All I can say is =(

[Pyr Heaven]

As some of you know, my baby Miles is 9 weeks old, and has recently been very sick after the diagnosis of hookworms.

Well, he started getting diarrhea a couple days ago, then yesterday, it had a bloody tinge to it.

I took him to the emergency hospital last night, and as soon as the nurse saw his gums, she picked him up and ran out of the room really quick.

He is there now. The vet asked what we wanted to do, and that the cost of treatment could be anywhere between 1200-2000 dollars. Mind you, I'm a 19 year old girl living with my boyfriend.

I had to tell them to do something. Miles is like my child. I couldn't let him suffer, and I couldnt euthanize him either. I have to see if he can fight this.

So, after staying at the vet for a couple hours I decided to come home to try and get some rest. The doctor called to tell me that his red blood cell count is supposed to be between 38-55% AND HIS WAS 7. He is also severely dehydrated. I didn't know though because he was drinking and peeing and everything. I feel so bad. He tested negative for parvo, and said this is mostly due to parasites (hookworms or a combination of others).

He had/is having TWO blood transfusions. The doctor once again told me he is in such a severe condition that he might not make it. Once again, I have to try.

What makes me SO dog gone angry right now, is that fact that I just had him at the vet on Wednesday. THREE DAYS AGO. And that doc didn't seem the least bit concerned. I THOUGHT he knew what he was doing. I THOUGHT the supplement would help. His gums were just about as pale on Wednesday, and he was more concerned about neutering and the removal of dew claws.

I feel horrible. I feel like I should've brought him in sooner. But I wanted to see if the supplement would help any.Or I should've taken him elsewhere right away. But I had always heard so much about this vet, and how it was so great. I trusted him with my animals. Or at least to a certain degree.

I feel so horrible. I just hope he's going to be ok....

[patrick]

When you have hook or whip worm they need to be treated specifically for this type of worm RIGHT AWAY and this is why I was surprised that your vet said wait a month before treating again- the breeder may have wormed the puppy but the mild wormer used for puppies is NOT effective against whip and hook. And blood in the stool is an emergency especially in a puppy. Anemia in a puppy is also an emergency.  I can only say prayers for you and your pup it is possible that he may not make it.  I did pull a pup through this years ago but it involved about a week of being syringe fed and watered every 2 hours around the clock for about a week and lots of care after that too

[bigdogs@5501]

Poor baby Miles. I would confront the first vet on this. I am not sure but you might be able to file in small claims court against the 1st vet for the emergency treatment. I am sending happy thoughts to you and that sweet baby Pyr.

[Duramax]

oh poor miles, im praying that he can make it through this. Hang in there.

[marypyrs]

I am SO sorry that you are having to go through this. Poor, Sweet, Baby Miles. Saying many prayers and sending healing vibs your way. I would have made the same decision as you. What ever it takes to make him well.

I have to tell you though. With this horrible situation you and your baby are going through, I am no longer going to sit on my duff and think about it. I will be taking Rainbow in ASAP to become a blood donor. And Whisper when he's older. It's been on my mind for a very long time. Now I will act on it.

  HUGS! And best wishes for a full recovery.

[GoldenPyrs]

Ohhhhhh nooooooo!       I've been worrying about Miles all weekend and hoping that he was doing better.  I'm so glad that you took him to the emergency vet!  I don't even know what to say, I'm trying so hard not to be furious at the first vet and at the breeder for not worming him better before he came to you.        Poor baby!!!!  Miles will be in my thoughts & prayers.  Please keep us posted. 

P.S.  I'm sure your mind is on Miles but if you haven't already, you need to contact the breeder and his/her vet immediately (if you have a vet health cert. for him, it should be on that) and let them know about Miles.  His poor littermates (and any other litters that they may have right now) are in real danger of this happening to them, too if they aren't treated quickly and properly!   

[angelsmama]

OMG.. when my dog chewie got hook&whipworms as a puppy my vet kep t him all weekend on an iv and meds..it hit chewie out of nowhere he was fine one day very next he was lethargic , my parents were at work so all i could do was wait..by the end of the day my baby had puked so much he couldnt even stand my stepdad came in and saw how he was doing then told me to call the vet n we left.. i was terrified my boy wouldnt make it.. now hes a very healthy boy  who REALLY needs a diet  hoping your babyhas the same story as mine  you csn do it lil miles

[People Whisperer]

Poor little Miles  Please let us know how he is doing
I am surprised that your vet didn't do initial fecal test???
You should contact his breeder ASAP and let her/him know. Did you get a Health Certificate?

[schelmischekitty]

how sad!  i can't imagine how frustrating that must be   i hope things go well, please keep us updated!

[mama23+pyrs2]

This is just horrible. Everytime I look at his sweet face on your avatar I just feel heartbroken for you. Update us as soon as you can!

[lins_saving_grace]

Hang in there Miles!!  we'll pray for you.

the vet wouldn't lead you in the wrong direction.  there are times when you've done everything that can be done.  you'll know when that happens if it happens. 
you hang in there too

[LuvmyMal]

I hate to hear that about Miles, sending healing vibes his way to pull through. Please keep us updated.

[RMSChloe]

i know how hard it is to make the decisions to treat something like this. my pup has HOD, and i too, am 19, living with my boyfriend. hes in the union now, and i have a steady job thats decent, so that helped a little, but we were in no way prepared for over 2000 in vet bills in less than a month! but youre like me, i didnt think about the money as much as i did about my baby and doing everything i could to help them. theres something i will tell you as well... theres a reason! at first i said to myself "sure i had to pick the pup with all the problems!" but then i thought "the next person to come across her though might not have cared as much and put her down right away, and not given her the chance to try to pull through this" and i always think about that when i go to the vet... im thinking of youre little guy, hes so damned cute. its so unfair for them to have to go through things like this, but its people like us on BPO that see their life cant have a price put on it!

[angel101798]

Oh no!  I am so sorry for you and little Miles.  Sending you both big {{{HUGS}}} and prayers.  Please keep us updated.

[Pyr Heaven]

Thanks everyone so much for your overwhelming support.


GOOD NEWS!!!!!


Miles is home!!! I just got home from picking him up!!!

I called yesterday morning to check on him, and he was doing much better already. His color was back in his gums, he was more alert, and playful. They only had to do one blood transfusion (Thank DOG. I didn't want my poor baby to have to go through that twice.) His blood count was up to 30%. A HUGE change from 7%.

I visited him twice yesterday, and I was so excited that he was biting me!!!(Mouthing you know, not BITING....haha) I never knew I'd be so excited for him to do that!

His blood count and protein levels have been going up ever since he got the transfusion. He has been eating and drinking well. Still has diarrhea, but it looks much better than it did. The doc said it should be gone in 2-3 days, if that, but wanted him to stay one more night to make sure everything was alright. I overwhelmingly agreed to that. I wanted to make SURE he'd be ok after taking him home.

As far as cost goes, it doesn't even matter anymore. It actually never really mattered. It seems like such a small fee to have my baby healthy and back to his old self.

When we took him there, the vet kept saying how severe the condition was, and how his chances of making it were slim. He also said if he did make it, he'd probably need to be well monitored and stay in the ER for 4 or 5 days at least. I knew he could fight it. He's such a strong little boy!!!

I am so happy right now.

I will be having a follow up visit with my NEW veterinarian (which I have yet to designate) in 7 days to recheck his blood. He is receriving a 5 day (with 3 days left...he got two treatments at the ER) deworming treatment. Then repeat it once more in 2 weeks. Then, we will recheck his stool, and those doggone parasites should be gone.

Thank you SO much for your thoughts and prayers once again. I couldn't have done it without you guys!!!!