and lethargic was responsive and half sat up and responded to vet nurse touch and attention. Things were starting to look up at least and I was at least somewhat relieved. At 9:30 am Gracie started agonal coughing - lots of froth - adrenaline brought her back and she started blinking and responding and glucose was started....................she started agonal coughing again.............and then we lost her again.........she could not be brought back with adrenaline..... Analysis of her diarrhoea/faecal sample idenfitied lots of rod type bacteria - suspects are either Salmonella or E.coli................ Rangers have been alerted as this can affect people just as much as other animals. Unfortunately it was a fight between the antibiotics and nasty bacteria in there while keeping her hydrated...........she lost. Such a horrible outcome for one so young - impounded and alone, constant discomfort of ringworm for several weeks and now this for her last few days - shitty way to go out. So sorry little girl - I was so looking forward to seeing you soon and giving you a big cuddle. Gutted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Gifts Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) Based on the title I'm assuming Gracie faced problems greater than her body could handle. So very sad for you JA and of course Gracie didn't deserve this. XXX Posted at the same time. Shitty, shitty, shitty original owners. You deserved so much better Gracie. Run free over the bridge now beautiful girl. Edited April 17, 2013 by Little Gifts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Crazy Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 So sorry.... poor little Gracie. Agree L Gifts, bloody shitty original owners Yet another innocent puppy has to suffer... Run free now sweet girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffyluv Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Poor little girl.. RIP Gracie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aphra Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 So sorry Andrea. It always seems so much worse when they get a save and they have that window of hope. Poor little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Just Andrea - can you post or PM the name of the vet clinic that treated Gracie please? I'd like to ring through a donation towards her vet bill if I may... assuming they take credit card payments over the phone... T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion 01 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 So sad. At least she is a peace now and nothing can hurt her anymore. What a rotten start to life, but at least she had help towards the end and didn't die all by herself where no one cared. RIP sweet Gracie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntrox Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Run free sweet princess, no more pain now darling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazilybazbaz Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 poor little darling. Hugs Andrea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*kirty* Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I'm so sorry. RIP Gracie, taken far too soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now