Scary night

Becca and I had a huge scare last night. We are visiting my mother. She got into something on our walk, ate it, I figured it was a poop. Apparently it wasn't. At about 9:15 I notice she is shaking like she has Parkinson's, lack of pee control too.

I called the vets emergency contact info. Thank god I had gotten her records faxed and made arrangements for her to be a patient at this practice. The take only their patients in emergencies. Anyway we were met there by one of the vets at ten. The vet thinks she ingested a drug. Becca got sub cu fluids and activated charcoal. They don't have overnight facilities, so she came home w me. I had to check her and take her out every hour. It was a hard night. I was so stressed I wanted to barf.

This morning is much better. The vet said it would take 12-24 hours to get completely out of her system. She isn't shaking, ate and has played w a squeaky. I just wish I knew for sure what she got into.

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Permalink Reply by susan on August 1, 2014 at 10:03am

Oh my gosh! What a scary thing to have happen. Hope all is well, and stays well, for Becca!

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Permalink Reply by Beth on August 1, 2014 at 10:16am

Oh, that's awful! I also worry when they eat something I don't see until some time has passed. Hopefully she will continue to improve. Please keep us posted on your girl.

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Permalink Reply by Linda on August 1, 2014 at 11:36am

Scary is right! I'm so glad she is feeling better this morning and continues to improve. You are going to need a nap for sure. Please keep us posted on how Becca is doing.

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on August 1, 2014 at 12:55pm

Oh my....that would be scary. Good thing you were so efficient and had the info you needed:) Glad she's doing better!!!

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Permalink Reply by Mark Sleith on August 1, 2014 at 2:58pm

Poor girl! What a scare - I'm glad it's all working out fine!

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Permalink Reply by Marcie on August 1, 2014 at 4:25pm

So far so good. Becca seems about back to normal. She has slept more than normal today and didn't want to go for a walk. I'm still feeling stressed and way tired.

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on August 1, 2014 at 10:24pm

I think it does take people longer to get over things...we think too much:)

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Permalink Reply by Beth on August 1, 2014 at 11:50pm

Glad to hear she's feeling better. Hopefully you can both sleep well tonight. Poor Becca.

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Permalink Reply by Bev Levy on August 2, 2014 at 8:30am

Very scary! I am so glad she is doing better.

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Permalink Reply by Marcie on August 2, 2014 at 9:13am

OMG. I took Becca for a walk this morning and she snatched and ate something again! I was paying attention to an approaching car. It has been almost two hours and no symptoms. I'm a basket case.

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Permalink Reply by Jane Christensen on August 2, 2014 at 9:53am

Little devil...but then that's a corgi, often getting into things they are NOT suppose to!...hope it's nothing!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Marcie on August 2, 2014 at 2:35pm

I'm not sure what she ate today, but no ill effects. I need to figure out a way to deal with the snatch, chew, swallow she does. If I try to take anything she skips the chewing and just swallows. At home on the sidewalk it is easier to see what is coming and avoid it. I would hate to resort to a basket muzzle.