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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: suggiemom1980] #749470
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Okay, we just got back from the vet. The vet does not have a diagnosis yet. He is thinking all of the above. The chart page says: trauma, infect (toxo), metabolic (calcium), malabsorbt leading to metabolic dz, neoplasia, degenerative, etc...

We gave her sub-q fluids, as she was dehydrated this morning, and much more lethargic. We gave her a B-complex shot, in case of Toxoplasmosis (SP?). I have antibiotics for her (TMPS) as well as an oral calcium suppliment. She doesn't have HLP, but the vet said we could not overlook the possibility of it developing or that she may not be absorbing calcium. He did say she is breathing fine, her lungs and heart sound good, so I don't think that is a worry any more.

I am realizing that I didn't make something clear last night. She can walk and move her legs just fine. I said in the video that she isn't moving her legs, so that you would realize how severe her balance issue is, as in, all of that movement you saw was just her being wobbly, not her actually walking.

She does have what looks like some minor swelling on her face below her eyes, straight up the bridge of her nose. That could be from a fall, or it could be an infection (doesn't feel like infection), so we can't rule out a concussion, either.

I am supposed to call the vet back on Tuesday, to give an update, possibly return. If she starts to get better, then my guess is she could recover. But if she doesn't, then I don't think it's good news.

I put them to bed, and will be checking her later today, and I'll check her feet and hands then, see what color they are. I'll keep everyone posted.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I know she isn't feeling good. But, I can only imagine if this is an ear infection and she's really that dizzy, poor, poor baby.


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: USMom] #749475
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Shawna I couldn't bare to even open the video, I wouldn't be able to give you and advice anyway but I'm sending good thoughts your way.

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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: suggiemom1980] #749479
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frown watched the video and read the replies. I hope your vet can get it figured out and help poor Chloe.

What came to mind was stroke or inner ear issues causing loss of balance/dizziness.

I hope it's something minor a little medicine and lots of love will cure!!

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I couldn't bring myself to watch the video but I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you both.


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: laurab] #749636
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Thanks for the update, Shawna. I would think as unbalanced as she was, she couldn't drink enough to stay hydrated. Or perhaps even regulate her body temp? So - I'm not surprised the vet SubQed her.

You and she are still in my constant thoughts!


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: ValkyrieMome] #749663
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Thanks. I will be getting her up around 9 or so for her next meds and for a sub-q, and for food. I didn't mess with her too much earlier, because she spent 2 hours at the vet and needed some rest. I hope I won't have to force feed her. I'm always scared I'm going to aspirate them when I have to do that. I am hoping that she'll just eat on her own wink


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: USMom] #749685
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I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'll be thinking of you and Chloe and hoping for a speedy recovery. Big hugs to you both.


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: wclanton423] #749690
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Thanks for the update Shawna, I will be keeping little Chloe in my thoughts and prayers.

Hang in there.


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: Feather] #749738
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I just did her evening meds and sub-q. She hates it. But, she did demolish a 1"x2" chunk of cantaloupe. She also ate a tiny bit of yogurt and like 3 licks of HPW. I will go back in an hour or so and try to feed her again. I'm thrilled that she at as much cantaloupe as she did. I know it's cause she's thirsty, but it's a very positive sign in my eyes.

Thanks for your prayers and thoughts. We appreciate it.


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: USMom] #749762
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i do so hope that she will pull thru this.
hopefully, the meds will be kicking in & taking some of the pain &/or dizzyness away. if i was that dizzy, i would want my head to be as stable as possible, so sticking it in the corner was probably her only way to do that.
i wouldn't wait, i would go rite back in on monday if she hasn't shown any signs of improvement. they hide their illnesses so well, that she could appear to be getting better, but then not be @ all.
i want whats best for you both
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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: josefine] #749772
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We have PEE!!!! Yay! I went in to feed her a few minutes ago, and she pee'd all over my shoe! Yipee!


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: josefine] #749773
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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: tbull] #749815
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OMG... I just found this post Shawna... and my eyes started watering... I'm so sorry. I hope miss Chloe gets better soon. Please give her hugs for me! hug2 I couldn't bear to click the video. I hope everything turns out ok!

I'm glad Cooper is ok.

Again. If you ever need any help I'll always be here for you. smile I miss everyone and tell her to get better soon. I wish I could do more.

Get better CHLOE! hug2

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OMG Shawna I am so sorry! I hope little Chloe gets better real fast!

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Yeah, I'm glad she is still defacating ok? I know there is nothing I can say that everyone else hasn't already said, but I will be thinking of you 2. Try to stay hopeful and just remember she loves you too. Good Luck Shawna

Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: ] #750116
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Checking on Chloe?

Hugs to you both, Shawna


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: ValkyrieMome] #750146
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We had pee again. And the first poop I've seen since this started. It is cantaloupe colored! LOL, but she's eating. I mushed some cantaloupe and put it in some yogurt with a bit of HPW powder today, and she's eating it. Yippee!

She is still very wobbly, she eats a few bites, then heads for a corner to take a nap. It's rough to watch. We're doing this 3 times during the day, then again twice before I go to bed. She can and will walk to her own food bowl by herself. It's just very hard for her and takes a long time. It is also very messy, with her balance issues. She still won't drink much, as she falls in, and it scares her. We are going to use a trough tonight, and see how that works. I hate sub-q'ing her, as does she.

She is grooming. She had some food on her leg this morning, and next time I took her out, it was gone. She tries to play. She climbs the cage bars, and me. So, I am hoping the fact that she is grooming, trying to eat and play, and such, means that whatever is going on with her is just one thing, and not fatal.


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: USMom] #750168
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angel Lots of Prayers still going out for you and your precious Chloe angel

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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: ozzi] #750602
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Chloe check.

Hope she's better. And you're getting some rest.


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: DirtyPaws] #750730
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She is actually doing quite well today. I took a video of her at lunch, but I just got back from Houston, and am pretty tired, I'll upload it tomorrow. She is still really dehydrated, but is now eating on her own, and drinking on her own. So, we will see. I work from home tomorrow and can do a better update then.

Your prayers are workin'!


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: USMom] #750738
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What about vertigo? People get it, it comes on at random and usually disappears eventually.

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Shawna you guys are in my thoughts and prayers! Im glad shes improving!!!!
Warm thoughts and get well wishes are still being sent!!!

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Shawna, sending healing prayers and hugs yours & Chloe's way. I hope she is doing much better today.

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Watched the video, first thing I thought was she has an inner ear infection of some sort.
Causing her to loose her equalibrium.
Poor little thing. I hope you get it figured out soon and prayers sent her way.


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Checking on Chloe?


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: ValkyrieMome] #751114
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She is doing better. We did get video yesterday, but I haven't uploaded it yet. She runs around like normal, is eating better. We are still a bit dehydrated. She is a bit droopy, so we aren't 100% yet. But we are working on it.


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: USMom] #751119
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I'm glad she is improving.

Thanks for the update.


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: ValkyrieMome] #752364
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Hey, sorry, life gets so hectic here. Chloe is doing great! They will actually go back into their full size cage tomorrow, after I disinfect it. She is eating and drinking very well on her own, coming for treats, running and jumping. She isn't dehydrated anymore, and she looks great. We will keep her on the meds for the full 30 days, just to be safe.

Thanks for all of the ideas, suggestions and prayers.


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Re: Very Sick Little Girl Needs Your Help [Re: USMom] #752376
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What a RELIEF!

Shawna! Great work with her! I'm so glad she's back to perky! This is the happiest news I've heard all day!

What was the diagnosis?


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Kyrie, nothing will ever fill the hole you left in my heart.
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I'm so happy for you both! I'm sure she scared you out of your wits.


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