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« on: November 26, 2009, 02:20:45 PM » |
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You may remember I posted a few weeks about Betsy's vet visit and how the vet put her on diuretics (Lasix aka Novo-furosemide) to reduce the fluid buildup around her heart and lungs? They have been working very well and she's not been coughing nearly as much. The unfortunate side effects are thirst and copious urination, but we can manage that for the honour of having her around fairly healthy for a little longer.
This morning I went out for a few groceries. I was only gone about an hour and DH was working in his office upstairs. Apparently he heard a loud yelp and ran downstairs to find Betsy flailing on her back fighting for air. She had voided herself in the dog bed and he was soaked when he picked her up. He turned her upside down and shook her gently, and then opened her air passage with his finger (this is only easy to do once she is almost unconscious as she clenches/bites when she's still aware). He was very frightened that she was gone and held and rocked her in the cool air outside for about 10 minutes. And by the time I got home, she was as right as rain! It might be Thanksgiving only in the States today, but we both have a lot to be grateful for.
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Loving mom to pug rescues Denver, Farnsworth and Tina and chihuahua rescue Maximus Spartacus. Foster mom to pug Murdoch. Forever loving pugs Mei-Ling, Kim-Soo, Daisy-Bo, Jake, Betsy and Gooey at the Rainbow Bridge and in my heart.
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« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2009, 03:18:55 PM » |
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Oh Lord, Hilary. I'm sure that Bryan's heart almost stopped. Lots of positive pug karma out to Betsy....
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« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2009, 03:41:10 PM » |
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Oh Hilary how awful. My heart was pounding just reading about it! We're sending lots of positive thoughts to you all.
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Anna; Mom to Pugs Darwin (5) & Ada (4.5), and cats Maggie (11) & Petra (11), and hairless honorary pug Isaac (1.5 year old toddler terror)
Forever loving Thor, Dougal & Duchess at The Bridge
"If you can keep your head while all about you are losing theirs, you probably haven't checked with your answering service."
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« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2009, 03:46:13 PM » |
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Hilary, how frightening for Bryan, but it sounds like he handled the stressful situation well.
Wishing your Betsy better days ahead.
Maureen
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« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2009, 06:14:17 PM » |
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How very scary. I am glad Betsy is doing ok now, that really is something to be thankful for.
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« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2009, 09:28:51 PM » |
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What an awful day for all of you!
Sending lots of postive thoughts to Betsy!
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Rocky's Loyal Servant Angela
Have you hugged your pug today??
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« Reply #6 on: November 27, 2009, 06:02:55 AM » |
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Glad Betsy is ok.
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Jane aka 71337
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« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2009, 06:29:27 AM » |
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Oh Hilary, hugs and kisses to you, Betsy and especially Bryan.
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Kathy
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« Reply #8 on: November 27, 2009, 09:09:47 AM » |
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Poor Brian - to be home alone when "his Girl" had such a frightening episode must have been awful for him. He did well.
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Candace
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« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2009, 05:52:34 PM » |
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Brian must have been beside himself! How scary. Glad to hear she recovered and hoping she has some good times left.
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angelpugs
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« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2009, 06:46:27 PM » |
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Oh my,glad she's okay now i will say a prayer for you both please know my thoughts and prayers are with you both.  |
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Gift of angels.
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keep on pugging
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« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2009, 09:48:50 PM » |
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How very scary. I am glad Betsy is doing ok now, that really is something to be thankful for.
I couldn't have said it any better. Good to hear things turned around.  |
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