Update on Hershey....(NF) [Archive]

kaorder1999

10-17-2006, 10:02 PM

Hershey, the chocolate lab puppy we rescued, isnt doing well. She did though eat a little today. We went to walmart and bought some Gerber baby food and she sniffed at it and ate a little. We then shoved about 3 syringes full of it down her throat. She is showing a lot of signs of Distemper but dont know for sure yet. We have to watch her for a couple of days. Has anyone on here ever had a puppy with distemper...what were the signs you saw?

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c399/kaorder1999/Hershey/7.jpg

Ranger Mom

10-17-2006, 10:03 PM

Originally posted by kaorder1999
Hershey, the chocolate lab puppy we rescued, isnt doing well. She did though eat a little today. We went to walmart and bought some Gerber baby food and she sniffed at it and ate a little. We then shoved about 3 syringes full of it down her throat. She is showing a lot of signs of Distemper but dont know for sure yet. We have to watch her for a couple of days. Has anyone on here ever had a puppy with distemper...what were the signs you saw?

Send vet93 a PM, he may be able to help you out there!

gobble_up03

10-17-2006, 10:04 PM

isn't there a shot for distemper? i thought it was combined with the parvo and rabies vaccinations

kaorder1999

10-17-2006, 10:06 PM

there is but shes too young and her immune system is too week right now for the vaccination...

Matthew328

10-17-2006, 10:26 PM

Makes me sad seeing a pic of that puppy...hope she turns out ok

shankbear

10-17-2006, 10:56 PM

Such a pretty pup. Wishing yall my best!!!!!!

Ranger Mom

10-18-2006, 12:17 AM

As I was talking to Kaorder on IM's, his fiance took Hershey out to go to the bathroom. She did her business and then ran around a little bit with a toy. (Hershey, not the fiance:p) Hopefully that was a good sign.

If anyone needs any info on distemper or roundworms... Kaorder and I are experts on the "symptoms" now!!:D

kaorder1999

10-18-2006, 07:50 AM

you arent lying...i feel like I know everything now. She did a little better last night but has been real depressed this morning. Depression in puppies is both a sign of distemper and round worms. We know whe has the worms and are hoping that is what is causing her sickness. We can get rid of the worms but cant get rid of distemper!

pirate4state

10-18-2006, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by kaorder1999
you arent lying...i feel like I know everything now. She did a little better last night but has been real depressed this morning. Depression in puppies is both a sign of distemper and round worms. We know whe has the worms and are hoping that is what is causing her sickness. We can get rid of the worms but cant get rid of distemper! Good luck Josh & keep us posted!! Hope Hershey feels better SOON!! :)

kaorder1999

10-18-2006, 11:41 PM

not getting any better. Took her to an Animal Hospital in Dallas late tonight and they gave her fluids through an IV to try to hydrate her. They also gave her some shots to help with her nasaua. We are going to take her back to our regular vet tomorrow to find out more. They are still not sure if its the beginning stages of distemper yet. They said its just an upper respiratory infection right now but it can lead to distemper. We will see. She is still not eating on her own. We are having to shove it down her throat.

Old Tiger

10-18-2006, 11:47 PM

I hope that she gets better :(

kaorder1999

10-19-2006, 09:34 PM

tomorrow might be the make it or break it day for sweet Hershey. She's fighting. The Vet today said the worms seemed to have cleared up and the only thing now is seeing whether or not there are any neurological symptoms so we are on the lookout for that.

LH Panther Mom

10-19-2006, 09:44 PM

Good luck, ka! :)

kaorder1999

10-19-2006, 09:45 PM

thanks....this has been REAL hard on Amanda. She gets so attached to animals and she has doctored Hershey like you wouldnt believe.

kaorder1999

10-20-2006, 08:07 AM

hey guys...just wanted to let yall know that Hershey passed peacefully in her sleep last night. We decided last night that we would put her down this morning but Hershey didnt want to put Amanda through that!! Thanks for yalls thoughts and prayers!

shankbear

10-20-2006, 08:14 AM

I am so sorry. That was one pretty pup. RIP Hershey.........

DaHop72

10-20-2006, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by kaorder1999
hey guys...just wanted to let yall know that Hershey passed peacefully in her sleep last night. We decided last night that we would put her down this morning but Hershey didnt want to put Amanda through that!! Thanks for yalls thoughts and prayers! Thoughts are with you guys. Earlier in the year lost our little house dog we had for 14 years. Tough to take if you are a dog person.:(

LH Panther Mom

10-20-2006, 08:22 AM

I'm sorry to hear this, J. :(

44INAROW

10-20-2006, 08:23 AM

She went knowing she was loved.... :)

Ranger Mom

10-20-2006, 08:44 AM

I know how hard this is on yall....BUT, thank God she died surrounded by the people who loved her rather in the cold impersonal shelter you got her from.

You and Amanda made her last days on earth a happy place for her.

pirate4state

10-20-2006, 08:58 AM