Banksie girl is sick :(

[cali baker]

Times like these makes me wish our dogs can TELL us, in human language, what is wrong with them. I am glad no blockage was found and I so hope that whatever Banks has will resolve itself asap. I know you're worried, Christine, especially with Banks not acting herself but take things step by step and hopefully tomorrow's vet visit will shed more light. In the meantime, just know that we continue to pray for Bank's full recovery. The boys and I send her our love!

 

[Texas Carol]

Renewed prayers for your beloved Banks to be well!

Cami & I send big, comforting hugs & love to y'all <3

 

[Biogirl71]

You and Banks are in my thoughts. I am hoping that it gets figured out and Banks is back to her normal self soon.

 

[2BullyMama]

Thanks all--- this is her since getting home. She has eaten a little but not drinking... giving her water via syringe

 

[Marine91]

Poor baby. I hope you are able to get to the bottom of this soon so she can stary feeling better. Hugs and prayers for you all. Harlea sends puppy kisses to boot.

 

[ddnene]

Gosh Christine, do you think she had possible bloat?!! I've never heard of intestines twisting like that… or maybe I'm wrong...

 

[dolphin]

How strange all of this is. I hope she feels better today.

 

[rjisaterp]

I am glad that Banks is home and recouperating. I am still keeping fingers, toes and paws crossed that she will be fine.

 

[Pati Robins]

Bless her xx hope she feels better soon xx sending hugs to you Christine and Banks xx

 

[RiiSi]

Hope she feels better soon. Believe me I know how frustrading it is not to know what's really wrong! Be strong!

 

[brutus77]

How was that diagnosed? Blood work?

Partial obstruction they saw on xray. the rest was blood work. I am not convinced he had an obstruction. I think his tummy was really irritated from the massive infection.

 

[bullmama]

Awe I was hoping she was on the mend, I'm sorry to hear she's still not doing well. I'm glad you're taking her to your regular vet today. Refusing ice cream and meat is not good at all

Sending prayers that you get some answers today.


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[Manydogs]

Sorry to hear about poor Bank's-and we thought she was on the mend. I will be praying for her today, and hoping that her regular vet will discover her problem-and help her get back to her sweet self!! Prayers,prayers.

 

[JennieS]

How's Banks holding up today?

 

[2BullyMama]

Gotta start off with I LOVE MY VET!!!! :D

So, we are back and Banks is holding down food so far today... she has had two small meals (about 1/2 cup total) of ground beef and green beans with water.

Our vet examined her from head to toe, sat and read the ER report with me and then ask that I explain everything to him.. start to finish. He checked all her vitals, her belly, back, ears the works. he explained how when animals have an upset to the GI system it can cause turmoil in the intestine and 'look' like an obstruction, which is why the ER did the second set of x-rays after she was on fluid and a shot of Cerenia (for nausea), that will help settle the system and give a better idea of what it looks like in there. He said it is not uncommon for false obstruction to show up when they are this sick. He was really thrown (didn't come right out and say it, but facial expression and tone said it) that they sent Banks home without any follow up meds to ensure her stomach would settle and that they did not explain any of that to us when we picked her up. He asked me, 'what meds did they give you for her?' I said, nothing... he looked and said ' no meds at discharge?' I responded 'correct'... he was quite for a few seconds and said OK... here is what I'm gonna do...

He thinks she has some type of virus, sort of like us it has to run it's course. What he did not like is hearing her snub food or ice cream... he knows Banks and that raised his eyebrows. So I am to keep her on the Cerenia for the next two days with the bland diet, he gave her a shot at the office to cover today and I have pills for four days if necessary, but he wants her back in his office if she vomits or refuses food at any time this week. He also did her laser treatment since she had not had any of her meds for her back/arthritis since Saturday, he did not want to chance her pain causing more issues, by doing the treatment, it relaxes her and lessen the stress on the system.

overall, today she is making slow improvement. I am home with her today, Lewis will be with her tomorrow and if all remains good, her eating, drinking and no vomit then we can safely say, she had a really bad stomach virus.

I can not thank you all enough for the love, support, and prayers! My girl had us real scared and I am now thinking we have on back on track and she will be her beeotchy self in no time.

LOVE you all.... I will keep you posted, with pics, of course.

Henny @cali baker... you are so right, I wish they could talk!!