My bitch

[h2co-pilot]

Poor poor Peepers.

[Arizona Hummerboy]

Originally Posted by h2co-pilot

I am supposed to take Pea-Pie to get spayed this morning but she seems sick. Coughing and gagging- maybe from the kennel last week. I don't think I will take her in and just call them, I don't want any complications or her coughing with stitches. I just want her to be healthy before going in.

Am I being unreasonable? Do you think I am just nervous and procrastinating? Kenny is sleeping and I don't want the vet to think I am a weirdo or get pissy for ruining their schedule.

Furthermore, has anyone spayed their dog before? I am worried for her. I have to get it done soon. Any tips to make her more comfortable? Do they give pain pills for them?

That Pea-Pie told me she was all ready spayed, she said not to worry Droopy Dog.

[DRTYFN]

Oh... I thought this thread was going in a different direction.

[h2co-pilot]

I don't want to talk about it. **


She is really coughing bad now. It woke me up so I am getting ready to google to see what's going on.

**

[KenP]

The bitch is coughing today. That is all.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by KenP

The bitch is coughing today. That is all.

She's probably just a little cold. Warm her up in the microwave for about 10 seconds.

[KenP]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

She's probably just a little cold. Warm her up in the microwave for about 10 seconds.

She's on/under two blankets and a heating pad. Just may have to try the microwave.

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by KenP

She's on/under two blankets and a heating pad. Just may have to try the microwave.

A pot of boiling water might help.

[usetosellhummer]

Be careful! becasue she is small she can get phnemonia easy. my 6lb did and when i could'nt get water down him with eyedropper I took him to the Doggie Hospital. they pumped fluids and two days of antibiotics in him. i thought he was dying. Just watch it real close! Get food and water in and if the cough gets worse and you can't get water in. Go see the vet. Forget the surgery for a week.

[Hmmm2]

h2co-pilot, how is Pea-Pie doing??

[h2co-pilot]

Originally Posted by Hmmm3

h2co-pilot, how is Pea-Pie doing??

Hmmm you are so sweet. I appreciate everyone's imput and concern.

She is doing okay, still coughing every now and then, but not peeing hardly. Now I will try to make sure she gets some water thanks to usetosell. She is really cold too, shivering and her ears are cold so I have been either holding her wrapped in a blanket or on the heating pad with blankets when I am doing stuff. (FWIW, I am not being dramatic, I normally always hold her but w/out a blanket and put her under one when I am busy- just stepping the heat up a little.) She should be fine.

[ratesguy]

How long ago was she in the kennel? Bordattelo would not be effective if she got the shot the day she went in. Kennel cough shows up about a week later, IIRC. It is relatively benign but you may want to check with the vet if that cough persists. As to the spaying--not to worry, it is routine and she will be normal in 2 days.

[h2co-pilot]

Thanks rates, she was there last Wed. thru Fri.

I read that early this morning. The shot takes at least 5 days to be effective and is kinda like the flu shot as it is based on a popular strain of Bordatella at the time it was manufactured. I believe it to be kennel cough or a reverse sneezing but since the symptoms developed; I assume it to be KC and being a virus I have decided not to get antibiotics unless she becomes worse or develops a fever or stops eating or drinking.

I also found out she is the "deer" type of Chihuahua (longer slender legs and a deer shaped head- still AKC), which is so darn cute. She does look just like a tiny deer and folds her legs up like one.

[usetosellhummer]

cool, dry eyedropper of water and childrens pedialight is ok too

[Hmmm2]

Originally Posted by usetosellhummer

cool, dry eyedropper of water and childrens pedialight is ok too

You're right, usetosellhummer. Keep her hydrated. And make sure you put the eyedropper of water at the CORNER of her mouth, not directly down her throat. The vet told us a pet can choke on being given fluids too fast and/or it can go into the lungs. Pets lap water, so aren't used to having it given so freely through their throat. Poor little 'deer-like' Peepers.

[usetosellhummer]

status report please

[KenP]

Originally Posted by usetosellhummer

status report please

Went for a ride in the car this afternoon and she was doing great, she doesn't like riding in cars. We were less than 3 minutes from the house when she barfed on CP. It was a big one, too! Poor little thing.

But the cough is better. Much better, in fact.

[Mrs.ssippi]

Originally Posted by KenP

Went for a ride in the car this afternoon and she was doing great, she doesn't like riding in cars. We were less than 3 minutes from the house when she barfed on CP. It was a big one, too! Poor little thing.

But the cough is better. Much better, in fact.

All she needed to do was throw-up. You should have stuck your finger down her throat. She had a hair ball.

[Hmmm2]

Originally Posted by Mrs.ssippi

She had a hair ball.

I've never seen a chihuahua have a hairball.
h2co-pilot, is SHe still cold and shivering?

[KenP]

Originally Posted by Hmmm3

I've never seen a chihuahua have a hairball.
h2co-pilot, is SHe still cold and shivering?

She's fine. Only cold when outside and without a sweeter.