Over-worried new mom

Okay, so I'm hoping some of you can sympathize with me here.

I have had Mira for 9 days. She is 10 weeks old as of last Friday.

I am CONVINCED that she is sick, or going to be sick, or hurting, or ... ANYTHING.

Example: Her first two days here she only pooped once a day. I automatically assumed intestinal blockage, and treated for it.

Ex #2: She threw up on her second day here. (To be expected! She was WAY overwhelmed!) I assumed she had parvo. No, not kidding.

Ex #3: We have a rockery in the back yard. I'm WAITING for her to decide she can leap from it, even though she clearly understands that it is too high.

Ex #4: when she had her one HORRIBLE crying night, I decided she must be hurting. No, I didn't take her out of the kennel.

I am a vet technician. I've dealt with literally thousands of dogs and puppies.

How is it that I NOW turn into worry-crazy mom, even when this isn't my first dog?!

It's driving me up the wall, and my boyfriend too.

She's had her second round of shots, last Thursday. The vet did a full exam, including a fecal test, and she passed with flying colors. So why am I still freaking out?

Ugh.

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Permalink Reply by Krissy C. on July 19, 2010 at 9:09pm

So, so so true. I thought it'd help me feel *more* prepared. Instead, it makes me feel like everything is wrong with her. Too bad I don't see a ton of happy healthy animals at work (when I was working in a clinic) I just saw them when they were super sick. :(

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Permalink Reply by Jacki & Izi on July 19, 2010 at 10:46pm

I'm a terrible worrier, especially when it comes to my dog. My vet is on speed-dial and I swear I call them like every other week about something.

I imagine it's a lot worse for you though, knowing the worst case scenarios.